Topic: Bopping with the Blues

My fusion of blues and hard bop, perhaps it a fair amount more blues since it dominates the rhythm here but hoping of the jazz influences come through at least some.

https://youtu.be/XYHTUb6U-LE

Piano: Steingraeber

Enjoy!
Ken

Re: Bopping with the Blues

kencarlino wrote:

My fusion of blues and hard bop, perhaps it a fair amount more blues since it dominates the rhythm here but hoping of the jazz influences come through at least some.

https://youtu.be/XYHTUb6U-LE

Piano: Steingraeber

Enjoy!
Ken

Bravo! This make me smile, feeling energized to rhythm and blues and it lift your spirits.
Like dancing, moving energetically to a fast beat, typical of 1950s rhythm and blues (R&B) styles.

And what a coincidence! I like your bass line and it is a bit like my bass line in this Blues trumpets.
And many thanks for your comment on it. I appreciate it.

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...0Blues.mp3

Best wishes,

Stig

Re: Bopping with the Blues

kencarlino wrote:

My fusion of blues and hard bop, perhaps it a fair amount more blues since it dominates the rhythm here but hoping of the jazz influences come through at least some.

https://youtu.be/XYHTUb6U-LE

Piano: Steingraeber

Enjoy!
Ken

The fusion comes through brilliantly Ken! That driving blues rhythm gives the piece a fantastic, infectious energy, while the hard bop harmonic twists and melodic phrasing add great sophistication and color.

The balance works wonderfully—it's gritty, soul-filled, and thoroughly engaging from start to finish. Outstanding job blending those two traditions so seamlessly!
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo