Joe Frazier - Round 3 smokes because the players are
smoking. They took a wonderful piece of music and lit a fuse under it! - Jeff
Berlin
Legendary bassist Jeff Berlin will be releasing
on May 11th a 30th Anniversary Edition 12-inch vinyl of his signature song “Joe
Frazier.” The EP “Joe Frazier - Round 3” will include a newly remastered
version of the original song from his critically acclaimed 1987 album “Pump
It!” and a completely re-imagined version, composed and performed by Jeff,
Steve Vai (lead guitar), David Sancious (keys), Keith Carlock (drums) and Tom
Hemby (rhythm guitar). This limited-edition EP will be available as signed
audiophile vinyl, signed CD, or digital release, with collector's editions
including an autographed chart of the new arrangement. Digital “mix minus”
tracks of the single will also be offered so you can play along with these
iconic musicians.
Says Jeff, “'Joe Frazier' is a song that has remained with
me throughout my career. No matter where I am in the world, people ask to hear
this song. 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the rendition that I recorded on
my second solo record, 'Pump It!' While chatting about the tune with producer
John McCracken, we thought to come up with a new version, calling it 'Joe
Frazier - Round 3.' For me, this new song is almost entirely different from the
previous two renditions and, quite honestly, I think that this is one of the
best tunes I ever wrote.”
Musicians:
Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Berlin
Guitar Solo: Steve Vai
Additional Keyboards: David Sancious
Drums: Keith Carlock
Rhythm Guitars: Tom Hemby
Shakers: Gabriela Sinagra
Says Jeff, “Steve Vai's guitar solo was searing. He showed
why he is one of the greatest of the great guitarists in the world. David
Sancious' keyboards put color and style into JF. The man is a legend and helped
to put the 'orchestra' into 'Joe Frazier.' Keith Carlock’s drumming is like a
train clicking down the tracks. He instantly grabbed the quarter note and never
let it go for over seven minutes of musical percolating. Tom Hemby is one of
Nashville's top studio guitarists. But on 'Joe Frazier,' he sounded like the
guitarist for James Brown and AC/DC.”
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