budo wrote:here's one of the great standards by Fats Waller, "Jitterbug Waltz." this one i altered quite a bit rhythmically, although i didn't change the harmony all the much. in fact i took the rhythm from another famous jazz tune that came to me for some reason while i was working on this. probably it's too hard to tell what it is but who knows
I once read that Jitterbug describes anyone who dances wildly and energetically to swing music.
And you said "I changed quite a bit rhythmically" and "I actually took the rhythm from another famous jazz song…………….."
Anyway, the result was very good.
A unique blend of waltz tempo and lively jazz syncopation created an airy, swinging melody that famously contrasts with the strict, traditional feel of a waltz. Bravo!
Thank you for sharing. A master of this genre with his own style. Budo. AND, I like the slow part fr 3,09 - 3,49 good contrast. Good ending, coming suddenly.Let me just say that since we started listening and commenting on each other's music (somewhere maybe in 2021 when you played Broadway solo piano…and I Widor's Toccata with Organteq 1, I have always enjoyed your music and still enjoy it. And, as an amateur musician, I want to say that I think I listened in 2021 and now I think 2026, I think you have developed your playing and yourself incredibly much (maybe you play more now than before)….. Your first pieces for me woke me up, here is a skilled man in this genre. And today you are even better!! This is only how I personally feel, but we are all different and do not know how you yourself feel. Hope you never stop playing here in Recordings. Myself, I'm a fan of Modartt and checking in every day.
Thank you budo
Best wishes,
Stig
thank you Stig, for taking the time to write this lovely and thoughtful comment. first of all, i really am happy that you enjoyed this particular recording. this has always been a favorite tune of mine and i really enjoy playing it. second, i'm really grateful for your comments about improving over time. i actually do feel like i have gotten better over the time since i've been posting in the forum. in fact i think i can say the same is true for all the people i have been following here regularly, including yourself! there seems to be something about this discipline of trying to prepare recordings on a regular basis that keeps one continually trying to do better. i have seen so many people posting recordings over time here and constantly getting better and better. i'm not going to name names because maybe that wouldn't be appropriate, but i definitely hear it. surely you can hear yourself that your own playing has gotten better and better over time i think this is a great supportive atmosphere here and i'm really honored to take part in it.
]]>here's one of the great standards by Fats Waller, "Jitterbug Waltz." this one i altered quite a bit rhythmically, although i didn't change the harmony all the much. in fact i took the rhythm from another famous jazz tune that came to me for some reason while i was working on this. probably it's too hard to tell what it is but who knows
I once read that Jitterbug describes anyone who dances wildly and energetically to swing music.
And you said "I changed quite a bit rhythmically" and "I actually took the rhythm from another famous jazz song…………….."
Anyway, the result was very good.
A unique blend of waltz tempo and lively jazz syncopation created an airy, swinging melody that famously contrasts with the strict, traditional feel of a waltz. Bravo!
Thank you for sharing. A master of this genre with his own style. Budo. AND, I like the slow part fr 3,09 - 3,49 good contrast. Good ending, coming suddenly.
Let me just say that since we started listening and commenting on each other's music (somewhere maybe in 2021 when you played Broadway solo piano…and I Widor's Toccata with Organteq 1, I have always enjoyed your music and still enjoy it. And, as an amateur musician, I want to say that I think I listened in 2021 and now I think 2026, I think you have developed your playing and yourself incredibly much (maybe you play more now than before)….. Your first pieces for me woke me up, here is a skilled man in this genre. And today you are even better!! This is only how I personally feel, but we are all different and do not know how you yourself feel. Hope you never stop playing here in Recordings. Myself, I'm a fan of Modartt and checking in every day.
Thank you budo
Best wishes,
Stig
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