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#567252 11/28/19 12:43 PM
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Hi guys, this is another modern jazz type of tune. It might not be for most people taste but I kind of like it, I hope you all do too.https://soundcloud.com/cubanpete/heavy-traffic

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Style MIDI Instruments are : Vibes (12),
RealTracks in song: 2954:Bass, Acoustic, ModernJazz16thsNeil Ev 110
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RealTracks in song: 2383:Sax, Tenor, Soloist JazzBalladEric Sw 085 (Bluesy)
RealTracks in song: ~492:Trombone, Jazz Ballad Sw 085
RealDrums [in style:JazzMod128TerryClarke^5-a,b:Mallets, HiHats

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Nice work on this one, Mike smile Love the groove on it, and the instrumentation is lush and flows really well. In particular I found the brass added a lot of character.

Thanks for sharing!


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A sophisticated conversation between the soloists evolving into a free for all... hey, I`m no jazzman, but that`s how I heard you`re well arranged composition.
The malletts are cool throughout. Vibes seemed to jump out unexpectedly and no doubt intentionally sometimes.
I enjoyed it!

Robert

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Vibes in this environment always take me to the MJQ and an Australian John Sangster, (this has some in common with his music inspired by TLOTRings - from the mid 70s).
It's cool and that mallet percussion keeps shifting the feel - enjoyed it!


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A little Thelonious Monk in the groove. Very cinematic.

We enjoyed it.

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Mike, this certainly fits my taste!! I love this! That 1st horn really set the stage nicely for everything that follows! I like the arrangement...the way it flows is sublime! Great work! Thanks, Torrey

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Thanks, Deryk, Robert, Ray,J&B, and Torrey for your nice comments.

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Has a super retro feel!

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Hi Mike,

even though this is not the kind of music I'd like to wake up to it's great stuff when you're in the right mood.

And I just was and liked it a lot. Terrific production.

Cheers,

Stefan

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A very sublime moving piece...
You do so well in all your compositions...
And I always look forward to hearing them!


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Miles, Hampton, Coltran, Andrews (trombone shorty), Jimmy Cobb, all in one song! What's not to like with that combo!

Excellent work Mike.


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Thanks Pianowill, Stefan, Jim and Mario, BTW Mario, you put me in the heck of a company there! Thanks all for the time to listen and the comments. Really appreciate it.

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Mike B.


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This was very different Mike. Very nice listen Well done


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Thanks Scott, always appreciate your opinion.

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