Jazz Duet with the Hornbills — “Very Early” by Bill Evans - Tracy Aviary, SLC, UT

Описание: Do you think I nailed the tempo? Let me know in the comments.

Background story:

During a family visit to the Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City (@tracyaviary7832), we were the first ones through the gate that morning. The whole place echoed with this deep, resonant, almost percussive sound — like drums played in slow motion.

We followed the sound and found four Southern Ground Hornbills, each calling on their own pulse, overlapping in a kind of natural waltz rhythm. Yes, they are each making their own part of the beat and singing together for fun. It was haunting, beautiful, and oddly musical.

Later, I decided to record Bill Evans’ “Very Early” on my Casio Privia piano, using the hornbills’ calls as my rhythmic foundation. Their slow 3/4 pulse fit the piece perfectly. To hear this strange rhyhm we had to be pretty early to the aviary, so, it seemed right.

🎵 Song: “Very Early” by Bill Evans
🎹 Piano: Casio Privia PX series
🐦 Guest Artists: 4 Southern Ground Hornbills from Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, Utah
🎧 Audio: Field recording + studio piano
📍 Location: Tracy Aviary, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City @tracyaviary7832

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