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AUDIO samples

for Pathways to jazz grant application 

Because I will be working in a new ensemble format, I have provided examples that display the range of sounds, textures, and moods in which I work- including samples of my playing and composition with both instrumentalists and vocalists.

 

Since the new project will include reimagined arrangements of songs from the Woodstock era, I have included a few previous reinterpretations of rock, pop, and folk songs from my CDs.

 

I hope this will allow you to hear some of the intended directions for the new project.

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I created one 9.5-minute sample track of clips from several recent recordings of my playing, composing and arranging, and that feature some of the artists involved in the proposed project, including Ingrid Jensen.

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Timings and info on the samples are below the audio player.

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All recordings (except Ms. Jensen's) were recorded at UNC Recording Studio, where the new project will be recorded.

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Underneath that is a player with a collection of the full tracks.

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At the bottom of the page are two of the videos I've created to support past projects.

Time listings and notes on the Sample Track:

 

:00-:50

Collectivate (an original song from my CD "Red Skies"). With Dana Landry (keyboards), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Jim White (drums).

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:52-1:33

Full Moon Tea Party (a song of mine for seven-piece jazz ensemble). With Dana Landry (piano), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Jim White (drums), Clay Jenkins (trumpet), Don Aliquo (saxophone) and Paul McKee (trombone).

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1:35-2:26

Nobody’s Fault But Mine (my re-interpretation of the old blues song, from my CD “Three’s A Crowd”). 

With Julian Carey (voice) and Jim White (drums and electronics).

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2:28-3:26

Juliet (an original composition, from "The Romeo and Juliet Project" by UNC Jazz Lab Band I). 

Features Julia Dollison (voice). This segment is near the beginning of the piece.

 

3:28-3:53

Juliet (an original composition, from "The Romeo and Juliet Project" by UNC Jazz Lab Band I).

This segment is near the end of the piece.

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3:57-4:49

Amelia (an arrangement of the Joni Mitchell song, from the CD "Born To Wander").

With Kate Skinner (voice) and Steve Kovalcheck (guitar).

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4:52-5:26

Standing Room Only, my bass solo (on an original song, from my CD “Two’s Company”). 

With Steve Kovalcheck (guitar).

 

5:28-6:12

We Will Rock You (an arrangement of the Queen song, from my CD "Three's A Crowd").

With Steve Kovalcheck (guitar) and Jim White (drums). 

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6:14-6:43

Back When It Was Fun (from my CD “Three’s A Crowd”). 

With Julia Dollison (voice) and Dana Landry (piano).

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6:45-8:54

The Feud (an original composition, from "The Romeo and Juliet Project" by UNC Jazz Lab Band I).

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8:55-9:37

Margareta (from Ingrid Jensen’s CD “Infinitude”). 

Ingrid Jensen’s trumpet solo. 

Music video for my song "Red Skies"

Live In-Studio video for "Leave Me Be"

from my CD "Twos' Company"

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