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I did my first church gig this past Sunday. Shea Marshall is the director at a liberal congregation in Scottsdale and he called me to be part of an acoustic trio with him on piano and Ray Thiry on upright. One song was requested (Holy Now). One was thought about and chosen by me (Go). And the rest was decided during the rehearsal that immediately preceded the session (English Tea) or improvised during the service itself. I don't think I would be able to endure a traditional church gig, so I appreciate the opportunity to do it from time to time in this free manner in a less than oppressive religious ambiance. These are truly gentle people.
How non-traditional was it?
Well, while adjusting the settings on my amplifier (a Trace Elliot Cube), I played the theme to a Thelonious Monk tune (In Walked Bud), whereupon Shea suggested we play that during the communion procession.
We did.
This painting poetically and tangentially would remind me of the jazz inside event, except there were no thorns in sight, nothing jagged at all. (Light by Sigfried Reinhardt - 1959)
I had a great time and look forward to the next time I get to sing there. People seemed to dig it.
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We did.
This painting poetically and tangentially would remind me of the jazz inside event, except there were no thorns in sight, nothing jagged at all. (Light by Sigfried Reinhardt - 1959)
I had a great time and look forward to the next time I get to sing there. People seemed to dig it.
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