free at last
These pieces reflect the eclectic and kaleidoscopic experience one can have in my old neighborhood in New York City. Programmatic in nature, each musical “scene” represents a moment, a mood on any given day. I feel especially blessed to have recorded with musicians who not only played beautifully, but were indeed sensitive to capturing the intent of each composition. This CD was a long time comin’, so in a manner of speaking… I’m Free at Last. I hope you enjoy the music.
Peaceful, Jim
tracks/samples
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01 Right Time of Day |
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02 Enough is Enough |
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03 Free at Last |
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04 Quietude |
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05 Enough/Deka Dance |
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06 Jaime |
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07 C-Train |
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08 Glorious Sun |
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09 Samba Nova |
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10 Reckoning |
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11 Free at Last (Reprise) |
musicians:
Jim Balagurchik – piano
William Galison – harmonica
Adam Rafferty – guitar
Cameron Brown – bass
Sam Allen – drums
Jamey Haddad – percussion
Brian Charette – organ
praise for free at last
“Congratulations on creating such wonderful music and such a special delight of rich and intriguig sounds…the music is extrememly captivating. Someone said jazz is about surprises, and here is a perfect example of sounds that surprise and tantalize.”
– Bill Todt – VP, JazzMuze, Inc
performances
“Autumn Leaves”
Keller Hall – October 11, 2015
Jim Balagurchik, piano; Wade Knight, bass; Nick Baker, drums
“Samba Nova”
Outpost – June 30, 2016
Jim Balagurchik, piano; Glenn Kostur, sax; Bruce Dalby, flugelhorn; Mark Simons, guitar; Colin Deuble, bass; and Abel Cuevas, drums.
Performance and Interview
Bucknell University – JulY 25, 2007
Jim Balagurchik, piano; Wade Knight, bass; Nick Baker, drums
