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"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."



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October 15, 2008 | Don Julin, "Chick'n Apple Scrapple

We are honored to present you with our next demo audio from our PROFESSIONAL'S SOUND LAB, a capable but inspiring interpretation of our Blues/Turnarounds song lesson, "Chicken Apple Scrapple" from Michigan mandolinist/composer and JazzMando fave, Don Julin.

Don has returned to school the last few years (Berklee) for his certification in arranging to tackle film scoring, recently receiving national placement with his recordings, including airplay with NPR, and a project hatching at HBO. His song, perennial mando cult-fave "Mr. Natural" became the background instrumental bed for several major medical product commercials. We recall post-jam festivities at a recent Mandofest weekend, the spontaneous participation of nearly every mandolinist in the hall joining in on the young composer's original but familiar tune.

Don Julin sports his Godin A8 acoustic-electric mandolin

Enjoy the lucidly warm tone of Don's recent acquisition, a lovely Laura Ratcliff (Silver Angel) A model (f hole) # 48. Don reports, "It has a 100 plus year old redwood top that I believe is responsible for its thick but clear tone. I think it is a good fit for jazz. I have only had this one about a month and we are still adjusting to each other." Its subtle acoustic prowess certainly works nicely in the minimal jazz ensemble of the recording.

The PROFESSIONAL'S SOUND LAB is an ongoing accumulation of support audio for the book "Getting Into Jazz Mandolin." We've asked prominent mandolinists to record demonstrations of five "model songs" that demonstrate such concepts as modal improvisation, tonal centers, and in this case, advanced blues improvisation. Don gives us a great look at using "turnaround chords" and more advanced blues changes coverd in the book. We also have recording from Don Stiernberg, Will Patton, and Mark Wilson.

Listen to audio: Chick'n Apple Scrapple

Visit the Webtracks page for more support audio: JazzMando Webtracks
Artist website: Don Julin



Listen to free MP3: Mr. Natural courtesy of the Mandolin Cafe MP3 Library

Posted by Ted at October 15, 2008 6:14 AM


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