Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2012 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer:Stymie Seamans Since the mid-1990’s, I have been interested in the “Nuevo Tango” of composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). The Piazzolla tango is known for its insistent 3-3-2 rhythm. Other elements are some Bach-like arpeggiated chords and even Bartok-like harmony mingle with the distinctly Argentinian music […]
(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2007 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars-ReynoldBass-Jeff EngholmRecording engineer: JR Hammond Over the years, I have played many gigs in East Hennepin or the nearby North-East Minneapolis area. So, that terrain has a certain vibe for me. For many of those years, we had a weekly gig at The Times Bar in East Hennepin. This type of
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(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2009 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldHarmonica-Clint HooverAcoustic bass-Matt SenjemPercussion-Michael BissonnetteRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans It’s hard to believe that this album was recorded 14 years ago. This entire album was recorded live in the studio. As my original intention with this project was to combine the spontaneous feel of an early 1960’s Blue Note recording with
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copryrght 2005 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitar-ReynoldViolin-Gary SchulteAccordion-Patrick HarisonAcoustic Bass-Mike ZelenyRecording engineer-John HammondRecorded spring of 2005 “The Great Northern” was an old hotel/beer joint (Joe, my dad, called it a “flophouse”) about six blocks from the neighborhood I grew up in. It was near the railway yard for the Great Northern railroad. This ramshackle,
(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 1994 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) All instruments by Reynold exceptDrums by Steve Read SmithCellos by Dianne TremaineHorns by Zane Schaefer and Lowell LarsonRecording engineer-Stymie Seamans I have always liked this recording. We did this one analog on a Teac eight-track machine in the summer of 1994. I also have fond memories of recording
(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2012 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldSax parts-Doug HainingBass-Matt SenjemPercussion- Michael BissonnetteEngineer-Stymie Seamans I don’t play or write Blues tunes often. This is an exception. I am joined by my usual cohorts, Michael and Matt, and on this piece, Doug Haining. Consequently, this recording is quite unlike much of my recorded output but I like