3 good songs for con audition

JazzyLambert · #1 09-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Got to do 3 contrasting jazz/Latin tunes, improvising through the changes. I am going to play DB on one tune and BG on two. They specify that the songs needn't be difficult/virtuosic, just need to be played very well and musically.

So far I am leaning towards St Thomas and Sir Duke (sight read not improvised) on BG and Anthropology on DB. I am thinking of soloing on all tunes except Sir Duke.

Any suggestions for better tunes? Are these good choices?

Lynn Seaton · #2 09-25-2009, 11:25 PM

Those are good tunes, but there are certainly hundreds more. If whatever you are auditioning for is not specific, I would assume they also will allow you to be creative in your choices. Improvising through the changes means to me that they want to hear you grooving as a bass player in a rhythm section improvising basslines and improvising as a soloist. You mentioned you would be sight reading not improvising. That does not seem to meet the requirements they are asking based on what you wrote.

kmobass · #3 11-07-2009, 04:46 PM

Hi Lynn,
It is so AWESOME to see you here! You may or may not remember me, but I (Kurt Morrow) was the driver (Bassist) who drove the equipment truck for IAJE the last few years of the conventions. I also used to have a Bass Shop in Kansas City. I stopped by UNT once a year ago or so after a Dallas Guitar Show and said hello to you and Fred. Anyway, I just registered as a new member. I will be checking in on your forum most definitely. BTW, if anyone is looking to sell a good upright at UNT, please let me know. I am looking for that Life partner in a Bass!
Thanks,
Kurt

JazzyLambert · #4 11-09-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn Seaton

Those are good tunes, but there are certainly hundreds more. If whatever you are auditioning for is not specific, I would assume they also will allow you to be creative in your choices. Improvising through the changes means to me that they want to hear you grooving as a bass player in a rhythm section improvising basslines and improvising as a soloist. You mentioned you would be sight reading not improvising. That does not seem to meet the requirements they are asking based on what you wrote.

I will be improvising my lines off chord charts for the jazz tunes and sight reading sir duke.