Playing Blue Bossa at an audition

[fahrendorff]

Hi.

I'm going to apply for a Music Collage ind Denmark, and I'm playing Blue Bossa at my audition.

I really want to do it Latin style, since I've played it before that way and loves to solo over it.

But I'd like to show "judges" that I can also walk well. Would it be a good idea to walk a couple of choruses or "can't" you do that when it's got a latin feel?

Thank you in advance.

[powerbass]

not the best tune for walking.There are jazz standards that have a bossa and swing feel, On Green Dolphin St. comes to mind as does I'll Remember April.

[Billnc]

Stick with the feel. It's amazing when judging, how much you can tell about a musician, no matter what the musician is playing. Perhaps a tasteful fill here and there or utilizing a few different approach methods while sticking to the Latin feel would work.

[TheFrogPrince]

Keep it simple and steady. Have good time, outline the changes and be consistent. That's what people want from a bassist. Ergo keep to the Bossa/Latin feel.

[RedLeg]

More killer less filler!
After going through the entrance, mid term, and final next week for the navy school of music, I can agree with Billnc. phrasing,feel, tone, Note Choice, and dynamics score more points than "notes per second". Chops and licks are important, but not more so than the fundamentals of good musicianship. If you want to showcase your walking ability play a swingin chart at a fast tempo and stay "in" then get "out". Giant Steps or cherokee ?

[Pacman]

Red - finally getting out of the glue factory, huh?

[BigOldHarry]

Funny - I had to audition with that sound recently myself. I suggest keeping it simple, don't go all double-time on it (because that's what I really wanted to do, but I restrained myself!). Like everyone is saying - Swing it, don't go all note happy and you'll be fine.

[Zombbg4]

You could play a chorus with the latin feel then put 2 or so bar break to set up the swing feel, then work back to a latin feel in a similar way. If walking is something you feel you do well, get it in there!

[TimoMetzemakers]

I agree with the previous posts---keep it simple. I also suggest listening to the original version (Joe Henderson, Page One).

[Asher S]

While I agree that getting the groove down is of primary importance, I would suggest also knowing how to play the melody, which would then help you keep your simple bass line melodic as well.

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by RedLeg

More killer less filler!

I love this quote!

[RedLeg]

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