Good morning! Just after nine in the a.m. on this Sunday. Got that first cup of coffee bringing me to life. I woke up a little earlier than I'd have liked, but am not feeling the effects. Not yet anyway. But this is where coffee does its magic. I limit myself to one pot in the morning, which is three cups and change. That's enough of a jolt to my system to get me going- even on these mornings when I didn't bag enough zees.
Music news. I have a new album almost done. It's all straight-ahead jazz, and all originals. Just needs a little remixing here and there and we're good to go. The title of the album is Near-Miracle on 33rd Street, which is also the name of the opening tune. I even have a picture of 33rd Street in Manhattan to use for the cover. This one I plan to make in CD format, so as to have actual disks to sell at gigs and online.
The last actual CD I did was at the tail end of last year. Also straight-ahead jazz and all originals. It's called Jazz Guitar Vol 4. Mostly me doing all the parts, but there is an out-take from a recording session back in 2008 which closes the album. Perry Rask on alto; me on guitar; Andy Burtschi on bass; and Brian Justison on drums.
I have a lot of stuff, especially in recent years, which is download only. My "weirdo" modern electronic music, and some which might be called Smooth Jazz(though more substantive than Kenny G, let's hope!). But the straight-ahead stuff seems to demand the CD format. It sells better online, and you have something to sell at gigs. And you have the option of liner notes.
If you have any of my CDs, you will no doubt notice the shouts I give out in the liner notes. This is my way of honoring those folks who've been kind and supportive over the years. So I'll have more people this time. . As far as who gets mentioned, you'll have to get the CD to find out. Frankly, I don't know myself...
So that's my news for today. Next up in my morning is Lumosity. I get physical exercise at least twice a week, but this stuff I do every day. Put this old brain to work. Much fun, but also exasperating. I'm often my own worst critic here as well as in music. Well anyway, thanks as ever for stopping in and reading. Happy Sunday to you! I'm outa here. More later. 