Just Jazz...

At the end of rehearsal a few nights ago, the drummer, my lead guitar player (on bass), and I (on keyboards) decided to mess around a little with some old Jazz standards...

As always, we recorded it...bear in mind that the drummer is a Rocker, and had never played jazz before...and, it has literally been YEARS since I played jazz consistently...but we had fun...

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it...

Dindi.mp3

Summertime.mp3

The Days of Wine and Roses.mp3

Fly Me To The Moon.mp3

Mike

 

Mike the keyboard sounded fantastic! I envy anyone who can play any musical instrument that well and a piano/keyboard to me is the best sound of all. You have great talent. I never knew you played, I guess I was to lazy to look at your homepage (my loss). I hope this comes across ok but the older I get the more I appreciate music with a dominant keyboard sound. I guess thats why I kind of like a lot of older Rod Stewart songs like Forever Young.

 

Thanks, Scott... I was playing on a Roland RD-150 that's about 5 years old... I have others, but this particular keyboard sounds great... Glad you enjoyed it...

Mike

 

This is the one! Awesome!

 

Agreed - I really like that one too!

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Thanks, guys... my own arrangement.

And, by that time, we were having a great time....



Mike

 

How do you feel about Keith Jarrett?

 

I like Keith Jarrett, but (much like MY playing) I can only listen for so long before my head hurts...



But then, I'm that way with most genres...I tend to over-listen, over-analyze, and I think I've forgotten how to enjoy it sometimes.

Mike

 

Since getting to know him, I've been to some of his improvisational concerts. Not only is he an amazing player, the guy is a showman!

I also listen to the Dave Grusin Orchestral Album on a regular basis. All his stuff from the Milagro Beanfield War score is particularly fantastic.

 

I have never had the opportunity to see him live... only to listen to his albums... Same with Dave Grusin...., who is top-notch in my book...I'd love to see either or both in a live concert some day, and to meet them would be amazing.

Mike

 

If you hear about Keith playing by you I'll see if I can arrange that.

 

I doubt that he makes it out this way very often... but it's a nice thought...

And, I appreciate it....thank you.

Mike

 

Yay, a jazz thread!

Those recordings sound really great, especially Summertime. You're a great musician!

Darth, I saw Keith Jarrett when he came to symphony center not too long ago. It was one of his improvisation concerts. I was left speechless, such a cool performance! And oh yes, he's a showman alright. \

So you know him personally?

 

Yes.

I especially like it when he yells, gets up and walks around, stalking his piano.....

 

What is he like as a person? I'd imagine he's a little bit strange...

Yeah, there was a lot of that. But hey, I'm all for it. To me, it's just his way of feeling the music on a whole different level. Kinda cool.

 

Eccentric is a better word. He knows how to live though.

 

Ah, I see.

Have you heard "The Koln Concert?"

 

I have. REALLY enjoy it!

 

It is indeed fantastic, one of my favorite albums.

 

Are you planning on doing any more, Mike?

All the best,
Andrew.

 

If so, and if they are any good, I'll post 'em in this thread...thanks, Andrew...

Mike

 

If you're looking for anything to tackle, it'd be interesting to hear Jazz versions of these songs...

Joe Bonamassa - Feelin' Good

Joe Bonamassa - Stop!​

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Now THAT would be an interesting project...

Thanks!

Mike

 

I especially liked your very moody Summertime. Fly Me to the Moon is one of my all-time favorites.

 

Thanks Mr. M... that means a lot to me... I appreciate it.

Mike