Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz

Posted by: montunoman

Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 07:19 AM

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!



Posted by: zuki

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 07:40 AM

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!
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 08:04 AM

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.
Posted by: Stephenm52

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 08:13 AM

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

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 08:19 AM

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! rocker

PS - great photo too!
Posted by: tony mads usa

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 09:02 AM

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
Posted by: TedS

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 12:51 PM

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

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 01:23 PM

Great rendition, my friend.

All the best,

Gary cool
Posted by: cgiles

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 01:40 PM

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
Posted by: rikkisbears

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 01:57 PM

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
Posted by: sparky589

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/23/19 04:59 PM

Very nicely done!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:03 PM

Originally Posted By zuki
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!


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!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:04 PM

Originally Posted By Dnj
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.


Thank you Donny!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:06 PM

Originally Posted By Stephenm52
Beautiful, nice job! I enjoyed that rendition of one of my all time favorite tunes.


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!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:11 PM

Originally Posted By saxxman
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! rocker

PS - great photo too!


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? smile
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:13 PM

Originally Posted By tony mads usa
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


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

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:14 PM

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


Thanks Ted. Yes, let's make that happen!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:15 PM

Originally Posted By travlin'easy
Great rendition, my friend.

All the best,

Gary cool


Thanks for checking out our rendition, mi amigo!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:19 PM

Originally Posted By cgiles
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 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"
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:21 PM

Originally Posted By rikkisbears
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


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

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 02:22 PM

Originally Posted By sparky589
Very nicely done!


Thanks Sparky for taking the time to listen and comment. Much appreciated!
Posted by: rikkisbears

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 03:59 PM

Originally Posted By montunoman


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


Psr s950?
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 06:15 PM

Nope, it’s not a Yamaha.
Posted by: rikkisbears

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 07:05 PM

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

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 07:28 PM

Audya?
Posted by: bruno123

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/24/19 07:36 PM

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

Please, more , John C.
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/25/19 06:03 AM

Yes, Rikki and Donny. It's my ancient Ketron Audya.
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/25/19 06:05 AM

Originally Posted By bruno123
Your talent and your language add so much to the song.

Please, more , John C.


Thank you John C for listening and your kind words. Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/25/19 07:12 AM

Originally Posted By montunoman
Yes, Rikki and Donny. It's my ancient Ketron Audya.


Yes so called ancient like the G70
but still sounds amazing in the right hands as yours Paul..
Posted by: Riceroni9

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/25/19 07:17 AM

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

----Dave
Posted by: captain Russ

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/25/19 12:10 PM

Very tasty. Do this as a ballad every night.


Russ
Posted by: rikkisbears

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/25/19 12:16 PM

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
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 06:37 AM

Originally Posted By Dnj
Originally Posted By montunoman
Yes, Rikki and Donny. It's my ancient Ketron Audya.


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


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!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 06:40 AM

Originally Posted By Riceroni9
Great rendition and production. Enjoyed everything about the song. Thanks for sharing.

----Dave


Thank you so much David for taking the time to listen and comment.
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 06:47 AM

[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!
Posted by: montunoman

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 06:52 AM

Originally Posted By rikkisbears
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


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!
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 07:11 AM

Originally Posted By montunoman
Originally Posted By Dnj
Originally Posted By montunoman
Yes, Rikki and Donny. It's my ancient Ketron Audya.


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


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!


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 ..
Posted by: Fran Carango

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 07:21 AM

We sure got around... a lot!!

Looks like AJ and I should had swapped shirts to match better.. Maybe keyboards too smile
Posted by: Dnj

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 07:41 AM

Originally Posted By Fran Carango
We sure got around... a lot!!

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


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.. wink
Posted by: rikkisbears

Re: Our Attempt at Smooth Jazz - 11/26/19 11:51 AM

Originally Posted By montunoman

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!


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