Jazz

Makin’ Whoopee

Guitar, vocal, arrangement – ReynoldBass – Matt SenjemHarmony Flutes – Al Asmus I rarely record “cover songs.” I did cover this old chestnut because I wanted to create a sort of “chamber” arrangement that could “imply” a larger orchestration.Hope this brightens your week. Be well.Reyn https://youtu.be/FNxT41ScntE https://youtu.be/FNxT41ScntE

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Butterfly

(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2003 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitar-ReynoldViolin-Gary SchulteAccordion-Patrick HarisonBass-Mike Zeleny There are several versions of this tune that I have recorded. This is probably the closest to the zeitgeist of the “French musette”. That is mainly due to the addition of violin and accordion. The normal waltz time (3/4) of the typical musette is offset here

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Neon City

Below is a link to a brand new tune I wrote and recorded called “Neon City.” The relaxed mood of this piece is probably welcome after this past year of anxiety. Headphones are nice for this one. Stay safe. “Neon City” (composed and performed by Reynold D.Philipsek 2021 copyright) Link: https://youtu.be/lkHyWv9Ohb8 https://youtu.be/lkHyWv9Ohb8

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July

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2000 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Like more than a few of my better tunes, there are several recorded versions of this song. Some versions are small group, one version with strings and a solo version. This is the solo version. I thought a month when we’re going through frigid temps would be a

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Wonder Why

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2012 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) All voices and instruments-Reynold Engineer-Stymie Seamans Maybe some people who only know my music from the past 20 years don’t know it but I started (like a lot of guys of my generation) with Pop Music. This tune was a look back at those roots and early influences

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Dolce Far Niente

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsekcopyright 2007 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) The title means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” I learned this admirable phrase in Italy quite a few years ago. Generally speaking, Italians are people who have a healthy attitude about such things. The idea here musically was to try to find a quaint and easy melody to match

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