Hey Guys,

This is a version of Bernie's Tune I did on my bachelor exam. I arranged the whole thing. I was wondering if there might be a need for some thought on arranging tunes. Either for a small band or a larger band with horns.

Let me know if there is some interest on this subject.

Let me know what you think of this 'crazy' arrangement...

TJ

I really love this tune. It's hard in a way, but I still like it. I did an arrangement of this tune on my bachelor exam. I'll post that also.

And yet another one from the same gig. I actually like my comping on this one, but don't really dig my solo. Although at this point I had just practiced two versions of the milt solo(see check this out) in twelve keys. I guess that was just too much in my system and there are some parts that come out, but I think I was still too fresh in my system...
Some things really have to settle....

Here's another one from my archives. Blue Bossa. Here I'm playing a bossa/latin pattern and even go into double time.

TJ

Here's a recording I recently rediscovered of a gig I did back in 2007 with a trio(bass - vibes - ten sax). It's kind of free, but not really. Thought I'd share this. Hope you like it.

TJ

Here's a great video of Joe playing 'Available in Blue'. A beautiful tune!

Here's a really quick and simple 4 mallet version of invitation.

I talk about coming up with a quick version of the tune that fits with the melody, just something to get you going. Here's a version of that. Just really simple.

I would use this if you're having trouble coming up with your own version.

This is a great week! After getting fresh news of Emil Richards, we are honored by some recent and cool "postcard" of Bobby Hutcherson! And they could hardly be fresher, as it was taken during the Monterey Jazz Festival which took place this week end!

I got the chance to come across this great picture through Facebook this time. And beside the Master is not less than journalist Leroy Downs, "The Jazz Cat". If you look at the newbies, LeRoy even joined the site!

I just happened across this and I thought it was too cool! Needless to say, I want one :)

He's got a few other videos up too if you like it.

A cliché Tony pointed out inspired me on this post: "Accordion is old fashion. People make easily fun of it".

Like most people, I used to think so… up to the day I met some French masters. With Gary we talked about Astor Piazzola and French Richard Galiano. I'd like to present you two other masters from my country.

Francis Varis:
He used to teach in a school near my home, where a good friend made me know him. He plays with guitarist Titi Robin, a multi-instrumentist, specialised in "eastern" guitars like oud, bouzouk…