Bowl back jazz!

[Marc Woodward]

Thought I'd pop this up here. I posted this originally under a Vega thread in the classical section but it's a jazz standard (played on an old Vega).
I was trying to get a mix between the delicate bowlback classical sort of sound and improvisational playing....
Anyway it's really shameless self plugging I suppose so apologies, but it might be of interest!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URxh20xmSSg

Marc

[JEStanek]

Embedded the video URxh20xmSSg for your viewing pleasure. Sounds great by the way.


Jamie

[Ed Goist]

Mark, thank you for posting this.
Fantastic playing on your part and quite enjoyable to listen to. The combination of the classical, Old-World sound of the instrument with the improvisational licks is unique, but also sounds 'right'...I think you're on to something. I'd love to hear more.
Again, great playing...very inspirational.

[Marc Woodward]

Thanks Ed and Jamie,
I think it works as long as the music doesn't require a more driving rhythm when an arch top mando does the job better (my usual squeeze is a 1920 F2).
I recorded this number for a cd that came out in 2006 but I'm thinking about doing a cd around the idea of more delicate improvisational music played in this way. So, judging by past experience, that'll be finished around 2050........

Cheers,
Marc

[Marc Woodward]

Ok here's a second little thing if it's of interest: that old chestnut 'Summertime'. It's been snowing here all day so v appropriate!

Enjoy (I hope!!)

Marc

[robert.najlis]

Thank you for sharing this. Very nice, and very inspiring!

[MandoNicity]

Bravo! My favorite Jazz Standard! That's a really nice take on it. You do manage to capture the Tater's classical feel into your approach. Thanks for posting!

JR

[Marc Woodward]

Thanks Robert and MandoNicity, pleased you like it! There's a couple of bloopers in there... but hey you can't make an omelette without breaking the eggs.....
Cheers,
Marc

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