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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Messiaen studies, continued.

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

An improvisation based on Messiaen’s modes of limited transposition.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Improvisation on a 7-note phrase in sixteenth notes marked "Veloce".

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

"Portrait of Yoko" (ヨーコの肖像), from the album "Rhapsody and Dedication" (2009).

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Sunday, September 1, 2024

Blues for a lost gig; way up tempo. Senza batteria.

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Saturday, August 17, 2024

"Tempo Adagio" released to Bandcamp today, August 17, 2024.

 Tempo Adagio / ARC-6625

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Improvisation on an open form.

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