Gaspipe Band

Jim in Japan

Larry — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:26:42 +0000

Well it only took me 5 days to find a computer I could work. I am in Nara for today and tomorrow(thurs.& fri.). Things seem easier here. Kitakyushu is more small townish with not much international chops. Hope you are doing O.K.

My shakuhachi lessons are beyond belief. The first one lasted 6 hrs. I`ll tell you all about it later. Yamato-san is 75yrs. old with a quadruple bypass and diabetes and kicks butt all day long. The second day went 4 1/2 hrs. The 3rd day I hollered uncle after about four hours. I`m going to have to really buck up to hang in with this guy. He and his wife feed me, do my laundry and treat me like visiting royalty. It`s an incredible experience.

Hey, what`s up with J.D.? Insn`t he a little old for this type of shit? Was it an issue of respect? Wha` hoppen?

Hopefully I`ll be able to keep in touch when I go back to Kitakyushu. I`ve learned a couple of tricks here. I hope they work when I get back down there.

Take it easy

Your bro

Jim

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Jim’s Japan Trip

Larry — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:13:20 +0000

Jim is making a little two weeks trip to the Japans southernmost island of Kitakyushu to study with Kinko Ryu Master Yamato Shudo. He will be taking all day Shakuhachi lessons. Leaving April 9th and returning on April 23rd. Since Jim is such a Sushi freak I suspect he’ll get his fill. Have a great trip Jim.

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Elton John, Leon Russell and Gregg Allman Session Players

Larry — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:23:37 +0000

Joe Sublett -Tenor Sax

Tom Peterson – Baritone Sax

Jim (GasPipe) Thompson – Tenor Sax

Darrell Leonard – Trumpet; Leader

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JIms Session w/Elton John and Leon Russell

Larry — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:16:44 +0000

Jim just finished a session with Elton John and Leon Russell produced by T Bone Burnett. Bernie Taupin was also present. Great session.

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Jim’s session w/Gregg Allman and Dr. John

Larry — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:58:03 +0000

Jim’s session on Monday was a live recording for Gregg Allman’s new album/CD. More to come.

Great work Jim.

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Recording Session

Larry — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:27:13 +0000

Jim has a live recording session Monday with some high end horn people with Dr. John on keyboards.

That’s gonna be cool.

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Review from a new fan

Larry — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:51:09 +0000

Appreciated receiving this:

“Great fun! Smart lyrics, polished band, and accomplished performance. Best sounds I’ve heard in a long, long time. Keep it up.”

-Mark Brooks

Gaspipe Band is on the move

Larry — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:53:42 +0000

Can’t believe how many requests we’re getting for CDs for radio station airplay.

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Welcome to the Gaspipe Band Blog!!!

Larry — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:09:32 +0000

Hi Everybody! Welcome to the Gaspipe Band’s blog.

Our music is a combination of RnB, funk with enough African percussion to make it sort of world. Thanks for checking us out.

The nickname Jim “Gaspipe” Thompson started out as a joke— kind of like Louie “Lugwrench” Scarmuchi. But on second thought, we realized that gaspipe has a significant meaning in Nigeria, where a couple of our band members are from. We also realized that all the instruments I play are gaspipes, and, as a very organic friend of mine pointed out, we are all gaspipes. With that kind of resonance, who could resist?

The guys in the band are a gathering of some of my favorite players I’ve worked with over the years and I am proud to be associated with each and every one of them.

So pull up a chair, kick off your shoes and take a little trip into the musical world of the Gaspipe Band.

Also, here’s a link to my better half’s art page: Mara Thompson