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.
Here's the whole cd: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/donna-lee/id400295067
Tom Lawton is a truly great piano player!
Thanks Barryk for reminding me.
I was inspired by Tony's "Donna Lee" and decided to give it a try. I kinda liked it until the last chorus, where it got a bit "fuzzy".
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.
