Lost in HTML 22 by Funk Elastic

Lost in HTML 22 by Funk Elastic

Lost in HTML 22 by Funk Elastic is a jazz-fusion composition based on a strong unison line, featuring trumpet and alto saxophone solos. This is a new version of a tune originally released in 2006 on the Lost in HTML album and there are already two remixes by Robert Lajić a.k.a. BeeBass, Lost in HTML Remix and Voodoo. There is also an acoustic version by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet on the Mellow album. This version by Funk Elastic features Andrej Jakuš on trumpet and Zdenko Ivanušić on alto saxophone. Continue reading

Saxtail by Funk Elastic

Saxtail by Funk Elastic

Saxtail by Funk Elastic, this is a jazz-fusion groove with some drum & bass flavor, featuring 6 string electric bass and tenor saxophone solos. This tune features Damir Šomen, one of the best Croatian session drummers, legendary Croatian bass player Zvonimir Bučević Butch, on a 6 string electric bass solo and DJ Mr Dirty Hairy with some inventive scratches. Continue reading

Adeste Fideles by Funk Elastic

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) by Funk Elastic

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) by Funk Elastic, this is a famous Christmas Carol composed by John Francis Wade, English translation by Frederick Oakeley. This song is arranged for tenor saxophone solo with string orchestra and optional flute. Mixing and mastering is done by Krešimir Petar Pustički, viola player and professor at Zagreb Music Academy, also an extraordinary sound engineer. Continue reading

The Piece for Saxophone & Piano

The Piece – For Alto Saxophone and Piano

The Piece, composition for alto saxophone and piano is finished. I drafted this one a long time ago, somewhere in 2010, and it was sitting unfinished until recently. This is a short compositionlasting only about two minutes, and is quite simple formally. Partly it is influenced by John Coltrane harmony, but it is intended to be approached in a classical style by legit players. This piece would be a nice addition to any classical saxophone player’s repertoire. Continue reading

Bluesby by Funk Elastic

Bluesby by Funk Elastic

Bluesby by Funk Elastic, this is jazz-funk blues, featuring electric piano, alto saxophone and electric guitar solos. The flute, alto saxophone and trombone play the theme in a simple arrangement.

Bluesby jazz-funk blues by Funk Elastic is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. Continue reading

Funk Elastic Band

Funk Elastic New Music

As I relaunched the Funk Elastic project with new music last year, after ten years of inactivity, we released three instrumental singles in 2020. This relaunch was greatly catalyzed by lack of live gigs and work with other bands, due to the Covid-19 virus. In 2021 we are planning to release four new singles, three more instrumentals Continue reading

Kenny Garrett Alto Solo @ Straight No Chaser (Live 2010)

Kenny Garrett Alto Solo @ Straight No Chaser (Live 2010)

Kenny Garrett with Chick Corea Freedom Band – Straight No Chaser

Kenny Garrett alto saxophone solo transcription on Straight No Chaser by Thelonious Monk, with Chick Corea Freedom Band at Jazz in Marciac 2010.

Roy Hargrove – trumpet
Kenny Garrett – alto saxophone
Chick Corea – piano
Christian McBride – bass
Roy Haynes – drums
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