One of the few nice things to emerge re the Covid19 crisis has been reconnecting with my friend and former band member Joe Martin who is now a prize winning and much sought-after fiddle player in London. ‘Moonglow’ is a laid back jazz Classic and I love the soulful feel especially Joe’s interjected violin phrases.
The ‘cello bass line was developed by Joe from the Stephan Grappelli version of the song and I have, apart from my solo, attempted a gentle vamp style which works especially in the absence of a bass. I want to continue exploring the ‘cello in this musical world and am much influenced by Yo-Yo Ma in this though my efforts more modest.