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    Our standard for Sept 2017 will be In a Sentimental Mood - by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, and Manny Kurtz (1935).

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    Ethan Iverson on IaSM
    Here's his New Yorker article on it - his analysis of Duke Ellington and Bill Evans' versions - recorded the same night 50 years ago
    Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, and One Night in New York City | The New Yorker

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    Very good article. The New Yorker was always good.

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    So strange. Good things in it though.

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    The Duke and many others recorded this tune in the 30's and 40's. I think I'll go for as a bluesey ballad version in D minor.

    wiz (Howie)

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    I,ve played it few years ago with the trio on my D,Aspiranta guitar....:-)

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    In case, like me, you were wondering :-)


    EWI (an acronym for electronic wind instrument) is the name of AKAI's wind controller, an electronic musical instrument invented by Nyle Steiner.

    September 2017 - In a Sentimental Mood-akai-ewi-usb-249006-jpg

    The early models consisted of two parts: a wind controller and a synthesizer. The current model, EWI4000S, combines the two parts into one, placing the synthesizer in the lower section of the controller.

    It uses the Boehm fingering system and is designed to be similar in action to a soprano saxophone, although players familiar with the clarinet should have no problem adjusting to the fingering; the EWI instruments can also be played with a simpler fingering system that recorder players can play with very little adjustment. Modern instruments also can be switched to flute, oboe and even brass instruments fingering modes.[1] Like a soprano sax, it is straight, and is held in front of the body with a neck strap. The major manufacturers of wind controllers are Akai and Yamaha. Available models include the AKAI EWI3020, AKAI EWI4000s, AKAI EWI USB, Yamaha WX5, Yamaha WX11, Yamaha WX7, and Synthophone. There is also a controller intended to be played by brass instrumentalists called an EVI (for Electronic Valve Instrument) also invented by Nyle Steiner. The Akai EWI4000S has a special EVI mode that allows brass players to play the EWI. More info on the EVI fingering system. There are also homemade and experimental EWIs with different designs.

    The wind controller part of the EWI has a mouthpiece with sensors for air pressure (volume control) and lip pressure (vibrato). The EWI keys do not move, but work through conductivity, sensing the positioning of the fingers by electrical current; this allows for very fast playing. The octave is determined by a set of rollers operated by the left thumb. The wind controller is used to control a synthesizer. Some EWIs have to be attached to a specific synth module, and some have direct output to the MIDI interface. It is also possible to connect the EWI to a Digital Work Station (soundboard) to produce an even larger variety of sounds. Though it is usually associated with jazz/rock fusion and, more recently, with New Age music, the EWI is a musically versatile instrument. The air pressure sensor allows for great dynamic range, especially in combination with an analog synthesizer. Tonal range is also great, usually extending to 8 octaves.

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    from a gig last July, in my signature "drunk guy on a tightrope" style



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    finally got a chance to listen. Nice job everybody. I really dig Kris's solo. This is a great tune to have in the repertoire.

    Iverson's article is great, and that Ellington/Gonsalves version he links to is incredible. His comparison with Evans' version is also very eye (ear)-opening. That Ellington take really makes Evans' sound tame in comparison.
    Last edited by pkirk; 09-09-2017 at 04:40 PM.

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    O.K., Here is my input, a bluesey version in D minor. I created a new BIAB backing track for this one with an 8 bar intro, 3 choruses, and a typical ending (All Real Tracks). The 8 bar intro is basically a repeated, altered 1-6-2-5. I did the three choruses by ear but did not follow the melody too close. I experimented quite a bit with different concepts of Melodic and Harmonic minor so you might hear some strange stuff (Not my normal improv).

    wiz (Howie)

    https://app.box.com/s/x8kgvqp1l3kbe7k0ubrark2535znq0oy

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    My first attempt, played some chords under and then melody on top:


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    People used to post backing tracks for us low-life folks who couldn't/wouldn't bother to make our own. That was cool. I know I could make my own and should do so, but anyway.... :-)

    Besides which, it might be cool to hear different versions of backing tracks....

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    Well, that one above was just the YouTube 'Learn Jazz Standards' one. They can always be doctored to shorten them or put in stops etc.


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    Okay, just melody and one chorus:

    Really beautiful tune.


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    I am new here (new to jazz as well) and I'm not sure I understand how this works, if I understand correctly you learn the tune and play it. So I tried, learned first half yesterday evening and recorded today, tried to improvise a bit, dont think I managed well, but nevertheless here is my take, feel free to comment.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Raimonds
    I am new here (new to jazz as well) and I'm not sure I understand how this works, if I understand correctly you learn the tune and play it. So I tried, learned first half yesterday evening and recorded today, tried to improvise a bit, don't think I managed well, but nevertheless here is my take, feel free to comment.
    I liked it. I liked the changed rhythm, it worked. You're obviously a blues-type player and it can be a sort of bluesy ballad.

    Yes, you basically do what jazz players do, play the tune and then do some improv. I generally give it a few goes round and then re-establish the tune at the end again. But you don't have to. Too long can bore other people. It's something I'm bad at, personally, I tend to keep going on and on :-)

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    It's still September in my part of the world - so, I'm in on time, for a change!

    http://www.noiseinthebasement.com/mp3s/IaSM%2000.mp3

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    Quote Originally Posted by matt.guitarteacher
    People used to post backing tracks for us low-life folks who couldn't/wouldn't bother to make our own. That was cool. I know I could make my own and should do so, but anyway.... :-)

    Besides which, it might be cool to hear different versions of backing tracks....
    There are quite a few decent backing tracks for this tune on YouTube. I found four that I liked and threatened to actually use one of them, this month, but ... I can't help myself.

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    Great, M-ster, nice fills. I always enjoy your stuff :-)

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    Ok, it seems 2 more years of practicing and this jazz thing could go somewhere..
    Nothing sublime, just decided it's not shameful to show to strangers anymore
    sentimental.mp3 - Google Drive

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    Quote Originally Posted by emanresu
    ... just decided it's not shameful to show to strangers anymore
    Ha! It's hard to just put it out there!

    Like your guitar sound. Is that direct-in?

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    Quote Originally Posted by M-ster
    Ha! It's hard to just put it out there!

    Like your guitar sound. Is that direct-in?
    Thanks
    Its Tele-TC Nova-soundcard-Reaper with some reverb plugin. Cant use amp, neighbors are always sleeping.