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This tune features a multi-section, extended form with several meter and style changes. It is a challenging but inspiring vehicle for improvisation. |
CD: Live!
Credits: Dan Effland-guitar, Josh Musselwhite-sax, Cher Siang Tay-piano, Paul Thompson-bass, Jason Birch-drums |
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This is a groove oriented funk tune inspired by John Scofield and Jaco Pastorius. |
CD: Live!
Credits: Dan Effland-guitar, Cher Siang Tay-organ, Paul Thompson-bass, Jason Birch-drums |
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A song written in the style of the massively influential Ornette Coleman. |
CD: Live!
Credits: Dan Effland-guitar, Paul Thompson-bass, Jason Birch-drums |
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This is a bop head written to the changes of Have You Met Miss Jones. |
CD: Live!
Credits: James Moore-trumpet, Dan Effland-guitar, Cher Siang Tay-piano, Paul Thompson-bass, Jason Birch-drums |
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A nice modal vehicle. This composition is intended to bring together to great innovations by the saxophonist/composer John Coltrane, his "cycle" and his advances in modal playing. |
CD: Live!
Credits: Josh Musselwhite-sax, Dan Effland-guitar, Cher Siang Tay-piano, Paul Thompson-bass, Jason Birch-drums |
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This is a solo guitar arrangement of the beautiful spiritual. |
CD: Live!
Credits: Dan Effland-guitar |
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An emotional bossa nova, this tune is dedicated to my long-time girlfriend, Heather. |
Credits: Dan Effland-guitar, Paul Thompson-bass, Jason Birch-drums |
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Another brazilian influenced chart that was written when I returned to the states after 7 months living in London. |
Credits: Josh Musselwhite-sax, Dan Effland-guitar, Paul Thompson-bass, Jason Birch-drums |
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