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  1. mseals

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    #1 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    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
     
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    #2 Smyrna355Spider, Jun 7, 2010
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    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. :)
     
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    #3 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    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
     
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    #5 NeuroBeaker, Jun 7, 2010

    Agreed - I really like that one too! :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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    #6 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    Thanks, guys... my own arrangement.

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

    :D

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    #7 darth550, Jun 7, 2010
    How do you feel about Keith Jarrett?
     
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    #8 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    I like Keith Jarrett, but (much like MY playing) I can only listen for so long before my head hurts...

    :D

    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
     
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    #9 darth550, Jun 7, 2010
    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.
     
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    #10 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    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
     
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    #11 darth550, Jun 7, 2010
    If you hear about Keith playing by you I'll see if I can arrange that.
     
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    #12 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    I doubt that he makes it out this way very often... but it's a nice thought...

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

    Mike
     
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    #13 Carsleuth, Jun 7, 2010
    Yay, a jazz thread! :D

    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?
     
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    #14 darth550, Jun 7, 2010
    Yes.

    I especially like it when he yells, gets up and walks around, stalking his piano.....
     
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    #15 Carsleuth, Jun 7, 2010
    What is he like as a person? I'd imagine he's a little bit strange... :D

    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. :)
     
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    #16 darth550, Jun 7, 2010
    Eccentric is a better word. He knows how to live though.
     
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    #17 Carsleuth, Jun 7, 2010
    Ah, I see. :)

    Have you heard "The Koln Concert?"
     
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    #18 darth550, Jun 7, 2010
    I have. REALLY enjoy it!
     
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    #19 Carsleuth, Jun 7, 2010
    It is indeed fantastic, one of my favorite albums.
     
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    #20 NeuroBeaker, Jun 7, 2010
    Are you planning on doing any more, Mike? :)

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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    #21 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    If so, and if they are any good, I'll post 'em in this thread...thanks, Andrew...

    Mike
     
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    #22 NeuroBeaker, Jun 7, 2010
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    If you're looking for anything to tackle, it'd be interesting to hear Jazz versions of these songs... ;)


    All the best,
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    #23 mseals, Jun 7, 2010
    Now THAT would be an interesting project...

    Thanks!

    Mike
     
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    #24 krasnavian, Jun 7, 2010
    I especially liked your very moody Summertime. Fly Me to the Moon is one of my all-time favorites.
     
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    #25 mseals, Jun 8, 2010
    Thanks Mr. M... that means a lot to me... I appreciate it.

    Mike
     

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