It was just me rocking out with the amazing Caustic 3.2 App on my phone. I thought it needed something a little extra though, so Angelo very kindly filled the position of ROCK GUITAR GOD in my lineup. 
Thank you Angelo - YOU ROCK !!!!

https://soundcloud.com/angelo-annicchiarico-1
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BROKEN KEYS

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I am proud to present a cover of the wonderful 1984 hit - Only When You Leave - by the brilliant Spandau Ballet. 

All Copyright - Spandau Ballet
Written by Gary Kemp - http://www.spandauballet.com/home
All Instruments and Production by JoJo 
Vocals by Copyc4t - https://soundcloud.com/copyc4t

I just love the music of the 80's, especially music from the New Wave and New Romantics group of artists. Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet , Visage, Gary Numan , ABC and so many more. So with the wonderful help of Copyc4t on vocals and assisting in the mix. Here is - ONLY WHEN YOU LEAVE - Sing Along Now ;-)

Layin' in the after glow
I only want to learn what you know
But now you're leavin'
How many hearts must you break
And how many calls must I make

But now you're leavin'
In this world all that I choose has come unbearable
But love is in your touch
Ooh, it's killing me so much

Oh only when you leave
I'll need to love you
And when the action has all gone
I'm just a little fool enough to need you
A fool enough too long
Only when you leave, you'll leave in danger
Ooh, I'll make sure that you pay
So give a little passion to a stranger
And take this soul away

I only want to make this things last
So how could this have gone so fast
And now you're leavin'
How many times must I learn
It's only when you've gone that I burn

And now you're leavin'
In the end, all that is left has come unbearable
It's hard to change your mind
So leave it all behind

Oh only when you leave
I'll need to love you
And when the action has all gone
I'm just a little fool enough to need you
A fool enough too long
Only when you leave, you'll leave in danger
Ooh, I'll make sure that you pay
So give a little passion to a stranger
And take this soul away

Layin' in the after glow
I only want to learn what you know
Ooh, but now you're leavin'
How many hearts must you break
And how many calls must I make

But now you're leavin'
In this world all that I choose has come unbearable
But love is in your touch
Ooh, it's killing me so much

Oh only when you leave
I'll need to love you
And when the action has all gone
I'm just a little fool enough to need you
A fool enough too long
Only when you leave, you'll leave in danger
Ooh, I'll make sure that you pay
So give a little passion to a stranger
And take this soul away

Woo-oh-oh-oh...no no no no

Only when you leave, you'll leave in danger
Ooh, I'll make sure that you pay
So give a little passion to a stranger...

THANX PAOLO XXXXXX

Only When You Leave

Only When You Leave (A JoJo & Copyc4t Cover)

My very loose adaptation of Erik Satie's Gymnopédie No1. Enjoy ;-)

All you need to know about Gymnopedie No1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/gymnopédies

Gymnopédie No1 - Nearly, Almost Version

Here is my Jazz/Blues version of the wonderful "Ol' Man River". Composed by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein in 1927 for the musical SHOW BOAT.

Enjoy

Old Man River

Originally played by The Oscar Peterson Trio in 1962. I have just discovered them and the wonderful Oscar Peterson and i fell in love with this track.
Here i present my version of the heartfelt "Hymn To Freedom"
Enjoy XXX

Hymn To Freedom

My Jazz cover of the very beautiful "When I Fall In Love" .
Written by Victor Cole and Edward Heyman and made famous by both Doris Day and Nat King Cole. 
Painting - "Piano Man" by Richard Blunt
Enjoy XXX

When I Fall In Love

I present my interpretation of a very beautiful song written in 1941 by George Fragos, Jack Baker and Dick Gasparre. It was a hit for many artists over the years including Dinah Shore and Frank Sinatra. It was also used in the Fritz Lang directed 1952 movie "Clash By Night" from which the photo is taken.

Enjoy XXX

I Hear A Rhapsody

I present for you my cover of a wonderful track from the 70s - 
Still In Love With You
I discovered the immensely talented Phil Lynott through my love for the Jeff Wayne - War Of The Worlds album and also through my love of Gary Moore. Phil was an amazing musician who sadly died before he could fully be the STAR that he his. Created with his friend Gary Moore who played Solo guitar on the original track and with Thin Lizzy for a short time. 
   ~~~~~~~~~In memory of Phil and Gary~~~~~~~~~

Enjoy :-)

For my friends xxxx
Amazing painting by Ladislav Hubert
All you need to know about - Still In Love With You
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_in_Love_with_You_(Thin_Lizzy_song)

Still In Love With You (Thin Lizzy Cover)

I present for you my version of the Jazz classic "I Blame It On My Youth".
Written by Oscar Levant and Edward Heyman in 1934. It has been covered by every famous Jazz artist there is. I hope i can be part of this wonderful tradition :-)

For my friends...Enjoy XX

Blame It On My Youth

Chillout and relax to my somewhat brighter version of the wonderful
Nocturne in E-flat Major Opus 9 No2 by Frédéric Chopin
Written in 1830-1832 as part of a trio commonly known as Opus 9 and dedicated to his secret love Madame Camille Pleyel. 

Beautiful image by Sow-Ay at Deviant Art
https://sow-ay.deviantart.com/art/Piano-on-the-moon-586885374

Enjoy XXX

Nocturne Eb The Brighter Side

Something a little different from me on this account anyway ;-)
I have always been a huge fan of Vangelis and this was one of the very first tracks i heard from him. I learn so very much about making music and how a simple simple melody can when used creatively be quite epic in nature. 
Written by Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou - VANGELIS

ALPHA - Vangelis

I present for you my version of the wonderful Bill Evans track 
"We Will Meet Again" from the same titled album released in 1979.

Written by Bill Evans

Enjoy XXXX

We Will Meet Again

I present for you another Santana (cover). Originally written by George Harrison and covered by Santana for Georges birthday tribute. Used in the wonderful movie Kubo and the Two Strings. 

Written by George Harrison
Covered by Santana feat. India.Arie & Yo-Yo Ma 
Covered by Jo Jo
Vocals by Kas
Enjoy XXX

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

I present for you my version of the beautiful "Far Away Places"
Written by Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer and published in 1948.
It has been recorded by many people over the years , most notably - Bing Crosby , Perry Como ,Glenn Miller and Dinah Shore.

Enjoy XXX

Far Away Places

I present to you my version of the seminal 1930's classic, "Georgia on My Mind" .
Written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics) and first recorded that year. It has often been associated with Ray Charles, a native of the U.S. state of Georgia who recorded it for his 1960 album The Genius Hits the Road.

Enjoy XXX

Georgia On My Mind

I present for you my version of the wonderful "Moon River". 
Written by Henry Mancini for the beautiful Audrey Hepburn to sing in the movie "Breakfast At Tiffany's".
Everything you need to know about Moon River 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_River

Enjoy XXX

Moon River

A little while ago someone (sorry i forget who) told me how he fell in love with Bill Evans music after listening to his cover of the Love Theme from Spartacus - the 1960 Stanley Kubrick movie. I had not heard this, so i searched it out and WOW!!! I understood . So i present for you my cover of Bill Evans cover of Alex Norths beautiful "Spartacus Love Theme". 
xxxX Happy Valentines Xxxx

Spartacus Love Theme

I present for you another wonderful Henry Mancini composition, DREAMSVILLE. From the 1958 TV Series "Peter Gunn" and has been covered by many musicians over the years including Andy Williams and Quincy Jones.

Enjoy - DREAMSVILLE

DREAMSVILLE

I present for you the wonderful Jazz Standard " My Foolish Heart".
Written by Victor Young for the 1949 Movie of the same name and with lyrics by Ned Washington. It was sung by the wonderful Marth Mears.
Bill Evans and his Trio went on to cover this on 1973 album …
My Foolish Heart

Enjoy XXX Jo_Jo

My Foolish Heart

I present for you another remixing of a recent track . Again featuring the velvety vocal talents of the amazing POLLENFAX. https://soundcloud.com/pollenfax

From the 1936 movie "Showboat" and originally sang by the wonderful Paul Robeson. It is a song of its time ......

Old Man River (feat Pollenfax)

I present for you "Autumn in New York" . Probably one of the most covered jazz standards ever and still such a beautiful piece.
It was composed by Vernon Duke in 1934 for the Broadway musical “Thumbs Up!”, which opened on December 27, 1934, performed by J. Harold Murray. 
Just me and the Piano ... :)
Enjoy XX

Autumn In New York

Pause for a moment and relax........
I present for you another of my very loose classical adaptations :)
This time it is J.S.Bach's Prelude No.1 which was adapted in 1853
by Charles Gounod into what is commonly called "Ave Maria". Now adapted by me .
Enjoy :) XXX
Photo by Josef Hanning - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jphanning/
All you need to know about Ave Maria 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ave_Maria_(Bach/Gounod)

Maybe Maria

I present for you my version of the classic "Stormy Weather"
Written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler in 1933 and first performed at the LEGENDARY - Cotton Club.

All you need to know about "Stormy Weather" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormy_Weather_(song)

Enjoy XX

Stormy Weather

I present for you an improvised version of the beautiful "Days Of Wine and Roses"
Written by Henry Mancini for the 1962 movie of the same name. 

Enjoy XX

Days Of Wine And Roses

Today is International PIANO DAY. To celebrate i present to you my version of the wonderful "Girl Talk" from the 1965 Movie "HARLOW"
A biopic of the wonderful Jean Harlow.
Written by Neal Hefti and recorded many times over the years by many great musicians, including :-Tony Bennet , Ella Fitzgerald and the amazing Oscar Peterson.
ENJOY
for Kas ,Viv, Sly ,MissyL, Carmel, Loubear ,LeeAnn, Olaf , Kai, EQ, Cleo and all my KOA GFs :) :) XXXX

GIRL TALK

I present for you my cover of the beautiful , tender and heart breaking..
Young & Foolish.
Written by Albert Hague, Arnold B. Horwitt and performed by Bill Evans for many years before he finally recorded it on his second album " Everbody Digs Bill Evans " in 1959

ENJOY XX

Young & Foolish

Many apologies for my neglect of this page for a while. I have been so very busy over the Summer. I have had an amazing time but now it comes to a close and Autumn is moving in. A time to reflect upon what has gone and what is to come.. so ... Send in The Clowns..oh and I CANT WAIT !!! to see The Joker

Written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1973 Musical - A Little Night Music
Newly immortalised in the wonderful movie The Joker

ENJOY XXX

Send In The Clowns

After what seems an eternity away from here , I am delighted to give to you a beautiful track called Falling Grace.
Written by bassist Steve Wallow for vibraphonist Gary Burton’s 1966 album, The Time Machine. Covered widely by many artists, most notably by Bill Evens , Chick Corea and Eddie Gomez.

Artwork by me :)
Enjoy xxx

Falling Grace

Pull up a seat , have a drink or two . Relax and enjoy the Jazzier side of me.
Many apologies to you all as i have had to remove some tracks . Until i purchase a new subscription again ... (why have they put the price up ?) I am limited to space .  

XXX LOVE XXX

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