Medeski Martin & Wood's story is - like most great stories - one of humble beginnings, friendship and a bright future.
The trio of keyboard/organ/piano player John Medeski, drummer/percussionist Billy Martin, and bassist Chris Wood formed not in some vastly creative alternative universe, but in Brooklyn, NY (DUMBO) in 1991. Medeski and Wood, both students at Boston's New England Conservatory of Music, decided to move to NYC, with the intent to explore the late-night underworld of the city's burgeoning jazz scene.
The trio began experimenting with contemporary hip-hop beats that could swing as hard as jazz rhythms, yet remained essentially simple and propulsive, giving the musicians ample room to create hypnotic texture and sounds that were brimming with both improvisation and harmony.
MMW garnered a loyal fan following through constant touring and eventually secured a record deal. Their debut album "Notes from the Underground" was released in 1991.
In 2008, with over a dozen albums credited to their name, MMW set upon to release an ingenious new experiment, The Radiolarian Series. Radiolarians I & II have already been released, and Radiolarians III is slated for an August 4, 2009 dropdate. The three albums will be compiled into a limited-edition boxed set with extensive packaging and extra material both audio and video.
For more information about Medeski Martin & Wood, visit www.mmw.net. For information on “Let’s Go Everywhere,” visit the band’s new myspace page, www.myspace.com/letsgoeverywhere.
Thanx for friendship on myspace! I've been listening to Your music frequently - love it; it is both - experimental AND relaxing! Regards from Vienna Nadja
Hey there,NC crew checking in again and sending well wishes and positive vibes John's way!hope it's nothing serious or long term but keep us informed so we don't worry.
Hey, I'm the bassist of The Social Oddites, a nothing band (as of now) who dreams big, I love you guys, you have to be my biggest inspiration on bass and in general, I hope I get to see you guys, and it's a dream to play or open for you someday! AHHH!
HOORAY!A string of shows I can make finally : ) see you 9/11,12th,15th,16th,18th,19th and 20th.I've emailed dave with no reply but I know of a 1954 hammond in CHERRY condition locally if john happens to be interested,good price.nothing to do with the sale myself but I can help with things on this end.
Thank you guys for the add, much appreciated. Just checking in for updates and to dig the tunes. Hope to see you guys very soon. Cheers from Montreal. Mariano !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UGH! It's just that he picks the damnedest (I know it's not a word) times to take a nap. I am STARVING and I didn't plan on cooking because my dad gave us a gift certificate to go to Ruby Tuesday and we had plans to go. I tried to wake him up over an hour ago and he's still laying there. I'm moving on from annoyed to pissed off! anywayz, it went good. We got stuff for our wii. How was yours? know what sucks? that IM supposed to be the one that knows about "web-stuff" and your profile is better than mine? Maybe I should just let you take care of mine like mom does Dan's...ohh, that reminds me, speaking of mom; i finally got her to start taking those surveys online like i'm doing, cuz i know the extra money sure comes in handy. you should really try em. i mean, if i got mom to try it, psh, i can get anybody to, heh..i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
www.workforsurveybling.com
... anyhow, I know we are both kinda like "wo ah" right now. But I just wanted to take a second to remind you that you are Amazing!
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