So when I shave in the morning I use Gillette Foam ….. it always reminds me of when I went downtown (Washington DC), on 14th street, to Ewell’s Barber Shop. This was in the ’60s … so I wasn’t shaving yet. But watching my dad and grandfather get a shave with that straight edge and the way the barber would keep it sharp with the leather strap, was Oh so cool….
Ewell’s was where all the sports personalities would come and get a haircut when they were in town …. the professional wrestlers anyway. I met Bobo Brazil, Dr. Jerry Graham and Gorilla Monsoon. I remember 14th street was …… hmmmmm ….. a little risque ……… but again so very cool…….. having venues like, the Casino Royale, The Blue Mirror, the Red Slipper and others.
I also remember my barber’s name …. Link….. and the barber across from him, I think his name was Remy. There were about 20 chairs altogether and the women that gave you manicures were always great.
Still working on the bass line to “beam dream” on “the Einstein Concert” CD. ”Beam Dream” is about when Einstein imagined what it would be like to ride a beam of light. this is where is all began …… imagination !!!!!!!!!
So I saw this TV Show the other night on the Science channel. Way over my head …… but talked about (carbon molecules) and how that proves (along with Einstein’s theory about time) that we can accomplish time travel.Once they build that machine …… sign me up !!!
just curious ……….
I was born in the bronx. My grandparents lived near Fordham Road and the Concourse. Although my parents moved to the DC area when I was young, I went to the bronx so much, it felt like I lived there as well.
Anyone from that area ….. any great stories …… ????
by the way ……… you’ll hear me asking if what I just played sounded OK from my wonderful dog “Beau”, who happened to be in the studio.From what I could tell , he seemed to like it !
My next CD is based on the book I read “Einstein … His Life and Universe” by Walter Isaacson.
Each composition will be from different periods in his life. The opening composition is called “One Wine One Rose” pt.1, and is based on the song, “The Days of Wine and Roses”. I choose this to capture the beauty of his life (the melody) with the constant struggles (you’ll hear the dissonance in the improvisation) he faced with the science community as well as his personal life.
This CD will have more acoustic piano playing as opposed to all electronic, like my first two CDs.
Hope you like it, and as always, would love to hear your comments.
Download “One Wine One Rose”
Since most of my music starts with a scene, picture or idea. I thought it might be cool to do “Musical Portraits”. A person, event or something personal in your life that now has your own signature song. If this interests you, shoot me an email at jeff@newindieartists.com
So far, so good!
The people that have been giving the CDs (mostly in restaurants ) are excited about it! The general response seems to be, “ohmygod, I love the stuff you’re doing. I thought it would be like jazz standards, with piano, bass and drums… but this music is so different. it’s great !!!”
I’m still waiting for more feedback about the music… but it’s still early.
If anyone has other ideas on how to market my music, I am eager to hear them!
So I’ve been thinking what I should write about first…
I’m sure I’ll write about all of it at some point, but I want to start with my “new” way of getting my music out there.
I’m a huge Radiohead fan. When I heard about how their new CD “In Rainbows” was being released, with fans asked to pay whatever they think it is worth, I decided to try the same thing for 35 Days In May. I went to some restaurants that I frequent and asked the owners if they would like to give my CD to some of their customers. Along with the CD is a self addressed, stamped envelope with a 3×5 card. I have a short greeting, and then ask for their e mail and then, if they like the music, to pay anything they want.
I just did this yesterday, so I’ll let you know how it goes. Hopefully I’ll meet lots of people that enjoy my music.