Johnathan Blake

Thursday, October 16th, 2008 | DR. J
JB,

LIKE THE MODIFICATION TO WEB SITE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL. YOU ARE STILL THE GREATEST!


Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 | Boon Gee
Hi Jonathan,

I'm a drummer from Singapore playing at a jazz club called Jazz At Southbridge.
The club is run by Eddie Chan, who you might have met recently when he went over to see Joe Locke in NY.

I've just arrived in NY a few days back, and will be staying for the month of August to private drum lessons and catch as much shows as i can.
Am hoping to take some private drum lessons from you.
Would you be in NY around this time and be available to teach?

Thanks.

Regards,
Boon Gee




Thursday, July 24th, 2008 | Jeremy Goldman
Johnathan - It was my pleasure to hand-sell a few cds with your performances on them when I was workign part-time at Barnes & Noble. It looks like you're doing really well. We're all proud of you. Go check out facebook to see nearly everyone from GWHS!


Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 | mark lucas
jonathan---great to meet you at umbria 2008 and look forward to hearing you again---all the best, you are a supreme musician!!---keep in touch---m lucas




Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 | MM
Keep up the good sounds.

There is a misspelling on your bio "Masters" is incorrect.


Friday, March 28th, 2008 | Tetsutarou Yasui
Hi, I'm New School student,drummer, Tetsutarou,
Please, call me Tetsu.
I am gonna take your 6 lessons as New School program So, I would like to contact to you to make an appointment for my lessons. Also, I will call you. I get your nummber 917-582-7773 from Amir, NEW SCHOOL teacher.
So, see you



Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 | Nathan Webb
John,
It was great hearing you again on Sunday at William Paterson. I love your groove and the love for music. I would love to hook up with you sometime. Also if you are in town I will be playing with the big band on Sunday March 9th 4pm.
Thanks again for your music
nathan webb
316.772.8875


Thursday, January 24th, 2008 | Joe Salvati
Hey JB,
Where are you playing in Europe with Russell? I'm going to be in London around the same time. Wondering if you will be too.
Joe


Saturday, November 17th, 2007 | Klaus Fürstner
Hi Johnathan,
tried to reach you a few times for scheduling a lesson. If you have time, please send me an email or call me. Looking forward to hear from you!
Thanks and best,
Klaus
917-318-5095


Monday, October 29th, 2007 | Damon
I like your hat.


Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 | Gavin Berkowitz
John,
I heard you on the radio Sunday in Philly. I just wanted to say Congrats on building your career. Who would have thought 5 years at Loesche with Mr. Alman and him banging that book so many frickin times would help you along the way. All the best.


Tuesday, July 17th, 2007 | Julius Tolentino
Killin' mp3's. Congrats on all the good things. PS you're still Mr PS


Monday, July 9th, 2007 | Young Quinerly
Blake, I see ya doing it big. I'm proud to say I know you bro. Keep growing and leading the way. Love always.


Thursday, June 14th, 2007 | Toshi
Hi Johnathan,

It was great to get to know you at Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan. I enjoyed the show. Let me keep in touch.

Have a safe trip !

Toshi

http://myspace.com/habana99


Sunday, June 10th, 2007 | Lauren Sevian
Our sites are very similar =) it was fun hanging w/you on tour. by the way, did we land yet???? =)


Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 | preston
Hey there
I saw you play in brighton UK with the Mingus big band.........wow what an ace drummer man you led that band, many people were talking about your playing that night. I teach here in the UK at BIMM (Brighton Institute Of Modern Music) My studens will be searching you out! Many thanks for playing great and inspiring me. What were those rides you werer using and was that a swish knocker to your right. Also interms of greative soloing what things have you practiced to free yourself up, what books would you recomend and are you into the John Riley books.....blah blah. Cheers man would love to have some lessons from you some time if you ever have any free tom or are in the Uk again. Much respect P


Friday, May 18th, 2007 | evan kaizer
Johnathan: Just wanted to let you know that you were totally awesome last evening at Disney Hall. Congratulations on a superb performance. Your steady and lead beats helped to make the evening so incredible.
Bravo.



Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007 | D Hizzle
Blake!

Music sounds killin. Congrats on your success and achievements. I still remember Chris's in Philly . . . . and of course. . . . . . cuzRashid! lol

D Hodge


Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 | Andrew Craig
Hey Johnathan,

I dig your playing man. Who is playing tenor on your Jazz Gallery gig tracks on the website?

Cheers,

Andrew




Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 | taji
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Monday, March 12th, 2007 | Walter Smith III
shit sounds killing...congrats on the family/marriage by the way...maybe one day they'll actually be able to see you if you guys install proper lighting in your apartment. aite man...


Sunday, March 11th, 2007 | MG
yo brother...just coming through to say what's up. hope all is well...see you soon.
peace.
mark

ps - you're killin'.


Thursday, March 1st, 2007 | Karen Johnson
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your performance at the Iridium with the Mingus Band was outstanding. I'm so glad my husband's uncle, Sy, encouraged us to come to NYC and see the performance. The kids have not stopped talking about the two sets we saw!! The drummer in my son's band wants to know where he can take lessons to play like you! Thank you for taking the time to talk to the kids and encourage them...my husband got some great photos of the evening, email me privately if you would like the link. Again, thanks and I'm sure we will see you again...you have made 5 new excited fans.


Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 | Tim Cronin
Hey man, I saw you play last night @ Smalls... You swing man, great stuff...

Tim


Wednesday, February 21st, 2007 | Winifred Tracey
Hi. I saw you with Five of A Kind at the Jazz Standard last night.

I thought you guys were awesome and would love to hear you play again.

Was this a one time thing or will you be doing more shows together?

How do I keep posted?

W.


Sunday, February 18th, 2007 | thomas galliano
hi!!!! im drummer i saw u 2 weeks ago at smalls with john gordon i come from france i stay a month &half on ny i would like take a great lesson with u
let me know if u are free .
www.myspace.com/gallianothomas


Sunday, February 18th, 2007 | Bill R
Thanks so much for a great show at Jazz Gallery last night. What a crowd pleasing jam for the last number. Everyone was off the hook. Thanks for helping turn my sister on to jazz! No small feat.


Friday, February 16th, 2007 | Coran Henley
Hey john,
you may not remember me, but i was the drummer at Stivers school for the arts in dayton ohio. you came through there a couple of years ago. but, im still playing. I'm at berklee in boston now. dude glad to see you're doin your "thang." Holla at me doc!

Coran Henley


Saturday, February 10th, 2007 | Nick O'Toole
Great seeing you guys play last night at the Rubin Museum last night with Jon Gordon. Marc and I at Positone look forward to talking to you in the future about playing on an upcoming project. If you could send us your contact info, that would be great.

How did your recording come out last night? i'd love to here it if possible.

Your website is cool. Hope to see ya soon.

respect, Nick


Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 | Martin B (Usnavi)
Yo JB! Thanks for the comments on the web site...and thanks for hipping me to dynamod...! Looking forward to the next hit...


Thursday, January 25th, 2007 | Silverbook
Hello Mr. Blake. I am looking for a musician to play at my Bar Mitzvah. I heard that you are 8% Jewish. So, since I see that you are a musician and part Jewish I thought you would be perfect to play at my Bar Mitzvah. the repertoire would consist of mostly traditional Israli songs such as Havah Nagela. I hope you are willing to do this for me. Also, I noticed a picture of you in which you did not have your hat on. I noticed that you had a Jew-Fro...so you would be perfect for this particular gig. -Shalom!!!!


Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 | Adan Perez
yo J.B. waz good? Remember me when I used to work at HMV and u came down? Check out my myspace page... myspace.com/adanperezpiano. Holla


Sunday, January 21st, 2007 | Trevor Falls
Hey Johnathan
Some great music here. Cant wait to see this group live. Hopefully next time im in NYC i can get a lesson since we didnt get to set it up last time. Cool man hope all is well. Take care Trev Falls www.myspace.com/trevorfallscollective


Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 | Alex Silverbook
UGLY


Friday, December 29th, 2006 | Anze Zurbi
hey man!! I don't know if you remember me but anyway i was trying to get you but mail was broken. I don't know. Anyway when you were in Slovenia on tour with Igor Bezget I bought lesson from you. Remember? However i finnaly get your contact and i hope that we will stay in contact. I wish happy new year all the best lucky, healt... and stay what you are. Keep on groovin...i like it

Respecta Anze


Monday, December 25th, 2006 | Jure
Yo Bro, just stopping by to wish you and your close ones Marry Christmas and a blessing new year!!!!! later...


Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 | DR. J
I SAY AN AMEN, HALLELUJAH, AND PRAISE THE LORD!


Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 | Red
Dude, are u calling your parole officer on that phone? Tell him you'll be there at 3. I saw the comment by head and I'm happy about it. I'll be up there in Jan. and want you to do a recording hit with me. Give me a call and email me the number to that phone you're using. Nice tune on here man. Grooving!


Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 | Craig Brann
It occurred to me that you actually are one of the swingingest cats to walk God's green earth. I mean, really, can I get an amen out of some people in this guestbook? If we lined up folks from most swingin' to least swingin' - JB would be in the top %1 of the universe's population. And that is a modest estimate....


Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 | Tim Metz
LITTLE BUDDHA!! Nice site Blake! You're sounding great. I hope to get back to NYC soon. Later.

-Mutz


Wednesday, November 29th, 2006 | dr.j
JB,
THE MUSIC ON YOUR SITE IS BRIGHT, LIGHT, FULL OF MIGHT AND OUTTA SIGHT.
AND WITHOUT A DOUBT YOUR GIG WITH TOM IS REALLY THE BOMB!
KEEP WRITING AND HITTIN' THOSE SKINS.


Monday, November 27th, 2006 | Christopher Brown
Hello sir, I'm just getting into drumming and was told that that Ted Reed Syncopation book was a good one to get, what do you think?


Monday, November 20th, 2006 | JEFF S.
JOHNATHAN,

I ENJOYED YOUR SHOW AT THE JAZZ GALLERY. YOU ARE A GREAT TIMEKEEPER AND TIME DISTORTER. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE VANGUARD IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. IF NOT, SEE YOU SOON.


Wednesday, November 15th, 2006 | Courtney
Beautiful website! You are very photogenic. You know I am a huge fan of your music. Much love,
Courtney


Saturday, November 11th, 2006 | DR. J
JOHNATHAN,

PLAYING LIVE AT JAZZ STANDARD VOLUME ONE, SOUNDS SOFT AND SWEET ("FLIRT') AND NASTY AND LOW DOWN ("MEAN STREAK").. PLAY ON! MAY COME BY TONIGHT.


Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 | tirso buenfil

hi, i'm from mexico im a big fan for your groove, i will be in NYC between 11 and 19 november 2006 and i will go to see you with your quartet and with russel malone, see you, GOOD LUCK!!!



Saturday, October 14th, 2006 | David Metayer
Yo I hope you remember me man! from george washington I was a freshman when you were on ya way out and Lonnie and I use to call u the great John Blake!! and was pretty doofy but I'm doing the gospel thing now!! hit me up man peace!


Friday, October 6th, 2006 | Toshi Mori
Hello, I've had the pleasure of listening to your drumming live at the small's bar. I was completely impressed with your playing and was wondering where I would be able to purchase your recordings. Please give me a reply on where I can buy some of your records. Thank you,

Toshi


Saturday, September 16th, 2006 | jeff sinclair
jb,

will you be at smalls on wed. the 20th (like ny times) says or in europe?


Friday, September 1st, 2006 | gretchen parlato
lookin good here, sir! i like...
you are fabuloussssssss
love
gp


Thursday, August 31st, 2006 | Head
Who are you calling on that phone? Pretty sure it ain't me.
This site is clean. Love it. I need more in the listening link. Gotta get my frosty fructose fix.


Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 | Meilana McLean Gillard
Hello Johnathan! It was great to play with you for a short minute at Iridium tonight. Definitely keep me posted about future shows, I really enjoyed Smalls this weekend. The site looks great! Take care, and nice meeting you!
Meilana

917.553.4221
www.meilana.com
www.myspace.com/meilanagillard


Tuesday, August 29th, 2006 | jeffrey sinclair
johnathan---

you are the man! i have been checking out your work for the last 5 years or so and i just keep becoming more and more convinced that you are the kickingest drummer on the scene today. keep up the love for your playing as i anxiously look forward to your continued progress.

yours truly,
doctor j, 88.9 wsia-fm, staten island, ny (broadcasting from the college of staten island)

P.S. --KICK IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Friday, August 25th, 2006 | Skin
yo poppa blake !
sweet site!
you look so sexy , you should be in one of my movies!


Friday, August 25th, 2006 | Goussy
Johnathan!!! look at YOU and this dashiki, and the hairdo, and the site, and just doin' the damn thang!!!

alright now, that's alrigt!!!!! ;-D

blessings,
Goussy

PS. big kiss to the little one from me


Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 | Diana Perez
Dear Johnathan,

Nice meeting you and the other band members last night. I love your site it is well done. I will see you soon at the Iridium.

Diana
www.dianaperezmusic.com


Tuesday, August 8th, 2006 | Jure
johnny bro...killing site...was about time!!!! now people can see and check you BMF out...hows everything?? hows Muna?? cant wait to hit up again...take care


Tuesday, August 8th, 2006 | Marcy
Nice site. Who sits around trying to catch you looking all introspective?


Thursday, August 3rd, 2006 | Jason Hainsworth
Big Frost strikes again. Great site man. We all know you ain't as cool as these GQ Smooth pictures you got up here though! Hope to play with you soon down in South Florida.
j


Thursday, July 27th, 2006 | O.B.3
Yo Blake.... Killing site. I'm glad you finally got it up. Thanks for being like brother to me and we'll always be family. Continued success and God's blessing to you and the family. Later....OB

P.S. My dad wants his shirt back!!! lol


Thursday, July 27th, 2006 | Olivia Shaw
Hi baby,

This is a great site and I am so proud of you. Keep up the great work!

Your other Mom


Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 | avishai
JB - was gr8 that we got to hit a lot lately. you're a bad but!
dig the site.



Wednesday, July 12th, 2006 | Jaleel Shaw
YAAAAAY! Congrats on the new site... I dig it.. Especially the daishiki pic! Man, you've been my bro since I was 11 or 12 years old! Don't time fly!? I'm proud of everything you're doing and will do in the future! See you on the next hit! - LEEEEEEEL


Saturday, July 1st, 2006 | LESTER HINTON
MY LITTLE BROTHER, WHATS GOING ON. I LIKE IT A LOT, THIS SITE IS COOL. I WAS TELLING YOUR MOM ABOUT THE ONE I'M WORKING ON AND SHE TOLD ME THAT YOURS IS UP AND RUNNING SO YOU KNOW AS SOON AS I GOT IN I GOT ON THE OL' PC AND HAD TO CHECK IT OUT AND IT'S COOL. I'LL KEEP YOU UP TO SPEED ABOUT MINE, WE HAVE TO SOME WORK TOGETHER BECAUSE I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT IT WILL ENHANCE BOTH SITES. TELL THE WIFE I SAID HELLO AND THE BABY AS WELL . BY THE WAY I'M JUNE 27TH I'M GETTIN' OLD SON, OR SHOULD I SAY BETTER. PEACE


Friday, June 30th, 2006 | Tiffany Shepherd
Man, am I retarted? How the hell do you sign your guestbook???? Well congratz on the site. Its AWSOME! I'm proud of and happy for ya man. The world is yours.


Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 | Walter Smith III
John Black what's new? Looks good here...hope that all is well over there on the east coast...share some clips!


Tuesday, June 27th, 2006 | Lezlie Harrison
Cool...!!!


Monday, June 26th, 2006 | Rio
Congratulations on the launch of your website!

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