Watts Ensemble

I have a moment before I have to get out of my pj's.  And yes, it's almost 4pm!  So, yesterday, the Insomniac drove out to Valencia to do a little recording at the Roy E. Disney Hall at California Institute of the Arts, or CalArts for short.

I think the best description of the music is mystery jazz, or fake movie music, or something like that.  Anyway, drummer and composer Brian Watson, whom I met on an Amtrak trip in the Spring, has roped a group of musicians to bring to life some of his compositions, and we recorded the first of the live recordings yesterday.

I haven't heard any of the play backs yet, but according to the composer, they sound great.  I felt like it really came together nicely, which is great for a mid sized ensemble doing live takes (14 piece, maybe?).

I will have to post some clips once they're available.  I got to play a very exposed duet with the other double bassist, I think my pitches were pretty darn good.  But I won't know for sure 'til we hear it.  Either way, it felt pretty good, and I am very excited to see, er, hear the outcome.  Check out the Watts Ensemble (http://www.myspace.com/wattsensemble), the compositions are brief, but much fun to play. And, I met the composer on a train!, which speaks volumes, but that's a whole other story (minds out of the gutter, please...)

okay, time to get moving for the show tonight.

-join me at Camp, won't you?