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.