The initial mix for a cut from my upcoming album 'Philbo's Blues'

[philbo]

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If it generates any interest, I'll post the final mix as well, for comparison.

[rjb]

Please don't take this the wrong way.
I liked it "except for" the tone of what I'll call the mystery instrument playing fills.
At first, I thought it was a fiddle, then maybe clarinet; probably a sax, but who knows whether alto or tenor; maybe it was a synth patch.
My brain kept wanting to hear a definable traditional instrument played with bluesy tone, "edge", and vibrato.
Unfortunately, I'm just a schmuck who can't tell you how to get there from here.

[philbo]

Please don't take this the wrong way.
I liked it "except for" the tone of what I'll call the mystery instrument playing fills.
At first, I thought it was a fiddle, then maybe clarinet; probably a sax, but who knows whether alto or tenor; maybe it was a synth patch.
My brain kept wanting to hear a definable traditional instrument played with bluesy tone, "edge", and vibrato.
Unfortunately, I'm just a schmuck who can't tell you how to get there from here.

You are correct sir! It is a sax patch from my Roland guitar synth. I have recruited a guy from a Steely Dan tribute band ('The Fez') to replace that track, but like so many other people I've tried to recruit for help, after initial enthusiam, no result so far...

[rjb]

I have recruited a guy from a Steely Dan tribute band ('The Fez') to replace that track...

That would be kewel. Keep tryin'. Good luck.

ps- For a fake sax, the guitar synth part isn't bad. :^)