Orange, linguists like to point out, is the most famous word in the English language that has no rhyme. It stands alone, in a class by itself, boldly declaring its independence and spirit of defiance. It’s entirely appropriate, then, that guitarist Jim Campilongo‘s ninth album bears that lone word–Orange–as its title. Considering his obvious Italian descent, Jim could have called this album "Fegato" – Italian for liver – which is the corresponding un-rhymeable word in the mediterranean language. "Orange" definitely sounds better, no doubt about that… but interestingly enough Italians say that you need to have a big "fegato" (liver) to do something bold, and being an original musician that plays instrumental music is definitely something bold – at least in our eyes. Don’t miss the show at The Living Room on February 15 (photo by Arthi Krishnaswami).
P.S. I have no idea why the italian word for liver is used this way, but apparently this digestive organ has been a symbol of courage and physical strenght since the ancient Greeks.