Track 5. Ring
I wrote this piece specifically for this recording project. The dedication here is to the Enso Ring which is often seen in Japanese Zen. Ideally the Enso ring is painted by a Zen master while maintaining an empty state of
Track 4. Azul
Azul is the 4th track from the album “Ring”. The piece is a simple blues waltz. The introduction and outro features three short melodic phrases written in rhythmic/melodic counterpoint. The chord progression is a slight variation of a standard blues.
Track 3. Mind’s Ear
Mind’s Ear pg.1 Mind’s Ear pg.2 This is a piece dedicated Bruce Adolphe’s book, “The Mind’s Ear”. This book is an excellent guide to improving your ability to “audiate” or hear music in your mind. This piece is loosely based
Track 2. Roza
This second track from the album “Ring” is dedicated to Rosa Luxemburg (1871 – 1919). Here are a few quotes from her speeches and writings that I found inspiring. “Only to the rude ear of one who is quite indifferent
Track 1. “Tecumseh”
Alto saxophonist Andy Ehling and I finished recording our 3rd album and are releasing the tracks one at a time over social media. We are joined by the same ensemble from the Reunion album; Leonard Thompson on piano, Brad Williams
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