Performing with a Vocalist

[Randy Stein]

Recently my jazz trio, DC Ambiance, performed a private event with our new vocalist, Victoria Jones. It was wildly fun and we were exceptionally received.

For the vocalist we had to make a lot of new arrangements in different key signatures than we're used to (sorry Anglo players, Eb, Fm, and yes, B major). Not too difficult on the EC but it did make modal chord changes a bit more challenging. 

All in all a great time. We have more upcoming gigs with her as well.

 

[Matthew Heumann]

Swanky, but we want some audio...........................

[Randy Stein]

3 hours ago, Matthew Heumann said:

Swanky, but we want some audio...........................

We did a recording of the first set but the room was had a lot of echo and ambient background noise 

[d.elliott]

we still want Audio, no miming allowed.

 

[Jim Besser]

My experience with playing for vocalists has been disappointing.  I've spent decades playing for dancers and learning to work with their rhythmic idiosyncrasies - especially Morris dancers -  but found that adjusting to singers is an entirely different process.  

 

The reason I'm not good at it: no feet to watch!  

[Cathasach]

This is why I have my Bb/F and am looking for a Ab/Eb. It makes playing with horns a lot easier too.

[Randy Stein]

Okay

Here's a snippet of DC Ambiance playing

The tune is I'm Beginning To See The Light