This is a mashup of a traditional old-timey fiddle tune and a modern jazz classic by Eddie Harris. Miles Davis’ 1965 recording made it a must-play tune for jazz musicians. I feel that there is an overlap between Mixolydian fiddle tunes brought from the British Isles and angular Mixolydian jazz tunes like Freedom Jazz Dance- they both swing and have a ton of drive.
Here, I explore the common ground and the differences, taking the harmonica into unusual intervallistic territory with lots of 4ths.
The backing track that I played is all percussion- no bass and no chords gave me more freedom to “take it out”. You can get it here: levyland.com/t...
The harmonica I use in this video: Bb Hohner Marine Band with Special 20 reed coverplates customized by Joe Filisko
“Red Haired Boy”: Traditional, late 19th century
“Freedom Jazz Dance” by Eddie Harris, 1964
About “Seven Things in 7”: Odd time meters can be tricky to play in at first, but once you get familiar with them, that will change- each one has its own symmetry and swing. For me, 7/4 and 7/8 are two of the most comfortable odd time meters to play in. So I came up with this playlist showcasing different styles of music, all in 7/4 or 7/8. I hope you enjoy them and maybe give it a try yourself.
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8 сен 2024
