Jazz

Simplicity

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2013 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar, bass, keyboard and vocals- ReynoldBongos–Jim SillowayEngineer- Stymie Seamans The subject matter is a common one for me: the proverbial “is life random or design” question.I tried to create a “hipster” mood and scene. I was thinking of a vibe not unlike some Greenwich Village beatnik cafe in the […]

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Melody for Evelyn

(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2009 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldChromatic harmonica- Clint HooverBass- Matt SenjemPercussion- Michael BissonnetteRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans This is a song for my mother, Evelyn. My mother lived until the age of 92 which is a good score in the game of life if you ask me. My mother was very interested in music and it was her

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Morning Star

(Composed, arranged and orchestrated by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2023 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)All instruments played by Reynold exceptBass clarinet and alto flute by Allen L. AsmusRecorded by Stymie SeamansVideo production by Rene Erickson(Recorded September 20, 2023) I try to write something everyday. This practice is sort of like a meditation. But having written (and recorded) about 250 pieces, it’s hard

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Welcome

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1995 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitars, vocals-ReynoldKeyboards, bass-Gregg InhoferDrums-Jon NiefeldRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans In 1995 I attempted to write a sort of “musical”. It was called “House of Curiosities.” As a musical play, it was not so great but some of the tracks from it are very nice. Especially this one. “Welcome” was obviously

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Odds and Ends

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1995 copyright Zino-Rephi MusicBMI)Guitars, vocals- ReynoldDrums-JR HammondBass-Luke KramerCello-Ellen GibsonBrass-Zane SchaeferRecorded by-Stymie Seamans Fade in on another storyIt’s hard to place the place and timeA side street on a Saturday morningOff the beaten track you’ll find A world you never knew beforeYou window shop and take your timeLike destiny you’re led right to the

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20th Century Good-bye

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 1997 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Piano, vocals, guitar-ReynoldCello-Dianne TremaineFlute-Kristi KuhnsClarinet-Kevin StuevensPercussion-Gomez de RiquetViolin-Carolyn BoulayOboe- Marilee KlempHarp- Sunita StaneslowTrombone, cornet and euphonium-Zane SchaeferEngineer-Brandon Lenz In the late 1990’s I came up with this song idea and went to great lengths to record this song by bringing in many instrumentalists to play their part. Each

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