Talk:Jon Weber (musician)

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Talk:Jon Weber

In his first real piano gig, at the Hyatt- Regency in Milwaukee in the early 80’s, he demonstrated the phenomenally endearing ability to scat his conversation. He could, and likely still can, pitch each syllable to whatever note his right hand plays.

The biggest drawback to his recording career may be his inclination to “medley.” During his solos, you will likely hear anywhere from 10-63 songs that have no business being there. He is a quote-o-maniac! But when he was recording his first CD, Jazz Wagon, lawyers for the producers quashed his “medleys,” likely in fear of having to pay royalties on all the quoted songs. If only he’d employed Frishberg’s attorney, Bernie.

And by minoring any major song, he created instant Iron Curtain classics. He began this tradition back in Milwaukee, with a holiday medley he called, “Christmas in the Former Soviet Union.” An example of this begins at 2:09 of this video at the Artist Quarter in Minneapolis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO2Z5Nq9-tM

He is not only “the greatest living jazz pianist,” he is the only true piano jazzer in social captivity.

Timbohae (talk) 20:07, 6 April 2013 (UTC) Tim Haering, April 6, 2013 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Timbohae (talk • contribs) 20:01, 6 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

He is undoubtedly the greatest living jazz pianist. His ability, affability and knowledge of music are overwhelming and inspiring.

Charles Umbanhowar74.33.98.173 03:16, 9 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not to mention that he probably has visited Iceland more than any non-Icelander who doesn't either work for an airline or the military. Well, definitely more than any pianist who specializes in time signatures based on the higher prime numbers. And who can make you believe that stride piano was originally intended for seven beats to the bar. Trevor Hanson 07:26, 20 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]