Listening/Watching Homework

Ok guys, try this one on for size. This is a video of a very famous contemporary saxhophonist named Michael Brecker, who unfortunately is no longer with us. This is a an arrangement of his entitled Delta City Blues. As you watch/listen, here are some things I would like you to note:

1. Lisa, whenever the piano player is shown, examine where he has hands on the keyboard. When he's not on screen, listen to the rhythm and judge how well his rhythms add to Brecker's playing.


2. Diane, don't try to imitate everything about Brecker. Determine whether you like his sound and decide whether or not you would like to emulate it. Also, find 1 or 2 licks or melodic ideas you would like to incorporate. Don't do more than that, though, you'll freeze yourself out trying to determine what to practice.

ENJOY!!