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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Sans Souci

“Sans Souci”(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2000 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitar-ReynoldFlute-Al AsmusBass-Jeff EngholmEngineer-John Hammond As we start to feel Spring here is a little music. This is one of the tunes I always play live and the summer schedule is now posted here at reynold.com under the Shows tab. Like many of my more “durable” tunes, there are

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Dolce Far Niente

(Two Versions)(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2007 Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Solo version engineered by John Hammond The title means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” I learned this admirable phrase in Italy quite a few years ago. Generally speaking, Italians (Latins in general) are people who have a healthy attitude about such things. The idea here musically was to

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Roma

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 15 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

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Johnny Appleseed

(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2013 and 2024 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Vocals and guitars-reynoldAcoustic bass-Matt SenjemPercussion by Michael BissonnetteRecorded by Stymie Seamans As I am “rebooting” the album “All You Can Do” (is all you can do) I thought I should share another track from that album. By “rebooting” I mean a re-release with proper promotion. Since that

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Dervish

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2015 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) /recording engineer: Stymie Seamans I hope this short piece offers a little diversion and respite. This piece is a little exuberant but a quick 6/8 is pretty buoyant by natural design. This brisk music is supposed to be celebratory and I send it out to all in the

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