May 2007, "Rocksteady" Freddie Reiter, saxophonist, flutist, singer, band leader and founder of NYSJE, in the 80s he played in many bands of the ska scene in New York, creating what is called the first was an American ska two tone mix of English and Jamaican reggae, running all over the world playing with the Toasters for 8 years, from 1994 he played with NYSJE, lives in New York.
one can talk about the beginnings of NYSJE? how and why 'and' did the band?
- The NYSJE began in 1994. Rick Faulkner and I have decided to join forces and form a "super band" formed by members of the New York ska scene from bands such as Toasters, Skatalites and Scofflaws. At that period both played with the Toasters in 1993 with which we took part in the Skavoovie tour that included bands like Skatalites, Inglese Beat and Selecter. Almost every night the Skatalites were the favorites of the public and we were astonished to see these 60-split his 70 every night with their ska instrumental. This experience has inspired us and we wanted to create a band where we can give plenty of room for improvisation and push the boundaries of ska music ... because I was good friends with Bucket of Moon records, I knew that I could release an album. Originally the band had to be a side project of the Toasters, but when we found a huge public success, I decided to take the reins of the band and turn it into a full-time project.
2) You have recorded 8 albums with this band, what 's your favorite? if there is' a ...
- yes, there are currently eight albums NYSJE # 1 Low Blow Properly Get This Live in Europe (3 song cd) Minor Moods Skaleidoscope NYSJE Collection (1994-2005) - which includes pieces from first to sixth cd plus a few bonus tracks . I really like them all. I really like the live album for his energy and because it reflects exactly the sound of the band live with no editing in the studio. The CD collection contains 19 tracks and perfectly represents the versatility of the band.
3) During these 13 years have changed many musicians, what it 'Cemb the sound of the band in recent years and as you are with the current lineup?
- Every time you change a band member changes the sound. I was very lucky to have found stellar musicians able to deal with the repertoire of NYSJE. They were all good in their own style. The formation of the 2007 tour we are going to start no exception-RSFreddie - Sax, Flute, voice-Yao Dinizulu - battery - a battery cells that can play in any style. The groove of Yao is always better! He plays with the NYSJE since 2002 and has also played with Sonny Rollins and many more ...- Alberto Tarin - guitar and vocals - a monster of the guitar that fits perfectly with the sound of NYSJE. E 'in Valencia. He has played with many artists, including Carlos Santana.-Earl Appleton - Keyboards - In the name of a reggae artist and he has probably played together, Sister Carrol, Gregory Isaacs, Burning Spear etc etc ... He gave us a solid reggae groove and his touch is very profondo.-jazz Mark Paquin - Trombone, vocals - it sounds to mark the moments alternate with NYSJE 7 years. Sounds always in a very warm and aggressivo. Weigers-Chris - Bass - This tour will be the third or fourth for him in this band, an excellent solo jazz.Penso who peddle bad this summer !!!!!!!
4) You've toured all over the world ... tell you something funny that happened to be somewhere ...
- We were going to play at North Sea Jazzfest (Holland) and we were stopped by police and for no apparent reason we were brought down from the van, handcuffed and thrown to the ground in the rain ... after which I wondered what could have happened ... our driver had a fanny pack that looked like a gun holster and ... service area where we had stopped just before someone must have called the police saying that we were armed ... but we obviously we were not ...!!! We managed to clarify our position just in time to board the stage to play ... and once there we explained to our audience what had happened and asked "Are they criminals?" with an ovation they said yes ... maybe it was not fun but definitely memorable!
5) What the best and worst memory of your career?
- best are the big festivals, 10000 people in Prague to "Rock the People Festival" (2006), the "Bob Marley Festival" (1998 ... 10.000 fans in a stadium in Los Angeles) ... every time the audience singing our songs is a great time recording with Lou Reed ... was fantastic ... I tend to forget the bad ...
6) Tell us something cool Reiter as a musician, that background? Tell us about your career, jazz and classical
- I studied at Princeton University and there I knew Stanley Jordan with whom I lived and played together, I studied with Dave Liebman and Eddie Daniels, classical music instead I studied flute with Fred Heim, first flutist of the New York Philharmonic and I attended a master conJulius Baker.
7) What is your feeling rigurdo the world political situation?
- Politics ... I am very concerned about global warming, I think we should all do our part to save the planet before it collapses ... I hate George Bush is an idiot and is embarrassing the whole of America , and the sooner he goes the better ... The war in Iraq as well as Vietnam have been blunders, so many lives unnecessarily costs ... I hope that America can fix these errors as soon as possible ... I hope that there is no religion, color or whatever I do so that men hate each other ... I think that wars are always in the name of religion ... How much money or pathetic? What has become of "one world one love??"
8) You were born in NY and we are still alive, as the city has changed since you were a child?
- As almost everywhere I think NY has lost its innocence when I was a child, the city has evolved and there were major changes, but children can not play peacefully in the streets without fear ... NY is certainly still the symbol of the melting pot, where I live in Queens, there are many ethnic groups live together peacefully and is an example of how it is possible a world without borders ... and I was a child there are certainly many more people who live here today.
9) Playing in Europe you met any bands you'd like to mention?
- I like many bands with which we played on all but one are "Desorden Publico" ... a band of Venezuela has always been my favorite.
10) NYSJE concerts are always very energetic and seeing you and listen to sounds never seem tired ... where you find all this energy?
- thanks for getting noticed ... it is my belief that when you play you have to give their best for your audience, I always give 110% ... it is my responsibility! Do not ever take for granted what I do for living, playing for people is a great honor and I do not have enough, thanks to my music I could travel around the world and play the best is my way of saying thanks, and I always say to my band that if we play well and then we can return to play as if it was' last time so you can come back again!
11) Who 's your favorite musician of all time?
- It 's hard ... John Coltrane or Bob Marley
12) I know it's' tough but what' s the musician with whom you and 'most liked' to play?
- I played with people like Joe Henderson, Philly Joe Jones, Richie Havens, Boz Scaggs, Joe Jackson, Lou Reed ... and many others have inspired me and pushed to play ... there is not one.
13) 's time for NYSJE a new album?
- In September 2007, will post the new songs to NYC after 6 weeks of touring Europe
14) Thank you Freddie, you mean something to our friends Rudeboy CORNER?
- The friends of Rudeboy corner say thanks for supporting me and NYSJE all these years, come to our gig together and have fun bad! Peace, Rock Steady Freddie
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