Jazz and Blues 3

Collaborations Vol 1

Presenting;
Audric Jankauskas: Guitar/Synths
Alan Hamilton: Fender Rhodes
Louis Taverna: Guitar
Andy McLean: Soprano saxophone, EWI, Drum/Bass programming, Keyboards
Arranged by A Jankauskas / A McLean

An absolute privilege to be joined by my SoundCloud friends who have given their time, energy and shared their immense gifts to produce this piece, an exercise/exploration of space, time, geometry and counterpoint...

The pandemic may have driven people apart, but music has the power to bring us together, sharing our inner-most feeling and emotions. Thanks guys...
<3

Please check out their amazing repertoires here;
https://soundcloud.com/audric-jankauskas?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

https://soundcloud.com/almal-4?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

https://soundcloud.com/louis-taverna?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Interstellar (feat. A Jankauskas, A Hamilton, L Taverna)

Go Ahead!

Homage to Wayne Shorter, may his music live on...
Ver. 1, feat. the wonderful Sergio Párraga - Percussion
Andy McLean - Tenor saxophone, Keyboards, Drum/Bass programming, production.
Follow-on versions will feature other amazing guests!

Listen to Sergio Párraga's fabulous work here:
https://soundcloud.com/sergioparraga?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Palladium I

This piece has cast a spell over many musicians for many years (for me it was the launching pad into the lifelong universe of jazz). It's not easy to do any justice to Coltrane's genius, but our little tribute is an attempt to capture a bit of that special magic inside. Andy did that beautifully with his passionate soloing. This piece features Andy McLean.

• Saxophones - Andy McLean (Birmingham) https://soundcloud.com/mcleanaf
• Guitars (and the other things) - Axel Weiß (Obernbreit) https://soundcloud.com/axelweis

My Favorite Things (Andy McLean & Axel Weiß)

Very often, my tunes are journeys. This track took off on a rainy Tuesday evening in a cold and lonely Denmark and somehow ended on a Saturday night in a samba procession in Rio de Janiero. During the trip, you can hear me play a piano solo as well as a guitar solo. Lots of horns, percussion and a lot of details.

Night Flight To Rio

(Written by Terry Reeves)
Terry Reeves: Vocals
Gary Reeves: Drums/Vocals
Hans-Michael Albers: All other instruments, Arrangement, Production

Video: https://youtu.be/kg9qOAl6KNM 

Although we all may want to continue with our creative pursuits for ever, age has a way of catching up with you in ways that you hadn’t envisaged.  Our 3-piece garage band still enjoy creating and recording new tracks but as time goes on, we’re all  becoming acutely aware that each song is taking a little longer than it did previously, the input required a bit more energy than the last.  Factor in all of the daily ‘looking after yourself’ stuff and you start to realise there's less and less time to do everything that needs doing.

Gal does pretty much all of the admin. work on our page (listening, commenting, re-posting and the like) and for various reasons, fitting all of this in has become a somewhat impossible task for him.  That is not to say he doesn't still enjoy interacting with all of you but is finding that he no longer has the time nor stamina to carry on.

For myself, as the one who generates the material, songs are taking longer to write and develop.  For Hans, who so brilliantly arranges and produces them, fitting the process in with his real life responsibilities certainly doesn’t get any easier.  

Consequently, we are announcing our retirement from active involvement here on SC.  As the song explains, we don’t really want to stop. It’s more a case of having to.  For family archive purposes, we still plan to record and upload songs from time to time but since we won’t be around to provide any return support, know it is wholly unreasonable to expect any listens or comments.  You have all given so much already.    

We never expected the last 10 years to happen the way they have and want you to know that it's been a journey the entire Reeves’ family have enjoyed so very much.  None of this would have been possible without the support of our many friends here on SoundCloud, whose encouragement has buoyed us through the difficult personal times. We’ve had an absolutely wonderful ten years and we wouldn’t have missed it for the world.  We wish all of you the best of luck in your future endeavours.  From the heart, to one and all, thanks so much for everything.  
(Terry Reeves)

Tens years passing, with many distant lands
Unexpected friends, using voice and hands
Sharing music with freedom of thought
Expression of kindness, always giving support 

Chorus:
I had the best time
No regrets to call
Look back to look forward 
Only sideways to fall

Fame has a limit to a number of choice 
Happy to share, no need for Rolls-Royce 
Talent not in question, music to give
Opinions from many, helping each other to live

Chorus

SoundCloud a vehicle, movement of skills
A decision of finance, no room for old thrills
Changing future, believe a much younger need
Stopping communication, no longer to feed

Chorus

I want to thank you for calling 
I don’t wanna say goodbye
I apologise for high notes falling 
I don’t wanna say goodbye 
I will try to keep music installing 
I don’t wanna say goodbye
I don’t wanna say goodbye                  

Time for a smile, to all the friends passing by
No need to regret the chancing look of an eye
Many comments exchanged, a feeling of strength 
No regret of creation, our garage band of length

Chorus

I DON’T WANT TO SAY GOODBYE     - CRIPPLE CLUB

Earth's orbital speed averages 29.78 km/s (107,208 km/h; 66,616 mph) - what we notice of this speed is almost nothing, except of the seasons :-) .... They say time flees, I don't think it does ;-) It is rather we who are taking the flight forward, but ... idle philosophising :-D ....... All instruments played and programmed by me, illustration from Pixabay, by AdisResic, with a bit of post-processing. Enjoy the time !

The rigid lake of time

Joining me on Paso A Paso (Step by Step) is the incredible Argentinian bassist Ignacio Gaztañaga. After listening to his work (in particular "About when your papers had burnt" and "White Hat", I was delighted he agreed to feature his fret work on this track, a short study in stepwise motion around minor 3rd key centres, and my fondness of the Golden Ratio. Hopefully, the first of many creations together...
A must listen:
https://on.soundcloud.com/zx3KV


Ignacio Gaztañaga: Bass
Andy McLean: Soprano Saxophones, Keyboards, Drum programming

Paso A Paso (feat. Ignacio Gaztañaga)

**Audio updated July 2025**
An original piece showcasing the incredible artistry of Audric Jankauskas.
So, so privileged to join forces again with Audric to produce this work, giving him space to stretch out and showcase his musicality and precision.

Check out Audric Jankauskas on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/Yav17

Credits:
Audric Jankauskas: Guitars, Synths, 
Andy McLean: Baritone/Tenor Saxophones,Yamaha EWI (horn sections), Keyboards, Bass, Drums

Remembering the legend Ronnie Cuber

Arranged, mixed and produced by Audric Jankauskas
Written by Andy McLean

Dance Of Magic - Audric Jankauskas / Andy McLean

Frans produced this Blues piece back in early 2023 and kindly asked me to collaborate on it - so happy that he did!!

Frans Beelaard: Hammond B3 organ, Drums and Bass
Andy McLean: Soprano Saxophone
Written and produced by Frans Beelaard 

Groove Street (feat. Andy McLean)

Making music, mainly with guitar. In the past (70s/80s) a lot, now from time to time. My paintings correspond to the music. You are welcome to listen and to enjoy if you like, if you can. Peace, Axel