Tracks of the Day
Not quite every I’ll be posting a track from my archives with a little blog post that tells either the story behind the track or what the music brings to mind. You’ll find a pretty even mix of solo piano, songs, and larger ensembles here—reflecting, I guess, my output in general.
7/24/20: A Highly Melodic Improvisation
This is a good example of highly melodic improvisation. It comes from the first volume of my ongoing and occasional series, Piano Diaries. The challenge for me is to create accessible, relatable improvisations that don't sound like new age, smooth jazz, simplistic pop...or in general dumbed-down. to the point of being sleep-inducing. The key to making it work? Develop improvisations thematically. In other words, stick closely to the theme, but don't be afraid to develop it.