Rob Michael: Guitarist

My sessions with The Joe Henderson Memorial Big Band

// December 13th, 2009 // Comments // Jazz, Rob Michael

I played with The Joe Henderson Memorial Big Band led by Warren Gale Jr. until until mid 2009 when, due to CA state budget cuts, the group had to be disbanded. This was a stellar group of musicians, many of whom played with Joe over the course of his long career.

These tunes were recorded in a 2007 session.

Trumpets: Warren Gale, John Christensen, Dave Fava

Trombones: Jules Rowles, Chuck Bennett

Saxes: Mel Martin, Pete Yellin, Tim Divine, Jean Fineberg, Dave Tidball, Jim Rothermel, Amelia Timbang Catalano

Rhythm Section: Rob Michael: Guitar, Dave Udolf & Benny Watson: Piano, Ben Adams: Vibes, Paul Smith: Bass, Bob Belanski: Drums

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Orphaned Track: Bach’s “Little Fugue” in G minor

// June 4th, 2009 // Comments // Rob Michael

I recorded this piece as an experiment sometime around 2001. I played all of the parts on guitar. Good fun!
 
Originally composed for the organ, this piece goes well beyond the range of the guitar: I kept tuning lower and lower. I had to give in and use a bass for a few of the phrases.

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