Gypsy Jazz

Through Rose Colored Glasses

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) For some listeners very acquainted with Chopin you might be able to spot a fragment from his “Barcarolle.” I use this fragment to create the piece. I feel an affinity for Chopin and Slavic composers in general as I have Polish ancestry (my grandmother was born there). I […]

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Everything is Always

This is a recording done directly on my iPhone in my backroom on 3/26/2020. So obviously it is of less than studio quality. In fact, it was recorded on “Voice Memos” which, as I understand, is a utility on all iPhones. It turned out quite well considering. I intended to record this song soon in a studio but the current

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Silesian Mist

“Silesian Mist” (Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2018 copyright) Guitar and mandolin – reynold, Acoustic bass – Matt Senjem, Percussion- Michael Bissonnette My family’s roots are in Eastern Europe. My paternal origins are in Opole (Poland) in Upper Silesia. I tried to honor this heritage with this piece of music. The main theme is in 11/4 and serves as a

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The Pubs of London

“The Pubs of London” Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1994 copyright Zino-Reph Music (BMI) guitars, synth, glockenspiel and vocals-Reynold Zane Schaefer- trombone and trumpet Lowell Larson-trombone Steve Read-Smith-drums Luke Kramer- bass   (from “Global Home Movie.”) I had already spent much time in England before 1994 but by this time I had a good friend who was living and

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Astoria Outtake Clip

“Astoria”composed by Reynold D. Philipsek2008 copyrightguitar-reynoldharmonica-Clint HooverThis is an outtake clip from the documentary “A Life Well Played”.It was just recently rediscovered.The clip is of Clint Hoover (harmonica) and me playing “Astoria” ( a song we recorded in 2008).Clint and I eventually went on to form the quartet East Side with Matt Senjem and Michael Bissonnette.We made two albums.Clint has

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