Bertland
The musical universe of Bert Jackson

After a four-year battle with ovarian cancer Cape Cod singer Tina Lord passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009. Tina put her whole spirit into her voice. It was sweet, innocent, and pure, with a tone of golden silk. We played together for about a year or so back in 2003/2004 as part of the Lord, West and Jackson trio.  Below is a song we recorded, the Look of Love. Peter West on guitar, along with me.

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Here’s a video of Manu Delago playing the Hang drum, a recent Swiss instrument, sort of like an inverted steel drum played with the fingers like a conga or tabla. Following the video threads to some of the other “Hangers on”. It has a very cool, droney sound with a surprising bass note in the center.

My guitar teacher John Shaffer has found a musical soul mate in fellow guitarist Dino Rhelos. I love how they give each other space (which is a challenge since they are both aggessive players). I enjoy the comping as much as the solos.

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