We made a lot of friends. Okay, as far as highlights. [2] Kortchmar's work with Taylor and King made him one of the top LA session guitarists in the 1970s and 1980s. Like I said before, he plays with authority and passion and blood and guts. Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, David Cassidy, Graham Nash, Neil Young, and Carly Simon helped define the signature sound of the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s. And that’s the other part of it.

I was listening to him back in the early seventies and I wore out his albums. I loved working on that album with him. But, you were in a duet at one point, right? And is it The Immediate Family that’s playing? Our families would go there for summer vacation. And I’ll get to everybody. Did you learn guitar together or was there an ‘aha’ moment where you went, “Oh, wait, we’re simpatico, we should work together or play together?”. I never met her. I was listening to him back in the early seventies and I wore out his albums. I also listen u tell ur stories I enjoy a lot. Play guitar, you’re going in to help the song and help this whole situation. Rick: Yeah, he’s got a unique picking style. It’s a very simple statement. We just dodged the bullet, just barely. To me, you can tell it’s him after two notes, you can tell it’s him right away. Kortchmar recorded two albums as part of the band Attitudes, with Jim Keltner, David Foster and Paul Stallworth, for George Harrison's Dark Horse record label. What kind of character traits or personality traits, aside from the music… Because obviously, you all are great musicians, but what was it that brought you together as far as your personalities, and maybe your values? Yeah. I think she’s gone now, but I’ve heard about her. No, we were James’ back-up band. He was always great to be around and everyone that knew him, loved him. He was featured on just about every Carole King album of the late '60s and early '70s. So, that worked out. Danny Kortchmar: Wad wanted to do an Everly Brothers tune, “Devoted To You”, so they did it. That was a while ago when I was living in Connecticut. So, do you have any preferences between performing solo or with a group? And everything’s on hold right now. A true artist and perfectionist. Finally he convinced her to do a couple of her songs in the set, which, of course, went over brilliantly. Rick:And you did something with James Taylor early, didn’t you, when you were a kid? And we’d lose touch with each other for a couple of years. I never wrote a song with him.

They’re great, great people, Lee Sklar’s hilarious.

We’ve known each other and have been playing together for 50 years now. The first person sets up with a click track, then leads us visually and musically. In the 1970s, Leland worked often with keyboardist Craig Doerge, guitarist Danny Kortchmar, and drummer Russ Kunkel. And I’ll get to everybody. And he’s one of those fellows that just really follows his own star, and does things his way. They had weight, but he also sang in a range that nearly anybody else can sing. Featured on James Taylor's Sweet Baby James (he was a member of a band called Flying Machine with a then-unknown Taylor. https://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/interview-bass-legend-leland-sklar-on-sessions, https://forbassplayersonly.com/interview-leland-sklar/, https://www.genesis-news.com/c-Interview-Leland-Sklar-Daryl, Safiya Nygaard Net Worth 2020 | Husband (Tyler Williams) & Biography, Towelliee – Net Worth, Wife (Lulaboo), WoW, Biography, Mac Powell – Net Worth, Wife (Aimee Ellis), Songs, Third Day, Biography. And then we ended up getting a deal with Warner Brothers. Co-produced 2 songs, "Penny & Me" and "Every Word I Say", for pop group Hanson's new album, Underneath (coming April 20th 2004) "Penny & Me" will sereve as the bands first single from the album. Was that a group of session players established by a company or did you all weigh in on pulling that together? And that’s what he does. Sklar started to study piano at a young age. Mm-hmm (affirmative). I really don’t know if I want to put years and years reliving my whole life again. I’ve known him a long time. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. What type of gigs? Especially Klingman, who was playing with Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, with Jimi Hendrix. Danny Kortchmar is a 74 year old American Composer born on 6th April, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. Rick: Did he make that up himself? Yeah. Danny Kortchmar: I did think about it at times, but a couple of things. He did though. Rick: He’s in his seventies, still got it.

In 1993, he co-produced and played on Billy Joel's album River of Dreams[5], He was brought on board to produce Van Halen's abandoned second album with former Extreme singer Gary Cherone in 1999. Phil Somerset, Other Works Rick: Yeah. He wasn’t warm and fuzzy, let’s put it that way.

Especially Klingman, who was playing with Jimmy James and the Blue Flames, with Jimi Hendrix. Danny Kortchmar: The fellows, they would often do different things and they’d do different sessions, different tours and stuff like that. In 1970, Kortchmar reunited with Taylor on his breakthrough album Sweet Baby James. Danny Kortchmar: Yeah, we did that just before the virus kicked in. I don’t know her. Well, you’d have to know those fellows to know that.

Yeah. Albert Lee. Yeah. He wrote music for the Cheech & Chong film Up in Smoke and he has also produced recordings by Don Henley,[2] Neil Young, Jon Bon Jovi, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Hanson, Tracy Chapman, Louise Goffin and others. I really don’t know if I want to put years and years reliving my whole life again. Good to be around. As I was going through your biography I wondered what made you such a sought after musician and not only with the musicianship, but I figured that you must be a really, really good, empathetic listener. Oh, okay, cool. We just dodged the bullet, just barely. and Russ Kunkel is the same. If I can get you to smile before I leave. Yeah. Danny Kortchmar: It’s just the five of us. Rick Landers: I’d read that you were coming out with a new album in 2021, but I don’t see that it’s been released yet. So, what has it been like working with Neil Young. So, what is it like working with Neil on a regular basis? And that’s my attitude. He’s like a rock God. Who was the other guitar with them? Oh, definitely, 50 years.

Going back, you must have a lot of memories. We’ve known each other and have been playing together for 50 years now. [4], In 1990, he co-produced and played on Jon Bon Jovi's # 1 album Blaze of Glory. Annabelle’s Wish (American animated Christmas film that is narrated by American country singer Randy Travis) – (1997); Phantom of the Paradise (an American musical rock opera horror comedy film that was scored by and starring Paul Williams, and directed and written by Brian De Palma) – (1974); Legally Blonde (an American comedy film which is based on Amanda Brown’s novel of the same name) – (2001). Danny Kortchmar: I never lived in England. And some were so simple, but they’re so meaningful. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Brilliant. Very funny. Showing all 7 items. You the video, there’s actually, “Somebody’s Baby”, there’s also “Werewolves of London”, and also “Machine Gun Kelly”. Rick: Yeah. I see guys all the time, they don’t listen to playbacks, the minute a track is done they’re on their cellphones and doing other things.”, ”It’s easy to throw a part down, but to make a part that takes that song and adds whatever your job is supposed to be to it [is special].”, ”I’d rather play a great track with a mistake than a lame track that’s antiseptic and perfect.”, ”I get a buzz every time the phone rings and I get a work call. She didn’t want to tour. We’ve known each other forever, for a real long time. What were you using? 15K likes.

The stuff that I’d be writing about, yes, it’s a fascinating story, but the thing is that a documentary is being made about The Immediate Family, and it’s being made by Denny Tedesco who did The Wrecking Crew. Danny Kortchmar: Yeah. Very charming guy, good to know. That’s a long time. People used to wonder why he changed style, or changes his production techniques.

We did them all in that framework and using Acappella. He’s done some really good work on the Zuma album, if you’re familiar with that one. Danny Kortchmar: We should all do that. His stuff is from the heart and he means it, and he’s got tremendous poetic ability.

Rick: Okay. I was just a player then. Rick:  There was something in the Washington Post a couple of days ago about at least one place, and probably two, drive-ins that are opening and doing live bands. Absolutely brilliant. Or are they going to be new originals? They always seem to have weight to them. Danny Kortchmar: Yeah. But, when we get to get back together, we just know we’ve done it. I don’t know what gigs were canceled. However, we didn’t do the full treatment on that. He’s just a brilliant writer and a creator of music. It matches his voice beautifully. And that’s the other part of it. On that album, he wrote the songs "You're Not Drinking Enough" and "All She Wants To Do Is Dance". Mm-hmm (affirmative). Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, David Cassidy, Graham Nash, Neil Young, and Carly Simon helped define the signature sound of the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s. There’s just no question about it. Danny Kortchmar: And he does what he feels at the time. What type of gigs?

Good to be around.

Danny Kortchmar: Yes. Login That’s true. He was born on May 27, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Done gigs and sessions in the LA and Orange county area and Europe.

Albert Lee might have played with them.

Danny Kortchmar: He’s a performer. [8], Also in 2006, Kortchmar participated in the Japan tour of the Verbs, a unit consisting of Steve Jordan and Jordan's wife, Meegan Voss.[9]. She got on stage just to play piano with James (Taylor) and James started introducing her and telling the audience what songs she had written. He’s a performer. We get together and we just start playing immediately, fall right into it. Rick: That’s pretty incredible. And what about Jackson? All rights reserved. And I just went back there and Waddy, and I think it’s Steve, are doing an Everly Brothers song, “Devoted to You”. Haven’t you done a cruise at one point? He did though. The name is vaguely familiar, but I don’t really remember. She was pretty shy, wasn’t she? Rick: Yeah.

He was always great to be around and everyone that knew him, loved him. Also when you were in Milwaukee around 1958 at Robert’s house in Shorewood WI. I remember you were living in Milwaukee and when I visited you in LA in 1955. It’s whatever he’s thinking at the time, that’s what he does. I’m not a solo artist, so that doesn’t really enter into it. Danny Kortchmar: If I can get you to smile before I leave. Rick: People threw in 50, 100 bucks. All new original. Danny Kortchmar: No. I’m not thrilled with cruising. He’s in his seventies, still got it. Along with Waddy Wachtel (guitar/vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (Percussion) and Steve Postell (guitar/vocals), Danny and crew formed the group based on a respect for one another’s musical talents, their decades of friendship bonded them into a brotherhood, a family.