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Tag: Nardis

  • The Set Menu

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    Here is an episode of a ’60s BBC TV series called Jazz 625 (yeah, our TVs had 625 scan lines at the time and the Beeboid techies came up with that really imaginative name). It’s Bill Evans with his second trio visiting London. Look at 0:16 – the tune is Nardis, and watch bassist Chuck…

  • Are Modes all Greek to You?

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    “Just play the white notes from D to D my dear, that’s the Dorian mode.” “Okay, but isn’t that just Dm7?” “No no no, you’re playing modally.” “Riiiiight. So maestro, what’s the difference?” “Goes back to the Greeks, you silly girl.” “Who are you calling silly in that wig? It’s certainly all ελληνικά to me…”…