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NickD
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:34 am    Post subject: A blast from the long past... Reply with quote

These three clips at this link were part of a demo my brother and I did with a band we had in the late 80's that just did NOT go ANYWHERE. We tried our best. Pete shopped it on the west coast and I hit the east. NOBODY thought it was any good.

I console myself with the idea that we were just a little bit in front of the smooth jazz thing chronologically. Oh well...

I offer them up here, via this link, just because I cherish those times and that project. I hoping that, just maybe, someone might get some enjoyment out of them. If one or two people do, I count that as a blessing.

https://www.nickdrozdoff.com/the-brother-s-drozdoff

OK, got to get back to practice and I have a date with a lawn mower this afternoon.

Peace.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I'm one who enjoyed it. Thanks for posting!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Nick, I really enjoyed it as well..... just spent some time on your website too, great stuff! I really enjoyed your "Funky One Minute"! Sounds great!
Thanks for sharing!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:57 pm    Post subject: Re: A blast from the long past... Reply with quote

NickD wrote:
These three clips at this link were part of a demo my brother and I did with a band we had in the late 80's that just did NOT go ANYWHERE. We tried our best.


ND


Nick,

It might not have been about the music ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47cAxRX3aDg

-Denny
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, Nick, I am an old fart who grew up in the big band and early jazz era and my taste in music is very fussy, but I just want to say that I really liked the stuff you were doing in the 80s. But let's face it, the 80s wasn't very kind to brass. Have you given any thought of trying it out these days ?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:16 am    Post subject: A blast from the long past... Reply with quote

George, It has occurred to me. The issue now is how does one reach out to A&R folks these days. In fact, does A&R even still exist?

I think Pete and I have just accepted that we took a shot and missed the target. We're not bitter. It is what it is (or was what it was??).

If a couple of people enjoy it now, all these years later, I'm grateful for that much!

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Nick,
I enjoyed it. That "foolproof" was kinda Funkayy, baby! Very tight arrangement and playing as well.

I would envision more commercial success with a stylistically consistent lyric and sound. All instrumental cuts were always hard to bring to market.

Cheers,
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great stuff Nick! You never know, Rick Braun may have taken your lead, and decided he could sell a lot of records by dialing back the energy. Your music also sounds a bit like a generationally-earlier version of John Culbreth’s Naughty Professor/Naughty Horns.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 3:43 am    Post subject: Re: A blast from the long past... Reply with quote

NickD wrote:


I think Pete and I have just accepted that we took a shot and missed the target. We're not bitter. It is what it is (or was what it was??).

If a couple of people enjoy it now, all these years later, I'm grateful for that much!

N



Sounds like a good attitude, Nick. By the way, I neglected to mention that you are one helluva fine trumpet player.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think if you would have added a female singer you could have been Seawind. Sounded great.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 3:59 am    Post subject: Thanks, all... Reply with quote

Sorry for the delayed comeback. I was up in Door County last week, and my internet access is a bit sketchy. I didn't get to the library, where I susually do my computer work (I've only got mobile devices up north, and I don't like messing with them for posting online).

Thanks for the kind words, all.

We keep on keeping on!

Peace.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

1st class!
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