Music
33K
This work in progress was recorded in my home studio, primarily between 2008-2009, as preparation for 2 as-yet unplanned concerts and a recording studio project. I am privileged to have played my compositions with these wonderful musicians.
Most of this project was conceived after attending a private concert at the home of my true friend Sigrid Fried where Timothy Fain performed classical and contemporary music with a string quartet. After being inspired by his performance of Kevin Puts’ Arches, I offered Tim a ride home in my car during which I gave him a CD of my music and an offer of a recording project. Several weeks later I was thrilled when Tim expressed an interest in the project as well as his enthusiasm for my song, Sadino, which I composed in honor of my daughter, Sara (who titled the piece). The first song Tim and I ever played was Sadino (Track 6). Soon after, Tim performed at Alice Tully Hall and, on June 5, 2009, he was described by NY Times chief classical music critic Anthony Tomassini as “the brilliant young American violinist…who brought technical finesse, lyrical ardor, and cagey control to his performance.” Taken by Tim’s interpretation ofArches as I was, Tomassini noted that Tim performed this “volatile and technically arduous work…“scintillatingly.”
At another soiree at Sigrid’s home, I was impressed by the musicality of cellist Arash “Joey” Amini, and asked if he might be interested in joining Tim and me for the project. We had several duo rehearsals during which I was nourished by Joey’s classical sensibilities and we soon began to add more instruments to the mix. Arash added gravitas to my musical compositions.
James Cammack, an extraordinarily talented musician, has been legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal’s bassist for more than 25 years. I met Jim at one of Mr. Jamal’s gigs more than 10 years ago and we have been playing together from time to time ever since in apartment33K. There is no human relationship quite like that of a pianist and a bass player and I am indeed lucky to have this extraordinary connection.
At a third concert at Sigrid’s, I introduced myself to the very attractive Eveline Kuhn, who upon hearing my name exclaimed, “I love your music.” Stunned, I inquired how she even knew of my music. Eveline replied that she was married to Joey, the cellist, and had listened to the CDs from our rehearsals. I had already known that Eveline is a flutist and immediately asked her to join our ensemble, to which she has contributed a new voice and an elegant flourish.
Sato Takeishi joined our group early on at the suggestion of Tim Fain. He is a wonderful percussionist and has not “missed a beat” during our rehearsals. Sato is also a lovely human being.
For more than a decade, I had the privilege of playing hundreds of gigs throughout the New York Metropolitan area, across the United States and in Morocco with Gus Vali, one of the foremost interpreters of Greek and Middle Eastern music. He graciously lends his talent to Lonely Moon.
The Tiger Prince is dedicated to Sigrid Fried. It Just Happened is dedicated to Gus Vali.
Photos by my lovely wife, Amanda.
Steinway M piano maintained by Ismael Cunha, who makes my piano want to sing! Recorded on a Korg D-3200 Digital Recorder; Rode, Audio Technica and Samson microphones
I hope you enjoy the music!
CD’s available for $15.00 + $1.50 shipping and handling. Please send check or money order to:
Robert Allan
311 E 72nd St
New York, NY 10021
This work in progress was recorded in my home studio, primarily between 2008-2009, as preparation for 2 as-yet unplanned concerts and a recording studio project. I am privileged to have played my compositions with these wonderful musicians.
Most of this project was conceived after attending a private concert at the home of my true friend Sigrid Fried where Timothy Fain performed classical and contemporary music with a string quartet. After being inspired by his performance of Kevin Puts’ Arches, I offered Tim a ride home in my car during which I gave him a CD of my music and an offer of a recording project. Several weeks later I was thrilled when Tim expressed an interest in the project as well as his enthusiasm for my song, Sadino, which I composed in honor of my daughter, Sara (who titled the piece). The first song Tim and I ever played was Sadino (Track 6). Soon after, Tim performed at Alice Tully Hall and, on June 5, 2009, he was described by NY Times chief classical music critic Anthony Tomassini as “the brilliant young American violinist…who brought technical finesse, lyrical ardor, and cagey control to his performance.” Taken by Tim’s interpretation ofArches as I was, Tomassini noted that Tim performed this “volatile and technically arduous work…“scintillatingly.”
At another soiree at Sigrid’s home, I was impressed by the musicality of cellist Arash “Joey” Amini, and asked if he might be interested in joining Tim and me for the project. We had several duo rehearsals during which I was nourished by Joey’s classical sensibilities and we soon began to add more instruments to the mix. Arash added gravitas to my musical compositions.
James Cammack, an extraordinarily talented musician, has been legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal’s bassist for more than 25 years. I met Jim at one of Mr. Jamal’s gigs more than 10 years ago and we have been playing together from time to time ever since in apartment33K. There is no human relationship quite like that of a pianist and a bass player and I am indeed lucky to have this extraordinary connection.
At a third concert at Sigrid’s, I introduced myself to the very attractive Eveline Kuhn, who upon hearing my name exclaimed, “I love your music.” Stunned, I inquired how she even knew of my music. Eveline replied that she was married to Joey, the cellist, and had listened to the CDs from our rehearsals. I had already known that Eveline is a flutist and immediately asked her to join our ensemble, to which she has contributed a new voice and an elegant flourish.
Sato Takeishi joined our group early on at the suggestion of Tim Fain. He is a wonderful percussionist and has not “missed a beat” during our rehearsals. Sato is also a lovely human being.
For more than a decade, I had the privilege of playing hundreds of gigs throughout the New York Metropolitan area, across the United States and in Morocco with Gus Vali, one of the foremost interpreters of Greek and Middle Eastern music. He graciously lends his talent to Lonely Moon.
The Tiger Prince is dedicated to Sigrid Fried. It Just Happened is dedicated to Gus Vali.
Photos by my lovely wife, Amanda.
Steinway M piano maintained by Ismael Cunha, who makes my piano want to sing! Recorded on a Korg D-3200 Digital Recorder; Rode, Audio Technica and Samson microphones
I hope you enjoy the music!
CD’s available for $15.00 + $1.50 shipping and handling. Please send check or money order to:
Robert Allan
311 E 72nd St
New York, NY 10021
