Gypsy Jazz

Last Summer

(Composed and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2012 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Guitars- ReynoldSax parts- Doug HainingBass-Matt SenjemPercussion- Michael Bissonnette This is from the album with the same title. The whole project aimed at being on the “sunny” side of the street and God knows we need a little of that right now. So here is hoping we all make […]

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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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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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