Karl DensonGreyboy Allstars<West Coast BoogalooA Town Called EarthWhat Happened to Television?MG- When the Greyboy Allstars first started playing together again a few years ago your gigs were considered special “reunions.” At this point, a few years later and with a new album on the horizon, do you feel this reunion is permanent?MG- You knocked out What Happened to Television? in a relatively short period of time. What were your recording sessions like?MG- Looking back a bit, when the Greyboy Allstars first formed, did you think DJ Greyboy would be part of your live show?MG- Since the late-1990s, the last time the Greyboy Allstars toured this heavily, you have all pursued very different paths, from film scores to funk jams. How do you feel all these learning experiences have helped the group’s sound progress?MG- That being said, where do you see the group progressing from here?MG- Speaking of which, you recently spent time flexing your jazz muscles with the KD3. What did you take from that project?MG- Can you tell us what inspired the title What Happened to Television?MG- I find it interesting that one of television’s biggest stars, Taylor Hicks, came out of the bar/jam scene before he reached American Idol fame. He was actually a passenger on Jam Cruise its first year and would walk around playing his harmonica.MG- You seemed to part Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on hold last year. What was the reason to slowing down that project?MG- What Happened to Television? is the first Greyboy Allstars album produced by DJ Greyboy since 1995’s West Coast Boogaloo. That album featured former James Brown musical director Fred Wesley. I remember seeing you play with James Brown himself a few years ago at Madison Square Garden. Can you talk about the experience of playing with one of your biggest idols?
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