Hi David et al,
I am happy with the way the project is going. I would not have
stopped other activities to take the time to write this, except for
Gary's enthusiastic insistence and encouragement (and basic business
decency). He is convinced that the interactivity - the examples
playing back while the score scrolls on the screen, will be a
significant factor in creating interest in the project, which will be
a DVD/book or something. We are having some difficulty figuring out
the final form. My only regret is that real recordings of most of
the examples are not affordable, but then selling JABB as a tool for
arranger/composers is part of the raison d'etre of the project.
There are a few recorded examples, some from Dave Berger's wonderful
arrangements (excerpted from his CDs) and a few piano/vocal things
that are from a recording of my fold song arrangements. Some of the
JABB things are quite good - well "massaged" by a gifted musician/
techno guy, who even realized bass parts, some piano parts, and a few
improvised solos, all quite well. The important limitations of the
samples seem to be in the area of balances and timbral details. It's
hard to get a good idea of the richness of the real instrumental
sounds and combinations available in the winds. The rhythm section
and percussion sounds are among the best things about the samples
Gary will have most of the book on line soon, so people can see it
and decide if they are interested enough to buy it. At that point, I
will welcome comments from all of you smart guys and gals.
A lot of the work came pretty easily - this is the stuff I have been
thinking about daily for years, but the organization was not so
easy. We'll see what your collective reaction might be as soon as
Gary puts it where you can see it. Meanwhile, I appreciate the
interest from this group of interesting and erudite folks.
Chuck
On Nov 3, 2007, at 2:31 AM, dhbailey wrote:
Christopher Smith wrote:
On Nov 1, 2007, at 11:13 AM, Chuck Israels wrote:
Christopher Smith offered valuable early in the process (by email
from Montreal),
Thanks, man!
I guess you read my last message about me grabbing credit...
8-)
Christopher
But of course you got that recognition from a real human being who
cares about sharing the credit where it is due, not some NYTimes
reviewer who couldn't be bothered checking facts!
Chuck, please let us know as soon as your project is published -- I
am sure there are many on this list (count me among them!) who will
be eager to buy it!
--
David H. Bailey
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