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An immersive, meditative piano improvisation on C & D

Jul 19, 2023 | Compositions & improvisations

In this spontaneous piano composition, super simple modal tonality is explored, changing the mode/tonal centre midway, to generate a dynamic, introspective journey to a beautiful, unspoiled place.

Filling the new space with sound – developing an epic, melancholy theme.

Jun 30, 2023 | Compositions & improvisations

Playing in my newly refurbished but still small space, exploring some big, dark, sweet, piano flavours.

The last improvised performance in my old studio

Jun 16, 2023 | Compositions & improvisations

An improvisation that feels nervous & on the edge (although I had to stay mentally calm!) in 7 time (4+3). I’m hoping some of you noticed I’ve not posted in a while. I’ve been focused on redesigning my little studio. Watch his space!

Holding it together – a dreamy soul-jazz improvisation

May 3, 2023 | Compositions & improvisations, Soul-jazz music

Music has the power to bring calm and sanity, to soften the edges and connect us to a place of peace.

Improvising rich transparent harmonies & flowing melodies

Mar 2, 2023 | Compositions & improvisations

Impressionistic, jazzy, lydian tonal flavours and flowing rhythms improvised spontaneously on Pianoteq’s Bechstein

A meditative flowing improvisation with big waves of harmony

Feb 24, 2023 | Compositions & improvisations

This improvisation uses A major to G major to D minor and many other tonal shifts as it rises and falls in triplet waves like the ocean. 
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