Sam Crain
Daze of Wine and Rojas Daze of Wine and Rojas
Based on the Henry Mancini tune 'The Days of Wine and Roses', improv over changes similar to.
Ada's Pissoir Christmas(05/27/06 version take 2) Ada's Pissoir Christmas(05/27/06 version take 2)
Another take from this 05/27/06 session. Sam Crain, Dave Burdick-guitars; Chris Nolte-bass.
Somebody's Song(12/30/06) Somebody's Song(12/30/06)
Nice bossa, reminiscent of Lee Morgan's Ceora. SC, guitar; Bill Schlipf, bass; Don Cochran drums. From a 12/30/06 gig.
Soul Patch Soul Patch
A funky thing for two guitars and bass, from a recent(05/06)recording session. Sam Crain, Dave Burdick, guitars; Chris Nolte, bass.
near-miracle on 33rd st(new version) near-miracle on 33rd st(new version)
Thelonious Monk meets Dennis the Menace in this quirky bebop tune. Another version, with gtr bass & drums, is also here on Soundclick.
The Way You Looked This Afternoon The Way You Looked This Afternoon
Improv over chord changes similar to the old Jerome Kern/Dorothy Fields tune "the way you look tonight".
are all the things you are all the things you
improv on two guitars(no, not simultaneously- who do you think I am: Roland Kirk?)on changes similar to the classic standard All the Things you Are. Hope you enjoy it.
In a Melatonin (new version) In a Melatonin (new version)
A reading of my original composition In A Melatonin. St Pete Beach, FL. Tom Becker, piano; Joe Porter, bass; John Jenkins, drums; SC, guitar.
Odd Boy's Ulna Odd Boy's Ulna
based on body and soul, the title is an anagram. just me on guitarz.
rodeo for the insane rodeo for the insane
quirky groove with trumpet and clarinet playing equally quirky things throughout.
T. Fertue T. Fertue
Based on of course Tea for Two, this features soloists David Hoffman, John Crain and Sam Crain. I also did the bass, keyboards and 'drums'. Not a perfect production, but has plenty of inspired moments..
reflection reflection
a very mellow piece with(I hope)some interesting harmonies in there. They kind of overlap. Well, give it a listen and you'll see what I mean.
Tantric Dance Tantric Dance
Bleu Balsa.mp3 Bleu Balsa.mp3
A mellow latin tune, somewhat reminiscent of Blue Bossa(only with a few extra twists & turns), from a recent Central IL Jazz Society concert. David Hoffman, arrangement and trumpet; Chip McNeill, tenor saxophone
Pauline's Basement REMIXED Pauline's Basement REMIXED
szygy szygy
weird, evocative piece. some different colors in there. see what you think.
five five