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Jammin’ Along with Don Schiff
So I wrote and played a piece of music we can all Jam along with. Come on in, the waters fine, let's Jam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7rmW-lOqE Don Schiff playing the NS/Stick
My Cousin Mickey
My Cousin Mickey (Michael Callan) became a movie star in the 60's and made one of my favorite movies... "Mysterious Island". You remember, Giant Crab, Giant Chicken, Giant Bees all on a mysterious island. While watching it again I saw a dance seen on the beach and...
Infectious Groove
https://youtu.be/Kg0M7_IhKco Don Schiff (NS/Stickbass) Bob Henderson (Alto Sax) Christopher Robbins (Drums) A fun session artistic video for the song "Infectious Groove". You can also purchase to tune at all your major outlets, iTunes, Spotify etc,...
MUPPET DREAMS
In 1976 I flew to London with the Shirley MacLaine Show to perform for the Queen of England Jubilee at the Palladium. While wondering around backstage I saw this most beautiful and colorful dressing room. I had to poke my head in. When I did Jim Henson greeted me...
The Time Between US
I have been an admirer of Clyde Stubblefield. A legendary drummer. I always wanted to perform with him however since his death, there is only one way I could have that honor. I found this solo performance of his from 1968. I wrote a tune around it and through the...
Deer Hunter Theme
One of my favorite pieces of music is called "Cavatina", more commonly know perhaps as the theme from the movie "Deer Hunter". Have a listen, I made a nice arrangement around the NS/Stickbass half fretless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrhpETzOWmI
A Cartoon Dream
I wrote this piece back in April of 2020 as the Covid Pandemic first started to take hold on the world. It all seemed so surreal, the music, the video pieced together so nicely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T65ISkDFsMI A Cartoon Dream
Sometimes When I Dream
I wrote this reminiscing about the future. It was filmed in the trailer we were staying in for a while while figuring out how to rebuild our home that had burned down in the 2020 Napa fires. The tune "Sometimes When I Dream" is also available at your favorite music...
Solo 12/11/2012
A solo I wrote a few years ago when we lived in Los Angeles. Lots of strumming, tapping, plucking and Slide techniques. And… a little movie magic to end the video. https://youtu.be/8uhvqXB-8kI
The Noodle Tune
Sometimes while getting a sound for a session I play around on certain themes or licks to get a sense of balance for an upcoming session. I liked this one and so called it "The Noodle". https://youtu.be/UVaJr5PgMF8