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    Default "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Hey guys!

    I'm incredibly excited to let you know I'm going to be releasing a duo record on May 5th. I had the pleasure of recording the whole thing with the very talented Mike Gurrola on bass.

    I'm going to be releasing videos for the next two Tuesdays (April 11 and 18th) related to the album, but for now, here's a live recording of the title track.



    See you next week!

    (Also, I'll be putting out a jazz recording dedicated to Don Stiernberg this Friday. I hear Baseball season just started.)

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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Nice tune! I'm looking forward to hearing more...




    ps. what mandolin is that you are playing? Beautiful instrument!
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    Deadly!

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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Back with the second of three videos (next Tuesday I'll be putting up an EPK type video)!



    This is another original tune from the record, titled Droplet.

    Also - the mandolin is one of my own. We call it a Blue Marlin.

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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Great stuff Alex! Looking forward to the disc.
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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Thanks!

    Here's the final video/update. A little behind the scenes video about the record.



    It comes out Friday!

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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Hi Alex -- Is the CD available?
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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Quote Originally Posted by guidoStow View Post
    Hi Alex -- Is the CD available?
    Technically it's only available via digital means (itunes, amazon, etc) as I only printed physical copies for promotional purposes. I have a couple left over though, so if you shoot me a PM or email I can probably get one to you.

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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Alex, does you gorgeous mandolin have a redwood top?

    It sounds amazing!
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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Quote Originally Posted by Joey Anchors View Post
    Alex, does you gorgeous mandolin have a redwood top?

    It sounds amazing!
    You nailed it. It is indeed a redwood top.

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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    Quote Originally Posted by alexheflin View Post
    You nailed it. It is indeed a redwood top.
    Nice! How do you like the redwood? I'm having a flattop made with a redwood top.
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    Default Re: "Hats Off" - A Mandolin/Upright Bass Record Coming Out May 5

    I personally really dig it. Redwood has a kind of darker/midrange tone that I love, especially in a jazz context.

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