Just bought so many of Jack's recordings and never heard a organ being played such as he had in 1966 called "No Tears"....so unbelievably great jazz so many year's ago! And then "Summertime" in 1996, equally superb!
I like this video because I purchased his song "When I Fall In Love" and wanted to see him, only to find that he is no longer with us. So sad now because I just discovered him! His way of singing that song was so great and so different...it had me glued to every word! He made an old standard into "Brand new!". I am now a huge fan of his!
Gene was my first and only drum teacher I've had so far. He was one of the coolest teachers I could ask for. He was always teaching me to play along to funk and jazz like Brother Jack McDuff, AWB, and Tower of Power. He was an incredible drummer and an even better human being. I just came aware of his passing yesterday, it's a sad loss, but I will always remember Mr Gene Piccalo. RIP
*On another note: does anyone know the name of the first song being played???
I'm quite happy that Jack McDuff found peace and made his final home Minneapolis, because you can see by these guys right here that they appreciated him enough to biographically document his image, his voice, and his creative work which I hope will be around for posterity. I'm amazed that we in the U.S. failed to document these creative geniuses while Europe and Asia seemed to document these talented black artists for the last 8o-to-100 years.
@bigbiggityben I can take the word intimidated as an ambiguous term. Jack's talent was intimidating, him having the patience to sit & be interviewed for posterity the same. However, I loved his style, his talent, his uniqueness, & maybe that tough veneer that he at times displayed was just a means of protecting his nobility. I can understand when you think of so many geniuses beyond McDuff that died so young. Again, I'm thankful for the lady that picked him up & possibly gave him 10 more yrs.
@bigbiggityben they were intimidated by his talent and credentials, personally he was a great and playful fun guy. He always said: "The world don't owe me anything."
@bopplayer I remember seeing him for the first time at the Blue Note Lounge on Lyndale and 10th Ave. No. about 1965, with George Benson, and Red Holloway, & Joe Dukes (I believe). But that was the time that the TCs was on top with several talented Jazz organists, i.e. the Frank Edwards trio, Bobby Lyle trio. Bobby's brother-in-law Billy Holliman, & Hubert Eaves were just get started, so was Charles Earland, and several others who graced the Blue Note Lounge from Friday PM thru Blue Mondays.
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Just bought so many of Jack's recordings and never heard a organ being played such as he had in 1966 called "No Tears"....so unbelievably great jazz so many year's ago! And then "Summertime" in 1996, equally superb!
jazzableful 6 months ago
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I like this video because I purchased his song "When I Fall In Love" and wanted to see him, only to find that he is no longer with us. So sad now because I just discovered him! His way of singing that song was so great and so different...it had me glued to every word! He made an old standard into "Brand new!". I am now a huge fan of his!
jazzableful 6 months ago
Gene was my first and only drum teacher I've had so far. He was one of the coolest teachers I could ask for. He was always teaching me to play along to funk and jazz like Brother Jack McDuff, AWB, and Tower of Power. He was an incredible drummer and an even better human being. I just came aware of his passing yesterday, it's a sad loss, but I will always remember Mr Gene Piccalo. RIP
*On another note: does anyone know the name of the first song being played???
DrFunkenstenz 7 months ago
Great tune at start of video
dazzjazz 11 months ago
OH ,,,,, My ,,,,, GAWD !!!!!!!!!!!
goodgooglegoo 1 year ago
I'm quite happy that Jack McDuff found peace and made his final home Minneapolis, because you can see by these guys right here that they appreciated him enough to biographically document his image, his voice, and his creative work which I hope will be around for posterity. I'm amazed that we in the U.S. failed to document these creative geniuses while Europe and Asia seemed to document these talented black artists for the last 8o-to-100 years.
bigbiggityben 1 year ago
@bigbiggityben not only appreciated him but were intimidated as hell by him! Jack and the drummer here Gene were very close friends.
bopplayer 1 year ago
@bigbiggityben I can take the word intimidated as an ambiguous term. Jack's talent was intimidating, him having the patience to sit & be interviewed for posterity the same. However, I loved his style, his talent, his uniqueness, & maybe that tough veneer that he at times displayed was just a means of protecting his nobility. I can understand when you think of so many geniuses beyond McDuff that died so young. Again, I'm thankful for the lady that picked him up & possibly gave him 10 more yrs.
bigbiggityben 1 year ago
@bigbiggityben they were intimidated by his talent and credentials, personally he was a great and playful fun guy. He always said: "The world don't owe me anything."
bopplayer 1 year ago
@bopplayer I remember seeing him for the first time at the Blue Note Lounge on Lyndale and 10th Ave. No. about 1965, with George Benson, and Red Holloway, & Joe Dukes (I believe). But that was the time that the TCs was on top with several talented Jazz organists, i.e. the Frank Edwards trio, Bobby Lyle trio. Bobby's brother-in-law Billy Holliman, & Hubert Eaves were just get started, so was Charles Earland, and several others who graced the Blue Note Lounge from Friday PM thru Blue Mondays.
bigbiggityben 1 year ago
All three of these guys are gone now!
drummerlead 2 years ago
I love and miss you cousin Gene Piccalo!!! Love your cousin Connie
cj5811 2 years ago
omg gene is my drum teacher :D
Exicution285 2 years ago
Thats so beautiful.. I miss you Bobby... Thank you R for bringing me to hear you..you are much loved and missed.. love to Gail.. T
Treesagrapes 4 years ago
nice
HammondB200 4 years ago