Date:	01-Sep-1998 21:14:57
From:	Jazbo (coolcat@visionx.com)
	Hmm... How about Pat Boone or Florence Henderson? Maceo Parker comes to mind, too.

 

Date:	03-Sep-1998 09:51:18
From:	Douglas Payne (dpayne@ix.netcom.com)
	MMW would sound great with anybody. My vote? MMW with PAT MARTINO sounds like a natural fit. But just imagine MMW with DAVE PIKE or ARTHUR BLYTHE or JAMES CARTER or CHARLIE HUNTER. BILL FRISELL seems like another obvious pairing. And the idea of MMW with MACEO PARKER rocks too.

 

Date:	04-Sep-1998 00:56:00
From:	Larry Stephan
	How about Mike Stern.

 

Date:	07-Sep-1998 03:58:10
From:	chris coyne
	who cares? mmw are ACTUAL jazz innovators in this age of jazz nothing, easy listening, and jazz nazis. w marsalis, etc. ( and of course this swing thing whatever that is) So, I wish people would calm down and listen, and add these discs to their library, because they are impotant, all phish associations aside.

 

Date:	11-Sep-1998 07:10:42
From:	ben stanton (benzoe@one.net.au)
	I reckon that these great musicians would be great to do an album with Steve Turre.-it would be an unusual, YET provocative idea.

 

Date:	14-Sep-1998 12:16:54
From:	david g. whiteis (whiteis@ipfw.edu)
	PUH-LEEZE!!! Don't put Maceo in the same sentence or the same breath w/ Pat Boone & Florence Henderson!!!

 

Date:	21-Sep-1998 21:15:42
From:	Paul Abella (Pabella3@aol.com)
	Having survived MMW in concert in Chicago a few weeks back, I think I need to say that before MMW records any more records with anyone else, they need to get their own act together again first. This was the 4th time I had seen them, and they always get at least a little out there, but what supposedly sets MMW apart from the rest of the pack is their ability to groove. That ability was NOWHERE in site. They tried to prove just how avant garde they are, and I'm sorry, after seeing the real pioneers of the avant garde, in the city that has the deepest roots of avant garde, Medeski Martin and Wood were a pale comparison. They played a lot of notes but didn't say a damn thing. Cecil Taylor and Albert Ayler may beat the bejeezus out of their respective instruments, but that has a point. MMW had no point. If they are going to be a jazz band, they need to realize what all jazz comes down to: GROOVE. whether that groove swings (Benny Goodman, Woody Herman) bops (Charlie Parker, Dizzy, Thelonious) hard bops (??) (Miles, Hank Mobley) boogaloos (Lou Donaldson, Grant Green) or funks (Charlie Hunter, MMW on a good day) that GROOVE must be there. Now that I've gotten off of my soapbox, I think an organ based quintet of Joshua Redman, Roy Hargrove and MMW would be the youngest hippest and hardest grooving band of the millenium. (and for those of you who must have your jazz in a wheelchair because Hargrove and Redman inexplicably don't do it for you, replace the pups with Nat Adderley and Lou Donaldson.) Keep Your Ears Open, Paul

 

Date:	07-Oct-1998 18:07:02
From:	John Della Vecchia
	I find it comical when people pine on what frontman MMW should aquire to make them a better ensemble - ignorance to the fact that MMW is a band that performs "live" as a mainstay (not just to promote an album - ie $$$) and the extended solos by each member of the band outshines the greatest jazz performers out there, dead or alive. And I find it hysterical when they bring up John Scofield, one of the most uninteresting guitarists in the genre, to fill that spot.

 

Date:	19-Oct-1998 14:18:54
From:	Judson Maynard
	I think it's to early to start hailin MMW as jazz geniuses. I think we should wait and see how their music evolves over the next few years.

 

Date:	02-Nov-1998 17:08:27
From:	Spencer McGinnis (SCM001@drake.edu - that's zero,zero,one)
	I think that Martin, Medeski, and Wood, should do another album on their own. Musical feats that they accomplished on the album It's a Jungle in Here, are just incredible. They simply don't need anyone else to play with. Also, I saw John Scofield here in Des Moines Iowa, sometime in July of 98. Scofield brought Bill Stewart (incredible drummer from Des Moines, my home town, who now plays in New York) Larry Sterns (or something) on B3, and some funky ass bass player. My point is that all thought the band sounded great it just wasn't M M W, who plays on A Go-Go. Anyway, it's a sweet Cd that all should own. SCM

 

Date:	12-Nov-1998 21:09:13
From:	Alex Brown (eclipse1@bestweb.net)
	As far as the guy who said MMW needs to find their own GROOVE, I totally disagree. I think MMW has something most musicians don't have today, GROOVE! They are some of the funkiest players around, no doubt. Now, I do admit they get their groove off much more with Scofield, but these guys have what it takes to be a funk trio. Personally, I was quite impressed listening to them play with Charlie Hunter live. I think there is a possible album there. We'll see...

 

Date:	16-Nov-1998 23:34:42
From:	Mr. Mike
	I heard MM&W were jammin' live with Charlie Hunter. Sounds like a winner to me!

 

Date:	23-Nov-1998 17:38:28
From:	Greg Cason
	Groove is what this unit is all about. How about a little battle of the B-3"s, with the addition of Jimmy Smith?

 

Date:	03-Dec-1998 18:08:48
From:	ernesto de pascale (lamauric@tin.it)
	M.M&W are good but the real " groove " is yet to be discovered by these 3 young cats. Sound like they are still toying with their instruments and traps. They might be hired by Charles Aznavour for his next gig at the Casino di Montecarlo or by Tom Jones for his next season @ Las Vegas. The Scofield " move " was a smart one on The Verve side - Scofield never sounded so funky since he bought an electri gitar - i hope they made a lot of money! but if their management is looking for the right strategy they'd better move on the pop field. And leave space to some real young unsung jazz genius... if any

 

Date:	12-Jan-1999 08:32:51
From:	Dave Landis
	Overall, I like the band, but they sometimes sound like a MUSIC MINUS ONE to me -- especially on Shackman. I'd like to hear them record with Charlie Hunter too.

 

Date:	16-Feb-1999 16:37:40
From:	Natasha Maddison (natasha4mp@aol.com)
	For the person commenting on the Hammond player with Scofield the name is Larry Goldings - and check him out he is one of the groovemasters of the Hammond B3 not only does he play on and off with Scofield but has played and recorded with Maceo Parker (Mo' Roots., Life on Planet Groove)

 

Date:	15-Apr-1999 01:50:58
From:	patrick tiglao
	I had the chance to catch MMW with Scofield... I was not impressed. It seemed that Billy Martin and Chris Wood were having a hard time keeping up with the Rhythmic Displacement of a full force John Scofield solo. However on the bright note .. John Medeski proved to be the perfect partner for Scofield, after all Medeski has been involved with the New York City jazz scene for quite a while. As for Medeski's next sparring partner he should get -John McGlaughlin.

 

Date:	26-Apr-1999 17:16:26
From:	DignMMW
	To P. Abella STOP BASHING MMW!! They jam! I have 8-22-98 at the Vic on tape and that show did not suck- D.J. Logic sounded awesome.

 

Date:	08-May-1999 18:41:54
From:	Boozak
	Hank Williams Jr. and the Bee Gees

 

Date:	23-May-1999 02:19:34
From:	chi won lee
	how stupid can you get? you want to hear fried chicken and sushi together! I want to hear jeff beck and sco together. listen hard brother!

 

Date:	23-May-1999 02:39:13
From:	chi won lee
	you guys don't know what the fuck you are dealing with! john mcla!@#$! bee gee!@#$%! PLEASE SHUT UP IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE UP LISTENING TO. PLEASE!

 

Date:	23-May-1999 10:39:19
From:	MOM
	My, my such tempers!! What would YOUR mothers say? Bad, bad boys!!! Now,let's appeal to our better selves, and learn to have, at least, a bitsy sense of humor. I'll be watching. Good manners - all of you! (Girls - rude, crude boys deserve only the cold shoulder, remember that!)

 

Date:	23-May-1999 20:39:31
From:	Sue
	Chi, you're a bad, bad boy! No nookie for you.

 

Date:	24-May-1999 10:43:08
From:	Walter
	What's wrong with fried chicken and sushi? I often have them together for breakfast. Let's all open our minds - musically and culinary wise.

 

Date:	26-May-1999 09:06:14
From:	Beth Darden
	This is not a crank question. Who are these musicians? What instruments do they play? What kind of music? Could someone relay some background information? CD's? Thank you.

 

Date:	28-May-1999 09:26:57
From:	Gino
	They're an architectural firm out of Dallas. They're famous for designing offshore oil platforms and pipeline relay systems.

 

Date:	29-May-1999 14:47:28
From:	Jerry R.
	These guys are good musicians. If you want to clown around go to the Kenny G site. OK? There are people interested in this topic.

 

Date:	15-Jun-1999 23:07:02
From:	Treejunky
	MMW move some serious air! I did like them with Scofield (he never sounded better)... Frisell would be a good choice for another set.. An odder choice, (that i'm sure will draw some critques)would be Metheny... He has been playing with all types of characters of late and could be a good foil for MMW... Another couple of choices: Bela Fleck... Adrian Belew...

 

Date:	06-Jul-1999 13:41:20
From:	Kevin (kleese@rwd.com)
	I agree with everyone who voted for Frisell and Charlie Hunter. I'll add a few: John Zorn, David Murray and (oh, I can only dream) James Blood Ulmer. P.S. Since Elvis doesn't want to tour with the Attractions anymore can I recommend he team up with MMW?

 

Date:	14-Aug-1999 03:07:27
From:	Paul Abella (Pabella3@aol.com)
	To DignMMW: I was there, it sucked, quit whinin'. Listen to the real champions of the avant garde and you'll toss that MMW tape out the window. Better groove exists and better avant garde exists. But wait, they didn't play with Phish. Nevermind.

 

Date:	31-Oct-1999 21:30:39
From:	Mom
	Paul I wish you would finally grow up. Your whole family is patiently waiting the day that we fear will never arrive. In the meantime we pray in silence. Your mother

 

Date:	16-Feb-2000 18:46:36
From:	Sal
	These guys cook - how about back to the topic!!! Let's talk music.

 

Date:	21-Feb-2000 23:16:51
From:	Michael John Mollo (mollovg@hotmail.com)
	Personally I'd like to play with them but I think for right now som more adventurous picks would be perhaps: Bela Fleck and at least one of the Wootens Or how about Bobby McFerrin?

 

Date:	27-Apr-2000 14:40:54
From:	diggity t-nuts
	Recently saw a mmw show at va tech in blacksburg, and they were not smoking at all. Seems like a lot of their shows start off with the first set crappy jazz but the second set ends up jamming. Unfortunately, the show i saw featured two sets of crappy jazz. Martin and wood never got going together and they are what makes the band funky.

 

Date:	18-Oct-2000 14:00:42
From:	James
	I am really tired of the so called "jazz" jam band. These guys don't play jazz if you ask me and any record that an artist like Scofield would play with these guys on I would consider a "NOVELTY" release. These dudes are not breaking any ground and the only thing that saved that Scofield record from boring monotony is Scofield's compositional ability. These guys DO need a singer out front and his name is JAMES BROWN. To me these guys are stuck in a James Brown loop. Just Calling it as I see it...James

 

Date:	03-Nov-2000 10:54:57
From:	Brando (brandonperrone@hotmail.com)
	I saw MMW up in Pittsburgh this last summer and I thought they were pretty good. I don't have much experience with avante garde so I wouldn't know how to judge them according to that, but there integration of Jazz and modern Pop I think is genius. Despite what labels they are going to be tagged with I think there opening up the ears of a genration that may have otherwise been blind to the art of Jazz.

 

Date:	01-Feb-2001 15:34:14
From:	Jason Isbell (misbell@memphis.edu)
	How about Larry Carlton? Derek Trucks (quite likely if you consider the similarities between Medeski and Kofi Burbridge)? And by God, I miss Danny Gatton for discussions like this. He could teach MMW so much. Hell, he could teach anybody.

 

Date:	18-Jul-2001 01:09:43
From:	Not_Grumpy
	MMW are not the only innovators in Jazz, but they are sure at the top of the list. All of you clowns who say that they don’t groove ( specially the idiot who said that they don’t play Jazz at all ) need a hearing aid because you are freaking DEAF. There are two types of Jazz listeners that post on this site…the old, decrepit senior citizens and the younger hipper crowd who are open to new ideas. Most of the time the elderly folk, which I will call the Jurassics because they love Jurassic Jazz, seem to have an affinity to attack anything that they do not understand. Kind of reminds me of the reaction of the Jazz word in the 1960s to Miles Davis. All I have to say to the Jurassics is…go buy some new batteries for your hearing aids, put aside that old phonograph and purchase a CD player, and buy this new recording medium called a Compact Disc…If you don’t you will miss out on a mountain of great music that has come out since your last record purchase (probably somewhere around 1959 or so). But I guess music is not the point, the real reason behind the Jurassics’ behavior is the simple fact that they like to scold younger people. You know…grumpy old men behavior… P.S. If you posted a negative message and you are not older than 60, then you are probably just simple minded. Give country music a chance…I’ve heard that it is pretty good…and there a tons of Country music sites where you can post your intelligent musical comments. We will see you back here when you mature a little…maybe.