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something definitely not in the real book this is a beautiful song from the musical Annie.  i think it's a very nice song in its own right, but for various somewhat embarrassing personal reasons having to do with my kids it's one of my favorites.  so i won't go into that   anyway, i think there a lot of songs from more modern musicals that should be considered to be incorporated in jazz.   the way i'm doing this is not at all like the way it's normally done (different meter/feel) but i hope the song still comes through.

https://youtu.be/UqSY4pEHIp4

here's the original

https://youtu.be/s47WRDqsUME

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This song is awesome, nostalgic, so sweet, so sad and it makes emotional. Love it and your playing. Had to listen several times.

You said ”….but i hope the song still comes through”.
Yes, it is so well done, your version, because it is not going too far from the theme, melody. Some people can’t listen to jazz because it is just disconnected patterns to them. A good improvisor keep the listener engaged in the variations. And you do that. It’s nice to follow your playing, I like it.

I’s a true example of flawless expression of feelings through musical art!
Thank you for all the enthusiasm you show with your playing in this forum.
You always amaze me with your music and impressive output.
Thank you for your delightful music, not just today’s but always.
Best wishes,

Stig

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Very nice. A Jarrett vibe sometimes (a bit).

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Re: Maybe (Pianoteq)

Pianoteqenthusiast wrote:

This song is awesome, nostalgic, so sweet, so sad and it makes emotional. Love it and your playing. Had to listen several times.

You said ”….but i hope the song still comes through”.
Yes, it is so well done, your version, because it is not going too far from the theme, melody. Some people can’t listen to jazz because it is just disconnected patterns to them. A good improviser keep the listener engaged in the variations. And you do that. It’s nice to follow your playing, I like it.

I’s a true example of flawless expression of feelings through musical art!
Thank you for all the enthusiasm you show with your playing in this forum.
You always amaze me with your music and impressive output.
Thank you for your delightful music, not just today’s but always.
Best wishes,

Stig

Pianoteqenthusiast, Organteqenthusiast, Harpteqenthusiast, Harpsichordteqenthusiast, CP-80teqenthusiast and experimenter

thank you so much for these very gracious comments.  i really appreciate it.  i'm glad you also liked this very sentimental song.  and i agree with what you say about sometimes players getting too far away from the melody and not making the effort to engage their listeners, although to be honest i'm as guilty of that as anyone. but i think the melody is important and shouldn't be lost if possible.  can't say i'm always successful though ...

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Borealis wrote:

Very nice. A Jarrett vibe sometimes (a bit).

thank you i appreciate it.  even a bit of a Jarrett vibe is awesome, he's such an incredible player and influence for me.  in fact seeing him on TV when i was a kid is one big reason i wanted to play jazz.

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