linwood Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks, Dave. Isn't that a riot? That motif sax section just cracks me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 haha Linwood, makes me want to run out to the hardware store... except I just realized I don't need anything. Good job there - funny. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trill Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Okay here is a rough draft of a jazz organ type song I wrote for my band ,It is not a mastered recording It has afew rough spots, but it got the idea across to my mates Greg on the Web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Isn't garageband great for getting the idea down and to your band mate? I really like the vibe/idea and I'll bet the band sounds great doing it. The chords could maybe be defined better. It was hard to tell with the mp3 and hey I'm no genius, but I'd suggest in the left hand while you're playin' the head: (F)Eb G A D (Ab) Gb Bb C F (G) F A# B Eb © E Ab Bb D# that might be just what your doin', but I couldn't tell with the mp3. Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trill Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks for the suggestion Linwood , I felt it was a little muddy also, but I just used the organ on garageband, The recording was areal eye opener on how to improve my organ playing . I could see lots of areas that needed work, and lots of rythym and timing issues. Its a basic 1-6-2-5. I"m a novice trying to fiqure out the organ and get tones to sound better. I have a ways to go but then again,I couldn't even solo in the right hand and play left hand chords a year ago F13 /D7#9 / G7 #5/ C7#9 LH Eb A D F# C F F B Eb E Bb Eb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Ahh! My bad. I couldn't hear it well on the computer. I should have turned the mixer on to listen ....sorry. I didn't hear the D root. Cool tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockScience Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 My Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Hemenway Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Here's a link to a live performance of a couple of my newer originals. The mike is stratragically located to hide my ugly mug - but the sound is quite good for a live recording. I have both songs scored for piano to anyone that's interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FnuMpD0Bb8 p.s. - The timing on the second one, "Citizens of the Earth", is a royal pain to play. p.p.s. - It's a Privia PX-310. Quote http://www.myspace.com/sandyhemenwaymusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gismo Recording Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Good stuff Sandy. I've been considering joining the NCSC. Looks like currently you're the only member who plays anything other than guitar. If I join you won't be so alone. Quote Ken Denny Gismo Recording So Cliché Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Hemenway Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Ken, There are a couple of other keyboard players, but they aren't very active. I have felt like something of a red-headed stepchild to the acoustic guitarist majority. So, by all means, JOIN! :-) Quote http://www.myspace.com/sandyhemenwaymusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Some of you may have seen posts where I mention what a great player SK is. He wont toot his own horn here so, with his permission, I'm gonna do it. Here are a few short clips of Steve. He has a new cd coming out very soon. His first as a leader. I hope many here will give him the support he deserves and I'd really love to see a blurb about him in Keyboard Mag. Can you help a brother out, Keyboard? Folk Swing Song Ornetthology intro Solar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Wow linwood, this man SK is burning hot. So is his music! Funny, I was just contemplating the mysteries of Legatoboy's question, "what to do when the ride seems more than you've bargained for because of the power of the experience" ... well, just listening here makes me feel like I'm in that Blue Room. So maybe I missed the point. Yeah, an article in Keyboard is an excellent idea. Great, great ride SK. Thank you! Quote "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 SK is amazing! Any more info on SK that you can share, Linwood? Or perhaps even SK might care to share??? Quote Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Yea,he is. I'm glad you enjoyed that. I've got a bunch of stuff with him playing on it, but you'll have to wait and buy the cd. All I can add is he's a wonderful guy and, not to sound like a broken record, I've always loved the way he plays and writes. Just a bad mofo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I meant personal bio, photo, stuff like that.. Quote Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thanks for the SK clips, he's a good player and composer. His trio is really fluid. I know you have mentioned that he's a great player before, so I speculated who SK might be. I kinda thought it he might be Steve Kuhn, but you said that he's releasing his first recording as a leader. (Kuhn's got a few recordings). Hmm, any hints? What sessions has he played and with who? Heh, Solar is burning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thanks everybody for such kind comments, and thanks to Linwood for sticking his neck out on my behalf. What a guy. I'm not Steve Kuhn (wouldn't mind if I was) but anyone is always welcome to PM me if they have any questions I can answer. I'm an open book (except of course for my credit card/S.S. information.) The musicians on those trio tracks with me are Marc Johnson (bass) and Howard Curtis (drums.) Thank you all for listening. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterkeyboard Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 www.youtube.com/misterkeyboard Please let me know if there is anything you would like me to watch/listen to! Quote www.lifeonhold.se Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 misterkeyboard, in the off chance you're addressing me, I'd say listen to everything you like, but expose yourself to different music whenever possible. That way you will have more choices to decide what it is you really want to play later. You have a nice touch. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 You were right, Linwood. All the tracks were so strong but I especially dig "Ornetthology". Ernie, save space in the next issue for Brother SK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano4U Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Ernie, save space in the next issue for Brother SK. +1 Absolutely superb playing in every aspect SK. I want to pre-order my CD. Quote My YouTube Videos My Lot2Learn Jazz Piano Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 ...hey and one of you guys record Jazz Standards 1&2 at the Mid Atlantic hang for me and post it. In fact, record that gig and that could be comp 14. How cool is SK to offer to haul his cabs in for everyone to play and try out on that gig. Man, if I could play like that, I'd be wearin' white gloves all day. Somebody help him unload that stuff,ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Folk Swing Song Ornetthology intro Solar Solar is smokin'! Quote Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Thanks kad. Linwood, thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness, but I'll be ok - I have all inflatable gear now (inflatable keyboard, inflatable PA, inflatable audience, etc.) Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 SK, put me down for a pre-order for your CD too. Thanks. Quote "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 You are very welcome, Dave. You're such a great player/composer and I'm so glad to have met you here. Gotta thank Keyboard for giving us such a great place to hang and meet new friends. I really love the music you write. Killer stuff. The Road to Boston still just blows me away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano4U Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 The Road to Boston still just blows me away. +1 Me too! Quote My YouTube Videos My Lot2Learn Jazz Piano Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Yeah Dave, great stuff and nice to hear it on the forum. It's about time... now Dave and I are officially former members of 'The Procrastinating Jazz Pianists Society.' Sounds beautiful, Dave. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano4U Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Again...what a great solo on "Basin Street Blues" !!! +1 Having heard that cut I can echo that! (Recorded here in Cleveland, I might add). Quote My YouTube Videos My Lot2Learn Jazz Piano Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thanks a lot Roger... the one you have is from that website, but the one Dave has is a long, demented solo from the old One Step Down in D.C. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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