That Was Fun!
Last week I was invited to audition for a local jazz sextet. It had been a while since I have had to audition for anything but I had played with everyone in the band in different musical environments so it was a comfortable setting.
The music was a bit challenging as they pulled out jazz standards composed by Wayne Shorter of Miles Davis and Weather Report fame. Not your average 3 chord blues! Nevertheless, my experience and formal training paid off and it was a successful and fun experience. Oh, by the way they recorded the entire rehearsal while I was sight reading…no pressure though…none of it was going public (at least that is what I was told!)
So, I expect to be performing a little bit with my friends before long. I will post where and when as dates are scheduled. In the meantime I continue work with my friend Ed Maina on a personal recording. We hope to have 4 songs done by the end of this quarter. I am excited about how the tracks are shaping up and eager to share them with you when finished.
