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There's nothing not to like about Hiromi (especially with AJ) and all is good on this video. But I must say, the Trumpet player Adam O'Farrill, is a bit special.

Indeed... He has always liked to push it a bit, but this is mad, even for him.

Albums that were released in 1985 that I bought and I played a lot... Yellow Jackets: Samurai Samba Scritti Politti: Cupid & Psyche 85 Dave Grusin & Lee Ritenour : Harlequin Tribel Tech: Spears Tania Maria: Made in New York Although released late 1984, I played this album lot. Al Jarreau: High Crime

Has it been defretted?

Not sure what the fuss is all about. It's a silly little thing, but it would probably make a good Lapel Badge. **

I know people will always talk about his Bass playing, but Welton was also very accomplished Tenor player, with a nice feel and soulful tone on the Instrument.. Always played from the heart...

I cool for me now. What ever was going on for a couple of days has vanished. 👍

I can do without this everytime I open up Basschat...

And the great 'Toots', of course:

Iceland. A few I listen to, or have listened to over the years: Mezzoforte, Ólafur Arnalds, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Jóhann Jóhannsson... And of course Björk.

I think it was mostly gigs and/or tours later on. And of course, there was this live album below. Both Morrisey and Mullen are on it. 1977 "AWB is chosen to form the nucleus of Atlantic’s All-Stars at The Montreux Jazz Festival. The live album from the festival is released later that year; the highlight being a big band version of 'Pieces' arranged and conducted by Arif Mardin, The all-star line-up includes Randy and Michael Brecker, Don Ellis, Herbie Mann, Sonny Fortune, Jim Mullen, Richard Morrisey. (Phil Collins commissioned the same arrangement from Arif Mardin in the late nineties for his big band Montreux appearance).

Jim Mullen is great...He has played in a few excellent bands over the years. Oddly enough, only yesterday I was listening to the Morrissey Mullen album 'It's About Time'. Richard Niles was the producer.

Sorry, I couldn't help it. **

In your example it works nicely and sounds unusual/different because it's leading you somewhere different to the norm. Most common times in the key of 'A', it would/could lead to an E(7), or any chord with an E in the Bass for that matter. When I say different, in context, it's not really (although it's not a regular scale note). The D# Bass is part of a decending line to get back to the key centre (A). Although you probably know all that, but some may not (I'm not being condescending, by the way).

Learning this kind of theory is not just about where you put your fingers on a fretboard, it's a great aid for ear training. Hearing a Circle of 4ths/5ths can aid you in hearing chord progressions away from an Instrument. "The circle of fifths can be a very useful tool for ear training, especially for training the ear to recognize chord progressions and key changes. By listening to the way chords progress around the circle of fifths, you can learn to recognize the patterns that are common to many different types of music." I like this vocal reference for relating to the Circle of 5ths. "Round, like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel - Windmills Of Your Mind". If you can get past the first minute of this blokes irritating introduction, there are some good examples:

One of my favourite Dylan covers...

If she is playing the Tambourine on 2 & 4 with her foot, she needs to work on it...**

A terrific arrangement and very well played... I like the quote from arranger Charlie Rosen on the notes: "Here's a little side project for you!"... A little side project, indeed!! Charlie Rosen is a games music writer and Big Band arranger...'The 8-Bit Big Band' is his project. I've been a subscriber to his YouTube channels for a while, and they are worth having a nosey around. He is a top, top arranger. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxUheFf_jVsSkxW9DBd_6bA https://www.youtube.com/@CRosenMusic

Don't you mean, "I deleted my account of 16 yrs about a year ago."

For anyone collecting the free 'Heavyocity Foundations' library, they have just released 'Staccato Brass': https://heavyocity.com/product/foundations-staccato-brass/

There are a few Ohm Force FX plugins now free. Nothing special required, other than open up an account for the file download links. But of course, you can delete the account after you have installed the FX, or just unsubscribe from their emails. They are legacy products, so no more updates: https://www.ohmforce.com/plugins

You've probably noticed, but if not, have a listen at around 2:55...Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays craftely drop a phrase from 'Phase Dance' into the proceedings... I think Pat even has a little chuckle...

The Bass phrasing with the vocal at 04:34...terrific stuff! Thanks for posting. 👍