NickD

Yesterday just before I went to work, I laid this version of the Mendez Jota (Jota #1) without accompaniment in a quick practice session. I also included a detailed discussion at the end of how I record this stuff at the END of the tape. I moved it to the end for those who aren't interested in such stuff. Here's the link:


It ain't flawless, and I hope you can enjoy some of it! It is a frantic little piece, particularly with the accompaniment missing and the rests all elided, but this is part of a larger project this week.

Peace.

Nick

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richtom

Very well done, Nick!
Of the 3 Jotas Mendez wrote (the third one is also known as Fandango), I think this one is the most difficult. It goes all over the place and the ending - at least to me - is just plain nasty hard. Maybe you can do Scherzo in D minor next.

Rich Tomasek

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Nick,

When I was growing up, That was my favorite Mendez tune.

I also thought it was the most difficult.

I never could come close on that one.

Well done!!!!!!!!!!!

My sombrero is off to you for THAT one!!!!

Bravo!

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trumpetnick

Relax Nick, I am not going to take out of the box a Mendez video In fact, this is the first time I hear this tune. That was nice. Anybody has an idea if I can hear the RM's recording online for free? I found only #2 on youtube which is another great tune...Anyone with a link for #1?

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rockin, Nick! It's always inspiring to hear you play. I gotta get back in the shed!

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