Dave...a couple of songs from Synthzone members that were keepers for me (stored on my hard drive) was your "Nightingale" from a few years back and Donny's "We'll Meet again." I happen to really like those WWII songs.

But you did a brilliant job on "Nightingale"....great arrangement, harmonization, creativity. One of the best you posted on here over the years. And, almost forget, your vocal on "Fly Me to the Moon" was top notch...right up there with your best.

Mark

Thanks Mark. I wish I had better recording gear when I did Nightingale. I'm happy with the performance, but not so much with the tech end. Too much sibilance, and the EQ just isn't right. I've remixed it over the years, and still can't seem to get what I want. What amazes me is the tracking quality of the Digitech VR harmonizer - that recording is probably 30 years old, and gear has improved so much since then, but I'm really impressed with how the harmonies followed my vox on that track.
Many of you know, I use the right hand (chording) to trigger my harmonies, so I can get the passing tones, and extended notes to alter the voices. My left hand has always been a better bass player than a chording guy, so my LH chords are rather simple, and I do the embellishments with the right whenever I use arranger fluff.
Thanks again for your kind words!

Dave why not RErecord the song using your new technology, etc?...
would be a fun project no?

Maybe, someday. It's not a priority, and like Joni Mitchell said in her "Miles of Aisles" concert ... "Nobody ever asked Van Gogh to paint a Starry night AGAIN"
There are so many things that are higher on the to-do list before that.

I have been listening to 27 year old Kandace Springs. Records on blue Note and has the 11th most popular jazz album today.

Fantastic player and vocalist.

Incidentally, just my opinion, but Chas gets my vote as best jazz instrumentalist (best friend here, too). Don gets my vote as most versatile vocalist/arranger entertainer. Dave gets my vote as best vocalist/player/entertainer.

Nigel gets my vote as most patient administrator for putting up with this crew.

Big, big thanks for the recent support. My dear son, Logan Russell Lay is home and recovering.

Russ (ever so grateful) Lay

Russ, glad to hear your son is home. How is he doing? Best, zuki

Jim, he is at my house, because mom is a respected long-time RN, and we set the house up with minimal walking. He will be there for 3/4 months recovering (strength and speech therapy). Didn't know until yesterday, he was on the national lung transfer list.

Dr. says he was gravely ill; he's not anymore, but will need months of therapy to regain all his strength and mental capacity. He looks for complete recovery.

Thanks so much for your concern. Always thought you were one of the really "good" guys.


Russ

That's great news, Russ ... you are all still in my prayers ...

Really great he's home and has capable hands watching. Appreciate your comment about me (means more than music) and I will never forget your generosity (keyboard debacle - lol). Best to you and family

Cap’t Russ great news on Longan!!