Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz

Here's our smooth jazz rendition of the classic bolero "Cuando vuelva
a tu lado"

Most of you are probably familiar with the English language version. Want to name the tune? Guess what keyboard? It was done in auto accompaniment mode. Wish I could take credit for the sax work, but that was my amigo Manuel on sax. Enjoy, and have a wonderful weekend!

Sounded really good. Nice pocket and balance of instruments.

Based on the drums and piano, I'd say it's a Yamaha, maybe the Genos?

Thank you for sharing. Great pic too. Youth!

Paul, you & your lovely wife have truly brought your Latin flair to this beautiful song. It certainly transports you to a good place though your music. Thank you so much for sharing your outstanding work with us.

Beautiful, nice job! I enjoyed that rendition of one of my all time favorite tunes.

Wow! Great sounds Paul! Your performance on this one surely matches the "uber cool" appearance of the two of you! Manuel did a super job adding very tasty sax work too! Thanks for sharing and ENCORE!

PS - great photo too!

Ah, YES !!! ... What a difference, and "vive la difference" ... Beautifully done ...

I sometimes play this song with a latin rhythm, and then switch to the Disco style with which it was popular in the 70's ...
Thank you

Beautiful, thank you for sharing! One of these days I'm definitely going to see you play in Dallas!!

Great rendition, my friend.

All the best,

Gary

Paul, SWEET. I have to say, you are probably one of the most admired (and envied) members on SZ. That's because you have figured out how to make the music business into a family business. As far as I know, only Russ (Capt Russ) performs routinely with family members. That's got to be one of life's great gifts. Can't sign off without mentioning that great sax player. He reminds me a lot of the guy that plays with my little group (sweet and tasteful). Also, your wife's voice is just perfect for this tune and this arrangement.

chas

Wow, what a really great version. Not going to try and guess which keyboard, too busy listening to the great vocals, sax, and backing.
Didn’t want to try and focus on trying to pick the style, takes away from the enjoyment of listening to a great overall performance.

Ok, so which keyboard was it . Haha

Very nicely done!

Thank you Zuki but your wrong about the keyboard and youthful part too!
I guess a French barrette and sun glasses can take years off you!

Thank you Donny!

Thanks Stephen. Just thought I'd let you know that you inspired to study solo piano. I got a long way to go, but I'm enjoying it!

Thanks so much, Manuel will be happy to hear a pro sax player like you enjoyed it!

By the way the picture was taken last summer on the Seime River in Paris. With matching French barrettes, you'd never guess we were tourists, right?

Yes, Tony you are correct on the English language title. I'd really like to hear your Latin/disco version!

Thanks Ted. Yes, let's make that happen!

Thanks for checking out our rendition, mi amigo!

Wow, what a nice thing to say Chass. Unfortunately I may take that for granted, but thanks for the reminder! Nothing is better than "la familia y música"

Thanks for listening Rikki. I bet you could identify the keyboard, I think you have owned the same brand....

Thanks Sparky for taking the time to listen and comment. Much appreciated!

Psr s950?

Nope, it’s not a Yamaha.

Hi Paul,
got me totally stumped.
Sounds more like a Ketron than a Korg, but probably got it back to front.

Audya?

Your talent and your language add so much to the song.

Please, more , John C.

Yes, Rikki and Donny. It's my ancient Ketron Audya.

Thank you John C for listening and your kind words. Happy Thanksgiving!

Yes so called ancient like the G70
but still sounds amazing in the right hands as yours Paul..

Great rendition and production. Enjoyed everything about the song. Thanks for sharing.

----Dave

Very tasty. Do this as a ballad every night.


Russ

Hi Paul,
ancient or not, sounded great. Didn’t realise you had one.
No actually I have never had an Audya, but I did have an SD1+.

That jingle tree? sound at 1.06 min and further on, made me think it might be a Ketron. Literally rang a bell from a long time ago . Haha

Thanks Donny. While the Audya is maybe dated in some respects, it has a very special sound especially in the accompaniment that I haven’t heard in other keyboards. I guess that’s way I still have it after all these years!

Thank you so much David for taking the time to listen and comment.

[quote=captain Russ]Very tasty. Do this as a ballad every night.


Russ [/quote

Thank you Russ. We wish we could play jazz at your level! But not sure where we could play out here even if we could!

Yes Rikki, I thought you had a Ketron at some point. The “jingle tree” you hear is me playing a glissando down the keyboard using an electric piano sound. I have been told that I over do this! I do this often to cue my wife when to come in . I guess if I had chops like Mark, I’d do some quick arpeggios, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon!

When I was with Prince AJ & Fran at the lab a few times he explicitly showed us in detail all of the many traits and super features that the Audya can provide,..it is a very capable arranger and one of the very few that I never took home sadly. Dig In ..

We sure got around... a lot!!

Looks like AJ and I should had swapped shirts to match better.. Maybe keyboards too

Fran that was a fun road trip for sure for Audya..
so was our SD7 road trip too...fun fun fun....
next time we go visit Prince AJ the Ketron SD9 for sure..

Hi Paul,
Not at all, think it sounds nice.