Originally posted by Dnj:
For a first time starter try: why not just lay down a nice Jam progression eg: CFG etc. ....something easy a few chords....then let everyone else take a 16 bar stab at a solo lead with what ever sound they choose with their arranger......once that is completed ....then the next project can get a bit more in depth?
That's probably a very good idea. However, if we pick the wrong style (genre'), we may discourage some people who would otherwise have participated. I've got a feeling that in the end, we'll probably use Fran's ideas on the file exchange thing.
I think the initial "jam" progression should be limited to bass, drums/percussion, and comping (piano/guitar). No horn stabs, strings, etc. That would come later with you would-be arrangers

. More later.
chas