Author: Daniel

Playlist Travis - A Winter song. My own play is going to be timely too. This starts out dark. I think it matches my mood well. I’m not sure who it is but the arrangement feels like an 80’s Elvis Costello or Leonard Cohen vibe. A really inappropriate synth sound which still evokes noir films… Continue reading EOMNLS 12/26/22

Playlist Bart - Joshua Redman & Brad Mehldau - “Cheryl” - I saw them together in Chicago a few years ago, when I was performing there with Sonic Liberation 8. Great performers, but I didn’t love it, I appreciate them both and have long contemplated my lack of enthusiasm for most contemporary Jazz. Where I… Continue reading EOMNLS 12/12/22

Playlist Bart - Is playing some Country Finger Picking. Could be a Carter thing, the harmony voice sounds a little like June. It’s an interesting blend, the harmony voice is brighter than the lead and it creates a nice contrast. Also the harmony voice is recessed in the recording as if heard from far away.… Continue reading EOMNLS 11/28/22

Playlist Bart - A newish trumpet player. Clear toned and sneaky chops over a bass groove thats keeping it down. It’s kind of a grumpy tone on the trumpet, not a bad thing more of a Hat & Beard vibe. I’m not placing it, though I would say its a quieter player - the ambience… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 11/14/22

Playlist Bart - The “If I were to recommend a great Jazz album to somebody but not Kind of Blue” choice! And honestly one I don’t have, I think. I don’t recognize it at least. Charles Tolliver - “Lil’s Paradise” (full album but @ 25:55). This album, like other Tolliver albums, has been rereleased under… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 10/31/22