Never Mind

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2011 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Engineer:Stymie Seamans Hope everyone is well. This is a link to a minor blues that although I recorded it on acoustic guitar is a sort of Tribute Miles and John Coltrane. The recent demise of my friend and mentor Pat Martino (he passed on November 1) puts me in […]

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Neon City

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2021 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) This is a tune I did within the last year during the lockdown. It was one of seven tracks on the EP I released called “Seven Songs 20/21.” This project presents the music I worked on during the pandemic time. If you’d like to get a copy of

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Spaghetti Western

(Written and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1993 re-released and mastered 2012) Reynold-lots of guitars, bass, knee slap, horse hooves, wooden “train flute,” whoops and hollers, tambourine (Spurs)Recording engineer-Stymie Seamans (and some “whoops and hollers”) I realize some of you have heard this one before but I recently received an email about it from a random listener who had

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Nelson Riddle

(1921-1985)Nelson Riddle was a great American musician. Check out his wonderful arrangements for Nat King Cole or Frank Sinatra, or his solo instrumental records like “Changing Colors.” Or his old television themes like “Route 66” or “Naked City.” The “Route 66” in particular slays me. Probably dredging up some early memories where I really connected with a jazz element. He

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Johnny Appleseed

“Johnny Appleseed”* (Written by Reynold D Philipsek copyright 2012) Guitars, bass and vocals-Reynold Percussion-Michael Bissonnette recording engineer-Stymie Seamans I really hate to see the summer end but such is the cycle. This tune means a lot to me and I hope it can resonate with a few of you as well. It has a sort of autumnal quality to it.

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