My new release is available everywhere! “Reflections” blends jazz and electronica, featuring a warm and mellow sound that reflects the autumn mood. The track is a 3/4 modal composition born years ago, forgotten somewhere in my hard drive, and reprised to create a relaxing listening experience. The drum part features a jazz-funk groove in the main section, essentially consisting of a tight bass drum pattern, snare on the second beat, and an 8th-note ride cymbal pattern embellished with 16th notes. Along with the previous single “Yardbird Suite,” the track will be part of an EP to be released in the next months for Timeless Music Records.
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Drumless Track
For all musicians interested, the drumless track is available for download. That’s a great way to practice on a 3/4 nu jazz tune, experimenting with different grooves and fills—I would be glad and curious to hear your version! If you decide to post it on social media, the only condition is to credit me as the composer; it would be a pleasure to share your version on my channels. Elevate your drumming!
Track info: 114 bpm, one-bar count-off.
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