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A Christmas classic, a little blue. This melody begs for jazz chords.
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| John Stebbe said 1477 days ago (November 5th, 2005) | |
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I always know I am in for a great treat Thanks for the kind words, thetiler. I played at Nordstrom in Indianapolis. I would love to have been in a trio situation there, but it was a solo gig, which was also fine. The hours got long after awhile, playing by yourself, when not many customers are in the store -- you'd begin to daydream, and then hallucinate, and then -- hey, what song was I playing anyway? But it was a very good experience. It caused me to memorize a large number of standards and show tunes. This process of memorizing tunes really was an education in music theory, chord progressions and substitutions, song structure, and the like. I have by no means "arrived" in terms of where I'd like to be as a pianist, but the Nordstrom gig sure did help. I always enjoy your stuff, too, although I don't post comments too often -- sorry about that. My favorite of yours recently has been "Praise To The Lord The Almighty." Check out my latest song called NECAP Test song
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| thetiler said 1477 days ago (November 5th, 2005) | |
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I always know I am in for a great treat Thanks for liking that. Again, you add alot to MJ. Your really do! --- Do not completly trust anybody that never at least indicates they have a true name in their returned emails!<a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/furnerbill">Lastest CD Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)
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| screamalexz said 1477 days ago (November 5th, 2005) | |
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awsome i like the song, piano is a great thing. good piano players always amaze me. i can make cool stuff randomly, but to have it organized and be able to really play takes alot of practice and talent. learning songs by other people to me takes the most skill in music. i like the upbeatness of the song where the drums kick in. Check out my latest song called Die (Album Version)
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| Tom Atwood said 1477 days ago (November 5th, 2005) | |
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blue kings very nice piece, John. You are right about this carol crying out for jazz treatment, and you have also added a blue note to it that is very sweet. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Mystified said 1477 days ago (November 5th, 2005) | |
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Great treatment ...of this traditional carol. Love the soothing, bluesy jazz tones...very nice. :) Thanks for sharing this! Check out my latest song called Father Time
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| jazzdog666 said 1477 days ago (November 6th, 2005) | |
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God rest ye Such a good sound John. Hard to believe it's not a real Steinway. |
| John Stebbe said 1475 days ago (November 8th, 2005) | |
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God rest ye Thanks, jazzdog. Hey, post some tracks here, and I'll comment! Everyone else, thanks also, and I have posted comments on some of your latest tracks. Check out my latest song called NECAP Test song
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| Tadashi Togawa said 1474 days ago (November 9th, 2005) | |
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Very beautiful composition. Beautiful harmony. Melody of gentle high pitched sound. Melody of low temperature of tension. Profound sound of Drums. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste
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| Tadashi Togawa said 1474 days ago (November 9th, 2005) | |
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Very beautiful composition. Beautiful harmony. Melody of gentle high pitched sound. Melody of low temperature of tension. Profound sound of Drums. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste
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| obtuso said 1474 days ago (November 9th, 2005) | |
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Congratulations great work. |
| ka-klick said 1471 days ago (November 11th, 2005) | |
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Downoaded and fav'ed I've sure we'll hear this around here this season. Nice work. Check out my latest song called Big Bad World - Live 1-16-2009 plus - MJRF
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| Epileptic Gibbon said 1447 days ago (December 6th, 2005) | |
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It's all been said really… … but that's what I get for coming late to the party. If I go to a bar anytime over the Christmas period I will expect to hear something this great. Thanks for posting, John. Check out my latest song called Fiddler Off the Roof w/Komrade K & Caroline
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| kristyjo said 1441 days ago (December 11th, 2005) | |
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I'll download this and add it to my 'just a little different Christmas stuff' playlist. Thanks for posting it. As always, interesting and well-crafted jazz variations. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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| kclements said 1437 days ago (December 16th, 2005) | |
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very nice My second listen to your music and I like it very much. I really enjoy your chord voicings and style. I enjoy the funk style at the intro, but kind of miss it once you hit the verse. You go into more of a lighter jazz flavor. I would have liked to hear the funkish style going throughout. I like the drums but it seems a little too harsh of an intro getting into it and they seem a little bright in the mix. Did you play the drums in or use a loop? Very much enjoy the ending run and last chords. I really like your choices for chord structure and harmonies. very clever chord subsitutions as well. nice stuff - thanks Check out my latest song called Elffin Circus
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| nuke said 1431 days ago (December 22nd, 2005) | |
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really liked it! That's one of the best jams I ever heard.. and it's all done with no microphones. I really liked it! I listened to some of your jams and I can see that you are very experienced. I'd like to know what's the name of this christmas song. nuke |
| John Stebbe said 1431 days ago (December 22nd, 2005) | |
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really liked it! Nuke, glad you liked the song. The melody is an old English Christmas carol, called, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Thanks for your kind words. --- My jazz piano CD on the<a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=79324809&s=143441"> iTunes Music Store</a>. Check out my latest song called NECAP Test song
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| urbnite said 1397 days ago (January 25th, 2006) | |
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lovely! what a thrill to wake up and discover this! got my day started on the right foot - thanks! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect
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| Enrique Gil said 1127 days ago (October 22nd, 2006) | |
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wonderful variation very nice variaiton on a well known carol Check out my latest song called Simple Feelings
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thetiler
when I click on your link!
Every time I do it is a terrific hearing experience. Really!
Your stuff really puts me in a good mood John. What a great gift.
If I remember right you said you play at Nordsrtums. I went by a
Nordstrums in Marin County, and heard a trio. The shopping center is
located in Corte Madera. That wasn't by any chance you? You are
probably in a different state. But the group was terrific as well.
Outstand John!