I'd really like to see a video of a gypsy version of Haitian Fight song by Charles Mingus (or any other Minugs tune) and Take 5 as a Gypsy Jazz version. I'd really like the hear how the 5/4 measure can be done with Gypsy Jazz feel.
If noone here knows already existant versions, than maybe some of the more talented people here are inspired to attempt these 2 tunes
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You should give a listen to Les Doigts doing "Old Man River" off their 1910 album (if you haven't heard it already) which is in 5/4 time. Also, the Adrian Moignard podcast in this link has some great tunes in unusual time signatures.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for this tip! I like it very much
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disclaimer: i'm not as good as Les Doigts by any means.. But it'll give you any idea of how it can be done.
p.s., it was recorded at a solo gig, it's just me and a looping machine. Just in case you start wondering where all those guitars came from!
Ah, thank you. I didn't mean a guitar version of Take 5 though (I can play it on guitar fingerpicking), but a gypsy jazz version.
Ouch, my wrist is aching, just thinking about it...