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2019 Johnny Vidacovich
001-2019-015
46:57 Master Camera files on Hard Drive, Mp4
Sun Apr 28 2019
Interviewer - Bruce Raeburn
00:05 Bruce Raeburn reflects on Allison’s Miner; speaks to his long-term friendship with Johnny Vidacovich, and cites publications on the musician 04:04 Vidacovich relates his hometown and birthplace as New Orleans, and reflects on his birthdate, as he is approaching seventy 04:04 Vidacovich speaks to his uncle, Pinky Vidacovich, who had a radio variety show, “The Dawn Breakers,” in New Orleans which featured a number of prominent musicians in their youth 05:39 Vidacovich explains how he gained his chops, through watching musicians play at bars by peeking through side windows when he was underage, and eventually scoring music lessons paid for by his mother 09:48 Vidacovich discusses David Lee, a drummer who was a major influence, largely for having taught him not to fear or feel compelled to feel silence, and the merits of linear or melodic rhythm 14:03 Vidacovich recalls Warren Luening, with whom he played in the Ronnie Dupont Quartet; reminisces over his first professional gig, which included a mishap; reflects on Lu and Charlie’s, a seminal venue for him, through which he met Julius Farmer, a bassist with whom he collaborated frequently 21:58 Vidacovich ruminates over Julius Farmer, explaining how their two beats formed a more powerful groove than can be generated by one individual 26:34 Vidacovich explains how he’s never understood categories and doesn’t abide by them 29:22 Demonstration, “Margie” 33:53 Demonstration 40:16 Vidacovich explains how his trio is really his wife’s baby, who’s also invested in his records that he owns 42:40 Vidacovich describes the origins of his group Nolatet 44:47 Vidacovich cites Smokey Johnson and Zigaboo [Modeliste, of the Meters] as exceptional musicians capable of magnificent grooves, and explains that the funkiest, nastiest groove he’s heard is likely in his future 46:57 Interview ends
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive