Reminiscence

Slávka Pechocová Pianist Pechocová's graduate thesis was on the music of Janácek, but her performances cover a wide range of solo and chamber music.

From the time he was three years old, in 1943, Joseph Iron Eye Dudley was raised by his grandparents on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.

John Fedchock’s Reminiscence is the exciting sequel to his critically acclaimed quartet recording Fluidity. This collection of timeless standards and fresh originals showcases Fedchock’s dynamic trombone and the sensitive rhythm section of pianist John Toomey, bassist Jimmy Masters, and drummers Dave Ratajczak (tracks 1-6) and Billy Williams (track 7). The program includes jazz classics, If You Could See Me Now (Tadd Dameron) and Lament (J.J. Johnson), iconic standards, The End of a Love Affair (Redding) and You’re My Everything (Warren), and three pieces penned by Fedchock, The Third Degree, Loose Change and Brazilian Fantasy. Recorded in pristine fidelity, the atmosphere of a small club with a receptive audience completes the live experience.

In seeking the right song for Reminiscence - one that would encapsulate the film’s scope and tone and capture the spirit of the movie and the characters - Joy connected with her good friend and collaborator, Grammy-nominated producer Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman. Gitelman is an incredible artist, musician, producer, and songwriter, known for his work and instrumentation for J. Cole, H.E.R., Mac Miller, and Anderson Pak. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his work on H.E.R.’s 2019 Album I Used To Know Her.Gitelman watched the film and immediately reached out to artist and songwriter Lonr., and the two dove into working together on a song. When Joy first heard the song produced from those sessions, “Save My Love” by Lonr. (Feat. Amber Mark), she knew the song and these artists were a perfect fit for the film. The song had the musical traits she had envisioned - an epic yet romantic quality, and a certain swagger befitting the film’s star Hugh Jackman’s character, Nick Bannister. It had the crucial features of being both catchy and “sticky” – and also connected to the film’s themes about memory and how music and songs play out in life. The instrumentation was especially key, and it fulfilled Joy’s need for an international essence in its tonalities, so as to seamlessly integrate and springboard off of the film’s striking score.

Two romantic composers, one from the 19th century and one from the 20th. The intimately poetic piano miniatures of Johannes Brahms and Nikolai Medtner evoke reading experiences, loves, flashes of memory, feelings and melodic fragments with a profound and kaleidoscopic richness.

Two romantic composers, one from the 19th century and one from the 20th. The intimately poetic piano miniatures of Johannes Brahms and Nikolai Medtner evoke reading experiences, loves, flashes of memory, feelings and melodic fragments with a profound and kaleidoscopic richness.

Peter Drew’s SYMPHONY NO. 1 “REMINISCENCE” is a pastiche of sorts; it gathers up the musical moments that have touched the composer throughout his life.

In her new album acclaimed pianist Tomono Kawamura invites listeners on a satisfying journey through classical piano music. Blending personal favourites with timeless masterpieces, Tomono's profound connection to the piano is evident in every piece. Her distinct poetic sensitivity and technical brilliance bring each composition to life, creating a deeply personal and immersive musical experience.