Reflections of D, by Michael Arbenz

Reflections of D

by Michael Arbenz

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1.	Take the A Trane 06:56	info	buy track
2.	African Flower 05:19	info	buy track
3.	In My Solitude 07:33	info
4.	Duke's Place 03:56	info
5.	Reflections in D 06:27	info
6.	It Don't Mean a Thing 05:50	info
7.	Lotus Blossom 06:38	info

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"Reflections of D" is the piano solo album of Michael Arbenz, where he reflects Duke Ellington's music in his very own way. On this album, he combines his musical curiosity with his diverse experiences with jazz and classical music.
The tracks are inspired by Ellington's musical universe, in which his composition and arrangement are synonymous with his piano playing. Michael Arbenz, who also works as a composer and arranger, uses these different perspectives to illuminate different levels of Ellington's music.
Michael gives Ellington's famous "Take the "A" Train" rich harmonies and turns "Reflections in D" into a free improvisation with an impressionistic flair. He also expands the sound spectrum of the piano with overdub techniques and electronic effects to create unique sounds, like the dazzling soundscape in "African Flower" and the groovy remix to "It Don't Mean a Thing". The album closes with the same piece Ellington usually closed his concerts with: "Lotus Blossom" by Billy Strayhorn.
Throughout “Reflections of D”, Michael uses his unique improvisation skill and perspectives as a pianist to bring Ellington to the now.

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released March 15, 2023

Recording, Mixing and Mastering: Hanes Kumke
Cover and Graphic Design: Romissa Mofidi
Foto: Daniel Infanger

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Michael Arbenz Basel, Switzerland

Michael Arbenz has played countless concerts and tours throughout Europe, North America, South America and Asia. He is also a founding member of the Swiss trio VEIN and has worked with Greg Osby, Glenn Ferris, Dave Liebman, Marc Johnson, Wolfgang Puschnig and Andy Sheppard, among others. ... more

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