Jazz

Philip Marlowe

(Composed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2000 Zino-Rephi Muisc BMI) Guitar-ReynoldViolin- Gary SchulteAccordion- Patrick HarisonBass-Mike Zeleny Raymond Chandler’s fictional detective Philip Marlowe is a favorite of mine. On several occasions, I have tried to convey the “film noir” vibe. The latest being “Neon City” and one piece (“Hong Kong Harry”) I even wrote a hard-boiled detective narrative. I am sucker […]

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Beatnik Pie

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek copyright 2010 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Like several “signature” tunes of mine, there are several recorded versions. This is the only solo guitar version. I have had a fascination with beatniks ever since I watched Dobie Gillis on television in the early 1960’s as a little kid. Dobie’s best friend was the bearded beatnik

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Rue Blue

(Written and arranged by Reynold D. Philipsek 2021 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Guitars and bass-reynoldAccordion-Denny MalmbergRecorded by Stymie Seamans So…I recorded a brand new tune on the morning of 5/20/21 and my friend Rene created this video for it. “Rue Blue” is a piece I have been working on the past winter and spring. It was nice to be in a

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Sidewalk Cafe

(Composed and performed by Reynold D. Philipsek 2000 copyright Zino-Rephi Music BMI)Recording engineer: Stymie Seamans I wrote this song about 20 years ago. I did one small group version on the “25” album. This is the 2011 solo version. Incidentally, as many know I perform regularly with the trio also called Sidewalk Cafe and we will be playing this coming

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Tempus Fugit

(Composed and performed by Reynold Philipsek copyright 2008 Zino-Rephi Music BMI) Recording engineer:Stymie Seamans There are several recorded versions of this tune. One with East Side, one with Sidewalk Cafe, one trio version with Matt Senjem and Michael Bissonnette and this acoustic and essentially solo version. “Tempus Fugit” means “time flies” and who can argue with that idea? I have

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