Through singers like Ella, Tony Bennett and Sinatra I became aware of lots and lots of jazz standards. When I started playing jazz I always knew the songs we were playing which really helps when improvising. I thought I should include a proper, 'songbook' jazz standard and to me Summertime is the ultimate standard.
My dad loved stuff that swung and although this song is quiet I tried to make it swing hard.
credits
from Mike,
released July 21, 2015
Written by George Gershwin
AE: Guitar, Bass Drums, Recording, Mix and Mastering
In April 2014 I visited a recording studio with two of my favourite musicians and recorded this... Murphy McCaleb on trombone, Steve Lawson on bass and myself on drums. Andy Edwards
Summary: A great album. I'll play it many times again, currently also my "end of the day immersion" choice, where it's percolating well : )
Favorite Track: Solid State ^^^ mj323