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Chikading! – KDVS Studio A, Davis Ca 7/26/12 transfer from band archive tape Tony Passarell Jazz

Every time that Tony Passarell’s name came up for his turn for a post, I was always too busy to digitize the hundreds of cassettes from his collection. I finally get some of his tapes done this week and I go to process them… they are all 4 track recordings. If anyone has a 4 track to donate to the archive, let me know. I have no way to play these back!

So back to his CD’s. This is another Chikading! set, this one is from KDVS Studio A.

Tony’s son Charlie is working to keep the improv jazz scene going in Sacramento- he has a show with some folks tomorrow (July 2) for Two Rivers Jazz Night. If you like this, there is more where this came from.

Recorded by: The band
Rip and prep for upload by Shayne

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KZAP- Sacramento Living Library Event, Time Tested Books, Sacramento 4/17/11 xfer f/ DV Master Tape

Here is another video today, from Dennis Newhall’s collection. I might try to set a record today with not one, not two… but THREE video posts. I can’t remember the last time that happened!
This one isn’t actual music, but they definitely talk about music and Sacramento/KZAP history!

Here is the Sacramento News and Review’s blurb about the event, published back in 2011:
“For Sacramentans of a certain age range, there was only ONE radio station that mattered: 98.5 KZAP.
From its freeform beginnings to its hard rock heyday, KZAP was Sacramento’s soundtrack for nearly 25 years. Join well known radio personalities Bob Hughson, Bob Keller, Dennis Newhall and Robert Williams for a look back at the valley’s much beloved rock station. And a bit of advice: show up early if you want a seat, I think this one is gonna be big.”

The audio is not the best- you can understand what the panel is saying, but there is some light distortion. There is also some A/V synch issues later in the event. Still an interesting watch!

Moderator: Tim Foster
Recorded by: ?
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Equipment used: Sony DSR-1800 – datavideo TBC-1000- Tevion USB – virtualdub

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The Bananas- Bottom Of The Hill, San Francisco CA 2/9/10 audio + video

https://www.atmyheels.com/2010/02/best-coast-w-bananas-vivian-girls-2010.html

Recorded by: thehappyone
Equipment used: Sonic Studios DSM-6L mics > Edirol R-09HR

Tracklist

  • soundchecking
  • intro
  • Billy Reuben
  • Time Bandits
  • 4AM
  • Sundering Sea
  • Radioaction
  • Mercenary
  • God’s Phone Number
  • Feel Better
  • New Animals
  • Break Your Heart
  • Nautical Theme

A few of the tracks were videoed by sagnox420.

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Tony Passarell 4tet- Jimmys 1st Mix, 3rd Bedroom Studios, Sacramento Session xfer f/band archive CDR

Aw man, a super late post. I hate it when this happens. This is another one from Tony Passarell’s collection. It’s really great that he kept all of his sessions. We are done with about 1% of his tapes and CD’s so far. Years of stuff to go.
If anyone in a 4tet has more info about this- where it was recorded, date, etc.. please let me know.

EDIT: Thanks to a couple people (Charlie, Curtis), it seems that we have enough of a consensus to ID this- Jimmy is Jimmy Bell and this is likely from his 3rd bedroom Studios.

Recorded by: Jimmy apparently
CD Rip and prep: Shayne

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Oppressed Logic- 924 Gilman, Berkeley Ca 10/2/09 xfer from MiniDV Master Tape Josh Parten Archive

Oh man, today is going to be one hell of a mess at Aftershock. I hope everyone is cool and doesn’t throw mud. If I get hit in the head/hat with a mud ball, I am going to freak the hell out. Plus, walking in the slick mud with a fractured wrist is gonna be a GREAT time… Protect this old man if you see me. Haha.

This On This Date in History is another one from Joah Parten’s box of MiniDV master tapes. I remember that Josh had more Dv tapes that he wanted me to transfer but we never got to them. If anyone has his tapes and wants me to continue with the archiving/memorial, please reach out. I’ll do ’em, distorted audio and all.

Recorded by: Josh Parten
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Consumer JVC MiniDV camcorder firewire into dell workstation

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Bobby Joe Ebola & The Children MacNuggits – Luigi’s Fungarden, Sacramento, CA 09-26-09

Bobby Joe Ebola & The Children MacNuggits – Luigi’s Fungarden, Sacramento, CA 09-26-09

Here’s a video of Bobby Joe Ebola & The Children MacNuggits live at Luigi’s Fungarden in 2009. I believe this is their first show back in Sacramento since reforming in 2009. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend this show due to catching the flu a few days before the show. Bobby Joe Ebola is one of my favorite bands, so it really hurt not being able to go the show. Thankfully, my friend videotaped it.

Recorded by: Cory Wiegert
Equipment Used: Camcorder
Edited/Remixed By: N/A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ozZTWNuFs

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Byron Blackburn’s Labor Day Session 9/7/09 Rare independent release CD Tony Passarell Free Jazz

I debated posting this one from Tony Passarell’s collection since it is an official release, but it seems pretty hard to find so I went ahead.

By the way, if you are not watching the world baseball classic or the awards show and you like jazz, you should head out to Musiclandria since Tony’s son Charlie is doing an Anime Aliens saxophone set. He is working tirelessly to get a lively jazz scene happening here.

Recorded by: Byron Blackburn?
CD rip and prep: Shayne Stacy

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Tony Passarell- AMP Quartet Rough Mix First Session Jan 2009 Sacramento Free Jazz

I have been working my ass off in the new archive building and now I am tired, semi-grumpy and behind on posts. As I finish unpacking video, the sheer volume of tapes and discs really hits home. I am going to be doing this (if I can afford it) for 20 years before I finish… AT LEAST 20 years!
One of the larger audio collections is Tony Passarell’s. There are hundreds, probably close to 1,000 things to do here. It’s endless.

Here is one from AMP quartet. Members were Gabe, Scott, Tom and Tony.

Recorded by: Tony or friend of Tony
Extract and prep by Shayne in various tools

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