1. On the Jazz pianist:
Henry "Hank" Jones (born July 31, 1918 - died May 16, 2010) was a jazz pianist born in Vicksburg, Mississippi who grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, where he studied piano at an early age and came under the influence of Earl Hines, Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum. By the age of 13 Jones was performing locally in Michigan and Ohio. While playing with territory bands in Grand Rapids and Lansing he met Lucky Thompson, who invited him to New York City in 1944 to work at the Onyx Club with Hot Lips Page.
In New York, Jones regularly listened to leading bop musicians, and was inspired to master the new style. While practicing and studying the music he worked with John Kirby, Howard McGhee, Coleman Hawkins, Andy Kirk, and Billy Eckstine. In autumn 1947 he began touring in Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts, and from 1948 to 1953 he was accompanist for Ella Fitzgerald, developing a harmonic facility of extraordinary taste and sophistication. During this period he also made several historically important recordings with Charlie Parker for Norman Granz's labels.
After several years as a freelance player, which included engagements with Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman, and recordings with such artists as Lester Young, Milt Jackson, Cannonball Adderley, and Wes Montgomery, in 1959 Jones joined the staff of CBS where he stayed until the staff was disbanded 17 years later. With his rare combination of talents as a strong soloist, sensitive accompanist, and adept sight-reader, Jones has always been in great demand for recording sessions of all kinds, and may be heard on thousands of albums. By the late 1970s his involvement as pianist and conductor with the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin' (based on the music of Fats Waller) had informed a wider audience of his unique qualities as a musician.
During the late 1970s and the 1980s Jones continued to record prolifically, as an uncaccompanied soloist, in duos with other pianists (including John Lewis and Tommy Flanagan), and with various small ensembles, most notably the Great Jazz Trio. The group took this name in 1976, by which time Jones had already begun working at the Village Vanguard with its original members, Ron Carter and Tony Williams (it was Buster Williams rather than Carter, however, who took part in the trio's first recording session in 1976); by 1980 Jones' sidemen were Eddie Gomez and Al Foster, and in 1982 Jimmy Cobb replaced Foster. The trio has also recorded with other all-star personnel, such as Art Farmer, Benny Golson, and Nancy Wilson. In the early 1980s Jones held a residency as a solo pianist at the Cafe Ziegfeld and made a tour of Japan, where he performed and recorded with George Duvivier and Sonny Stitt.
Hank Jones resided in upstate New York. His most recent recordings are For My Father (2005) with bassist George Mraz and drummer Dennis Mackrel, a solo piano recording issued in Japan under the title Round Midnight (2006), and as a side man on Joe Lovano's Joyous Encounter (2005).
2. On the hardcore band:
Nick Warren, Chris Bencivenga, Shayne Moreland, and Mike Torti are hanging out and Torti's listening to Bane or Anchor or By the Grace of God or someone and says we should start a band like this with him singing. Everyone laughs at this but decide to do it anyway because they know Mike will work at it, and it's the only style of hardcore that Nick and Chris like. They write songs, practice, record a demo, start to play shows.
Around August they started throwing the idea around of recording a new record in the fall. They started writing a ton of new songs and finally hit the studio in October with Shawn Hammer at Midtown Recordings in Erie, PA. The final product was a 13 song, 22 minute demo CD that is a good representation of the band. In January the band signed with Undecided Records from Florida to release their record "Saturdays of Thunder" on May 3rd, 2005. Shortly after the release of their first CD a friend (Seth) joined the band on guitar alongside Nick.
At the same time Shayne decided he had done enough touring and needed to step back and take care of family stuff, so Chris moved from playing drums to playing bass guitar to fill that void and another friend (Jed) joined the band on drums. With one 2-hour practice under his belt the band left to play some shows and somehow managed to get through them! They toured again a few more times, Nick left the band, Chris moved to guitar and Ben Bowman joined to play bass. Ben basically was in the band for a few shows, went on the road a few times and was a big part in writing the 7 inch "Dear Boys, There's Beer and Pizza in the Fridge, Love Mom" released that summer on Surprise Attack Records.
After recording and playing a few more shows, Ben decided he was moving to California so he left the band and Micah was enlisted to play bass 2 days before tour! After a few shows he was good to go and played bass until fall of 2007 when he left the band and after a few back and forth joining/quitting done by Seth, he ended up coming back to play bass. At that time they enlisted the newest member Dan from Pittsburgh to play guitar with Chris.
And that is that.
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Like Someone in Love
Hank Jones Lyrics
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Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
In these heartfelt lyrics from Hank Jones's song "Like Someone In Love," the singer expresses a profound sense of being deeply infatuated and entranced by someone special. The opening lines convey a sense of awe and wonder as the singer describes finding themselves gazing at stars and hearing guitars, which evokes a sense of romance and enchantment. This imagery sets the stage for a narrative of emotional vulnerability and passion that unfolds throughout the song.
The mention of feeling astounded by the things they do "whenever you're around me" speaks to the transformative power of love and how it can bring about unexpected and remarkable changes in a person. This highlights the impact that the presence of the beloved has on the singer, causing them to act in ways that surprise even themselves. The imagery of walking as though having wings and bumping into things further emphasizes the sense of being lost in a heady whirlwind of emotion and desire, akin to the experience of being "like someone in love."
The lyrics continue to paint a picture of the singer's intense emotions and physical reactions when in the presence of the object of their affection. The comparison of looking at the beloved and feeling "limp as a glove" showcases the overwhelming effect that this person has on the singer, rendering them figuratively powerless and deeply affected by their presence. It captures the essence of being completely captivated and consumed by love, to the point where one's physical and emotional self is profoundly impacted.
Ultimately, the lyrics capture the essence of being "like someone in love" in a vivid and poignant manner, evoking a sense of vulnerability, yearning, and blissful surrender to the intoxicating power of love. The imagery and emotions expressed in these lines convey a universal experience of being swept away by the intensity of feelings for another, and the profound impact that love can have on one's thoughts, actions, and sense of self. Through poetic language and evocative imagery, the song beautifully conveys the magic and transformative nature of love, and the unique ways it can shape and define our experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
Recently, I catch myself staring at the stars, contemplating the beauty of nature.
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Listening to music and feeling the emotions associated with being in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
At times, my own actions surprise me, especially when I am captivated by love.
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Primarily when you are near me, my feelings of love intensify.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Recently, I feel light and free as if I am flying, like someone in love.
Bump into things like someone in love.
Occasionally being so lost in love that I am clumsy in my movements.
Each time I look at you,
Whenever I gaze upon you,
I'm limp as a glove,
I become weak and vulnerable, like a glove without a hand.
And feeling like someone in love.
Experiencing all the emotions and sensations that come with being in love.
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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
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