Free / open improvisation in contrasting tempi

Continued harmonic studies, slow tempo.

Harold Mabern: “I Can’t Understand What I See in You”.

Improvisation, slow tempo — continued

Improvisation, slow tempo

Pulse studies in contrasting rhythms and levels of attack

Warm-up on fast tempo chromatic variations

Open improvisation, in three

Improvisation on open intervals

Variations on Lonely Woman by Horace Silver, and Cherry Blossom by Ronnell Bright

Hank’s Other Bag by Hank Mobley

Thematic Studies / Artists Recording Collective ARC-6694 is now available on Bandcamp.

Thematic Studies / ARC-6694 

B flat blues, fast tempo

In the manner of Bud Powell.

"Shinjitsu" (真実), by Keiko Jones.

Requiem.

Yours truly at Margaret Elliott's celebration of life gathering, August 2, 2025.

 Venue is the Foothills Congregational Church Fellowship Hall in Los Altos, California.

Margaret was 103 years young, a master violist, and among my very best teachers. For decades, she performed in regional symphonic orchestras and in string quartets.

From master, to disciple.

"Beijing Girl". Original 2002 composition.

“Bonsho”, by Gary Peacock and Masabumi Kikuchi.

Thematic study, July 17.