Standard Practical Group (Nicas' Dream)

wizard3739 · #1 05-06-2011, 01:41 PM

I have not played this song but I really like the changes and the melody so it should be a lot of fun to learn how to play it. This time I have put together 2 BIAB backing tracks. One is a medium tempo Bill Evans' Style and the other is a medium tempo Bossanova version.

Nicas' Dream (PDF) Nicas' Dream.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

Nicas' Dream Nicas' Dream.mp3 - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

Nicas' dream (Bossa Version) Nicas' Dream (Bossa Version).mp3 - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

have fun with this song!

wiz

oilywrag · #2 05-06-2011, 03:17 PM

Not to steal Howie's thunder as he is doing a fine job this time round.
If you fancy something a little quicker then this is the link

The tempo is at about 190.

Cheers

Tom

sgreb · #3 05-08-2011, 11:43 PM

YouTube Video

wizard3739 · #4 05-08-2011, 11:56 PM

Priceless! thanks very much for the link, sgreb.

wiz

Dazz · #5 05-09-2011, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wizard3739

Priceless! thanks very much for the link, sgreb.

wiz

agreed; priceless indeed; and thanks for the backing tracks and pdf folks.

FatJeff · #6 05-09-2011, 06:42 AM

For my money, it's hard to top the original:

YouTube - [442] NICA'S DREAM @ HORACE-SCOPE - HORACE SILVER

As for guitar renditions, I'm quite partial to Kenny's version:

YouTube - 01.Nica's Dream - Kenny Burrell

Kman · #7 05-09-2011, 10:06 AM

Here is my version. I might post another in a week or so if I get a better feel for the song.

01 Track 01 3.mp3 - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

M-ster · #8 05-09-2011, 11:28 AM

Nice. Another version?

YouTube Video

sgreb · #9 05-09-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kman

Here is my version. I might post another in a week or so if I get a better feel for the song.

Very mellow, very nice.

Thanks for being so quick to post.

sgreb · #10 05-09-2011, 10:08 PM

A couple more noteworthy...

YouTube Video

YouTube Video

wizard3739 · #11 05-09-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kman

Here is my version. I might post another in a week or so if I get a better feel for the song.

01 Track 01 3.mp3 - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

very nice Kman. nice lines, good time, good tone and nice reference back to the melody. This is good listening, thanks for sharing with us,

wiz

Reg · #12 05-10-2011, 08:25 AM

Great Tune ... still. very nice Kman, really had a great feel. I'll check it out again and try and come up with something to improve on, but 1st listen was very cool, thanks.
I've been playing too many doubles... but I made quick version last night. I tried to give the tune a hard latin feel... didn't quite happen. After I recorded and listened... I can now hear where I was trying to go... I have too many other videos i want to post.... Anyway it's still OK and if anyone want's me to make a video of possible analysis etc... let me know and I'll make quick post... Best Reg

YouTube - Nica's Dream

Reg · #13 05-10-2011, 08:56 AM

Could someone hip me to why... my video isn't loading, my youtube site is Reg523... Flying Brian reloaded my last vid and showed me ... sorry I still don't have...Thanks Reg

jayx123 · #14 05-10-2011, 09:57 AM

Nice job Kman, I really like you minimalistic playing very melodic, thanks for posting

Kman · #15 05-10-2011, 10:03 AM

Reg, yes please post a Nica's Dream analysis if you have time. I always enjoy those videos.

Thanks for the comments guys.

oilywrag · #16 05-10-2011, 10:39 AM

Kman,thanks for posting,very tasty and melodic.
Reg,What can I say??

Thanks for posting some really good ideas going on and a great feel.Liked the extra 16's you put in.worked very well.Once again thanks for the post.

Cheers

Tom

wizard3739 · #17 05-10-2011, 12:09 PM

Nice job Reg! great groove and a good learning experience watching your video. Thank you for posting.

wiz

Kman · #18 05-10-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Reg

YouTube - Nica's Dream

Amazing playing. I would love to hear it in higher quality without the webcam noise.

sgreb · #19 05-10-2011, 11:09 PM

REG... as always your groove is in on helluva deep pocket. Love that cha-cha feel. Smokin' solo, too.

Thanks!!

jayx123 · #20 05-11-2011, 01:43 AM

Reg, As usual great job, I really dig your Latin feel

Reg · #21 05-11-2011, 08:23 AM

Thanks for comments... The bridge was kinda.... well not quite the feel I was heard... need real drummer. Like the weak side Dom. pedal, on & of 2 and 4... but was not so hip to solo over. Anyway thanks and I'll make video either late tonight or tomorrow on possible analysis. I have triple today and tonight...
I think I'm going to go back to my playing jazz standards thread and work on standard chord patterns, and how I comp. Start breaking down sections of tunes. Really dig into what changes(re-harms and subs) should be used with existing changes. Try and explain the difference between.... Thanks Reg

wizard3739 · #22 05-11-2011, 10:54 PM

Sorry all, my recorder has a minor problem but should be working again by tomorrow. If possible, I will try to post something tomorrow. I'm hearing Bb minor and Db major sounds to use on this tune but that may sound too diatonic so my ear may tell me something else to try. I would also like to experiment with the medium bossa backing track. The song has such a great melody that playing around with the melody may be the best approach for me.

wiz

wizard3739 · #23 05-12-2011, 12:56 PM

Hello friends,

I found the solution to my recorder problem (loose wire). This my version of Nicas' Dream, I really had a hard time with this one. the first chorus is me trying to comp and the other two choruses are me trying to improvise. Again, mostly by ear and primarily thinking about centering around Bb minor / Db major sounds. Comments are sincerely appreciated.

http://www.box.net/shared/tb5pdj6v40

wiz

Kman · #24 05-12-2011, 02:17 PM

Wiz, it's a hard song. I especially think the 1st and last sections are hard. Overall you seem to be rushing a little bit. I think you are feeling it at a faster tempo, so maybe you should try it faster. What you are playing seems fine, just work on that feel. Once you get in the groove a little more it will come together, but like I said it's a hard song. Good job. I like your comping ideas too.

wizard3739 · #25 05-12-2011, 02:39 PM

Thanks Kman, I often get the feeling I am rushing, I will try your suggestion and speed it up a bit. I'm going to work on a Bossa version for next week, gotta wait unti Sunday afternoon because have a busy gig schedule untill Sunday. I love this thread, it is a great learning process.

wiz

PaulD · #26 05-12-2011, 11:39 PM

Kman, I really enjoyed your version. Very tasteful & loved the tone.

Reg, great version...thanks for these videos! Very much appreciated.

Howie, nice chordal stuff on the 1st chorus. Looking forward to your bossa version

Here's my take, the arrangement is from the New Realbook II...MP3 Player SoundClick

Paul

wizard3739 · #27 05-13-2011, 01:57 AM

Paul: That was really great!! It sounded very professional like you might expect to hear on a master jazz guitarist album. My wife & I both had to listen a couple more times to fully appreciate your good arrangement of the song. As a side note, I recently communicated via email with Pat Hicks, the founder of G.I.T. He is alive and well, living in happy retirement in Sedona, Az. We are looking forward to seeing him at either our Friday or Saturday night jazz gig here in Payson.

Howie (wiz)

PaulD · #28 05-13-2011, 07:28 AM

Thanks Howie!

Wow, Pat Hicks! I doubt he would remember me, but I sure remember him and Becky as well. Please give him my best.

A couple of my favorite versions of this tune are Ed Bickert's from his 'Out of the Past' album which is really worth checking out, and there's a great version on Buddy Rich's 'Very live at Buddy's place' where Jack Wilkins plays a fantastic solo.

Paul

Dazz · #29 05-13-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kman

Wiz, it's a hard song. I especially think the 1st and last sections are hard. Overall you seem to be rushing a little bit. I think you are feeling it at a faster tempo, so maybe you should try it faster. What you are playing seems fine, just work on that feel. Once you get in the groove a little more it will come together, but like I said it's a hard song. Good job. I like your comping ideas too.

Why is it a hard song? I am a beginner so this is a genuine question. I liked your version of it btw.

Des

Kman · #30 05-13-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dazz

Why is it a hard song? I am a beginner so this is a genuine question. I liked your version of it btw.

Des

For me it's hard playing over the minor/major7 chords. I don't play anything good over those sections. I don't encounter it very much in other tunes so I am not used to it. Of course Paul seems to have no trouble with it, so maybe it's just me.