JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 77) - Close Your Eyes

**j4zz** · 07-03-2022, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by kris

This is my solo. Wise comments are welcome.
If somebody writes stupid things about playing scales "up and down" - I will delete the recording.

Box

I like the crisp sharpness of your nylon sound.

**kris** · 07-03-2022, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by j4zz

I like the crisp sharpness of your nylon sound.

Thanks...;-)

**ragman1** · 07-03-2022, 03:44 AM

Heads Up...

I'll take up that point about bossas, I think. I've been thinking this myself for some time now. The Jobim bossas (Ipanema, Corcovado, Meditation, Desinfinado, etc, etc) are very much within our remit and, apart from Wave, they haven't been suggested yet.

I suspect it's because the majority of players here prefer the more boppy stuff, or the more modern-sounding tunes at least. And, since I don't pick the tunes, that's how it's gone.

But if anyone would like to suggest a bossa we can have it next time. So state your preferences! Let's do a Poll!

(Or say if you think they're too boring or something)

**grahambop** · 07-03-2022, 04:39 AM

Jobim tunes are great, I would be happy to do some.

**ragman1** · 07-03-2022, 05:36 AM

Cheers, Graham. Have you got a favorite?

Coincidentally - and it is a coincidence - here's a latin version of this one. Apparently Petkere herself used to do it as a slow bossa-type thing so I think I'm safe. I'm using the Improvisor backing which is proving useful. At least it's got drums. It's all diatonic except for two notes - only two - which were slip-slid. I must have been feeling adventurous

**kris** · 07-03-2022, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by grahambop

Jobim tunes are great, I would be happy to do some.

JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 77) - Close Your Eyes-jobim-jpg

**grahambop** · 07-03-2022, 08:25 AM

O Grande Amor is nice, in fact I just got out my classical guitar and a chord chart and had a go! (need to learn the melody though, I was just busking it by ear).

**nevershouldhavesoldit** · 07-03-2022, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by grahambop

O Grande Amor is nice, in fact I just got out my classical guitar and a chord chart and had a go! (need to learn the melody though, I was just busking it by ear).

Indeed! And Gilberto’s contributions are often forgotten in the shadow of Jobim’s huge image. Tunes like O Pato and Doralice are great fun to play and to hear.

**Triple_Jazz** · 07-03-2022, 10:19 AM

The participants choose the tunes, and You won’t ever find me choosing a bossa as it is my least favorite style in jazz. By all means anyone with a song suggestion send it in though I recommend sending one or two at a time in the spirit of calling a tune at a jam.

**ragman1** · 07-03-2022, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by grahambop

O Grande Amor is nice, in fact I just got out my classical guitar and a chord chart and had a go! (need to learn the melody though, I was just busking it by ear).

Graham, it's your first request... it comes up on Friday

(then it reverts to the ordinary list, the guys have been waiting for their tunes)

**ragman1** · 07-03-2022, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Triple_Jazz

The participants choose the tunes, and You won’t ever find me choosing a bossa as it is my least favorite style in jazz. By all means anyone with a song suggestion send it in though I recommend sending one or two at a time in the spirit of calling a tune at a jam.

You'll be okay. Yours is the one after that :-)

**kris** · 07-03-2022, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Triple_Jazz

The participants choose the tunes, and You won’t ever find me choosing a bossa as it is my least favorite style in jazz. By all means anyone with a song suggestion send it in though I recommend sending one or two at a time in the spirit of calling a tune at a jam.

Does the creator of the tune choose it, know it and have he played it before ...?
does it all matter and am I giving a song that I like?
ps.
I think all jazz musicians in the world have had some bossa-nova adventure.

**grahambop** · 07-03-2022, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by ragman1

Graham, it's your first request... it comes up on Friday

(then it reverts to the ordinary list, the guys have been waiting for their tunes)

ok thanks. A bit tricky to find a chart, but I’ve found one or two to check out.

**wzpgsr** · 07-03-2022, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by kris

Does the creator of the tune choose it, know it and have he played it before ...?
does it all matter and am I giving a song that I like?

I have definitely picked some tunes that I was not terribly familiar with and wanted to learn better.

**ragman1** · 07-03-2022, 06:18 PM

Do you know this site?

Bossa Nova Guitar Chords, Lessons, Songs, Tabs, Video Instructions

And from that, this. Pass your mouse over the chord diagrams :-)

O Grande Amor Chords by Bossa Nova Guitar

There are lead sheets on google.

**kris** · 07-04-2022, 12:19 AM

Currently it is 'close your eyes' .... bossa-nova- let's wait until the next time ....
sorry for the confusion caused

**j4zz** · 07-04-2022, 01:13 AM

I don't know what the fuss is. Even Ella's version starts with a latin feel and switches to swing and back all over the place. Do it any way, it's still a nice tune

**kris** · 07-04-2022, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by j4zz

I don't know what the fuss is. Even Ella's version starts with a latin feel and switches to swing and back all over the place. Do it any way, it's still a nice tune

That's not what I meant ... just about the next song 'Grande amor'

Ella is great!

**ragman1** · 07-04-2022, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by j4zz

Do it any way, it's still a nice tune

Absolutely.

**kris** · 07-04-2022, 12:16 PM

I am close to a new club where jazz is played.
Finally, there will be the audience and emotions.
I have to admit that I play completely differently when there are real listeners in the room.
True jazz is where it is live audience.

**nevershouldhavesoldit** · 07-04-2022, 05:42 PM

I couldn't watch any more coverage of the first mass shooting of the day, and my wife and I have spent enough time for now hoping it would be the last. I just had to sit quietly and play the guitar for a while to cool my head, so I ran off a take of CYE with Mr Sunny Bass.

**j4zz** · 07-04-2022, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit

I couldn't watch any more coverage of the first mass shooting of the day, and my wife and I have spent enough time for now hoping it would be the last. I just had to sit quietly and play the guitar for a while to cool my head, so I ran off a take of CYE with Mr Sunny Bass.

I read about the latest shooting almost with disbelief this morning. Agree.

However, I really enjoyed your rendition of Close Your Eyes. Best swing version.

Lastly, what is Mr Sunny Bass?