Gypsy Jazz

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.â€) 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

“Astoriaâ€composed by Reynold D. Philipsek2008 copyrightguitar-reynoldharmonica-Clint HooverThis is an outtake clip from the documentary “A Life Well Playedâ€.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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Someday Maybe

“Someday Maybe†(written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) guitar- Reynold harmonica- Clint Hoover bass- Jeff Brueske keyboards- Gregg Inhofer percussion- Michael Bissonnette This is from my new album, “Picture This.†A version of this song was originally recorded for “Anthology.†This “new†version has added piano and synths strings which, in my opinion, enhance the

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