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Every Thursday, I play a solo jazz guitar show right out of my home studio. From my perspective, it's The Hippest Thing Ever!
On this particular Thursday, I was being pummeled by spammers and well--it gave me the blues.
This week's "Forgotten" Atmos Trio tune: Bill Frisell's "Is It Sweet?"
From a July 2004 session, "Is It Sweet" is a classic Bill Frisell piece that features a really cool "drunken" feel in the groove and some folky- country-blues tones. Again, I'm offering a tune we played out of the love of playing. There are no edits or overdubs here. Is It Sweet? I think so... <span><a href=" Is It Sweet by AtmosTrio ">Is It Sweet</a> by <a href=" Latest tracks by AtmosTrio ">AtmosTrio</a></span> <a href=" Is It Sweet by AtmosTrio ">Is It Sweet</a> by <a href=" Latest tracks by AtmosTrio ">AtmosTrio</a>
Another "Forgotten" Atmos Trio track: Stephanie's Soliloquey (2004)
This offering is the sixth in an on-going series of "Forgotten Music"
that has been rediscovered after years of languishing on a hard drive.
this music was never intended for release, but after sitting all this
time, has been considered worthy, at least, to share. it may be that a
"Forgotten Album" will emerge.
Recorded in July 2004. Atmos Trio wasn't
even recording an album--just sight-reading some charts. This is
another beautiful Peter Sprague tune we
used to play during our Monday morning jam sessions.
This song is something of a rarity in that it does not feature solos
but instead, features the composition itself as the main character in
this particular music tale.
Features Rob Michael on
guitars, Joe Shotwell on bass and Jeff Obee on bass.
Stephanie's Soliloquey by AtmosTrio
that has been rediscovered after years of languishing on a hard drive.
this music was never intended for release, but after sitting all this
time, has been considered worthy, at least, to share. it may be that a
"Forgotten Album" will emerge.
Recorded in July 2004. Atmos Trio wasn't
even recording an album--just sight-reading some charts. This is
another beautiful Peter Sprague tune we
used to play during our Monday morning jam sessions.
This song is something of a rarity in that it does not feature solos
but instead, features the composition itself as the main character in
this particular music tale.
Features Rob Michael on
guitars, Joe Shotwell on bass and Jeff Obee on bass.
Stephanie's Soliloquey by AtmosTrio
Atmos Trio Monday morning sessions: Miles Davis' Solar
The Atmos Trio first started out as an excuse to play in a very conversational way. We were (and still are) seeking a musical discussion that required no words. We were out to explore group improvisation but hopefully present it in such a way that it almost sounded composed. For a time, our method of operation was to converge on my studio each Monday morning, throw up some mics, hit RECORD and just play. Here is a result of one of those session from July 2004. Never intended for release, this recording of Solar really was a happy accident which was captured to disk. We played it and moved-on. Only during a later review of the session did we realize the level of musical interactivity that had apparently occurred earlier that day. Here is your invitation to eavesdrop on our conversation. Solar by AtmosTrio
Solo Jazz Guitar take on "Don't Know Why"
Continuing my efforts to liberate hard drive space is unearthing several forgotten little musical treasures.
My offering for today is this solo guitar version the tune Nora Jones made such a huge hit several years ago. Like everything I've shared via Soundcloud, this track was never intended for release, just something I rediscovered and thought may provide someone with temporary respite from the pressures of a Monday.
Please enjoy with my compliments and pass it along if you think someone else might dig it.
Clearing-out hard drive space and discovered these Forgotten Atmos Trio Tunes.
These are live recordings that were never intended for release but that, upon reviewing years after the fact, seemed worthy of sharing with interested listeners.
These are from a time when the concept of The Atmos Trio was still crystalizing.
<span>Hypothical Premise by AtmosTrio</span>
<span>Lonely Woman by AtmosTrio</span>
Atmos Trio plays Horace Silver's Lonely Woman
Searching the audio archives here in the studio, found this Horace Silver masterpiece that the Atmos Trio played Live in 2005. Hope you dig it. Lonely Woman by AtmosTrio
Reflecting on the Rob Michael/ Damian Erskine Ustream Clinic
This past week, I had the great fortune to be able to share my Ustream Show with bass player extraordinaire Damian Erskine.
Damian and I have become familiar with one another via Social Networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. When he sent me a tweet indicating that he had a tour wrapping-up in my area and was interested in doing some playing, I wasted no time in inviting him to be a guest on Ustream for a Concert/ Clinic.
We hung-out, played some tunes and took questions from the audience and everyone had a great time. There was kind of buzz before and after the event as well.
It's always super fun to take "Virtual" relationships and have them become face-to-face ones.
Here's am embed of us playing through one of my tunes Mr. Tippy Toe.
Want to see what Atmos Trio charts look like when you download the Hi-Rez Album? Listen & read along
The Atmos Trio has made our music available on our new BandCamp site.
This is a wonderful site in many ways. One of my favorite features is the ability to include bonus material along with the music files. We've decided to make this music available to anyone who wants it for FREE in the form of an mp3. If you would like a Higher Resolution file (advisable as the music is beautifully mixed and mastered), you can purchase the songs individually, or, if you buy the entire album, you will receive BONUS MATERIAL in the form of Sheet Music for seven of the twelve tunes and a poster similar to the cover art. (great for a desktop background).
Here is the Rob Michael composition "Waiting" as a sample of what the charts look like. Listen and read along if you like.
Want to see what Atmos Trio charts look like when you download the Hi-Rez Album? Listen & read along
The Atmos Trio has made our music available on our new BandCamp site.
This is a wonderful site in many ways. One of my favorite features is the ability to include bonus material along with the music files. We've decided to make this music available to anyone who wants it for FREE in the form of an mp3. If you would like a Higher Resolution file (advisable as the music is beautifully mixed and mastered), you can purchase the songs individually, or, if you buy the entire album, you will receive BONUS MATERIAL in the form of Sheet Music for seven of the twelve tunes and a poster similar to the cover art. (great for a desktop background).
Here is the Rob Michael composition "Waiting" as a sample of what the charts look like. Listen and read along if you like.
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