Originally Posted By: Dnj
Originally Posted By: DonM
It takes YEARS to be able to kick pedals half as well as the modern arrangers do! I'm sure I've lost all my pedal skills and don't care! smile Never was great at it, but passable.
The little Japanese or Italian guy (or Chinese now) in the keyboard is way better at it than I am.


I have done some business with Alan not too long ago great player by all standards. clap


Alan makes me realize just how much the music depends on the player, and not on what keyboard brand is being used, or what instrument has better sounds than the other.

I often listen to his arrangements when I'm programming jazz styles, as he makes a little go a long way. Simple, but effective!

He is not only a terrific bass pedal player, but watching the way he works with that old drum machine is fascinating...and humbling too.

The music just seems to pour out effortlessly from his fingers.

Did you do any singing with him, Donny?

Ian

PS...here's another excellent tune.

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