A piece I wrote recently for a masterclass project. I wanted to try my hand at a piece for bass and piano and it turned out well. It is a challenging piece for both instruments and requires an acute sense of rhythm. 
The piece incorporates sounds that interest me such as pentatonic modes and melodic/rhythmic ideas of music from different parts of the world. It incorporates some improvisation in the the rhythm of the bass  during the intro and outro of the piece. The piano and bass cadenza's are improvised as well. 
This was a difficult piece to put together as an ensemble and my sister and I were finally able to get a take that was good enough to share. Enjoy!

The Giant Ground Sloth

The melody for the chorus came to me first after I started listening to a lot of Mongolian and Native American Music. Later I had ideas for the main melody and lyrics and and the notion of incorporating some "non-western" influence. After some jamming around with it with my brother, it came together. The lyrics come from a story in the Book of Mormon, the Book of Alma chapter 18. Also another opportunity to practice my improv solo skills. 

Take Away

Sunday 11:43 PM

Double Bass Trio no. 2

Stand for His Truth

Without You

Nearer My God To Thee- two double basses and piano

two guitars, mandolin, and bass jam session with a hymn, second half is improvised. 

Without You

Charlie Jensen

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