Archive for July 2015
Frank Rosolino ‘sheds’ Round Midnight and Invitation with Lou Levy
This very rare recording is truly a treasure. It was shared with me by Barry Kierce who received it years ago from Rick Blanc, a well-known and beloved New York/Los Angeles-based bass trombone player who spent much of his earlier career in Europe. This is a “fly on the wall” recording of Frank and pianist Lou Levy…
Read MoreOld Devil Moon Rhythm Track
I created a You Tube video on how to improve your jazz playing. In it, I made available the rhythm track that can be used to play JJ Johnson’s great solo on Old Devil Moon. Download the track by clicking this link, then right clicking and selecting Download This File: Old Devil Moon rhythm track
Read MoreIn your opinion, what connections do you see between music and finance?
The eighth question I am being asked for the book research mentioned in an earlier post is: In your opinion, what connections do you see between music and finance? As I responded in an earlier answer, I do not consider myself a finance person. I’m in a financial-type company, but I’m the marketing guy. There certainly is…
Read MoreLaunch day!
Today, I launched my Electrik Project. It may not have been a CD creation, but it feels like just as much work. I’ve gotten some good response and more signups than I expected on the first day. My focus is now back to just creating the best possible music I can.
Read MoreHow does music help you think creatively and innovate?
The seventh question I am being asked for the book research mentioned in an earlier post is: How does music help you think creatively and innovate? This requires a bit more thought… Again, an important skill in my musicianship is improvisation. I think that skill allows me to jump into a project and figure it out as…
Read MoreIf there were no constraints, what would your ultimate dream be with music?
The sixth question I am being asked for the book research mentioned in an earlier post is: If there were no constraints, what would your ultimate dream be with music? Love this question. If I had total financial freedom to do whatever I wanted, I would build a dedicated main studio with the acoustic perfections I currently…
Read MoreHow has music helped to make you unique, especially in the world of finance?
This is the fourth in a series of questions asked of me by a marketing person researching for her new book. How has music helped to make you unique, especially in the world of finance? Even though I am in the financial industry, I don’t see myself as a finance person, not nearly to the…
Read MoreHow has music impacted and shaped your life?
The third question I am being asked for the book research mentioned in an earlier post is: How has music impacted and shaped your life? I think much of my answer is contained in the earlier question: Why is music important to your life. I would add that music has shaped my life in the choices I…
Read MoreWhat aspect of music inspires you the most?
The second question I am being asked for the book research mentioned in an earlier post is: From creation to performance, organized compositions to improvisation, there is so much variety, richness and depth to music. What aspect inspires you the most? If I were to choose one, it would be improvisation. That is a key…
Read MoreExpedition Vertigo
Last night I finished the mix to a piece I created about 20 years ago. I called it Expedition Vertigo because it tells the short story of a trek into a strange and wonderful place. Unfortunately, I don’t have the original Logic sequence and only a handful of audio files. I wasn’t as good about…
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