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[Jmilitsc]

Been on repeat lately, adding to my duo’s setlist at the suggestion of the guitarist. Really like it more and more each time I listen to it. Such a fun melody to play. I also like Dan Wilson’s version.

 

[Don Kasper]

Been on repeat lately, adding to my duo’s setlist at the suggestion of the guitarist. Really like it more and more each time I listen to it. Such a fun melody to play. I also like Dan Wilson’s version.

Yes....I would put this composition up against most 20th century Tin Pan Alley tunes in terms of (Harmonic/Melodic) complexity, accessibility, and beauty.
Yeah, I said it!
IMFO.
Here is my sketch from decades past...
Thx.

 

[Don Kasper]

Also...does anyone know if "James" was inspired by James Taylor??? It has a kind of JT vibe, to me.
Just askin'.
Thx.

 

[Jmilitsc]

Also...does anyone know if "James" was inspired by James Taylor??? It has a kind of JT vibe, to me.
Just askin'.
Thx.

that’s what my guitarist partner tells me

 

[Don Kasper]

that’s what my guitarist partner tells me

Thanks, Jm!!!!

 

[Jmilitsc]

yeah and wikipedia says it so it must be true

Offramp (album) - Wikipedia

 

[TroyK]

 

[brianrost]

Yes....I would put this composition up against most 20th century Tin Pan Alley tunes in terms of (Harmonic/Melodic) complexity, accessibility, and beauty.

There’s a Rick Beato video out there where he dissects a PM tune (forget which one) and the chord structure was mindboggling, to me at least. Yet PM’s tunes sound so simple on a casual listen, probably because of the melodies.

People who consider him a lightweight need to listen harder.

 

[WG Plum]

(at least the tracks that are available now, it's a preorder)

 

[Keith Rawlings]

Tonight’s selection:

 

[Bruce Calin]

Challenge Accetped!
Is it the tune "Spur of the Moment"? A Blues in F. (below)
I just listened and counted/felt/chanted thru the tune and they stay within the 12 bar form (to my earz), but they do stretch the Haaaaarrrrrmmmmoooonnnnyyyyy just a bit.
Thanks for posting this - CH sounds beautiful, as does DZ (not Dizzy) and JG.
Namaste (?)

I concede. I listened to the tune after several decades and you're right, they keep it together while stretching about as far as possible. It reminded me how great the playing is by everybody on this album and how few people I play with now who will even attempt to play as freely as this. Luckily, there are one or two.

 

[Don Kasper]

I concede. I listened to the tune after several decades and you're right, they keep it together while stretching about as far as possible. It reminded me how great the playing is by everybody on this album and how few people I play with now who will even attempt to play as freely as this. Luckily, there are one or two.

Thanks for keeping me (kind of) sane, Bruce!
And, thanks for posting this recording, which I had never heard.

 

[ctrlzjones]

Ron Miles - Bill Frisell - Brian Blade -- Circuit Rider (link for reference)

surprise surprise... NO BASS!

but stellar fun

 

[garrett2]

By coincidence I was just listening to this beautiful record:

 

[Frank Kreber]

Sophisticated, elegant, heartfelt… this record always captivates me, makes me listening deeply…
I think the impact of Charlie Haden is apparently. He slows things down, grounds them. Keith Jarrett is of course himself but his playing is more economical and to the point compared with some trio recordings.

 

[Dudaronamous]

Joe Farnsworth “In What Direction Are You Headed?” is brightening my rainy Seattle Juneuary day.

 

[WG Plum]

I love Juneuary.

 

[Don Kasper]

Jazz (IMFO) from 1984 - Steve Khan (songwriter Sammy Cahn's son!) Casa Loco. "Slab"...but...c'mon. It's Anthony Jackson.
If you've not heard it, here is a track.
Thanks.

 

[TroyK]

 

[Dudaronamous]

Lots of Don Thompson bass solos on this. Recommended!