Phil W Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Don't know if this is one of the names that cropped up in that mega-thread but it's the name of my new jazz piano/bass/drums trio. So grateful to be back playing...you can never take it for granted but it turned out well as I love the new playing opportunities we have. We've worked out a fair amount of repertoire in rehearsal - some instrumental jazz versions of pop tunes, updated standards, originals and some straightahead jazz. They are a very sweet couple of guys too with a good attitude to the music and the business. We had a business/strategy meeting that was as productive as the rehearsals. First gigs this week (Thursday and Sunday). Then we play a private party as a deal in exchange for the free rehearsal space we have been using then another gig at the start of December! I love the keyboard player's writing and I was finally inspired to write a tune again (first for many years!) rather than my usual 'improvise against a couple of melodic ideas and a chord sequence' job. If you want to hear it, it's here: 'Gratitude' Thanks so much for all the support from people on this forum for helping me back on my feet! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Oh...and one of my muso friends asked, "Do you only play suites?" http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Clever, that. "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 If you ever change a band member you will just be rearranging Furniture. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Nice song Phil, and the Wal sounds good too. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham56 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Glad to hear you are fit enough to hold down the bass chair... www.talkingstrawberries.com - for rocking' blues, raw and fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Furniture? Is that a step up from Wallpaper? Enjoy the gig in good health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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