Evan Jacobson

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“BAMBOOZLED” by Spike Lee: A Movie Review By Evan M. Jacobson

Spike Lee’s latest film “Bamboozled” is a satire exploring several themes. First, Thomas Dunwitty (played by Michael Rapaport), the White boss of the CNS television network, considers himself to be an authority and expert about Black culture. Second, Pierre Delacroix, the lead/narrator played by Damon Wayons, is a Black Harvard Graduate that identifies with Whites more than Blacks. Finally, several characters are bamboozled (denotatively defined–to deceive) at the beginning of the story and suffer tragic consequences at the end. Read more >

Getting the Job Done Effectively, by Evan Jacobson

He just sat there fidgeting in his perfectly crafted Armani Suit. One can see the bright, Ivory white nails tapping in succession across his bulging right kneecap. Several droplets of moisture slowly trickled along his Frontal Lobes as his beady eyes moved quickly from side to side.  Read more >

Jeremy Steinkoler CD Review:  The Road Home (Genre:  Jazz)

The Drummer’s role as a band leader is not a new concept. For example, Buddy Rich was the leader of his Jazz Big Band for several decades. The Late Tony Williams (who played with Miles Davis) formed and lead an instrumental Fusion group circa 1970-1990. Other drummers have also proven to be both effective leaders and musical contributors, such as Bill Bruford (formerly of YES), Dave Weckl (formerly of Chick Corea’s Elektric Band), Bill Stewart, and countless others. What do these great drummers have in common? Undeniably, there is a strong connection to melody and harmony, rather than concentrating solely on rhythm. It is important to mention that a drummer’s primary role is to adhere to strict rhythm and punctuate figures with the band.  Read more >

Richard The Joker, By Mr. Jacobson

“The total price for your guitar strings is 14 Gold Rubicles.” As the customer counts his money, Richard touches the customer’s guitar strings with his wand and the strings become suspended in midair.  Then SKay8, gets on his Air glider, and grabs the strings. “Hey Mister.  I’m going to take off with your merchandise, Sir. You won’tbe able to catch me because my Air glider is the fastest thing in this town.” “What?  You’re kidding,” says the confused customer. Then, Richard chimes in, “How about I wrestle your Dad so you can get your strings back?” says Richard.  “What? I don’t have time for foolishness.  I gotta pick up supper, my son, and have it all on the table before my wife gets home; she’ll flip out and I’m not in the mood for her either,” said the short-tempered customer.  Read more >

Cut down on set up time: Minimizing Set Up Time For Live Gigs

A drummer tends to take a great deal of time setting up his or her drum set because there are many components to deal with. For example, drums, hardware, cymbals, assorted clamps, and auxiliary percussion instruments must be positioned according to one’s personal preference.  Read more >

Amazon.com music product reviews

I reviewed “STAR ONE,” a Progressive Metal Group (Arjen Anthony Lucassen from AYREON, Vocalist Sir Russell from Symphony X, et al.); imuffs wireless headphones for ipod; The Black Tango–it’s neither a dance, nor a snake–it’s an excellent firewire and USB enclosure; A brief Porcupine Tree Review from last year, and more…

The following picture is the last session in the NJ recording studio.  I’m so proud that

my final moments were recording with an excellent friend and musician, Kenneth

Glass.  Check him out on Facebook and go to the Scottish Widow’s gigs…

July 2010 update: I just finished recording 3 cover tunes for Kenny’s group, “Scottish Widows.” They are currently gigging in the NYC area and sporting tunes such as “The Seeker,” “Shapes of things to come,” and ”Two Tickets to Paradise,” by Eddie Money.  They have a page somewhere on Facebook.  When you find it, please let me know!  :)

On July 26, 2010, I played my final gig at MS424 with my Principal, Dr. Hughes (Bronx’s famous Johnny Seven group), Kevin (PS48), and Jose G. from the infamous Save Room.  I’m currently trying to remix the live show and will be airing those mixes very soon.  We performed:  Wipe Out, All Along the Watchtower, Wooly Booly, La Bamba/Twist & Shout, Gloria, and Johnny B.  Goode.  The gig was awesome and the students loved it.  It’s time to do some mixing magic…

I finished recording drum tracks with Antagonist/Premonition, 2009-2010. The final produced mixes will be available shortly...Check for all of these updates on Myspace. The links are provided on my page... Meanwhile, Jeff pays homage to Dio (RIP), Pete is way too serious, and the flash was too bright for my eyes to handle, but thank god for coffee!

Visit Antagonist at myspace and try not to get too offended, as our master creator has serious issues… Premonition is the alter ego of Antagonist, and the songs are much more challenging.  My double-bass playing, for example, has gone from sluggish to light speed.  Again, the final mixes are coming soon.  Thank you for your patience.

“Gimme Chai, YO!” by BREADLESSinJERSEY (my moniker) IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW for purchase on itunes. For 99 cents, you get to experience a very groovy, catchy tune, and chill out with Chai.  The song is also available via Napster.com Testimonial:  ”Chai is the wave of the future.  The drink is awesome and you get a grammar review to boot…” Please don’t deprive yourself any longer.  Treat yourself to a Chai– It’s really about you!

As of this writing, I made 70 cents, thanks to Tunecore.  If 3 more people buy the track from itunes, then I will have made a buck!   C’mon people–HOOK ME UP!

Meanwhile, 5 of my CD tracks (breadlessinjersery) are mixed and others are still in the works… I’ll release a CD/MP3/ASAP when I finish the remaining tracks.  Again, thank you for your patience.

Big Time Shnorrer
After the Shed, Opus 69
Wrath of the Accountant
Valet Parking

In the summer of 2008, I recorded 3 mixes for a Kiss cover band, “ALIVE.”  We recorded Cmon & love me, Parasite, and Deuce.  I think they are still together?

The final wrap up: If you want to contact me about playing drums, filling in (drummers do that), doing live sound, producing, and recording, please drop me a line: evanj31drum@hotmail.com