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Apr 28, 2010 Funkify, Gigs, Jazz, Solo Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
Just a short note to let you know that I’ve updated my gigs on my MySpace page. You can also listen to some recordings that I’ve done at the same place, as well as view a few more pictures.
The address is http://www.myspace.com/garywmullins
I hope to see some you there!
Apr 20, 2010 Equipment, Gigs, Jazz Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
Over the last few weeks I’ve been involved in a number of exciting and interesting gigs. This first was a gig for Richmond Music Trust, where I was one of 4 band members providing backing music for the singers who have been learning under the guidance of the Trust.
We played a variety [...]
Mar 22, 2010 Gigs, Jazz Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
Last week I uploaded the brand new Jazz Juice website. Photos were taken by the fantastic Terry Lee, and we’ve got the video by Chris Mullins up there for you too, PLUS the brand new recordings we did at Southcourt Studios! Phew. Have a look at the new website here – http://www.jazzjuiceband.co.uk. Let us [...]
Feb 9, 2010 Gigs, Jazz, Southcourt Studios, recording Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
As some of you may well be aware I am a member of jazz quintet called Jazz Juice. We’re five Bucks-based musicians who love playing tunes we love! We’ll play anything from Gypsy-style old school stuff through to modern blistering bop. We also love those ballads that set a mood at a [...]
Feb 1, 2010 Equipment, Jazz, Southcourt Studios, recording Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
How’s this for a photo? I couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I saw this – this is my Gibson ES175 and the photo was taken by the fantastic Terry Lee.
There is something very special about this guitar. It’s such a lovely thing to play – you can’t make it sound bad! It just [...]
Jan 29, 2010 Funkify, Gigs, Jazz, Solo Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
I thought I’d share a testimonial from the gig I did on Friday night – check it out on my new testimonials page. I’ll be updating this with some bits and pieces from past activities, and more recent ones as they come in.
Jan 25, 2010 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
As the title suggests I’ve been really hectic this week.
I’ve been rehearsing for several gigs – the first of which was this Saturday just passed where I put together a function band for a local lady’s 40th birthday. the band was excellent and consisted of the excellent Emlyn Jones on Keys and sax, Michael [...]
Jan 13, 2010 Equipment, Jazz Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
Yesterday I had to take my trusty car to be serviced, and rather than ferry myself on buses which would tak up too much time, I decided to work in a local cafe.
I planned to arrange a jazz standard into a format that can be played in either a trio or solo environment, but to [...]
Jan 6, 2010 Equipment, recording Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
Happy new year folks! This is a brief notice to let you know I’ve arranged and recorded a new jazz tune – it’s from Walt Disney’s Cinderella! A Dream is a Wish the Heart Makes. This is a beautiful piece of composition, and I’m really pleased with how my arrangement has come [...]
Dec 31, 2009 Funkify, Gigs, Jazz Leave a comment
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Gary Mullins
December has been an interesting month for music.
I started off with a cracking rehearsal with a jazz singer called Jo. I was put in touch with her via Martin Taylor when I had my lesson with him in November, and we’ve got off on the right foot! She’s got a cracking [...]
