Mark Zeger Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I just came back from a few days in frigid Montreal. On Sunday afternoon, David R (on piano) and I (on flugelhorn) got together at McGill Univ. to play a couple hours worth of standards: "'Round Midnight", "All The Things You Are", "Stella By Starlight", etc. Thanks, Dave, for the opportunity. It was great to make music with such a strong player. Good luck with your music studies at McGill and with your next recital (nice choice with that Djavan tune). Back to the woodshed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Thanks Mark. It was fun to play with you too - I don't play duo often enough, it's a heck of a workout. You've got great tone on the horn. David My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Cool! Things like these should happen more often! Speaking of frigid Montreal, I reckon that you did a lot of "warm-up" before jamming? P.S.: speaking of McGill, I still have their complete sample library. Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben One Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Very cool. In July, I participated in a Baltimore KC jam organized by Tinderarts. It was a really great experience. About 7 people showed up, many fewer than expected, but we all had a great time. In addition to KC members, we got to jam with local prog drummer Chris Mack, and that was a great experience in and of itself. Ben Eddie Jobson Tribute Projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I am so jealous. You're a great player, Mr Zeger. Next time travel a bit further north. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 It's cool to hang out with folks from this forum. Glad you guy's did it. I missed the jam in Baltimore by a week. I traveled up there the week before. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Originally posted by gangsu: I am so jealous. You're a great player, Mr Zeger. Next time travel a bit further north. Dave did much of the great playing on Sunday. Since he was on the only comping instrument, it was all on him when he took a few choruses on each tune. My solos may have suffered because of the weak US vs. Canada exchange rate. My playing was only 0.86 as good it should have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Sounds like a magical experience, Mark! You guys didn't happen to tape the gig, did you? The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Dan: No, unfortunately. I should have - but I left my MiniDisc at home! Nice quip, Mark. You're far too humble. David My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Originally posted by Mark Zeger: Originally posted by gangsu: I am so jealous. You're a great player, Mr Zeger. Next time travel a bit further north. Dave did much of the great playing on Sunday. Since he was on the only comping instrument, it was all on him when he took a few choruses on each tune. Sorry Dave, didn't mean to bump you! I blurted out my envy without thinking. And on second thought, maybe it's better Zeger stays away from me...I once had a 10yr crush on a forearm. Horn-players.. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Did I mention that I look just like Chris Botti? Unlike Botti, I play without all that annoying, cloudy, atmospheric reverb. Dan South and Dave R have met me so I know they'll back me up. Right, guys? (While I kid about Botti, I'd love to have his career.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Z, I think of you more as a Herb Alpert type. The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodsample Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Did you play publicly or privately? I go to McGill as well (not in music though ) If you guys ever play in Pollack hall of Clara Lichtenstein (spelling?) make sure you message me privately or even put up a post. I'd love to hear and meet some forum members especially when they're a 5 minute walk away . Take care. YouTube: onceuponasynth.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Mark and I just jammed in one of the combo rooms. Bloodsample, you have a PM. David My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 ok Zeger, I guess you'll never know you're making me laugh if I don't say so. Any instrument played with the lips is atmospheric, sorry. But maybe you're right, maybe Botti needs to beef it up a little. I bought the album "When I Fall in Love" about a year ago - looking for arrangement ideas since the song list was similar to what I find myself playing with a trumpeter here in town. I picked up on a couple and didn't listen to the CD again. But to my surprise, when I played it a second time over Christmas, Hey I LIKED IT. And it was doubly interesting to me since the backup guys were names I've read about on this forum....Greg Phillinganes for one. Small world when you get right down to it. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Dan- I appreciate Herb Alpert far more as a businessman than a trumpet player, but who doesn't like The Tijuana Brass? "Whipped Cream and Other Delights"? Gangsu- I took my teenage trumpet playing daughter to see Botti here last June. I took her to hear Wynton with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra last December. She prefers Wynton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Isn't Chris Botti the KennyG of trumpet...? Doesn't he have a box set entitled "I Would Love To Make Your Ears Bleed" Maybe I'm thinking of someone else... You should have waited until this weekend to come up Mark, the weather's going to be even more interesting. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. Montage M7, MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XS Rack, PolyEvolver, Voyager, Cobalt 8X, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Originally posted by DanS: Isn't Chris Botti the KennyG of trumpet...? Is he??! well no matter, I'd be crazy to turn down a 'jam in a combo room' with either one of them. So getting back to Montreal, David, I read your bio and see you've studied with Joe Sullivan. Cool! His style is a bit over my head, but what a super talented family. I live in his home town.(guess that's my claim to fame!)(Say hi for me. Well, his mother knows me. ) "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 The Alpert comparison is more apt. Insofar as Botti's trumpet, drowned in an ocean of reverb, makes me want to run away from the television as quickly as possible. Wow, small world, gangsu. Joe's been really supportive of a lot of my arranging efforts and I thank him immensely for that. David My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Originally posted by David R: The Alpert comparison is more apt. Insofar as Botti's trumpet, drowned in an ocean of reverb, makes me want to run away from the television as quickly as possible.well, I had no idea who he was til i bought the album, and I still say anybody who can suspend a note in the atmosphere like he can, is a fine player. I don't care what he looks like. Wow, small world, gangsu. Joe's been really supportive of a lot of my arranging efforts and I thank him immensely for that. Looks good on you, Dave. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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