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Medeski, Scofield, Martin and WoodBack before the Internet permeated every facet of our existence-before MySpace, blogs, RSS feeds and e-newsletters-bands kept in touch with their fans through the ubiquitous fan hotline.Despite their “official” air, these “hotlines” were generally nothing more than 800 numbers hooked up to old answering machines in bass players’ apartments. They broadcasted show times, provided tour updates and regaled callers with occasional tales from the road. A few, like that of Medeski, Martin and Wood, allowed fans to leave messages. One message left by a fan in the winter of 1997 changed the N.Y.C.-based jazz-funk trio’s career forever and resulted in two seminal fusion albums from one of the great collaborations in the past 20 years of jazz history.When Shack-Man came out, I heard it and was totally blown away.
Around the same time, my daughter gave me some tapes of their live shows and I told myself that I had to play with these guys,” says legendary guitarist John Scofield, speaking from his home in New York. “So I tried to get in touch with them. At that point, they had a phone number where their fans could call them and leave messages, so I was just one of their fans that called in.
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There were the regular MMW fans who were like, ‘Ooh man, you guys are so cool,’ and then it was me saying, ‘Hi, this is John Scofield. I’m trying to get in touch with you because I’d like to get together and jam.' ”At the time, MMW was living at The Shack, a secluded winter retreat set in the tropical jungle on Maui and recommended by drummer/composer Bob Moses.“It’s definitely off the grid, so there are no phones and this is pre-cell-phone days. We’d go into town maybe once or twice a week to get supplies, check messages and sort of touch base,” explains bassist Chris Wood. “We were in town one day and there was a message from someone claiming to be John Scofield. Medeski and I were convinced that it was a friend of ours who was playing a joke on us, someone we knew who could do lots of good imitations.
We were so sure that it was that guy, so we went back out to the jungle without calling back.”The pair returned to The Shack and told drummer Billy Martin about the message. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.
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Medeski Martin & Wood have re-teamed with guitarist John Scofield for the album 'Out Louder,' due Sept. 26 via MMW's Indirecto Records imprint.Medeski Martin & Wood have re-teamed with guitarist John Scofield for the album 'Out Louder,' due Sept. 26 via MMW's Indirecto Records imprint. MMW previously played on Scofield's 1998 Verve album 'A Go Go,' but 'Out Louder' is a more collaborative effort between all four musicians.'
People connect with grooves and funk - they feel it in their gut,' says group member John Medeski. 'You don't have to play a lot of notes to connect with people. The groove and spirit is what connects with people.' Tracks earmarked for 'Out Louder' include 'Miles Behind,' 'Little Walter Rides Again' and a sidewinding cover of Peter Tosh's 'Legalize It.'
The foursome is planning to tour in support of the album but dates have yet to be announced.In related news, Medeski will stage a solo piano concert Nov. 2 at Merkin Concert Hall in New York. The same evening, noted DJ Kid Koala will unveil a new 'jazz and blues influenced project,' according to MMW's.