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Blues For Blake

An unedited tinkle around on Blue In Green - Miles Davis using a  Vst fender rhodes sound from Lounge Lizard plug in. Hope you like. With a little weather (distant thunder and rain, for some atmosphere :) Hope you like , cheers Mark

520 - Midnight Blue In Green

This is what it might have sounded like had Jimi survived to play with Miles Davis during Miles' Tutu/Amandla period (1986). For the first time Miles could embrace synthesizers, sequencing, and drum machines. No doubt Jimi would have too. Add to that a producer who could play bass every bit as well as he could produce, Marcus Miller, and you have a recipe for some awesome music.
On this track I play guitars and sequence Miles trumpet. I am ably assisted by the immensely talented Steve Shone https://soundcloud.com/palmgrease on bass. Don't miss his bass solo at 3 minutes in, Marcus would be proud!


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Jimi meets Miles --- If 6 was 9 (downloadable)

As the first official single from Laurin Talese's debut album Gorgeous Chaos, "Trenchcoat" instantly captivates listeners as the sultry toned chanteuse begins her tale of seduction.  Perfectly orchestrated instrumentation and cleverly refreshing lyrics will leave you spellbound as she evokes the spirit of old Hollywood elegance and fantasy.   

Trenchcoat

2019 REMIX: 
What if... Miles and Jimi run the voodoo down on a groove similar to Jimi's classic Voodoo Child in the 1980's? Miles did a track called "Miles runs the Voodoo down" on Bitches Brew (1970). It was limited by recording keyboard technology. I conceive a groove that morphs into an authentic late 1970's Jazz/Rock/Funk/Fusion piece using technology Miles and Jimi never had!
I play or sequence all instruments except bass (where I am nobly assisted by Steve Shone). Steve's brief was to throw in some Marcus Miller and Jaco Pastorius in, which he did with his usual expertise.

Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis

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Jimi meets Miles ---- Voodoo Chile (downloadable)

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WHAT IF... Jimi and Miles had played together on a high energy instrumental in the style of Foxy Lady? I play or sequence all instruments on my pastiche in the style of the classic track off Jimi's 1967 debut album Are You Experienced.
This is my respectful imagining of just one possible outcome. Miles and Jimi would have undoubtedly brought their energy to play off each other. As I create these Jimi and Miles Collab's I think I get closer to the spirit of what they would sound like together. I feel this one is the best yet at weaving the two together.

Jimi meets Miles ---- Foxy Lady

What if Jimi and Miles had collaborated in the 80's in the style of Jimi's "3rd Stone from the Sun" track? Marcus Miller would be the producer and playing double bass (he did a version on his Jaco album).
I play or sequence all instruments on this pastiche in the style of 3rd Stone.

Jimi Meets Miles ---- Third Stone from the Sun

What if Jimi Hendrix played a groove like So What? In the 80's it would be more modern, tighter, and with a synth bass line! It might even be smooth jazz. Why not? Some Little Wing style rhythm guitar would fit perfectly. I play or sequence all instruments on this pastiche in the style of So What.
Jordy Trumpet plays all the horn parts

Jimi meets Miles ---- So What! (downloadable)

If Jimi and Miles had done a track in the style of Purple Haze in the 80's, they would have embraced synthesizers and funk. By then Jimi would probably be bored playing that iconic guitar riff motif at every gig, so I let the synth voice do a riff like it. 
People don't give Jimi credit for his fine rhythm guitar. It was a huge part of his 'game', in its own way as iconic as Nile Rodgers. I think Jimi would have played funk rhythm guitar on this, so I do! For the guitar solo at 1.50 I stick to the psychedelic vibe. Of course Jimi didn't have Stutter edit like I do but I'm sure he would have used it, he was always seeking out new sounds. 
The original track first appeared on the 1967 Hendrix album Are You Experienced. This pastiche version may not be what you are expecting!
It starts off on keyboards. Jimi never had to be on every bar of every track. I think Herbie Hancock would have been there on Keys. The first guitar solo on Purple Haze is on a classical acoustic. Jimi would no doubt have worked in those slaps and snaps like I do. Miles (well virtual Horns sequenced by me) then takes a solo. 
Back in the day Jimi played mostly pentatonic scales over blues/melodic minor scales. The chords I play are more jazzy. Miles could drop in and out of major/minor/diminished/chromatic scales in the blink of an eye so I'm always mindful of that when sequencing his parts. He worked on 10 other levels too dropping squeaks and squeals into his playing like the true master he was.


Jimi meets Miles ---- Purple Haze (downloadable)

Here's my groove to a great late night jazz number.

Hope you like:)

198 - Blue In Green - Miles Davis - 320kbps

Here's another Miles Davis number I've tried to recreate.

I've played all the parts, including some of the percussion off a midi keyboard to create what you hear.

199 - So What - Miles Davis - Virtual Jazz Quartet - 320kbps

Grandissima traccia del maestro Chet. Enjoy!

Chet Baker - Estate

Extract from this amazing LP "Primal Roots" with the Brasil 77'. This song made me crazy but was too short ! I've made it longer with an heavy bass-line ! 
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77'
"Primal Roots"
(p) & (c) AM records (1972)

Sergio Mendes ✭ Canto de ubitaran (✄jkeff.tudobem.edit)

Karen Lovely on WFPK's Live Lunch - 10/7/11

Zibbity bop 4:20 edition

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Natalie Cole - Acercate Mas

Chet Baker - Every Time We Say Goodbye

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I play the music I like to listen to. 
As a guitarist I like to think I have my own style.
Harmony, and the groove is what I'm chasing, hopefully with a tasteful, nuanced, and distinctive presentation. 
I don't have a genre as such. I could sort of call myself a smooth Jazz 'n' Blues guitar 'thang' but in reality every track crosses over multiple strands of R&B/Jazz/Funk/Pop. Don't be put off by my use of the "J" word. Jazz to me is anything unpredictable and I'm nothing if not contemporary. 
Rhythm playing is as much a part of my "game" as lead soloing. I love the Funk!
My main instrument is guitar. I play a 1973 Ovation Breadwinner, an Ibanez nylon stringed and a Yamaha keyboard loaded with Keyscape. Unless stated I play all the other instruments too (mostly Bass), and sequence MIDI and arrange/produce. 

MY JOURNEY
I was signed with Fresh Air records and EMI in the 1980's creating Jazz/funk dance tracks but things were just as challenging then as they are now for musicians so I got a 'proper job' for 20 years! During all that time my guitar was in the loft! I rediscovered music in 2010 and Soundcloud in 2014.


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Jimi meets Miles ---- So What! (downloadable)

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