Sunday Music Muse Day (Monday Edition) Artemis, Paul Motion Trio

Here's my Sunday Music Muse Day post, a day late due to Mother's Day. First up is Artemis In Real Time.  Artemis is an all female jazz group that has be turning heads in the jazz world for their great music.  I have the first recording and this out grabbed me with the first tune on the CD, "Slink" written by late Lyle Mays, known for his collaborative work with Pat Metheny for many years.  Artemis wonderful group worth seeking out.  I hope they come to Rochester jazz festival sometime.

My second pick is the Paul Motian Trio At the Village Vanguard, a 1995 live recording at the legendary New York City jazz club.  The is rather a laid back outing with leader Motian on drums and Joe Lovano on tenor saxophone, and Bill Frisell on guitar, and guitar synthesizer.  It starts off a with a tune that has a "jazz loft feel" and  it keep the sense of intimacy and adventure, throughout. Good stuff.  Actually, I'll pick up anything with Bill Frisell on it. 

Here's hoping everyone had a wonderful Mother Day.  

Larry Niven Book Spot (1976) - Journeyman Artist Timeline Tale

I found an old VHS tape with copies of my TV record spot from the 1970's and this Larry Niven Book promo was on it. This produced by Wingstar, an indie film production company, I did freelance animation art and direction for. This, and the TV record spots, may have been my first animation jobs. We all have to start where. Enjoy.

ExoSquad Jump Troop Pod Assault

This sequence is from the ExoSuad 2nd season Episode, "First Step", from the storyboard panels featured in the slideshow. My first attempt at posting a video was block for copyright issues. The blocking can be hit or miss. But, with the advance in AI, it seems to be getting worst. Music was the main reason for problems, now AI is tagging visuals more, too. It’s a real slap in the face when you help create the source material, as I did with the storyboard art and directing the episode. I have to resist the impulse to just stop making content for ExoSquad, or other projects, that I worked on, but didn’t control the rights to. Time will tell.

Sunday Muse Muse Day - Wayne Shorter, Gerry Mulligan

Today's Sunday Music Muse Day will be short and sweet with two well know jazz player.  First up, Wayne Shorter Quartet Beyond the Sound Barrie, is a collection of live recording from November 2002 - April 2004, from touring dates in North America, Europe, and Asia.  The liner notes doesn't outbreak out exact date and location on each tune. The quartet consist of Shorter on saxophones, Danilo Perez on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Brian Blade on drum. Younger, but talented and experienced players.  It worth a listen, as all Wayne Shorter music is.

Next up is the Gerry Mulligan Quartet Dragonfly, a CD I've had for a long time, and remember picking it up just because it had "dragonfly"as its title.  Although, I do like Gerry Mulligan's playing, this session is too tame, and bland to get excited about. Best I can say about it is it's not bad background music. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and have a good week.