(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 […]
On Friday, November 26, at 8:00 P.M. I will be performing at the 318 Cafe (located at 318 Water Street in Excelsior, Minnesota). I will be joined by Jeff Brueske on bass and Gary Schulte on violin. Tickets are $15.00 and it is recommended to call ahead for reservations (952) 401-7902 or visit exploretock.com/318cafe This will be the last live
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“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.
“Up Town” *(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2016 copyright Zino-Rephi Music)Guitars-ReynoldPiano-Gregg InhoferBass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael BissonnetteTracking engineer-Stymie SeamansMix engineer-Adam TuckerMasterering-Greg ReiersonProducer-Rene Erickson As we pass the fifth anniversary of the studio recording of this song I thought I would send it out once again. I sometimes forget how much I like this particular recording until I hear it again. I don’t make
“Edgar Allan Poe”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2010 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-Reynold and percussion by Michael Bissonnette Ever since I was 12 years old, Edgar Allan Poe was a favorite writer. I was so smitten at that age that I had my mother make a black cape for me (for some reason I thought Poe wore a cape)
(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1994 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Voices, guitars and all instruments by Reynold exceptDrums by Steve Read SmithBass by Luke KramerTrombones by Zane SchaeferRecording Engineer: Stymie Seamans This song is literally a recitation of London pub names lifted from the London phone book. At the time I had a good friend in London named Peter
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