There is a belief that improvised jazz cannot be groovy. Heck danced to! My bandmates in America and Europe are aware of my tendencies for the “creative” and improvised. But they know I want people to move and be moved.
It is not always traditional but it is always an attempt to be part of the room’s vibes. I can feel how a set should go. And, sometimes, the setlist does not have the material.
The key for me as a vocalist is to make sure my vocals, words and/or melodies hold the audience while guiding/following the band.
Hopefully, we can bring our vibes and music to your venue.
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More songs to review & enjoy:
– West 116th: click to here the final version, dropping in February!
– Agua Negro (Tension): An original tune we are excited to put out
– Senor Blues: Our remake, that slows the Horace Silver classic down with big beat, out now!
– Mystic Brew (Black Coffee & A Tribe Called Quest Version): Ronnie Foster approved!
– Lady Day & John Coltrane: Brian Jackson is my mentor. Gil Scott was an inspiration.