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Analogue Jammin’

My birthday was a few weeks ago. No, it's ok, really. I wouldn't have wanted you to make a fuss anyway. I'm fine. Really. But I long ago reached the age where a birthday present is more important for the thought than the item itself. I never really believed my Dad when he'd tell me … Continue reading Analogue Jammin’

Media-shy musician circulates article about self

My least favorite part of music is trying to sell it and talking about myself. —Nick Hempton This is the lead quote from a really good write-up we just got in the esteemed All About Jazz. There's some level of irony in my making a claim like that while giving an extensive interview, and then sharing … Continue reading Media-shy musician circulates article about self

Track #5- “Target Practice”- is here!

Here’s track five- on time this time! It’s called Target Practice, and features Dan Aran at the drums, Tadataka Unno on piano, and Dave Baron at the bass. Have a listen and let me know what you think. If you dig the tune, buy it for a dollar! (iTunes link is below) iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/target-practice-single/id957592753 Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00S66GBW6

Track #5, “Target Practice”, In Black and White

Happy New Year! The silly season's out of the way for another year, the headaches have subsided, and here at Catch and Release HQ we've kicked out the squatters and cleaned the stains off the ceiling. And we're back on the blog! Tune #5, entitled "Target Practice", comes out this Thursday! The release date took … Continue reading Track #5, “Target Practice”, In Black and White

Montauk Mosey

Here's track four- only a week late! It's called Montauk Mosey, and features the fabulous Rossano Sportiello at the piano. Have a listen and let me know what you think. If you dig the tune, buy it for a dollar! (iTunes link is below) iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/montauk-mosey-feat.-rossano/id948409722

A pianistic stab at Tune #4

Tune #4 of Catch and Release comes out Monday! And it features the wonderful Rossano Sportiello at the piano! Sadly we didn't get any footage of the recording session, so I thought I'd bash out a version so you can hear the tune. Rossano sounds much much much much better than this. Buy tunes #1-3 … Continue reading A pianistic stab at Tune #4

Derailment averted by sporty fellow; delay on track 4.

To follow up on our last post, we've made progress! A tune was written, a pianist and an engineer were booked, and a recording session has taken place! Thursday morning I went into Smalls to put down tune 4 of Catch and Release, and I did so with one of my favourite musicians, Rossano Sportiello! … Continue reading Derailment averted by sporty fellow; delay on track 4.

A Looming Deadline!… Or… A Project In Peril!

It's nothing to be alarmed about. Please don't start burning everything or hoarding Snickers bars just yet. But we've got a little problem here at Catch and Release HQ. And I wanted to bring it to your attention now so you've got time to prepare. A central premise of the project is the predetermined, timely … Continue reading A Looming Deadline!… Or… A Project In Peril!

Tools of the Trade

I just read an article in the Guardian about listening to music while reading. My dad, a voracious reader, has done this since I can remember. Bach, Brahms, Boccherini, Bocconcini, they all seemed to increase his enjoyment of his current mental fodder. But I could never do it. I tried for a long time, with … Continue reading Tools of the Trade

The Third Degree in moving pictures!

Our third little bundle of jazz is out in the world, and seems to be making friends. It's quickly become our most popular tune on iTunes, thanks, probably entirely, to the participation of our man Peter Bernstein. Not just one of my favourite musicians, Peter is also a generous, modest, supportive dude. The session was … Continue reading The Third Degree in moving pictures!