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Tomorrow will afford me a listening opportunity. Today afforded a little playing time. Still fighting my lungs a bit (cough has been worse since starting to play again). I muffed about four takes before getting through this one.

Moanin'

[My wife used to have a CD alarm clock, and this was my wake-up tune. #doinItRight]
 

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J-Moen - Man, you nailed the lead-in line to the improv on this. That's always the most stressful moment for me -- getting started. You seem to be pretty cautious, here. As such, really looking forward to the updated take. Once you got more comfortable here, I enjoyed the story and it really makes me appreciate the journey you're taking (so get recording!!!). :D

mrpeebee - Thought about doing a multi-horn take but decided against it. You have me re-thinking that. Aw, man! Love that honk to start the solo -- epic! Digging the breathy Berg, here, particularly the double-time spurts. Solid throughtout -- Link has it's work cut out. Ah, the Link is not intimidated in the least. You seem to stay more in your lane on the Link (meaning you stretch a bit more with the Berg). But, that Link core has a bit more of a focus to it (love the spread nature of the Berg, though). Aw, man! Find that danged note! Love it! Fun ride all the way through, man.

cleger - TOTALLY hear you on trying NOT to hear BG's solo! Congrats on the offspring with the great ears!

Alex Nyman - Wow. You somehow hit EVERY key note, and only those. I tip my cap, sir. There's a moment shortly after the 2 minute mark where you really channeled a young Kenny Garrett (OTB years). Got to the end of the improv and I was thinking, "Uh-oh, is he gonna get back?" Of course you were. :D

swperry1 - "Would love to hear a little more intent and direction in your lines." Me too, boss, me too. :D
 

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Dusted off my bari sax for this one, and I forgot how much fun it is to roar on it over a bluesy tune!
All the best to everyone!
You are SO right, sir!

Gotta bet that big guy up in the mix, though -- those Hal Leonard backings are LOUD (sounds like what this is). Hey! Was that a quick not to Alfie's Theme I just heard? I had nearly as much fun listening to this as it sounds like you did playing it. You stayed within the tune and yourself and drove home your message. My ears are pleased.
 
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