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

Re: Bopping with the Blues

Pianoteqenthusiast wrote:
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

Hi Stig, I'm very glad it gave you a smile!  This was also a fun one to make. Yes I noticed that airteq coincidence of our styles.   Thank you for feedback!

Ken

Re: Bopping with the Blues

carmelo.paolucci wrote:
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

That is great to hear Carmelo that the styles are both present, I could hear it but wasn't sure if the blues would over power it. I really appreciate you having a listening and comments! 

Ken