Mission Tango Album NotesI wrote these pieces while living in the Mission District of San Francisco. 1. Grooveture* (George Khouri)I often improvise a short "overture" at the beginning of a performance. I liked the groove so I kept this one in my repertiore. George Khouri - piano, Scott Chapek - bass, Bob Scott - drums 2. STAR SIGHS (George Khouri) Based on the harmonic changes of a well-known American movie song from 1943. George Khouri - piano/electronic vibes, Terry Hilliard - bass, Raul Ramirez - percussion 3. RETURN (George Khouri) Having been away in France for a month, we gained a new love and appreciation of another culture, and we made some dear friends. I was surprised by the intense mix of melancholy and joy I experienced when returning home. This improvisation was what I played when I sat at the piano for the first time upon return. George Khouri - piano, Terry Hilliard - bass, Raul Ramirez - percussion 4. MISSION TANGO (George Khouri) I lived in the Mission District of San Francisco for several years! George Khouri - piano, Terry Hilliard - bass, Raul Ramirez - percussion 5. FLEMENGA (George Khouri) A nickname given to my wife by a friend. George Khouri - piano, Terry Hilliard - bass, Raul Ramirez - percussion 6. MAMBODA* (George Khouri) A sort-of coda. George Khouri - piano, Scott Chapek - bass, Bob Scott - drums 7. RETURN (Solo Piano) (George Khouri) My original improvisation of the piece George Khouri - piano Special thanks to my friends who play on this recording Recorded and produced at Alabama St. Studios, April, 2004, by George Khouri * Recorded and produced at Forrest Studios, August, 2016, by George Khouri © 2020 George Khouri and Forrest Studios. All Rights Reserved Art, photo and design: Mary Fleming Dedicated to Mary Fleming |