AAJ Orchestra 2010!

[engelbach]

Originally Posted by Al Stevens

I really don't have extra time for that just now. I'm on deadline for some big-band charts for the holidays. Early next year I'll have more time and can look at putting something together for "Timna."

Doing that appeals to me. I've wanted to hear it played in other than a trio setting ever since I wrote it a long time ago. Maybe I'll get to it sooner.

I tend to use close harmonies when voicing for jazz ensembles, but this three-trumpet, one of everything else to be determined later is going to be a bit of a challenge.

I'm impressed by your creds.

[page]

Timna is a really pretty song, Al. I like it! It is really nice when you guys add the audiofiles so we can listen. Hope to hear your others soon too.

[Al Stevens]

Originally Posted by page

Timna is a reall pretty song, Al. I like it! It is really nice when you guys add the audiofiles so we can listen. Hope to hear your others soon too.

I wasn't sure it made it. That site crashes my browser when I try to upload audio. The recording is from several years ago in a pianobar. A patron had a minidisc recorder. Observe the overwhelming audience response.

[Al Stevens]

I just managed to upload an audio clip of the head to Tenor Sadness. It will give you a idea of the melody and changes. I don't have one yet of Angel Puss. Maybe later. I wrote a big band chart for it a while back. Maybe I can get it recorded during a rehearsal soon.

[page]

Originally Posted by Al Stevens

I wasn't sure it made it. That site crashes my browser when I try to upload audio. The recording is from several years ago in a pianobar. A patron had a minidisc recorder. Observe the overwhelming audience response.

Well I would have appreciated the song if I had been there for sure!

Originally Posted by Al Stevens

I just managed to upload an audio clip of the head to Tenor Sadness.

Wow, that's lovely! I'm really happy that there are ballads entering the 'competition' this time. I like all the ballads so far, so one must make it to the finish line!

I would like to thank all of you guys for keeping us posted during the progress. I really enjoy seeing and listening what you have been working on and still are. I very much admire you all for your talent and skills! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[Al Stevens]

Originally Posted by page

I'm really happy that there are ballads entering the 'competition' this time. I like all the ballads so far, so one must make it to the finish line!

I hope so, too. I just might convert Tenor Sadness into 3/4 time. I hadn't looked at it in a while, and now whenever I hear it in my head, it's a jazz waltz.