THESE CLIPS ARE DIVIDED INTO FIVE SECTIONS:
Originals, Jazz, Latin, Pop and Freelance.

Some Youtube favorites (click to activate):
Original Material: Ain't no doubt, Combobulated, Delilah's Dream, Invention in 7, Just another gig
Jazz: Mack the Knife, How Deep is the Ocean, That Old Feeling, Night in Tunisia, Love you Madly
Brazilian & Latin: I concentrate on you, Goin' back to New Orleans, Nao Deixeo O Samba
Classic R&B: Honky Tonk, Mustang Sally, If the washing don't get you
Funk & Pop: You belong to me, Cold Sweat, I second that emotion

Most of these clips were taken from live video, but some are rough-cuts from my upcoming debut CD, 'Don't Fence me In.' I will soon be adding acting clips from "Love, Johnny," as well as performances with DJ Anne Tyler, a Turkish bellydance group, etc.

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To play the videos, just click on a thumbnail image. A seperate window will pop up from Youtube where content streams at high speed and you can leave comments and ratings! You can also go directly to my youtube home page, if you like; www.youtube.com/DaveBassDotCom

If you have a LOW-SPEED connection, (56k or less), 'AUDIO' may be quicker than video, but sometimes not - try them both. There may be a pause of 10-60 seconds before audio plays, even on some high-speed connections.

I now have a DVD for sale which contains much of the footage on this page -in high quality. Sales from the DVDs go towards the completion of my CD! Click on Buy CD.

Enjoy!
Dave

Original material that both my father and myself have written.
My father's songs spanned from 1948 to the present.
Mine, of course, are a little more recent! : )
Stay tuned - there's much more to come!
Enjoy!

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AIN'T NO DOUBT I'LL WIN - 12-18-06 - Original
This song was written and recorded during a very difficult period of my life. The verses describe a protagonist's challenges, but the bridge speaks to his victory over these challenges. This is a man who is very far down, yet won't give up. He believes in a Higher Power that will see him through.
The CD has a full band version that is a little faster and really rocks. Also, on this particular video, I mixed up the wrong stanza at the end - the correct lyric is; "So I'm leaving... leaving this old town."
Song © Dave Bass.

COMBOBULATED - 8-10-06 (Stretch) - Original
I love George Carlin's comedy routines, especially his 70's stuff. He once had this hilarious routine about words that should exist but don't; "There's nonchalant... but what about chalant?"
When I wrote this tune it felt a bit 'discombobulated,' yet it had a logic and order to it - hence, 'Combobulated.' It revolves around three key centers and three melodic ideas that get addressed in both the funk and swing sections.
With the band Stretch, I sometimes start a tune without saying a word, just to see what happens. Around this time, I had been playing a lot of Brazilian gigs, so I used Agogo bells to start the groove. I love playing with Rob and Darren; they bring a lot of passion & intensity to the music.
Rob Henson, bass, Darren Stanley, drums
Song © Dave Bass.

DELILAH'S DREAM - 2-25-03 - Original
 One morning I awoke from a dream in which I was singing the words to this song. In retrospect, I realize it was God's way of pushing me into writing; something I had always wanted to do but was avoiding.
I will add the words in time. This song is dedicated to 'T', whose spirit permeated my life during this period.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Keith Runfolla, drums.
Song © Dave Bass.
INVENTION IN 7 - 9-4-05 - Original
If you like bari sax, check out my solo on 'Mack the Knife' with the Gainesville Big Band.
I got tired of seeing myself in the same old stuff on all my videos, so I went a little nuts one day, cracked out my 70's garb, grabbed a N.Y. cap that reminded me of my hometown, (Astoria, Queens!), and improvised this little ditty on the spot. I am recycling it into another song.
This was recorded in my bathroom, so it sounds a little 'tubby.' (ha).
Song © Dave Bass.
JUST ANOTHER GIG - 2-25-03 - Original
 It's funny how you can start off with one idea and end up with another. I was driving home from a gig which was very challenging, to put it nicely. A melody (and rather sarcastic title) came to me which fit the mood I was in. But when I got home and started working on the tune, it turned into something different. More like a film-noir soundtrack. I am happy with the result, although it certainly wasn't where I started.
Thanks to Tom Carpenter for the shoot.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Keith Runfolla, drums
Song © Dave Bass.

LET'S LIVE IT FAST - Solo Voice & Guitar - 10-17-06 - Original
My father wrote his first song when he was a teenager and wrote many beautiful songs, lyrics and poems during his life, in addition to being a professional guitarist in New York. This one dates back to 1955.
When I was about 12, he asked me if I wanted to learn guitar. (He must have seen me eyeing his fingers a little too closely)! I was nervous, so I declined. Shortly afterward, he caught me with his guitar in hand, trying to figure out those beautiful jazz chords he played. He got a good laugh out of that one... and then taught me guitar!
I am ever grateful for it. It has been a great companion and muse on many a solitary night.
I will be recording an entire CD devoted to my father's music soon. One of his songs is also on my debut CD.
Song © Dave Bass.

Classic interpretations of Tin Pan Alley material, musical theater,
traditional swing, modern jazz and the blues.

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IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU - CD
This is a little something we recorded for the upcoming CD.
Dave Bass, vocal and tenor sax, Dan Baraszu, guitar, Brian Hall, bass, Justin Varnes, drums

Johnny Mercer Medley - 11-28-07
Jamboree Jones, That Old Black Magic, I thought about you
This was for 'Good Day Atlanta' at Fox 5 TV to promote the new musical 'Love, Johnny,' about the life and music of Johnny Mercer. I was privileged to play Mercer alongside an all-star cast!
S. Renee Clark, piano & musical director
Clip 2 is an interview with Calvin A. Ramsey, the show's creator.
www.lovejohnny.com

Here are the 2 clips:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox
The music is the clip to the right of the interview - under the 'Sidebar.'
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DELILAH'S DREAM - 2-25-03 - Original
 One morning I awoke from a dream in which I was singing the words to this song. In retrospect, I realize it was God's way of pushing me into writing; something I had always wanted to do but was avoiding.
I will add the words in time. This song is dedicated to 'T', whose spirit permeated my life during this period.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Keith Runfolla, drums.
Song © Dave Bass.

LOVE YOU MADLY - 12-23-00
Here is an old Duke Ellington tune hardly anyone does now, but it's a lot of fun. Drumming here is Rob Rushing, who was in my band for 8 years and is one of the finest musicians and people I have worked with. He now lives in Seattle with his wife and daughter. This one is for you, 'Stink'!
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Robert Rushing, drums
HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN - 11-26-98
A classic tune by Irving Berlin. This video was taken at Cafe Tu Tu Tango, which was recently demolished along with the rest of the Buckhead strip. It makes me sad; this was a fun gig. I also met my friend, artist Clifford Bailey here- www.cliffordbailey.com.
I am playing a horn and mouthpiece combination I don't use right now on tenor. I think it's interesting how different equipment can inspire different ways of playing. Compare this to the gritty tone on 'Honky Tonk,' where I'm using a totally different set up.
Much thanks to Mark Garber who filmed this clip.
Karl Weismantel, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Robert Rushing, drums.

LET'S LIVE IT FAST - Solo Voice & Guitar - 10-17-06 - Original
My father wrote his first song when he was a teenager and wrote many beautiful songs, lyrics and poems during his life, in addition to being a professional guitarist in New York. This one dates back to 1955.
When I was about 12, he asked me if I wanted to learn guitar. (He must have seen me eyeing his fingers a little too closely)! I was nervous, so I declined. Shortly afterward, he caught me with his guitar in hand, trying to figure out those beautiful jazz chords he played. He got a good laugh out of that one... and then taught me guitar!
I am ever grateful for it. It has been a great companion and muse on many a solitary night.
I will be recording an entire CD devoted to my father's music soon. One of his songs is also on my debut CD.
Song © Dave Bass.
THAT OLD FEELING - Trio - 9-20-01
Drumming is one of my passions. What is it about saxophonists who are frustrated drummers? (Bergonzi, Brecker...). One of my favorite things to do is sing and play drums, which I do in a trio-version of my quartet. I love being part of the rhythm section, grooving and being in a supportive role. This was taken at the swanky Four Seasons.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney bass.

WHEN YOU'RE SMILING - 12-23-00
An apropos name for this cut. In addition to being a great drummer, Rob Rushing is a fine chiropractor and jokester galore. I can't recall one gig in 8 years where he didn't have a new joke to tell us. I don't know how he remembered them all.
I have no idea what we're laughing about here, but it's fun to watch people having fun. Plus, it's hard to make bad music when you're laughing!
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Robert Rushing, drums
NIGHT & DAY - 9-22-05
Many of the places I have videotaped in are not the best rooms, acoustically speaking. This is no exception, but it's nice, laid-back performance.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Marlon Patton, drums
PENTHOUSE SERENADE - 10-17-06
Some songs only have to be whispered, not screamed, to get their message across. This is one of the songs my dad sang to me when I was a kid. He would prop his guitar up on one knee, me on the other and play. It was great growing up in a musical household where music was a second language we all spoke.
My favorite recording of this song is by Tony Bennett on an album called "My Hometown." When Bennett played the Fox, I had him autograph it. He looked up at me quizzically and asked, "Where did you get this?" Which promptly brought a smile to my face.
THE GIRL I LOVE - 2-25-03
That's drummer Keith Runfolla dancin' on the skins at the top of the tune. This was done for a local cable access channel. Much thanks to Tom Carpenter for his recording and editing skills.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Keith Runfolla, drums
MACK THE KNIFE - Gainesville Big Band - 1-28-06
In 2005, singer Dejie Johnson called me to play on her album. During the conversation she asked, "You don't happen to have a bari sax by chance?" I didn't, so I borrowed one for the recording session. Well, I so fell in love with the sound I had to have one. I mean, what ELSE makes a sound like this? (Lookout, here come the jokes)!
I love kicking bari, especially in a horn section. It's marvelous to be on the bottom end of the sound, layin' back behind the beat under all those horns. Move over, Lisa Simpson!
Much thanks to friend and mouthpiece luthier Will Grizzle, who created the custom mouthpiece on which I play.
Thanks to Scott Fugate who did the camera work - and to the GBB!
HONKY TONK - 1-31-08
I grew up on the blues as much as anything else. I recall my father playing the guitar solo from this many times; he even wrote his own set of lyrics to it.
Frankie is a great cat. He owns Atlanta Vintage Guitars in Smyrna. We bumped into each other again recently on a church gig. I didn't realize how much he loved the blues until I caught up with him at Fat Matt's Rib Shack one night and we tore into 'Honky Tonk.' Clifford Scott was the original sax player that brought the spit and grit to this piece with Bill Doggett's band.
Frankie Moates, guitar, Ben Gettys, bass, Eddie Tigner, organ, Ron Logsdon, drums.
Thanks to the lovely Claire Dallas for camera work.		 AUDIO
CALDONIA - 12-8-05
"What makes your big head so hard...?"
Another one of the many songs my dad sang to me as a kid. I've always loved to dance, regardless of style. Some years ago I had the opportunity to take a teacher's training course in ballroom dance and I learned a lot from it.
In the origins of jazz, dance was closely tied to the music. From the very beginning, jazz was a music for the head, heart and the feet.
The swing dancers from A.E.S.D.A. are, (from closest to band):
Patrick Manigault & Gina Helfrich, Robert White & Jodie Bennett.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Marlon Patton, drums

Brazilian Samba, Bossa, Salsa, New Orleans Funk, World rhythms, etc.

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I CONCENTRATE ON YOU - 2-25-03
In terms of American theater composers, I can hardly think of one I like better than Cole Porter. He wrote great melodies, great harmonies and great lyrics. What more can you ask for? Here we play it like a Bossa.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Keith Runfolla, drums
AUDIO
NAO DEIXEO O SAMBA - 11-19-06
This is a beautiful old Brazilian song. Roberto is one of my favorite musicians to play with because he is a walking encyclopedia of the best of Brazilian music and an old-world gentleman. I alternate playing horns and percussion when I play with him.
Roberto Goncalves, guitar, Alex De Grossi, bongos
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OLD DEVIL MOON - 10-7-05
The layout of this room made camera position difficult, which accounts for the quality of the audio, but it was always a fun gig.
Dave Frackenpohl, guitar, George Sessum, bass, Keith Runfolla, drums
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JUST ANOTHER GIG - 2-25-03 - Original
 It's funny how you can start off with one idea and end up with another. I was driving home from a gig which was very challenging, to put it nicely. A melody (and rather sarcastic title) came to me which fit the mood I was in. But when I got home and started working on the tune, it turned into something different. More like a film-noir soundtrack. I am happy with the result, although it certainly wasn't where I started.
Thanks to Tom Carpenter for the shoot.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Keith Runfolla, drums
Song © Dave Bass.
AUDIO

A NIGHT IN TUNISIA - 6-7-00
I have always felt comfortable with odd time signatures. When I was a kid, my parents told me I 'clicked' my toes when I watched TV. When I analyzed what I was doing, I realized I was tapping out odd time signatures!
This arrangement came to me while driving to a gig in '95, has been in the repertoire ever since, and continues to grow. On the debut CD there is a funk version where I lay it down on bari.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Robert Rushing, drums
Arrangement © Dave Bass.
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ZINGARO - 5-31-00
In terms of all-round musicians, Antonio Carlos Jobim was one of the finest; a true musical poet. This is one of his more obscure melodies. I love the winding, chromatic line; it reminds me of a song my dad wrote in the 50's. Guitarist Gary Rosenak introduced this tune to me in '95 and I was attracted to it immediately.
I have been blessed to play with some great drummers over the years and Terry Smith is one of them. He's got a great feel. He now plays at Dante's Down the Hatch in Buckhead.
Dan Baraszu, guitar (off camera), Tim Delaney, bass, Terry Smith, drums
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GOIN' BACK TO NEW ORLEANS - 8-2-00
I learned saxophone on alto at 11 but switched over to tenor exclusively at 15. And then one day I bought this horn from a former student who was going to trade it at a pawnshop for a $30 watch. I gave her $50 for it; it was a cheap Bundy, played out of tune and drove me nuts - but man, was it fun, and it got me playing alto again.
Here, it sounds like I'm trying to blow the darn thing apart! I wouldn't play this way today, (and probably couldn't with my current horn), but that's what makes this interesting to watch. Compare the difference in tone with 'I concentrate on you.' Funny - I now miss this cheap old Bundy 'cause I could get positively raucous on it!
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Robert Rushing, drums
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KILLING ME SOFTLY - Trio - 3-15-00
One night on the gig a beautiful young lady named Jen requested this song. Not having played it in forever, I chanced it to memory. This is another example of the 'chordless' trio that I like with its nice, open sound. I think Jen who whispers something into the camera at the end of the clip. This one goes out to you.
Tim Delaney, bass, Terry Smith, drums
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'Pop,' of course, simply means 'popular,'
which means everything from great to absolutely dismal.
My taste in pop runs more sophisticated;
well structured songs with good harmony, melody and rhythm.
Here is R&B, funk, rock & roll and more original material.

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AIN'T NO DOUBT I'LL WIN - 12-18-06 - Original
This song was written and recorded during a very difficult period of my life. The verses describe a protagonist's challenges, but the bridge speaks to his victory over these challenges. This is a man who is very far down, yet won't give up. He believes in a Higher Power that will see him through.
The CD has a full band version that is a little faster and really rocks. Also, on this particular video, I mixed up the wrong stanza at the end - the correct lyric is; "So I'm leaving... leaving this old town."
Song © Dave Bass.
AUDIO
MUSTANG SALLY - 8-6-05
I wasn't going to put this clip up, but friends told me they loved it, squeak and all. (Hey - sometimes you get a good reed, sometimes you don't). I love to dance, so I just jumped out there with everyone and had a good time. You gotta have some fun with it, man!
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Marlon Patton, drums
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YOU BELONG TO ME - 2-15-06
For me, the 70's were the Golden Age of Pop, when writers like Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor and Steely Dan were blending everything that came before them - Tin Pan Alley, Blues, Funk, Rock, Folk, Country, Classical, etc.
Carly Simon and Michael McDonald wrote a mini-pop masterpiece here, with its theme of love, longing and possessiveness. An awesome melody, great chord changes, and a hellova range. I hadn't played guitar in years when I recorded this, so my hands were hurting like mad, (which is why I'm wincing). But I got through it!
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COMBOBULATED - 8-10-06 (Stretch) - Original
I love George Carlin's comedy routines, especially his 70's stuff. He had this hilarious routine about words that should exist but don't; "There's nonchalant... but what about chalant?"
When I wrote this tune it felt a bit 'discombobulated,' yet it had logic and order to it, hence, 'Combobulated.' It revolves around three key centers and three melodic ideas that get addressed in both the funk and swing sections.
With the band Stretch, I sometimes start a tune without saying a word, just to see what happens. Around this time, I had been playing a lot of Brazilian gigs, so I used Agogo bells to start the groove. I love playing with Rob and Darren; they bring passion & intensity to the music.
Rob Henson, bass, Darren Stanley, drums
Song © Dave Bass.

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WRAPPED UP IN LOVE AGAIN - 2-9-06
Albert King is my favorite blues vocalist, barre' none, and the album 'Years Gone By' (1969) is my favorite blues record. There's something about the sound of that Stax theater, that fat-ass bass sound, those punchy horns, and ol' Albert playing his flying V upside down, singin' with a cigar in his mouth!
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Marlon Patton, drums
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IF THE WASHING DON'T GET YOU, THE RINSING WILL - 2-9-06
Another great Albert King tune.
Dan Baraszu, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Marlon Patton, drums
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INVENTION IN 7 - 9-4-05 - Original
If you like bari sax, check out my solo on 'Mack the Knife' too >
I got tired of seeing myself in the same old stuff on my videos, so I cracked out my 70's garb, grabbed a N.Y. cap that reminded me of my hometown, (Astoria, Queens!), and improvised this ditty on the spot. I am now recycling it into another song. It was recorded in my bathroom, so it sounds a little 'tubby.' : )
Song © Dave Bass.
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COLD SWEAT - 8-21-98
This was taken at Fernbank Museum, where I helped start their long-running Martinis & Imax series and played it for 2 1/2 years. That's Jeff Sipe on drums, otherwise known as Apt. Q258, (Colonel Bruce Hampton, Leftover Salmon, Susan Tedeschi). Listen to those drum breaks - he's like a machine - and on only four pieces!
The room we are in is a planetarium, which means it looked gorgeous but the acoustics sucked. It was a great gig, though, and one of the earliest example of my band on video.
Thanks to Tara Prizito for filming.
Karl Weismantel, guitar, Tim Delaney, bass, Jeff Sipe, drums
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I SECOND THAT EMOTION - Solo Voice - 11-26-05
Okay, I admit it - I'm a nut. I was in the mood and turned on the camera - no guitar, no sax, no flute, no bass, no drums - just pure a cappella. I love old, classic R&B. Don't think they've improved much on the wheel since then!
As is clearly evidenced, I had just shaved my head when I made this video, just to see what it felt like. This is why my mother hates this clip. I had to make this disclaimer, for her. Happy now, mom?
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I love freelancing because I get to step outside of my circle of familiarity and do different things;
rockabilly, reggae, belly dancing music, Ethiopian, hip hop, drum & bass
and even good-ol-fashioned screaming, gritty rock & roll...!

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BERNARD LINNETTE - (JAZZ) - 'Confirmation' - 4-5-08
A night at Endenu cafe, Downtown Atlanta.
Terri Harper, keyboard, George Greer, upright bass, Bernard Linnette, drums.
Filmed by Makoto (Mike) Sato.
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BERNARD LINNETTE - (JAZZ) - 'Up Jumped Spring' - 4-5-08
Same as above.
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SOFT TARGETS - (ROCK) - 'Sugar Glass' - 2-28-07
I created a saxophone choir by layering 3 horns; bari, tenor and alto. I wanted to add soprano to the mix but they liked the lower pitched horns. Glad they did - it probably would have interfered with the guitar part! www.softtargetsmusic.com
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ALEXANDER P. - (ROCK) - 2-2007
Flute behind a local singer/songwriter.
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WUDASSE - (ETHIOPIAN) - 4-29-05
I love the Five Spot because it has a great stage, doubles as an art gallery, has good food and a 'real' vibe. My band 'Stretch' played here for a year, and I go back frequently to sit in with other bands.
On a couple of separate nights, I sat in with this Ethiopian band playing a neat groove in an odd time signature. Little did I know they would release the recording on an album!		 AUDIO  
WUDASSE - (ETHIOPIAN) - 7-29-05
This is from a second night I sat in with this band, (see above). This time, on bari sax. I love bari - it's a great instrument, but what a heavy horn.		 AUDIO  
TRAGIC PLASTIC - 'PEEPING TOM' - 8-22-03
I was in the studio at 2 o'clock in the morning doing some recording on my CD when the engineer, Tim Delaney, said, "Before you pack up, why don't you blow over this cut I've been working on?" (Tom Delaney's - a gifted singer-songwriter). After a couple of takes, I heard him laughing thru the headphones. Apparently he got just what he wanted - some nasty rock & roll saxophone!
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RUA 6 - (BRAZILIAN) - 'AQUELE ABRACO' - 2001
From 2001-mid '03, I played with the Brazilian band 'Rua 6' at Loca Luna in Midtown. These were some of my favorite gigs. They were pressed for time when I got to the studio, so I only had a half hour to lay down all the tracks. I recorded this with my old soprano mp. I now play something a bit more open and 'fatter.'
Gilberto Gil is an amazing writer; his 'unplugged' album is one of my favorites.
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CHRIS BRANN - Song 1 - Late 2001
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CHRIS BRANN - Song 2 - Late 2001
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MINDSEYE - 'Change' take 1 - 4-22-01
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MINDSEYE - 'Change' take 2 - 4/22/01
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JEANNIE JOHNSON - 'Waste Ii' - 1999
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JEANNIE JOHNSON - 'La La Land' - 1999
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LOST CONTINENTALS - 'Love Roller Coaster' - 1997
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LOST CONTINENTALS - 'Petals' - 1997
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RUSTY JOHNSON - 'Sentimental Me' - 1993
Rusty was one of the first musicians to welcome me into the city of Atlanta warm-heartedly. He was also the first person to put me on a studio album. He has a wonderful, rich voice and a fine lyric sensibility. I recorded this song around the time I first moved into my apartment in Virginia-Highlands, so it has special meaning for me. It's ironic now, considering the title of the song.
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