>I sing and play keyboards for an acid jazz band here in Los Angeles, USA
>called JIBE. I'm more of a rhythm player; I don't consider myself too
>much of a soloist (but if I come across the right Hammond Organ patch I
>can be inspired to rip!) so basically I'm happy comping, either while I'm
>singing or when the sax/flute player takes lead.
Do you have some exemple MIDIfiles somewere?
>There are no rules, only guidelines. I suggest:
>* When choosing sounds from a synth (or using the real thing), generally
> acid-jazz keyboardists stick to Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Acoustic Piano,
> Clav and Hammond Organ. Also suggested are thin analog string
> sounds and fat screaming analog lead sounds with lots of
> portamento (Think Kool & The Gang's "Summer Madness"). Unless it really
> works, stay away from those fawaz new-agey digital pads found in those
> Korg or Roland things. You'll end up sounding like fusion.
> (It might work if you do some Trip-Hop type material, though.)
If no selfplay pads on my keyboard, just a portable piano (YAMAHA YPR-30)
and a YAMAHA tone-generator TG300.
>* Also, be a good sport. The acid jazz scene, and jazz music in general, is
> more of a brotherhood, a fellowship. Give respect to those who
> are better than you and support to those that aren't. Unlike rock music,
> where people have the "I can do better than that" attitude, we're part
> of the same vibe, the same groove, it's all good.
Thanks for your advise. Of course the 'I can do better' attitude is a
wrong attitude. It keeps beginning musicians away of jam-sessions etc.
For everyone there is someone 'better' ;-)
And in music everyone plays on a other way, with a own feeling.
Hans
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