Tuesday, July 11, 2017

July 8, 2017

NO WORKSHOP NEXT WEEK (July 15)

The Early Segment of the Workshop was dedicated again to working on some group technique, this time "turnarounds" or introductions to songs. Present were Sam (bass), Steve H. (piano, alto), Jack D (trumpet), and Vic (vocals). Jim (alto, clarinet, piano) came in in the midst of our working.  After about an hour, we settled into the usual routine, adding turnarounds to get started--very useful.

As the afternoon wore on, Dick (vocals) arrived, followed by Annie (vocals) and Carl (trombone), then Wes (tenor) and Maureen (clarinet).

I didn't write things down; since we started with the technique, I forgot to start a list. But between several of us, we think this is a more or less complete account of tunes covered: Avalon, Just In Time, Gone with the Wind, Ain't Misbehavin', Let There Be Love, Mean To Me, Dindi, The Nearness of You, Ornithology, and Fine and Mellow.

Special Thanks to Carl for the performance of music copying chores. We really appreciate it.

Early Segment Homework
In the spirit of Wes' attempt to dedicate some Workshop time to putting together a repertoire of tunes we are actually prepared to play for a gig, Sam wants dedicate a portion of the Early Segment on July 22 to working on Jeannine (II-212).

Participant Picks

Dindi
Astrud Gilberto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxrO-NQhiHc

Carmen McRae

Wayne Shorter

Enjoy!

--SJH

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