Whining . . .

https://tinybeans.com/articles/how-to-get-your-child-to-stop-whining/

. . . a little . . .

Not only do we have to cultivate the seed of ideas and form the words and musical context in which to frame them, we have to either 1. be able to present (perform) the product (composition) or 2. secure the talents of a performer to adequately get the point of the effort across. Then, we must amass the resources and/or master the skills necessary, and invest the time to capture the performance in a medium in order to be able to present the product easily to members of the public (audience, consumers). After that, we must market, post/upload/distribute either physically or digitally the performance product to potential distribution entities and the general music-purchasing public (if we can find them).  And this, all, must be done simultaneously and continually in order to remain vital. I'm not complaining, mind you, but this 'passion' with all of its joy, fulfillment, satisfaction, fun and amusement does involve a substantial amount of 'work'.  

But it is all part and parcel of this . . .

Church
©2016 Raymond M. Jozwiak
(latest "polished" demo version)

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Wine . . .

Friday, July 28th, 2017

ELK RUN VINEYARDS

6:00PM

15113 Liberty Rd
Mt Airy, MD 21771
USA
(410) 775-2513 [map]

Price: $5.00

OHO performs original folk/prog/jazz/pop-rock and thought-provoking, sophisticated covers as the serene, verdant grape vines cast their spell upon you at Elk Run Vineyeards.  6 - 9 PM

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Saturday . . .

OHO performs for your dancing and dining pleasure at the "Coffee House"- A Casual Evening of Food, Friends and Music at Pleasant Valley Golf Club.  BYOB - $10 Cover Charge.  Reservations Requested 717-993-2184 or info@playpleasantvalley.com.  Doors open at 6PM.  Music from 7PM to 9PM. Pub fare available ALL EVENING LONG.

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Post . . .

Q:

Hello Ray,

Can we post the attached photo from your Facebook page on our Facebook page to promote your performance in front of our store this Saturday?

Thanks,

Terressentials

www.terressentials.com

Facebook, Blog, Pinterest, Twitter

A:

Response:  By all means.  yes.

-Ray

Join me in Frederick, Saturday morning. See Ray Jozwiak-Calendar
  

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AEFD . . .

A  -  Alpha
E  -  Echo
F  -  Foxtrot
D -  Delta


An instrumental improvisation titled for the four notew which comprise the turnaround which separates each verse (descending chord pattern).d  The piece reflects the emotional state of the performer at any given performance and which is intended for inclusion in the upcoming Gonzo Piano release tentatively titled 'No Frills'.


AEFD
©2016 Raymond M. Jozwiak, demo recording by Ray Jozwiak




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Long . . .

. . . To Be Latin. . .
live. . .


We spin on an axis as bold as love round a sun that’s alight with fire
It’s true our time is marked by the man in the moon
Don’t walk ahead, don’t walk behind, just be my friend and walk by my side
It's real, this life is by in the blink of an eye.

I live and I long to be Latin as beauty rebels against time
I live and I long to be Latin
The cardinal wish for the scent of the red summer rose.

We have walked the dream palace of yesterday
Where myth is truth and the proof’s hearsay
Memories disguised by the ways that we wish they could be
The drives and input are well defined
Lies rolling off dying tongues chill the soul
Chained in gold we walk a lifelong line.

I live and I long to be Latin.  I’m waiting to see my own eyes
I live and I long to be Latin
But what will I wear to the end of the world, my demise?

Upon the chipped dish the rich and pure fare of the love feast, kissing the sky
As we hold hands in a ring, the night to morning link
Contacts with the light

Be my friend, we can walk side by side
Don’t walk ahead you know I won’t walk behind
Though we stumble through our fears and tears
To the cadence and the tune of the spheres.

I live and I long to be Latin to live the fool and die the sage
I reach and intend to be Latin
To make vision real in the face of chance and circumstance
I live and I long to be Latin to take my stand against routine
I live and I long to be Latin
Where living at risk means I can see what others don’t see

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Manhattan. . .

. . . Transfer. . .

First line-up
The first manifestation of the group was established in 1969 in New York City by Tim Hauser, Erin Dickins, Marty Nelson, and Pat Rosalia. Gene Pistilli, a good friend, soon became an integral component and composed for, and recorded with, the group. They contracted with Capitol Records, recorded several tracks, and issued their first album, Jukin' (1971).The album listed the original group in the order of billing determined by sequence to this first group's formation as was customary to the industry. Accordingly, Erin Dickins, Pat Rosalia, Tim Hauser, and Marty Nelson were listed out of alphabetical order. The album was later reissued in the UK by EMI's Music for Pleasure under the title The Manhattan Transfer and Gene Pistilli. Pistilli had been best known for his performing and songwriting collaborations with Terry Cashman and Tommy West. This team endured until 1973. According to Hauser, "Gene and I were in two different places. He was more into R&B, and the Memphis sound, and by then I'd become more interested in jazz and swing..."

Second line-up
Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, and Laurel Massé. After performances at Max's Kansas City, the group developed a cult fan base. Ahmet Ertegün, founder and chairman of Atlantic Records, saw them at Reno Sweeney and offered a recording contract. The group's first album for Atlantic was The Manhattan Transfer (1975), which included their first successful single, the gospel music tune "Operator". During the summer of 1975, the group was showcased in their own hour-long television variety series on CBS.

They also gained a following in Europe, where their next two albums, Coming Out and Pastiche, brought a string of hits. One was a revival of Wayne Shanklin's "Chanson D'Amour", which became a number one hit in the UK and Australia in 1977, though it failed to chart in the U.S. These were followed by a live album, The Manhattan Transfer Live, which was recorded in the UK and reached the UK Top 5.

Third line-up and journey into jazz
In 1978, soon after that album was recorded, Laurel Massé was badly injured in a car accident and was replaced by Cheryl Bentyne. The line-up has remained the same since. Their next album, Extensions (1979), earned the group their second U.S. popular music success—the disco hit "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone", written by Alan Paul and Jay Graydon as a tribute to the 1960s CBS television series created by Rod Serling. The track also reached the Top 30 in the UK, where the group continued to make several appearances on popular television shows such as The Two Ronnies.
(from wikipedia.com)

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Bad Press. . .

. . . is better than no press. . .

When I first read Samantha's review of my release ANOTHER SHOT, I was somewhat hurt.  After all, when one spends considerable time, effort (and maybe even talent) on a particular project, one doesn't like to have it so easily and summarily dismissed.  But on re-reading it, she really did have some nice things to say about the solo piano.  I don't really feel so bad about it after reading it again. Well, you live and you learn.  I'm willing to go on.  I even hope Samantha will review another one of my releases.  (Hell.  I got 5 Golden Eggs - That doesn't sound bad. . .does it?)

(from "Buzzlegoose.com" by Samantha Hatfield) 
"In all of my musical experiences there is a genre that has in some ways always evaded me.  While I love old standards, there is something about jazz music that I just never really understood.  When I was passed Ray Jozwiak’s latest album Another Shot I sat down, in an attempt to find the beauty in a musical art form that never totally made sense.

Ray Jozwiak is a Baltimore-based artist who performs what can be referred to as “fractured jazz”.  His compositions are focused in piano performance.  Jozwiak uses piano, keyboard, acoustic guitar, and electronic and acoustic percussion throughout the album to achieve a layering effect with much of his music.  Much of his music is what can be called “fractured jazz” but his more classic piano compositions are much more enjoyable.

“Impressive”, the second track on the album is a more traditional jazz piano performance.  Rather than getting weighed down by the combination of too many instrumental layers, Jozwiak uses just the piano to create a rather lengthy arrangement.  It is pleasant to listen to containing many bluesy tones.  “Pedantic Verdantic” is another soothing piano composition.

In much of the rest of the album, Jozwiak provides music that listens more as an instrumental jam band break a la Phish.  However, this is a somewhat lame comparison because when you listen to a Phish record there is something about it that really jams ringing true with heart and feeling.  Much of Jozwiak’s music has a fake electrical sound as though it were produced in a computer or through the stock sounds of an electric keyboard.

“Fred & Ginger” is a very strange track that sounds as though it was imported straight from a 70s couples cruise.  This is the only track on the album that contains vocals and was intended to be a “tale of woe” but did not read this way at all.  There is something extremely cheesy about the whole song that becomes muddled about halfway through getting lost in a mess of drum, tambourine, piano and vocals.

Jozwiak’s Another Shot certainly made me appreciate traditional jazz much more than I ever had in the past but his experimental, keyboard produced “fractured jazz” lacked heart and sincerity.  His compositions seem strong, but he needs work on finding something truly inspiring and heartfelt.

5 Golden Eggs

Top Tracks: “Pedantic Vedantic”"


PEDANTIC VEDANTIC
From ANOTHER SHOT
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©2010 Raymond M. Jozwiak




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