Re: Playing along with tracks

a perfectly "predictable" drummer might be a good thing:)
plus you don't have to hang out with him on the breaks


"Jeff Lange" <Jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>A friend and I are working on a trio that will include drums on CD. Not my
>first choice but the available gigs are in small places that either don't
>have the money for more players or the space. Its an unfortunate
>compromise. On the other hand, I refuse to play with a recorded horn
>section or piano.
>
> Jeff Lange
> www.JazzSelect.com
>
>
> "Rick Ross" <rickfrossremove@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:jVUof.34179$dO2.730@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> "blended" gigs (tracks and players) are becoming more common here
>> especially in smaller venues where space and budget are tight...I just
>> ran into a "5" piece blues band playing a very small restaurant..two
>> guitars and organ with bass/drums on cd..
>> we live in compelling times :)
>>
>> "charles robinson" <robinsonchazz@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:T4WdnbNEPslZBT7eRVn-rQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>I just got in from my gig. Tonight we had to back a singer by playing
>>>along with her studio tracks.What a drag! This is the second time in
>>>about a month that I've had to do this type of thing so I'm begining to
>>>sense a trend. Are any of you guys running into this?
>>>
>>> Charlie
>>>
>>
>>
>
>


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