Your stuff?

**peter c** · November 17th, 2003, 04:45 PM

Alex,

It's nothing. You
are a GREAT player
and inspiration for
me. I owe YOU!

Guys, I'm working
on another hot 'Eddie'
arrangement, from the
'Ritmo Caliente' that
I know you will dig.

It's been really
neat to work on. I
will get a take of
it out tomorrow
for you.

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[ November 17, 2003 10:33 AM: Message edited by: peter c ]

**peter c** · November 19th, 2003, 07:50 PM

I went onto another Eddie arrangement.
I like this one too. It's a little different
because it's looser and then the horns,
towards the end, are a challenge to kick.

I have a couple of ideas. Here's one
take from today. I have more to do on
it, for sure. See what you think.

www.thediametrixletter.com/billie1.mp3

[ November 19, 2003 03:52 PM: Message edited by: peter c ]

**peter c** · November 20th, 2003, 01:50 PM

Another "Billie" alternative:

www.thediametrixletter.com/billie2.mp3

I started a new one:

www.thediametrixletter.com/leapfrog1.mp3

You can hear that the mix includes
drums and perhaps, I might need to
come up on the next attempt.

I think tunes like this stimulate
you and get you "setting up" for
many different types of accents.

That's a good thing.

Alternate:

www.thediametrixletter.com/leapfrog2.mp3

I did another alternate today:

www.thediametrixletter.com/leapfrog4.mp3

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[ November 21, 2003 05:03 PM: Message edited by: peter c ]

**blake1** · November 22nd, 2003, 05:18 AM

Hi. Here's an older one from a record I did with NYC guitarist Alec Berlin.

This recording was LIVE to 2 tracks. The mix is a little dry for my taste but it was a fun session. I forgot all about this one until someone brought it to my attention recently.

You can get the cd at :

http://cdbaby.com/cd/alecberlin

Obviously I was listening to
Jack Dejohnette back then. (too much ! ) : )

www.blakelindberg.com/mp3/fannieblues.mp3

This next one is like a Steely Dan tune, only instrumental with some high energy solos at the end.

It's a big file so be patient!

www.blakelindberg.com/mp3/decisions.mp3

**peter c** · November 22nd, 2003, 05:28 AM

And what's wrong with
listening to Jack D?!

That's just beautiful!

I just got through the
last tune. That's a
challenging piece to
compose as a drummer,
I think. It's got two
different worlds in it,
apparently intention-
ally. Tell me about
that more, would you,
Blake? Great stuff!

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[ November 22, 2003 01:44 AM: Message edited by: peter c ]

**blake1** · November 22nd, 2003, 05:45 AM

Nothing wrong with trying to sound like Jack. I met Jack a few times and hung out in Brazil with him shortly before that recording so I guess he was another drummer who helped me with my life. He was my biggest influence next to Gadd.
I saw Jack do a Modern Drummer Day clinic and Vinnie was behind the curtain lying on the floor with his head peaking out looking at Jack's Feet !

This is a recording maybe a year before at the same studio. More of a traditional sound and approach on this one.

www.blakelindberg.com/mp3/N0_FIVE_PHESS.mp3

I really liked playing jazz/jazz but it's a tough lifestyle and I'm going more into a "I wanna play for as many people as I can" mode now.

In the last 2 mos I've been playing with a REALLY Kick A** rock singer and I'm having a ball !

[ November 22, 2003 09:40 PM: Message edited by: blake1 ]

**peter c** · November 22nd, 2003, 05:48 AM

Just great! Someone, get
me out of this grave!

You should say more about
Steve in that thread. I'd
like to hear your stories
and how he influenced you
more. By the way, he loves
Jack's playing.

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[ November 22, 2003 01:51 AM: Message edited by: peter c ]

**blake1** · November 22nd, 2003, 05:55 AM

Well, the Alec Berlin session was a real challenge because we would go between smooth jazz/Steely Dan kinda feels and then Scofield/Stern tunes and we had only a couple hours in the studio.
I just played and didn't change my tuning or drums and just thought of it as a modern Prestige recording.
This band never played live. I do alot of recordings like this but never play live.
Alec wasn't into getting gigs as much as just getting his music documented. I get to do a lot of that but it's too bad because we could develop the music much more.
It's not an easy thing to get gigs in NY. There's a million people waiting to play a $25 gig just to get some exposure. You really have to want it to get it!

**peter c** · November 22nd, 2003, 06:06 AM

I know and there are
more cats out there
hustling and with real
wears too.

It's so different today.
It used to be more int-
imate, I think but I'm
an old man talking and
to us, it always seems
that way, doesn't it?
Showing my wear, now.

We need to edge each
other on. If we don't,
no one will.

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[ November 22, 2003 02:07 AM: Message edited by: peter c ]