Rhythm Changes - B3 Organ Style

Taking a slight departure from my usual tutorial posts, this is just me having some fun playing over some rhythm-type changes. The other day I had my old Ensoniq TS-10 out to dust off some cobwebs and when I started playing to some modified rhythm changes using a B3 patch I decided to hit the "record" button on my audio/video set-up. What you see and hear is the result. :-)

I've always loved the sound of the B3 as played by a great jazz organist. I've listened to most of the greats but I would say most of my time has been spent listening to the following: Charles Earland, Jimmy Smith, Barbara Dennerlein, Larry Goldings, Jack McDuff, Larry Young, Jimmy McGriff, Joey Defrancesco and Tony Monaco. I haven't had much of a chance to play a real B3, and I can't kick pedals or play a left hand bass like most of the "real" B3 players do, so this is about as close as I get. ;-)

The Rhythm changes I play over are pretty standard except for going to the F-7 Bb7 EbMaj7 then G-7 C7 C#-7 F#-7 C-7 F7 in the bridge. It all happens pretty fast (255 bpm).
I hope you enjoy listening - I had fun playing it. I may make the backing track and MIDI solo files available on my site at http://www.Lot2Learn.com if there is interest.

Peace.
L2L

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• Hammond
• B3
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• jazz
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• roger
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[Modes9]

My ex-girlfriend said Jimmy Smith sounded like a baseball game. Forget the critics and do your thing, Roger!

[Lot2learn]

@Modes9 I guess that could be one reason why she's your "ex". ;-)

[joeholtsnotes]

Just sitting here, innocently listening, minding my own business, enjoying the fine, swinging, creative playing ... then I hit 2:58. Now whose video is this? Boundaries ... gotta set boundaries :)

It's been too long since I checked in. Sounds great! Impressive library you're building. Hope you're doing well.

[Lot2learn]

@joeholtsnotes Ha, ha - thanks Joe! Hope all is well with you too!

[tomtowle]

I believe there is a nice quote reference to Opus Caprice at 2:41? All in all, a totally wonderful treatment!! Thanks again for this and for Matt.

[Lot2learn]

@tomtowle Ha, ha thanks Tom - except I want Matt back!! ;-)

[freitasnetuno]

Great freaking tune! It's funny to see your leg moving frenetically =D

[tomtowle]

@Lot2learn Probably could happen but you might have to hire him as highly-paid contract photographer!!

[musicalrt]

Great job!

[jgpanta]

great playing as usual...just saw/heard joey defrancesco at the newport jazz festival last saturday....great show...