Chip Wilson's 1999 release A Jumpin' Somethin' earned a nomination in Offbeat Magazine's "Best of the Beat" Awards for "Best Traditional Jazz CD by a Louisiana Artist", along with Wynton Marsalis and Kermit Ruffins. "...well arranged originals from a talented musician who fits well into the lineage of New Orleans music." John Radanovich, offBEAT Magazine

The CD features eleven Wilson originals, with guest appearances from Charles Neville (Neville Bros.), Mem Shannon (Schanachie, Rykodisc), Michael Ray (Sun Ra, Kool and The Gang, Cosmic Krewe), and Tony Green (Orleans Records). Steve Goodson supplies some great tenor sax attitude and his characteristic big tone (www.saxgourmet.com) , and bassist Alvin Young ties the sound together from the low end with his lyrical lines and swinging pulse. "...one of 1999's pleasant surprises..." Scott Jordan, Gambit Weekly

The new CD, Somebody Said Somethin', slated for a Fall 2000 release, features more of the jazz/blues/swing sound that helped A Jumpin' Somethin' achieve critical recognition. The 14 Wilson originals also include three Latin influenced numbers, a Caribbean style tune, a vocal waltz ("'The Dancer's Waltz' may be my favorite cut on the record", says Chip), a pop tune featuring Erving Charles from the Fats Domino Band on bass, and a remake of Al Johnson's "Carnival Time". "We were recording with Mardi Gras parades going by a few blocks away...it just seemed right."

Reed player Ryan Burrage is helping with horn arrangements. Chip has brought back Chris Polachek (Say Yes Productions) to help with production and engineering, along with Jimmy Ford (Jimmy Ford Clinic) and his great sounding Soundtech 2-inch tape machine.

A 6 song cassette recorded in 1995, Regional Dispute, is also available. "Wilson singing his own stuff in a sweet high tenor with some rich instrumental backup...and a funky southern feel..." Robert Resnik, Seven Days.

Chip says...
I have a new website: http://www.jumpinsomethin.com.
The first few pages are up, and it should be complete before long. Guitar fanatics may enjoy seeing the upcoming photos of some of the guitars I have built, as well as my "collection", which includes a few guitars I would never build, but just like to play. Hope you enjoy it, and feel free to get in touch via email: Chip Wilson at: jumpinsomethin@aol.com

Musician/luthier Chip Wilson lives in New Orleans, LA. Chip worked with Borys Guitars when master archtop builder James L. D'Aquisto served as a consultant, before opening his own business, Better Guitars. Better Guitars served as an authorized repair shop for most of the top US guitar manufacturers. Chip recently wrote a book review for Guitarmaker, the quarterly publication of ASIA.

Chip is now primarily a performer in New Orleans, typically playing 25 to 30 gigs per month, as a soloist, sideman, and with his own band A Jumpin' Somethin'. His 1999 release "A Jumpin' Somethin" was nominated for Best Traditional Jazz CD By A Louisiana Artist by Offbeat Magazine, the most widely distributed Louisiana music publication. Chip is currently working on a new CD for release in 2000. "A Jumpin' Somethin" can be obtained online at http://www.louisianamusicfactory.com, or by contacting Chip at jumpinsomethin@aol.com

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