Jeff Lampert

Sam Minnitti · Post by **Sam Minnitti** » 21 Sep 2002 2:55 pm

I’m sure you are familiar with his helpful posts and tab website that he contributes to, however few of you have probably had a chance to met him in person or hear him play.

I was fortunate enough to do both this afternoon over at his place in Queens.

Jeff, you are a true monster player and really know your stuff, not to mention a really nice guy. It was a pleasure to hear you tear it up on both necks, and I was floored by your C6 Jazz playing. I hope you get around to getting some of that stuff recorded so others can become aware of your enormous talent.

Thanks for the ride to the subway, looking forward to next time.

Sam Minnitti

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 21 Sep 2002 11:41 pm

Amen to THAT!!!
I've known Jeff now for sometime.....and we have had some great conversations on the Phone and some pickin'(has he played you his Patriotic rendition on the C6th neck yet?? It will blow your mind)....and I agree totally with what you say Sam.
Jeff is so far beyond his time...and he better cut some songs before he forgets more than I'll ever know....ha....
Anyone that can tab something out so perfectly....."without even playing it on their steel"....and only by listening with headphones.....is DA'MAN..... and Jeff "is" Da'Man.....and one day everyone will know.
Ricky

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 22 Sep 2002 6:05 am

Jeff, do you play in the NY area? If so, please let us know. I've read your posts and although they are WAY over my head, I find them fascinating. I would certainly love to hear C6 jazz played by you.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 22 Sep 2002 9:53 am

Somehow, I've had this sneaking suspicion that Jeff is more than just talk.

I too would love to hear the man play!!!

flat5 brother Jeff! (or is it #4?)

Marty Pollard · Post by **Marty Pollard** » 22 Sep 2002 11:59 am

Yeah Jeff, I'll bet you could shut me up with one well placed MP3!

Let us hear you!
Anybody with that much knowledge must have a significant amount of application experience.

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 22 Sep 2002 2:51 pm

Sam,

That is one incredible note you left. I hope I'm worthy of such praise. I guess when you live in your own body and mind, you tend to magnify the flaws, and gloss over the strengths without really thinking about it. It means so much to me for you to have such strong positive opinions about what I've done. You say you were inspired by my playing, but in fact, you have inspired me to continue on the path I've been on. It's very hard work, but you have made it easier by removing self-doubt I had. As I've said in the past many times, there is nothing written about playing jazz on steel in a deep theoretical way that I'm aware of. I have always been in an internal conflict in which I continue to develop and apply jazz theory to the steel while at the same time never being quite sure if what I'm doing is the right approach. To have you commend me like this is tremendous. I'll talk to you next week, and I'm looking forward to getting together again. Also, I look forward to talking jazz with you at any time, since you are a great sounding board for me when developing my ideas and applying them on the steel.

Jeff

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 22 Sep 2002 2:58 pm

Howard, When I play in NYC, I'll let you know.
Rick, As I've written to you in the past, we are of like minds, and I have only the highest regards for what you yourself have done playing jazz on steel (#11).
Marty, I plan sometime in the next couple of months to record and put one of my arrangements on the Forum.
Ricky, you are not only a terrific player, but tower as a person. You are a true buddy and my biggest fan, and I look forward to the day we get together.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Jeff Lampert on 22 September 2002 at 04:02 PM.]</p></FONT>

Dave Birkett · Post by **Dave Birkett** » 22 Sep 2002 5:08 pm

Jeff, your tabs and posts are sincerely appreciated on my part. Thanks.

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 23 Sep 2002 8:33 am

Jeff-I have to admire any player who extends the steel guitar beyond country and explores jazz, and other idioms....thanks....al

Dirk B · Post by **Dirk B** » 23 Sep 2002 11:19 am

A lot of folks can talk a good game, but, as we say in "the showme" state....

...I'm glad to hear Jeff can do both, and I'd love to hear his playing sometime. It could help a lot of us.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 24 Sep 2002 2:25 am

Jeff, i,also,appreciate, your posts + tabs.

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Steel what?