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Reviews for “Songs of Rebirth”
Three great reviews of Songs of Rebirth have been released in recent weeks.
On his “Jazz Da Gama” blog critic Raul Da Gama wrote that “No discerning listener, no one who demands the very best in that art should pass over this recording for Songs of Rebirth is a masterly work with a freshness that is utterly alluring.” Read the whole review here.
On Richard Kamins’ “StepTempest” blog, Kamins wrote “Over all, “Songs of Rebirth” is an impressive program not for the trio’s technical prowess but for how they present each song, each one a story, each one told with wit, with emotion and intelligence. Don’t shy away because there are “art songs”––embrace the musical adventure.” Read the whole review here.
In JazzTimes magazine, critic Andrew Gilbert writes that “The music is conversational in the best possible sense, as the trio interacts with unhurried self-confidence. The lyrics unspool as fully formed thoughts while the songs range widely and Harms makes it all sound utterly natural.” Read the whole review here (membership required).
Friendly reminder, you can get both the CD and a signed copy of a book of the music in my shop.
Songs of Rebirth Out Now!
Songs of Rebirth has been my passion project for over two years now.
I started writing the music during the height of lockdown in the summer of 2020 while I wondered what the future would hold for me and for the world. It was comforting to create music based on the traditions of rebirth from mythology, poetry, science, and literature.
When composing this music I vowed to write exactly what I felt without being influenced by what might be “cool” or “in vogue.” The resulting songs are really honest reflections from that tenuous moment, equally full of hope and uncertainty, humor and melancholy.
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1) Listen!The most important way you can support my work is to listen. I don’t create this music for money, fame, or glory. I create it for people to enjoy, reflect upon, and sit with. That means, I create it for you! Click the link below for access to Songs of Rebirth on your favorite platforms. |
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Thanks to everyone who has supported my music making over the years! This album is for you all. |
With Legendary John Clayton March 5
John Clayton has assembled a hand-picked band of young jazz giants for the Sunday Jazz Salon on March 6! More at www.thejazzsalon.com
JOHN CLAYTON AND
THE JAZZ YOUNGBLOODS
Keyon Harrold, trumpet
Aaron Janik, trumpet
Jacob Scesney, saxes
Ivan Malespin, trombone
Jeremey Siskind, piano
Jonathan Pinson, drums
John Clayton, bass
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| Date | Type | City | Venue |
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| May 22 | Performance | Newport Beach, CA | Campus JAX |
| Time: 6:30pm. Address: 3950 Campus Drive. Venue phone: 949-261-6270. Jamie Shew record release concert! | |||
| May 23 - May 26 | Performance | Los Angeles, CA | Colburn School |
| Time: 6:30pm. Address: 200 S Grand Ave. Serving as faculty for Tonebase Camp! | |||
| May 24 | Performance | Huntington Beach, CA | Vittorio’s |
| Time: 6:00pm. Address: 5921 Warner Ave. Playing with vocalist Jack Wood and an all-star band. | |||
| May 29 | Performance | Newport Beach, CA | Campus JAX |
| Time: 6:30pm. Address: 3950 Campus Drive. Venue phone: 949-261-6270. with vocalist Alex Robinson! | |||
| Jun 8 | Performance | See Below | House Concert |
| Time: 4:00am. CalJASS House Concert at Luther & Becky Hughes’ house in Westminster, celebrating the music of Bill Evans w/Luther Hughes, bass and Kendall Kay, drums More information | |||
| Date | City | Venue |
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| May 22 | Newport Beach, CA | Campus JAX |
| Time: 6:30pm. Address: 3950 Campus Drive. Venue phone: 949-261-6270. Jamie Shew record release concert! | ||
| May 23 - May 26 | Los Angeles, CA | Colburn School |
| Time: 6:30pm. Address: 200 S Grand Ave. Serving as faculty for Tonebase Camp! | ||
| May 24 | Huntington Beach, CA | Vittorio’s |
| Time: 6:00pm. Address: 5921 Warner Ave. Playing with vocalist Jack Wood and an all-star band. | ||
| May 29 | Newport Beach, CA | Campus JAX |
| Time: 6:30pm. Address: 3950 Campus Drive. Venue phone: 949-261-6270. with vocalist Alex Robinson! | ||
| Jun 8 | See Below | House Concert |
| Time: 4:00am. CalJASS House Concert at Luther & Becky Hughes’ house in Westminster, celebrating the music of Bill Evans w/Luther Hughes, bass and Kendall Kay, drums More information | ||
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| Jun 29 - Jul 5 | Idyllwild, CA | Jazz in the Pines |
| Teaching at the annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Summer Camp and Festival. | ||
| Aug 16 - Aug 21 | Adamant, VT | Adamant Music School |
| Address: 1216 Haggett Rd. Serving on faculty for the Tonebase Piano Camp, Vermont edition! | ||
