"Good improvisation communicates harmonic progression melodically. Effective melodies manipulate harmonic content through the use of guide tones and preparatory gravity notes, masterfully woven in systematic tension, release, and transparent harmonic definition."
Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, Mike Marshall is a perpetual favorite of ours, no matter the ensemble incarnation. One of the coolest is west coast team of Choro musician enthusiasts, "Choro Famoso" and the following video demonstrates why. The music is vibrant, playful, and as always, Mike's mandolin shimmers.
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