Blue Drag - Gypsy jazz on diatonic harmonica

True story time! While living in Lisbon, I juggled a part-time day job to cover bills, mainly relying on evening gigs playing live music. Occasionally, I'd busk at terraces, but it was sporadic. One day, I got axed from my job. Determined not to let it dim my vibe, I decided to go solo at the same terraces I used to share with others.
I asked myself, "What music connects with everyone?" Gypsy jazz/swing it was! Armed with a solid playlist, I hit the terrace. It was packed, around 70 folks. Stepping up to the mic, I announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm about to jazz up your day with an instrument some call a toy."
Every head turned toward me. "They're all mine now," I thought. I kicked off with "Blue Drag," weaving well-known melodies with improvisation. Before I knew it, my hat overflowed with coins and notes.
By the end of the set, it hit me. "I just made in 30 minutes what a regular worker earns in 8 hours. Screw that job!"
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[@GeekandUke]

Superb playing my man. Cheers

[@johngrahammusic0]

Thanks for listening!

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

Very nice Sir. And the acoustics in that room are spectacular.

[@johngrahammusic0]

Thank you!

[@peterallenjensen]

Just solo harp?? did you perform to backing tracks like this? awesome playing!!

[@johngrahammusic0]

Thanks man! yes I was performing with backing tracks like this just playing the harmonica, and did a set of 35~40 mins approximately. Blue drag was the opening tune.