Hi Everyone. I'm loading an instrumental I did a little while back.

Di's health has taken a sudden very serious downward turn - almost lost her night before last. Her heart rate got over 150 bpm and they couldn't bring it down for quite some time. They finally did and she's home from the hospital and resting fairly good.

I'm working on a couple of new songs but putting them on the back burner until Di's health improves.

This is a George Benson style Smooth Jazz song I created all on BIAB. Hope you like it a bit. Will post the tracks, ect., when I get a chance.

Mty comments on your wonderful music will be rather brief for a little while, but I'll get to them all in time.

Thanks in advance. Best to everyone.

Alan


One Night In Chi-Town

Good work Al. Nicely produced.
All the best with every thing.Rob

Very cool tune Alan. Excellent listen. Hoping for a speedy recovery for Di

Awesome, Alan. Great listen.

Glad to hear Di is back at home.

Best to you both...

fj

Dear Mr. Al-David...

Well, now, you know Chicago is my (much-missed) hometown, and my memories of its nightlife are as vivid as the day after!

So, please allow me to affirm the sleek swing and the cool after-hours sheen on the finish of your instrumental composition, "One Night In Chi-Town". It has that hip & mellow kind of jazzy swagger that conjures up A.M. cruises along Lake Shore Drive and after-party walks down Michigan Avenue.

I'd say it's the perfect underscore for seekers of nocturnal excitement who's taste in music always leads to jazz clubs, and who's answer to the question, "Where to, next?" could only be, "Well, all I know is, it's too early to go home!"

And, as usual, your chord progressions are as sublime and musically sensual as ever .

LOREN

P.S. Ms. Diane, obviously your love of life is stronger than what's ailing you, so, hold on tight and don't give up the fight!!!

Sounds great man!

I am so glad Di pulled through!

God bless you both.

Hi Loren!

Thank you so much for all of that! I do not simply brush over your remarks and give them a shrug. Your replies and comments are always insightful and inspiring. It's the inspiration of your remarks that matter most to me, although I do, indeed, appreciate the accolades.

I write this with a friend of mine in mind, also named Al, who is a Jazz Sax player from Chicago. It's his hometown, as well. Chicago has a great live music scene, better than many other large cities. I used to drive up there from my hometown of St. Louis a couple times each year to catch some of the great sounds coming from the bars and lounges.

Thank you for thinking of Di. Her health is very tenuous. It seems we spend more time in Drs' offices and hospitals than we do at home. Much affection and warm feelings from us to you.

Merry Christmas!

Alan & Di

Hi David.

Glad you liked it! It's one of my favorite Jazz tunes to be created with BIAB tracks. Wishing you well, my friend! Also, many thanks for your kind wishes for Di ... truly appreciated.

Alan

PS: I answered your last email!

Alan,
Subtle swing - nicely done!
I hope making music continues to give you and Di joy.
Best wishes to you both,

Robert

Very nice and relaxing.
I wish all the best for you

Sergio

Wonderful job here Alan It's a wonderful little jazz tune, definitely! It's a real finger-snapper. The choice of RealTracks here couldn't be better - everything just melds and flows together so nicely. It's the kind of music I imagine a band playing in a nice lounge in the 70's.

Great work, and as always - thanks for sharing!

Alan
Very nice - best wishes for Di's recovery.

Peter

Great sound! I love hearing this kind of groove.

Nice one Alan, and I'm happy to hear Di is doing better.

Sweet tune here Alan!! Sorry to hear Di is having such a hard time. Give her my best. Take care. Greg

Great song Alan.
This fits the genre perfectly.
Smooth, relaxing.

Best to Di for a continued recovery.

Trev

Thank you Rob! Appreciate the kind words on the song and your well wishes otherwise. Wishing you well,

ALan

Thanks so much for all the kindness. Di and I both appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the song!

Alan

Hi Floyd,

Thanks for those words of encouragement. And, also, for your kind thoughts regarding Di. She's holding steady, doing slightly better.

Brest to you & yours.

Alan

Hi Robert.

Many thanks for all that! Glad the song works for you.

Di's days as a singer are drawing to a close ... she simply doesn't have the strength to sing anymore. She tried one last week and it wore her completely out.

But I'll continue to make music as long as i can ... or until someone tells me it's not worth listening to anymore!

Wishing you the very best,

Alan

Hi Sergio,

Many thanks for those very nice words. We appreciate them very much!

Alan

You are much too kind, Deryk! I'm glad this one pleased you ... it's one of my very favorites that I created using all BIAB tracks. Again, thanks you!

ALan

Hi peter,

Your kindness, about the music and Di'sa well-being, make us very happy. Thanks you so much!

Wishing you the bes6t,

Alan

Thanks so much! We both appreciate all that. She's stable and doing a little better! Wishing you the best,

Alan

Greg, Thanks you very much, my friend! She is doing somewhat better! Glad you enjoyed the song. Di says "Hi!" And we both wish you and yours everything good.

Alan

Hi Trevor,

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for letting us know! Wishing you the very best.

Alan

Hello, Alan

Yes, this is George Benson!
It is not the fusion or vocal sound that he recorded with Warner Bros, but this is his original jazz sound.
Very cool and pleasant!
I love this very much.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best wishes for Di's recovery.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hi Al.
I’ve been so wrapped up with my stuff that I haven’t had chance to hear many other members tracks recently,so I thought I’d have a listen,especially as you’ve been so enthusiastic about my work.
Well this is a cool groovy song,love the solo work and the nice easy rhythm,I shall explore the jazz tracks a bit more myself I think.
Sorry to hear about Di,hope she’s on the mend.

Thanks again for your support mate.
R.

Sweet stuff here Alan! I love it! Hoping and praying the best for you and your wife! Thanks, Torrey

Hui Deryk,

Always a pleasure when you drop in with your kind words. And yes, it's written with the "lounge lizards" in mind! Glad you liked it ... thanks!

Alan

Hi Shigeki,

Thank you very much for taking some time to listen. I'm delighted you liked it! And yes, this is original george Benson style - when he still had a lot of Wes Montgomery influence in his writing and playing. Again, thank you so much! Wishing you the very best.

Alan

Hi Rick,


Thank you for those very nice comments! Thank you for your kind thoughts about Di - she is doing better.

As far as your music - I enjoy the diversity and original sounds in your music. I like how you mix various genres and use unanticipated tracks.

Thank you again. Best to you.

Alan

Super cool swing! Hope you have this one uploaded at Songtradr...it's got film all over it!

Trust that all is better....

J&B