Episode 22 - Echoes of Another Time MP3 of show
A somber jazz ballad featuring Kevin Pike on alto sax and John Kotchian on drums and bass. A 1-second delay effect on the saxophone makes for some unique harmonies.
song available on iTunes
from Fractured Intuition
Click here to go to the Kevin Pike/John Kotchian free jazz duo website.
Episode 21 - Bolero: Ravel vs. Coltrane MP3 of show
Here is my jazz version of the famous classical piece by Maurice Ravel.
Download the song for free on my mp3 page.
The original orchestral version by Ravel is available on iTunes.
Episode 20 - Wachet Auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Cantata No. 140 by J.S. Bach) MP3 of show
I arranged the theme from the 4th movement of Bach's Canata No. 140 as a duet for
alto and
baritone saxophone.
song available on iTunes.
from the album Wachet Auf, und spielt das Saxofon
Episode 19 - Sea Monkey MP3 of show
A song that asks the question "Why can't I see my
sea monkey?" Featuring a funky sax solo and lots of chorus effect.
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Funky Junkie
Episode 18 - Willow Weep for Me MP3 of show
The famous jazz standard arranged by Kevin Pike for
alto sax and
baritone sax
from One By One
Episode 17 - Rock n Roll Wasteland, parts 1 and 2 MP3 of show
The epic conclusion to my Rock n Roll Wasteland album, in the style of a seventies rock opera
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Rock n Roll Wasteland
Episode 16 - Vale MP3 of show
jazz minimalism: 2 chords + an extended tenor sax solo, backed by brush clicks, bongos, shaker, piano and bari sax.
song available on iTunes and
Amazon.com.
from microjazz
Episode 15 - Space Dog MP3 of show
I open up the vault and find a rare electronica/video game music track I wrote 10 years ago.
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Podcast Music
Episode 14 - King Wah MP3 of show
Big, happy groove with lots of wah-wah, alto sax and bari sax
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Big Ol Chunka Funk
Episode 13 - Hymn for the New America MP3 of show
A song about moving beyond the racism in America's past and present. Featuring organ, guitar,
mandolin and harmonica
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Rock n Roll Wasteland
Episode 12 - BQCT Blues MP3 of show
This is a mixed-meter funky jazz tune featuring saxophones and a slap bass solo by Chuck Hosch.
You can also
watch the video to see all my notes and scribbles from when I was working on this song.
song available on iTunes and
Amazon.com.
from microjazz
Episode 11 - Aftermath MP3 of show
My collaboration with John Kotchian is a series of free jazz improvisations edited
together.
song available on iTunes
from Fractured Intuition
Click here to go to the Kevin Pike/John Kotchian free jazz duo website.
Episode 10 - Gimme Some Stuffs MP3 of show
Gettin' funky with bari sax, guitar and alto sax through a wah-wah pedal
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Big Ol Chunka Funk
Episode 9 - It's Alright MP3 of show
fun with vocal effects to make it sound like a group
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Funky Junkie
Episode 8 - Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) MP3 of show
Brian Wilson meets Horace Silver: my cover of the Beach Boys' song from the classic
Pet Sounds album
I have not released this song on any of my albums, but you can get the original version on iTunes
Also, check out the free
Pet Sounds podcast on iTunes
Episode 7 - Wednesday Night Boogie MP3 of show
Kevin jams on alto sax
song available on iTunes
from microjazz
Episode 6 - Honeybun MP3 of show
Funny tribute to the
Little Debbie Honeybun with banjo,
melodica and electric guitar
song available on iTunes
Episode 5 - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen MP3 of show
Funky jazz arrangement in 5/4 of the traditional Christmas carol.
song available on iTunes
from Christmas Snowballin'
Episode 4 - Jolly Old St. Nicholas MP3 of show
Bet you've never heard this Christmas classic played like this before.
song available on iTunes
from Christmas Snowballin'
Episode 3 - Vibraslap Man MP3 of show
This is a song Kevin wrote in 2002 that features the
vibraslap.
song available on iTunes and Amazon.com
from Rock n Roll Wasteland
Episode 2 - Loco Motif MP3 of show
This is Kevin's best impression of a train. He uses woodwinds, a steel drum, party noisemakers and a triangle.
song available on iTunes
from microjazz
Episode 1 - the Typewriter Jam MP3 of show
Kevin jams on typewriter and alto sax through an effects pedal.
song available on iTunes