Friday, December 12, 2008

Jazz Band Concert

Jumpin' @ the Woodside gets the evening started.  David is in the middle of the front row, hiding behind the music stand.  You'll get a chance to see him in later vids when he solos.  This group is in the second year with this instructor who is a professional musician.  Mr. Randolph has really taken them to another level, developing their skills and abilities with improvisation.  Their performances are really fun to hear.  Enjoy!

All Blues

Song entitled All Blues featuring some improv solos including David.

Blue Skies

Band wanted to try songs with vocals...here's one of the first entitled Blue Skies.

Every Day I Have the Blues

Another selection with vocals...I really like this one.

Finale

The Chicken - The improv solos on this song are amazing.  David's is about 3 minutes in.  They rocked the house in this final song.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Breaking in Papi's keyboard

Janice has been taking piano lessons at her school for just over a year now. Papi offered to let her use his keyboard, he said it would be better for her to practice on than the other one she's been using (which was also his). So Sunday he brought it over and got it all set up (Thanks Papi!). Here's Jan playing a couple tunes on the 'new' keyboard. Also listen closely for Nico's off-screen drum accompaniment and backup vocals.