1286. Grant Geissman

[@randyschiffer3265]

Just sitting here with a bag of chips and some bean dip with a zero calorie beverage enjoying Leland and Grant. Finished mowing the yard backwashed the pool. Nobody call me.

[@MissingMars]

Nobody call me -luv it!

[@mr.amazing5980]

I must add that yesterday's interview with Kenny Aronoff was one of my favorite posts ever! Thank you Lee and Kenny!

[@lavatar3562]

That’s what I’m talking about! You’ve got to play the Blues to lose the Blues. Grant Geissman has a strong sound, delicate phrasing and articulation with power in reserve.

[@markhaskinsmusic7637]

The “Kenny”interview was awesome! I realize these take a ton of effort, but you do them incredibly well… kudos Lee!!!

[@tobisimmons9889]

Grant is just fantastic. Actually saw him last night at Vibrato (Kiki Ebsen’s Joni Mitchell Project). Sunday I’ll be seeing him again at Bogies I’m part of the crew for both shows. Lee consider sharing some more Grant.

[@artemisXsidecross]

I would enjoy reading about your work. 👍

[@6StringPassion.]

Grant's guitar on 'Feels So Good' sold a helluva lot of speakers for me when I was selling high end audio back in the day.

[@Funkybassplayer]

That B3 is still the best sounding organ in the world. ❤️ great tune lee. 👍🏻

[@artemisXsidecross]

I will listen to most anything with Hammond B3. When growing up in Rochester New York in 1960 where the drinking age was 18, we would venture into a rundown jazz club which featured a house Hammond B3. Many played that Hammond and I learned to love the capability of its sound.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Very 😎 Revisit to Grant Geissman, new to me, and very much appreciated, Thank 😊 you!

[@FreedomRock44]

Lee dropping the heavy behind Grant!!!!!!

[@bazerkly907]

I remember seeing Grant a couple times with Chuck Mangione in Berkeley, CA... Papa Mangione was selling shirts!

[@joecapobianco647]

Saw them several times at Berkley here in Boston, vividly remember Papa, I still have an autographed program (Papa included). Loved their music. \

[@artemisXsidecross]

The tornado in Montebello was recorded as an EF1 with 110 mph speed and lasted 3 minutes with substantial damage and injury. Your reports on your music recording and performing as well as your interviews will hopefully be remembered as an achievement as great as your musicianship. I hope the Leland’s ‘Copious Notes’ Leland will be archived by music historians. Today’s tune and description is again appreciated and very much enjoyed. 👍

[@randyschiffer3265]

Afternoon Art.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@randyschiffer3265 Always good to see you here in the comments 👍

[@randyschiffer3265]

@@artemisXsidecross You as well.

[@carlandersonlll6861]

Leland's Copious Notes should be in a book. Heck i would buy it

[@daviddoherty75]

Enjoyed listening to Both Kenny and yourself.Two legends but so down to earth,Ye both came up the hard way.Amazing to hear ye reminisce,some very funny stories too👍

[@GByePorkPieHat]

WOW! Big THANKS for this episode, Leland Sklar. I’ve always loved Grant Geissman’s playing. Man oh MAN! The tone on the tune from the, “Bang! bop! Boom!”, album sends me on a TONE QUEST! Thanks, always for what you share with us, Sir!

[@FreedomRock44]

Thanks for Grant!!!!!!

[@TFinSF]

According to my extensive research (scrollllllling allllllll the waaaaaay down to video #1) it was three years ago today that the first video in this series ("Against All Odds," appropriately enough) debuted. Happy Birthday Everyone! 🎂🎂🎂

[@artemisXsidecross]

I remember March 11 2020 as the first day of the pandemic. After an early morning dentist and a return to the local Trader Joe’s I was met with empty shelves of almost every bread product. When I asked if there were a delivery problem they said no. It was then that ‘supply, demand, and greed’ took its place as a hallmark of the reaction to the covid19 pandemic.

[@slipperynoodle20]

The beginning of something that has added so much to our lives and something that Lee never anticipated adding to his life. And it's fabulous! You could say that serendipity like that is Against All Odds. But, it's Lee so maybe not.

[@slipperynoodle20]

@@artemisXsidecross I lucked out on that aspect of the early pandemic. Everything that was in short supply I had on hand before the start. And it was just dumb luck.

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@slipperynoodle20 👍

[@TFinSF]

@@slipperynoodle20 Same here. You could say that Lee Sklar and a fortuitously timed purchase of a club-sized package of toilet paper got me through the early months of the pandemic.

[@nofretzDW]

The guitar solo on “Feels So Good” is amazing

[@davidbishop7181]

I agree-it's "so good"!

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Thanks again for your videos. I'm learning lots about the various session players and I''m looking forward to the future interviews. Great idea. I'm saving yesterday's until Saturday when I'll have more time to enjoy! So sorry to hear about the tornado in Montebello. We've been in three Class 5 hurricanes and too much wind/rain is not fun. Fingers crosssed we will be spared again this coming season. Oops, I digressed... sorry. Enjoy your day & stay safe.

[@FreedomRock44]

I bet nobody knew how much Kenny studied and worked at his craft to get where he is!!!!!!! Kenny has cred.!!!!!!!

[@iamoneofus4653]

Great guitar by Grant and your Bass , really nice to Hear Thanks Leland

[@goodun2974]

Reminds me a bit of guitarist Duke Levine's playing. Have you ever worked with him, Leland? His all- instrumental record "Nobody's Home" is terrific: showcases diverse guitar styles, features a great band, and it really swings. He was playing with Mary Chapin Carpenter for a while and lately has been doing experimental and world music stuff with Club d'Elf.

[@ivanflores8639]

Leland, I´m just going deeper in to music, and let me tell you, I love your work as a musician and its amazing. God bless you and thanks a lot for your music and work... and also for that great beard!!

[@sethcashman1011]

Gina posted a video of the tornado. Gives new meaning to “tearing the roof off.” These weather anomalies are becoming less so, it seems, by the day. Scary.

[@FreedomRock44]

Yeaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh NICE JOB ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@enidsnarb]

Honey dripping rainy day blues! Thank You As Always!

[@carolmoline6490]

Cheers everyone

[@splashesin8]

Hit the spot❣️💃😎

[@randyschiffer3265]

Oh did it ever Audrey.

[@FreedomRock44]

Agree on the B3.........MEAN!!!!!!!

[@cohalensadventures5331]

With your interview with Kenny Aaronoff yesterday and Grant today it reminded me of the book signing at Village Recorders last year where all three of you were signing your respective books! Also met Robyn Flans and David "Creatchy" Garfield that evening! What a great hang!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Was such a fun time.

[@OhioDave1345]

Thank you, I am a huge fan of his from the Feels So Good and live albums. He is amazing, as are you!

[@richardlynch5632]

"Good Stuff" indeed 😁👍 😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@BP-ww9fp]

Grant Geissman was great at the El Portal! He played on The Majestic film.

[@brettmarlar4154]

I had to watch it in 3 segments, but it was an awesome interview/conversation. Wow... I got the first view, like, and comment! Can't remember last time that happened. Was his follow up album "Biff, Zock, Oof"? All kidding aside he is a fantastic player, with a penchant for ononmonopia in his titles!

[@BasicDrumming]

I appreciate you, thank you for making content.

[@47heritage]

Hi Lee! Grant stops in at Norm's often and there are a number of videos of Norm talking to Grant and of Grant playing. Hopefully you'll get to do that when we have that get together with Norm a couple of weeks before the signing day. Have a great day my friend!

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

Lovely to see you, Lee - been under the weather lately, so I'm catching up.

[@mrmsmdjp]

Hi Leland. Hey everyone. Loved your Interview with K A. Talk soon. Cheers everybody.

[@kennonmoen4424]

Doing what you do so well! Looking forward to more conversations with the players.

[@brianpesci]

Only had ever heard of Grant Geissman from the Chuck Mangione band, especially mentioned on the Live at the Hollywood Bowl album.

[@BradfordTanner-rt3ch]

Great Hammond B-3 solo

[@kevinstrabley3816]

Wow!! Got to get this album!

[@msstroh]

Great slow Blues!!!

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Lee and all Greetings from Epping Uk Cheers Barry 🎸

[@Winston01]

Hey there, Barry. I hope the rain and cold have taken the day off for you.

[@barrywaples8150]

@@Winston01 Nope .Windy with moderate rain☔

[@barrywaples8150]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Hi Hans. Seemingly so.🤣

[@barrywaples8150]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 An afternoon of sightseeing and exellent gig. Reminiscent of the 70s. Very enjoyable

[@barrywaples8150]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 I ride to Wales on Wednesday to ride mountain roads for 5 days, hopefully some dry.🏍

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thanks Lee 👍🏻

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

Just uploaded a picture to our KZbin channel of a tiny Noah/Ark knick knack that my mother gave me so many decades ago that we can't place which one it was. Seeing how this year has gone ⛈️🌧️⛈️🌧️⛈️🌧️⛈️🌧️, I wonder if she knew something we didn't. 🤔🤔

[@fayettebelle]

So many of those great musicians gone now. 😥

[@jamesprocario]

Love that tune !

[@Tedroy]

Quoted in the LA Times today...

[@barackmycat9448]

That there was some fine git fiddle play`n and the band was tits!

[@gilkalled]

Espero vê-lo um dia tocando aqui no Brasil 🤝🏼

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Afternoon Leland

[@lelandsklar6363]

Hey!

[@randyschiffer3265]

Question: My daughter moved out so we went through her drawers in her bathroom. We found a treasure trove of little soaps, shampoo & conditioner. Some of these have to be 15 years old. Does soap/shampoo/conditioner go bad?

[@lelandsklar6363]

Probably still OK

[@randyschiffer3265]

@@lelandsklar6363 Any interest in trading for some bass picks?

[@randyschiffer3265]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 It was a joke. Leland doesn't use picks, he he he.

[@randyschiffer3265]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 It's showing separation but I think if you shake it up?

[@Mark_Brooks]

Sunny and 78 here in Virginia.

[@Winston01]

Hey Mark. It's 80ºF in Atlanta.

[@randyschiffer3265]

Checking in at 85 in Klein, TX

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hi Randy and Winston!

[@Winston01]

@@Mark_Brooks Hey! 👋🏻

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

Grrrr..☁️🌬️🌪️⛄

[@wolfgangkirby6820]

The harp solo on feels so good is absolute perfection into grants blistering second solo i mean cmon, too good

[@garymock-o3s]

Off Topic....Will you be touring with Lyle Lovett this Spring? More specifically the Cherokee Music Festival on May 19-20

[@lelandsklar6363]

I will be with Lyle for summer tour but could not do this festival for I was booked on another gig.

[@FreedomRock44]

Ewww good harmonica too!!!

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

🎸🎸. Have homies that took degrees in music and/or taught musical theater at Fullerton, but no guitarists. Hope that CV at that speed was not a comprehension/Alzheimer's test or else we're in trouble over here (true, but a joke, not criticism). Sounds like another candidate who could market special energy and efficiency pills....

[@randyschiffer3265]

Hey have you ever done a stint in Branson Missouri? If so, with who?

[@lelandsklar6363]

Have not….

[@benmeltzer]

Perhaps I am nitpicking here (and I apologize if that is the case), but ALL the musicians with whom you work are the best in the business? You work with most everyone, so that would mean practically everyone is the best, which just dilutes the power of the term.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Most of the players I have worked with are at the top of their game and that is why they are first call players.

[@benmeltzer]

@@lelandsklar6363 Thanks. I guess what might look like "everyone" is really "everyone at the top (talent-wise)."

[@slipperynoodle20]

What's not to love about that track? Nothing, absolutely nothing! Thanks❤🖕❤🖕