This recording is dedicated to our friend David Angel. His jazz band is uniquely swinging and hip with all 13 musicians playing contrapuntal lines and soloing. David inspires me to grow as a jazz musician and is one of the most respected composer/arrangers in Los Angeles.
This recording was inspired by the musical connection between John Chiodini and myself. We met playing in David Angel’s 13 piece jazz band, I loved John’s playing and he was complimentary about mine. A tuba and guitar duo may seem odd but it turned out to be a beautiful sound, so we decided to make this recording. John and I have a wide palate of musical interests and these songs reflect our love of great melodies and interesting chord changes. The pairing of guitar and tuba frees up the low part of my instrument and the natural blend of the two instruments creates a warm and rich sound. - Jim Self
Nobody Else But Me – Jerome Kern
So Danco Samba – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Children of Sanchez – Chuck Mangione
Winter – John Chiodini
News from Blueport – Gerry Mulligan
A Slow Hot Wind – Henry Mancini
Floating – Jim Self
In Walked Bud – Thelonius Monk
Blue Daniel – Frank Rosolino
Look to the Sky – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Blue Monk – Thelonius Monk
Two for the Road – Henry Mancini
Land of Make Believe – Chuck Mangione
Jamie – Dmitri Tiompkin
Festive Minor – Gerry Mulligan
Jim:
Yamaha 822S F Tuba (custom made by Shuichi Kojima)
Fluba (built by Robb Stewart from Yamaha parts)
John:
Epiphone electric guitar (Joe Pass Model)
Ovation 12 string acoustic electric guitar (custom model)
Adamas Nylon String Acoustic electric (custom model)
