Archive for December, 2008

Breaking the “Rules”

Posted by on Dec 31 2008 | Singing Lessons, Songtaneous

The biggest challenge when I improvise is how to create structure without creating limits. How do you choose guidelines that will help you without creating blockades for other ideas?

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Duets w/ Anthony Cox

Posted by on Dec 22 2008 | Audio, Listening, Sarah Sings, Songtaneous

In an attempt to document my work as an improvisational vocalist (and to work with a great bassist!), I approached my mentor friend Anthony Cox last summer about getting into the studio together to play. We finally aligned our schedules earlier this month.

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I “Had” to Post This

Posted by on Dec 15 2008 | Audio, Listening, Sarah Sings, Songtaneous

My friend Jawshoowah told me that I had to post this.

It’s a recording of the fanta-bulous-ly talented (and gracious) Lori Dokken and me singing “What a Little Moonlight Can Do.” How it pertains to improv? Lori and I had never performed this song together before. (You can hear Lori help me remember the words in the second verse.)

What a Little Moonlight Can Do

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