[Harp-L] Born in Chicago (XB-Melody)

["jazmaan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <dmf273@xxxxxxxxx>]

When I was thinking up the tuning for the XB-Melody, it was supposed to be optimized for playing
jazz in 2nd position.   Once I actually had my Bb XB-Melody in hand, however, I found that it was
also very nice for playing in C and several other keys including A!  

A on a Bb harp!  What is that, 11th position?

I've uploaded an example at 

http://www.bebopradio.com

I'm ape-ing Butterfield's solo on "Born in Chicago" note-for-note, just to prove it can be done in
this very strange position! Of course I can't match Butter's tone or phrasing, but the notes are
pretty much all there!

Please check it out and tell me what you think.