The Great Gig Book (Blue Book)

[docdosco]

Doc,

I don't sing, so no need to remember lyrics. Although, of course, having been exposed to so many standards for so long I know a good many of them.

I use iReal Pro for the bass and drum backing tracks. I'm the only jazz musician in this whole town, so I don't have a band, and the backing tracks give me a lot more freedom on the keys.

We retired to Mexico because we couldn't afford the States any longer. Because Mexico is unfortunately so poor and the dollar worth so much, down here we live very comfortably on Social Security and a small pension. It's absolutely beautiful country and weather, friendly people, and none of the pressures we had making a living in New York.

Cheers,
Jer

I figured that might be it. The cost of living in L.A. is high but nothing like New York (or should I say Manhattan, as that is really costly).

Well, the rhythm tracks are respectable on ireal and I guess with a bit of fudging you could write intros and such. Is there anywhere to play down there?

Oh, one other question if you know. Some charts cover the whole width of the page, yet others have larger margins, and sort of squashing the changes. I was wondering how and why that occurs. Perhaps for reading off a digital device maybe? I have found some charts that I would un-squash if I knew the command to do it.

Moderator edit
Chart window size (MAC) discussion moved here:
http://www.irealb.com/forums/showthr...rt-window-size
)BOB

Doc Dosco