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Blues for Sparky

from Blues for Sparky by Aaron Alexander Sextet

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written originally for Timebone (my band in Seattle that featured Arnold Hammerschlag, Briggan Krauss, and a few different bass players - J. Granelli, Mike Bisio, John Silverman & at the time of this tune's composition, Phil Sparks - this tune was written when Phil's dog, Sparky, passed away. (I had gotten to know Sparky when I dog sat for Phil when he took his family on vacation once). So, Sparky wasn't my dog but I wrote the tune for his passing anyway.

This recording features a kind of quirky blues-inspired vaibe, and a chorus of the wonderful horn trio - Andy Gravish, Greg Wall, and Ben Williams, who were the frontline of both the bands, Greg Wall's Simcha All-Stars, and The Hi-Tops.
Also there is a wonderful swinging chorus by pianist, Mitch Schechter, and the bass groove held down by my rhythm section partner in so many situations, bassist, Brian Glassman.

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from Blues for Sparky, released May 1, 2003
Aaron Alexander, drums, composition
Andy Gravish - trumpet
Greg Wall- tenor saxophone
Ben Williams - trombone
Mitch Schechter - piano
Brian Glassman - bass

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Aaron Alexander is a drummer and composer based in NYC. Originally from Seattle he moved to NYC in 1993 and makes his living playing, writing, teaching and presenting music. He has released original music as a leader and appeared on dozens of recordings as a sideman and member of collective groups. He is also founding director of the NY Klezmer Series. www.aaronalexander.com ... more

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