Kenny Burrell’s bluesy standard gets a smooth, compact reading here, with soulful guitar phrasing over a laid-back groove. The bass walks with quiet confidence while the drums keep a relaxed pulse—delivering a short but satisfying taste of smoky, late-night jazz blues.

Chittlins Con Carne

A warm, bossa nova interpretation of the Luiz Bonfá classic, Black Orpheus blends fluid guitar lines with a gently swaying rhythm. The bass provides a smooth foundation while subtle percussion keeps the groove light and airy—capturing the tune’s sunlit elegance in a compact, heartfelt take.

Black Orpheus

A gentle, lyrical take on the jazz standard, Moonlight in Vermont captures the tune’s scenic beauty with warm guitar phrasing and a steady, unhurried pulse. Layered bass and tasteful percussion give it a relaxed, late-night feel—like watching the landscape drift past under a quiet, starlit sky.

Moonlight in Vermont

Horace Silver’s classic opens with its unmistakable bass line, setting the stage for warm guitar phrasing and a relaxed, swinging feel. The arrangement stays true to the tune’s Latin-jazz roots, with a steady groove and tasteful soloing that nod to the original while keeping it personal.

Song for My Father

Original song by Steve Chevalier and Doug Deweber.

We Start At Midnight

Horace Silver’s soulful tune gets a lighthearted spin, with clean guitar lines that dance over a steady, finger-snapping groove. The bass adds warmth and depth, while subtle percussion keeps the feel playful—bringing out the tune’s mix of swing and charm in a compact, easygoing performance.

Dat Dere

A warm, uplifting instrumental celebrating the power of collaboration. Together blends melodic guitar, piano, and layered textures into a smooth groove, capturing the joy, optimism, and creative energy that comes from working side by side toward a shared goal.

Created and performed with the help of my good friends, Alan Eppler and Doug Deweber.  Both perform on the tune and contributed to all aspects of the creation of this tune.

Together

Inspired by Dominic Miller’s guitar style, this interpretation of Sting’s Fragile blends delicate fingerpicking with warm harmonic colors. The arrangement leaves space for each note to breathe, supported by gentle bass and understated percussion—capturing the song’s reflective, almost meditative mood.

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Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits)
Alan – vocals
Steve – bass
Doug – guitar, sound effects, string arrangements
Written by Mark Knopfler. Originally released in 1985.

Brothers in Arms

An Atlanta Rhythm Section tune I’ve always really liked. I play melody, rhythm guitar, and bass. Alan adds saxophone and organ, Doug plays guitar, and the drums come from Native Instruments kits.

Spooky

A classic Beatles tune where Alan and I share harmony vocals. I play acoustic guitar, piano, and digital bass. Doug is on electric guitar. Percussion was created using both PreSonus Impact and Native Instruments Cuba Ensemble.

Things We Said Today

This jazz/blues standard by Matt Dennis has been covered by many. Alan is on vocals, Doug and I play guitar, Steve on digital bass and piano and drums (Native Instruments models), and piano. 

Angel Eyes

Written by the great Brownie McGhee in 1947, this blues still hits home today. Alan and I share vocals. Doug plays guitar, Alan’s on piano, and I’m on an ESP 5-string bass. Drums are NI Studio Drummer.

Sporting Life Blues

A Jimmy Cox blues classic from the 1920s. Alan handles vocals, acoustic guitar, and piano. I play Warwick fretless bass and my Gibson SG. Drums are from NI Studio Drummer.

Nobody Knows You

A song by Amos Lee from around 2011. Doug takes the lead on the arrangement here, creating an exciting orchestral-style mix with drums, lap steel, mandolin, and other layers. Alan sings and plays piano, and I’m on bass.

Windows Are Rolled Down

Composed and arranged by Mark Hanson from his book Finger Style Guitar.  A slow-moving ambient fingerstyle piece built around open voicings, soft harmonics, and long decays. Relaxed, atmospheric, and meant to drift without demanding attention.

Canyon Canon

Composed and arranged by Mark Hanson in his book Fingerstyle Guitar. Another ambient acoustic track built on repeating motifs and gentle resonance. Smooth fingerstyle lines over a subtle backing bed, creating a calm, reflective space.

Wheels

Arranged by Fed Sokolow from his fantastic Fingerpicking Beatles book.  A gentle fingerstyle version of the Beatles essential. Focused, intimate guitar phrasing carrying the melody cleanly on top of a soft bed of harmony—simple, honest, and direct.

Yesterday

Arranged by a true master of the guitar, Dominic Miller.  A solo acoustic fingerstyle take on the Cat Stevens classic. Melody-led guitar over a light backing track, keeping the tune’s wandering, reflective vibe intact while giving it a modern acoustic touch.

Wild World

Arranged by a true master of the guitar, Dominic Miller and composed by Elton John.  A warm fingerstyle interpretation of Elton John’s ballad. The melody sits front and center with smooth chord movement beneath it, giving the tune a calm, heartfelt acoustic shape.

Your Song

Guitar and bass performance. Game music development.

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