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When I was going through Mac’s files, I found a recording simply labeled “6-8 Piano Comp Sad.” Mac would often record these musical ideas, tuck them away and give them whatever name would help him identify them later.
When I first heard this beautiful melody, it reminded me some of his other piano pieces like “Arctic Circles” or “Angels Theme” or “Waltz for Addicts.” I envisioned it as a jazz ballad, gave it to Ben Lewis and he arranged it beautifully on piano, featuring our great Lt. Dan Band trombone player Harry Watters.
The recording of this song is on Resurrection & Revival Part Three and begins with Mac himself at the piano, playing the melody he wrote. Hearing his hands on those keys and then hearing that idea grow into the finished “6-8 Jazz Ballad” is very special to me.
So much of Resurrection & Revival Part 3, and now my upcoming book Graceful Warrior, has been about sharing Mac’s creativity, his spirit, and the incredible work he left behind. I’m grateful for every opportunity to introduce a little more of him to all of you.
I know you’ll enjoy “6-8 Jazz Ballad.” Watch and listen here: https://t.co/bq8dd1lZoM