Gypsy Jazz

Belvedere

“Belvedere”(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer-Stymie Seamans I have long been an admirer of French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). In fact, I am such a fan that I have twice visited his home/museum outside of Paris in Montfort L’Amaury. I even helped the museum with a little research when I dug up some […]

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Sweet On You

(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2020 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) All voices and instruments by Reynold except drums by Beth VarelaRecorded by Stymie Seamans It is very unusual for me to write a song from such a personal viewpoint. I feel more comfortable when I take a more generalized point of view. That is not to say that

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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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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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The Pubs of London

(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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