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I did a little interview recently for the radio, about Warren Wolf's new album 'Convergence'. It's a really nice record, full of humour and personality, and features a stellar band (Christian McBride, John Scofield, Brad Mehldau and Jeff Tain Watts), so check it out if you haven't heard it already.

My interview is right at the end of the programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07jxrc0

Here's a version of Scrapple vibists might not be familiar with. I think Jim really shows how far you can stretch these bebop tunes. This record also more or less changed jazz guitar playing forever.

-Tristan

It's great to play fast but playing slow is an equally monumental challenge. Phrasing, time, space,....some of the problems to deal with. I did one take and thought I could maybe do better with a second one but I wanted to share the imperfection.

Scrapple from the apple

Scrapple from the apple

Thanks Saxlaw

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Beautiful composition by Ralph Towner as played on the superb recording Matchbook featuring Gary Burton and Ralph Towner. I really enjoy listening to and playing duo since it can be so intimate, subtle and interactive. Gary and Ralph's playing on the recording is brilliant and impeccable. So many gems on that recording. I remember when Matchbook was released in 1975. I was taking private lessons with Gary at the time and we were playing those tunes from the recording. Also wonderful sound and production from the ECM label headed by Manfred Eicher.