MacJams.com - Song: NujazzBop (Hectorious w/ktb) by ktb

Estella	Estella said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	impressive very soothing, beautiful piano. and the brass - is that synth? i don't who of you did what, but obviously both of you are talented. funny how that funky bass line overlaps with the upright and then goes away to return later. and how the synth blends with the acoustic so naturally. invites relistens. Check out my latest song called Este Momento

Hectorious	Hectorious said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	Dang Your the Bomb!!! Thats the whole point of this Nujazz jam:0} I wanted to blend all these different musical colors together. Many Thanks to John for helping me with this creation. Thanks so much for listening:0} --- Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-} Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

pengui	pengui said 948 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	more bass is better I agree, the blend of the two bass sounds is really nice. --- (o_ //\ V_/_ 3HSW Check out my latest song called Louder Than Words

ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	who did what its 90% Hector ;-) We appreciate you checkin it out and leaving such a thoughtful comment. The horn line was from a synth patch from my Korg Triton, I've been die'n to use it somewhere and this one seemed like a good fit. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Hectorious	Hectorious said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	Killer Man I'm really digging the Art work Buddy. Nice touch!!! Your the Man finishing my jam:0} Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	smooth & poppin this is really nice. first the set up then half in it pumps up. excellently played. the filter effects was a nice touch. kept me intensely listening to the end! Check out my latest song called November

ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	the end Vic, I'm glad you checked it out (esp the end!) :-) hector asked me if he should take the guitar & stuff out to make more room to solo, nooooo! I think the end is the best part (esp the guitar) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)

The two of you impress me in two ways...
First off, you have really amazing chops.

Second off, for guys with really amazing chops, you're both really 'giving' as musicians. You make things for other people to play, you play on other people's stuff, you leave room for other people, and you play in a way that makes other people look good. You're supportive.

This is another really fun tune, another real treat, in what feels like a string of 'em today...

Ed

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ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	jeeeez Ed, you pay the nicest compliments. Hector calls what happens the SGU. Sonic Groove Unity. I think you just wrote the mission statement :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Hectorious	Hectorious said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	Wow John I agree Ed Comment is the S.G.U. mission Statement:0} --- Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-} Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

	said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	FAntabulouse You guys pull it all together nice This goes to my Ipod so I can make it through the day thanks!!!

ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	fun doin this Timothy, glad you liked it. It was a blast doing it. Like your music AND your artwork Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Norman Goodman	Norman Goodman said 949 days ago (April 17th, 2007)
	!!!!!!!!! Excellent performances by both of you. Awesome piano and bass playing!!!!! You cats are amazing!! Love the guitar at the end!!! Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II

ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	! Norman, thx for swingin by. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

vbluesky	vbluesky said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	cool nujazz you 2 hip cats have done a brilliant song...am just going to listen and fav... Check out my latest song called SMILE ( onesweetworld Remix )

ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	nujazz Vincent, appreciate that sentiment. This is my favorite collab with Mr. Hector (i think 7 and counting!). Almost enuf for a CD :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

jiguma

jiguma said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)

Very cool!
So laid back and so groovy! Love the whole thing, and could listen over and over. Slight disappointment at the familiar (though maybe chopped?) guitar loop towards the end though, but hopefully in the next version you can get a guitarist to do something live - I wonder what Mcboy is up to? Even though I really enjoyed the earlier version, this is a definite improvement! Excellent!
Cheers,
Neil

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ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	guitar part Neil, I honestly didn't realize that guitar part was a loop. i gotta get out more. That section is still my fav, but we'll co opt the real deal when we do the CD :-). Thx for listening Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

thetiler	thetiler said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	cool stuff here Love the professionalism of the recording, the ideas are high on the scale of improvisation. Love the funkyness at the middle and through. Made me smile- good trick to do that karma. I likey! Like the laid back funkyness, ya! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

ktb	ktb said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	dats the house That Tiler built. Saw the pic of your homestead in the "occupation" thread. Man, you are hosting the Eastern Seaboard MJ convention. That thing is beautiful! I bet your tile work is as craft excellent as your compostions. Hope you raise the standard in Nashville Bill. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

dreadmon	dreadmon said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	Very smooth Great groove, guys! Check out my latest song called Dive!

ktb	ktb said 948 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	inspired Bing, that fast walking bass was the source of inspiration. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

echoroom

echoroom said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)

Sooth/smooth
this is great guys - a lovely , big spacey sound that drips down you. The horns and piano are excellent ... and I'm always a sucker for the brushes! The playing on this sounds really natural - I'd love to hear this piece live ... in a dark, sweaty club. Love how you use natural and processed sounds - they blend really well , and give the track a lot of interesting textures.

Top notch work, guys - smart and steamy.

Steve

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ktb	ktb said 948 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	steamy wow Steve. Appreciate the cool description. If I tried to do another live gig, I'd love to be able to replicate this, maybe with vocals :-0 I'd have to really practive tho, cuz usin the MIDI is just too easy when adding tracks. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 949 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	Smoov Dang, this is sounding tasty. Nice collaboration--this sounds really sweet and flowy. Great groove and soloing. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

ktb	ktb said 948 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	flowin its dat walking bass. It just sort of cruises. thx for takin the time to listen/comment Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

thoddi	thoddi said 948 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	What Ed sais I dig this tune. The walking bass is tight and groovy. The horns where funky good! And.. totally what Ed sais about you two! Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

ktb	ktb said 948 days ago (April 18th, 2007)
	absolutely I can't count the number of times I have commented by saying something similar...ie.. "what Tobin said" or "What Ed said" :-) Ed, always leaves the most generous of comments. Thats a class in of itself. It must be you lyric writing folk who can do that! Thoddi thx for listening Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Tadashi Togawa	Tadashi Togawa said 948 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	It is new, and transparent. Wonderful. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste

ktb	ktb said 948 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	you make my day Tadashi, thank you for the kind words. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

FEEL	FEEL said 948 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	Tranquil Tranquil feel to this song with that dreamy piano piece... The bass walking around is great... really love the way everything finds it's own path but finds a common sound, the piece as a whole. Very tasty. Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

ktb	ktb said 948 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	findin ones way Texas, I think this is like #7 with Hector, and its always like that. He throws these tastey beds out there, and I noodle a little and the next thing I know its like 6 hours go by and I find myself totally absorbed. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

	said 948 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	Open Airiness... ...Very ecclectic mix with a touch of gravity to ground this ever so rightly. Amazing soundscape created by all involved. The synthy brass has a thintastic sound (good). The other incidental synths work well as panned partners. Piano is ever so pranceful, with the bass and drums dancing in and out. Then the guitar sneaks itself in. Excellent. Alimar

ktb	ktb said 947 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	airiness Alimar, what a thoughtful comment. Coming from you it means a lot. Hector makes it too easy when he creates these unbelievable sound beds that are 90% there. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 947 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	Better Than Anything Kenny G Ever Did! Hey guys, This is an amazing and rich thing you have here. I'm taking this home for desert. The only thing missing is super static laced robot vocals and a children's chorus. You put the "OOOOO" in Groovelicious! Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

ktb	ktb said 947 days ago (April 20th, 2007)
	robot vocals Now why didn't I think of that! Thanks Five Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

	said 947 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	especially at 1:55 woah, did that change up knock me down (in a good way:), then y'all brought me back up hoppin'. Nice work gents, . - Harold

ktb	ktb said 947 days ago (April 20th, 2007)
	1:55 Harold, thats Hector for ya. His "producer/writing" skills always impress me. Jammin groovy but kept interesting by the change ups & turnarounds. Thx for stoppin by Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

guitapick	guitapick said 947 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	I really love this tune... ...period...that's all I've gotta say... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

ktb	ktb said 947 days ago (April 20th, 2007)
	period Bob, appreciate that sentiment :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

S.G.U.	S.G.U. said 947 days ago (April 19th, 2007)
	This is now added to the SGU collection:0}

	said 946 days ago (April 20th, 2007)
	Cool windy silver Fresh sounds!

ktb	ktb said 946 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	cool artwork Tom, thx for the comment. Really funky artwork on your homepage..is that your stuff? Cool Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

timothy devine

timothy devine said 946 days ago (April 20th, 2007)

whats the hub bub....
cant fine a thing to add sept i dont like when it ends.I have to make it its own play list so i can let it play over and over for a while.
i love when you turn up the heat and the rhythm changes. the piano at tha point is cookin.
then the walkin bass just takis the tune to another level.And just when i was thinkin no guitar in it comes very nice. all the playing is very tasty.
well done.
tim

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ktb	ktb said 946 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	hub bub Tim, Hector's just got this canny ability to lay in the change up when its called for. The end is actually my fav part. I think when we do the ep version, there should be a nice extended guitar solo there. Thx for checkin it out Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

paralax	paralax said 946 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	nujazz indeed a very cool piece nice collab work. Terry Check out my latest song called let me fly

ktb	ktb said 946 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	hey Terry, appreciate the listen. Look forward to hearing the final version of "House of Love" soundin good. The backing vocals really add a lot. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 946 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	Through the mist Silky, evolving, like a journey, or soundtrack. Nice use of differing reverbs, a sense of dimension. Really nice NuJazz. Soft and hip and unobtrusively mist-like. (I would have preferred a coda or ending, tho. It kid of just stops.) Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)

ktb	ktb said 945 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	verbs Tobin, 'preciate that. Sort of got lucky there with matching up ambiences. Hector sets em up nice, and then if I'm lucky the reverb on a particular patch will sync. I agree its got a soundtrack type of thingy goin on. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

composerclark	composerclark said 946 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	Cool I love the feel! Only thing I'm sorry about is that it ends... it seems like it ought to just go and go and go! Wonderful collaboration here. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

ktb	ktb said 945 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	on and on Clark, thanks. From you its a big boost to me. Appreciate that. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Hectorious	Hectorious said 945 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	Thank you That the whole point. I want for ya to want more:0} just start that musical journey again by the click of your mouse. --- Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-} Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 946 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	Moves Fluidity. Nicely filled! Check out my latest song called Capitalist's Drag

ktb	ktb said 944 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	fluid Doug, thx for stoppin by and checkin our song Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 945 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	well John I listen to the work you do and I alway admire where you are able to take us.. I don't play my electric as much as I used to... but if I could get into an auditorium with you and tons of equipment.. I'd jump right now... Check out my latest song called Good Morning

ktb	ktb said 944 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	tons of equip Thats my secret :-) Scott, always grateful for your words of encouragement Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

	said 945 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	Nize! great flow thruout! nice manipulation of loops and software instruments.

ktb	ktb said 944 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	software Don't forget Hector's bass playing! I think thats what keeps the groove dancin along. Appreciate you listening and commenting, Bass2x Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

spitlogic	spitlogic said 945 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	Soo much stimulation Wow. There is so much going on here. I can hear this over and over again and each time concentrate on a particular aspect of the song and get something out of it. The piano playing is exceptional. The transitions give the song new life and completes itself in the end. Well done collab. Check out my latest song called Guillotine

ktb	ktb said 944 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	stimulation Mitchell, I'm really happy you're diggin this. We actually did this about 6 months back, and its kind of been bouncin around, and then I listened to it again, and had one of those "we did this?" moments. Glad you pulled something out of it as well Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

AEROjet	AEROjet said 944 days ago (April 23rd, 2007)
	NujazzBop Took me awhile to realize you used loops...it's pretty convincing. Nice piano playing! That trumpet is so smooth. Joel Check out my latest song called You Got Me (remix)

ktb	ktb said 944 days ago (April 23rd, 2007)
	loops Joel, thx for swingin round. I played the piano parts and the elect. piano rythym part at the end (MIDI). Hector did that dazzlin walkin bass line. I think the rest he did with loops. As was I, impressed in his ability to make it all so seamless. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Hectorious

Hectorious said 943 days ago (April 23rd, 2007)

Loops
In this song I made the bass line first with a scratch drum beat. I took out the scratch drums added some new one and then built every thing else around it but also making room for other parts. When that was all done I sent it to my Pal John to put his finishing touches to it.

Thanks:0}

---
Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-}

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Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 943 days ago (April 23rd, 2007)
	Yes that bass is tasty! It is what drives my ears into a dance. I'm diggin every part of it though; really pleaseant listen and relisten and relisten. Nice job guys. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

ktb	ktb said 943 days ago (April 24th, 2007)
	tasty bass Joe, glad you dig our little jam. I'll stop by later and give a listen to your stuff as well Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

	said 933 days ago (May 4th, 2007)
	Electric! I like the way you blend the jazz to techno elements. The trumpet sounds sweet. The piano is wild. Is there also an "electric" piano in there? I thought I heard one. I like the small guitar part in the end. It gives it a "Pink Floyd" feel to it. All in all, Very cool!! Nice Job!! to everyone involved.

ktb	ktb said 929 days ago (May 8th, 2007)
	ep Chris, thanks for the thumbs up. I think there is an electric piano in there, but that would most likely be Hectors doing. He created an awesome bed to work with Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Enrique Gil	Enrique Gil said 930 days ago (May 6th, 2007)
	Real professional sound! nice keyboard too....you really know how to put instruments together.....man, I really would love to learn to play them the way you do...Thank you for sharing Check out my latest song called Simple Feelings

	said 907 days ago (May 30th, 2007)
	all that jazz! sooooooo good....a truly heady brew! Bravo! Be well!

bud	bud said 906 days ago (May 31st, 2007)
	Great feel - this swings real nice and the piano and trumpet work to gether really well. I'm especially digging the piano - nice loose touch. All around a very happenin track. Cheers to you and Hector. Glad I stopped by. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

ktb	ktb said 904 days ago (June 1st, 2007)
	thx Bud, appreciate you takin a listen. I think I've done 6 or 7 w/hector and this is prob my favorite. He makes it so fun, with placin those ready made beds out there :-) Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

paddler	paddler said 906 days ago (May 31st, 2007)
	.. What style.What grace.cool as ****! foot tapped all the way through that - even though I'm in bed - well clumped then Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)

ktb	ktb said 904 days ago (June 1st, 2007)
	tappin RG, I love that. thanks for taking a listen Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

racerat

racerat said 898 days ago (June 7th, 2007)

soaring and smooth
This cut just envelops you like a warm blanket and tells you everything is cool, in the right place and just spinnin' along at just the right vibe. Great piano noodling, very groovy. The trumpet with the heavy reverb is very DJ Crush, you might like his jazz acid house stylings if you have never heard him. Man, when it breaks out at the half way point and gets all funky on you, I fell in love. Cool.......

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ktb	ktb said 896 days ago (June 10th, 2007)
	dj crush Philip, appreciate the thumbs up. I will definitely check out DJ crush. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

alanfraser	alanfraser said 886 days ago (June 19th, 2007)
	Very cool - Added to Favorites Loved it - Jazz that sounds like it's got some! Hmm...dunno about another collaborator, tho - It's got a great rich sound - Got to wonder if it would get too busy if you try to push it too far. Check out my latest song called It's For You w/Mystery Lady

ktb	ktb said 886 days ago (June 19th, 2007)
	jazz some Alan, this one got tossed around some. Hector's the man for the groove. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

mikkinylund	mikkinylund said 883 days ago (June 22nd, 2007)
	Kewl! This is rocking! Awesome moves and mood, killer mix! Mikki loves! Check out my latest song called Fairyland (Satumaa)

ktb	ktb said 883 days ago (June 22nd, 2007)
	cool Mikki, thrilled you like it. Hector and I have done a bunch of these. I luv them all, but this one takes special place honors. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

John Stebbe

John Stebbe said 882 days ago (June 24th, 2007)

Great feel
What I like a lot is the bass line. Sounds a lot like the bass from the song "Green-Eyed Lady" which was a pop song on the radio from around 1970.

I like the Harmon-mute trumpet.

The piano solos throughout are tasty and in-the-pocket. It's good that you break up the piano solos with other instrument sounds.

Nice work, Karm! What piano software do you use?

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ktb	ktb said 881 days ago (June 24th, 2007)
	hardware John, its all hard synths. The piano is a Kurzweil PC2 and the "trumpet" is a patch from a Korg Triton Extreme. Really appreciate you checkin it out. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

eanbardsley	eanbardsley said 882 days ago (June 24th, 2007)
	Really Nice... I enjoyed this allot, the bass and piano work together with such sophisticated dynamics, I think that bass sounds fantastic, and the piano notes so beautiful. Check out my latest song called The Meeting

eanbardsley	eanbardsley said 882 days ago (June 24th, 2007)
	Also have to say,... I find this kind of playing really impressive. --- I am finding there is a great mystery tied up in nine-fifths, visit my blog at: http://my.opera.com/eanbardsley/blog/ Check out my latest song called The Meeting

ktb	ktb said 881 days ago (June 24th, 2007)
	thank you Ian, appreciate you takin a listen, and for the encouraging words. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

pengui	pengui said 879 days ago (June 27th, 2007)
	Fun bass What is the effect on the bass, a tron up? Tron down? Check out my latest song called Louder Than Words

Hectorious	Hectorious said 877 days ago (June 29th, 2007)
	The effect on the Bass was called and envelope filter:0} --- Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-} Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

peacepiano	peacepiano said 867 days ago (July 8th, 2007)
	Great Stuff I obviously need to get out more. I am not sure how I missed this. This is truly great stuff. You guys have a real synergy going here. Playing with a real bass sounds like a real kick. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

ktb	ktb said 867 days ago (July 9th, 2007)
	way too much there's sooo many songs one can't possible get them all. I'm glad you liked this one. I have the same re curring though when I try to wade in and listen to other songs here. There's just so many cool ones its overwhelming! Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

lengold	lengold said 853 days ago (July 23rd, 2007)
	Just caught up with this - any comments I might have said have been (it's great). My only question is when's the next one please. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

ktb	ktb said 852 days ago (July 23rd, 2007)
	soon I hope! Len, thanks for the listen. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

Hectorious	Hectorious said 851 days ago (July 24th, 2007)
	Check Out the JamBurger Its pretty tasty:0} --- Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-} Check out my latest song called Short Circuit (Sample)

ktb	ktb said 850 days ago (July 25th, 2007)
	jamburger what you did with that was amazing. I would never have imagined you could finesse that end result from those raw tracks. Like 300% better Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

	said 851 days ago (July 25th, 2007)
	Good in many ways One is that you2 talent guys have use your skills too come up with this hit.... I really dig it. Take care --- Kenta

	said 590 days ago (April 11th, 2008)
	Great! Very great moody piece my friend. KUDOS for the work and everything.... NUJazz Gem.. Thanks for sharing!

tokai	tokai said 501 days ago (July 8th, 2008)
	wow im sittin in some beautiful space with this on. The bass is the sunshine and all is well. You play with such a happy heart.... Check out my latest song called maizuru/Bud/Char

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