Track Listings
| 1. Piedmont Park |
| 2. Joy Ride |
| 3. Arbor Drive |
| 4. B Natural |
| 5. Garden Waltz |
| 6. Dandaya |
| 7. Uncle John |
| 8. Covenant |
| 9. Song for Laura |
| 10. Tournesol |
| 11. Fields and Foothills |
| 12. Child |
| 13. Lullaby |
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Greg Jasperse is a recording artist and free-lance musician currently living in Chicago. Aside from writing and recording his own work, he spends much of his time writing and publishing choral music for choirs ranging from middle school to professional. He actively works as a clinician and educator at festivals around the US and Canada. He is a graduate of University of Miami and Western Michigan University.
Product Description
"Tournesol" is Chicago recording artist Greg Jasperse' first commercial release. Piano-based and vocally accented, thirteen original songs written to inspire, soothe and relax. Greg's influences include David Foster, Pat Metheny, The Yellowjackets, Ennio Morricone, Dave Grusin, Nando Lauria and many more. The musicians on "Tournesol" include Grant Geissman, Jerry Watts, Michael Shapiro, Gary Meek, Ramon Stagnaro, Bonnie Herman, Randy Crenshaw, Gabe Witcher and more. Produced by Bill Cantos and recorded by and at Bill Schnee Studios, the sound lives up to the content.
Tournesol,Greg Jasperse,Tournesol Records
Tournesol
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ASIN: B0000AV39U Release Date: 2003-07-01 |
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"Tournesol" is Chicago recording artist Greg Jasperse' first commercial release. Piano-based and vocally accented, thirteen original songs written to inspire, soothe and relax. Greg's influences include David Foster, Pat Metheny, The Yellowjackets, Ennio Morricone, Dave Grusin, Nando Lauria and many more. The musicians on "Tournesol" include Grant Geissman, Jerry Watts, Michael Shapiro, Gary Meek, Ramon Stagnaro, Bonnie Herman, Randy Crenshaw, Gabe Witcher and more. Produced by Bill Cantos and recorded by and at Bill Schnee Studios, the sound lives up to the content.Customer Reviews:
Great stuff!.......2005-06-17
This is reely good........2005-03-11
Awesome album.......2004-08-09
Sooooooooo Awesome!.......2004-05-04
I absolutely LOVED it! And i MEAN loved it! I was fortunate enough to hear Jasperse play the piano live a couple times, and I have been waiting to hear a collection of HIS own material since the first moment I heard a chord from him. It's a rare, wonderful experience to hear a great, thoughtful piano virtuoso these days- I find- and Jasperse's sound, style, and musicianship are unparalleled to the other greats I've been enjoying over the years- in my opinion.
The production of the album itself is excellent- the sound is awesome. I loved the arrangements- i particularly loved the beautiful strings and oboe. You're gonna LOVE the unbelievably gorgeous vocals and chord changes! I thought it was smart to have "Tournesol" be the title track, because it was my favorite. Again, BEAUTIFUL chord changes- just a great song! Also, "Fields and Foothills" -literally gave me the chills when I heard it- awesome!
He only sings lyrics on one track towards the end -and I wish he'd sung some more- he's got a really great voice. I'm guessing he knew his piano playing and compositions would stand on their own- which, of course, they did. There are vocals all over the album, and you'll love how they were done- tight, scat-style arranging, i guess is how i'd describe it.
The album is obviously the product of hard work (i would think), but I hope Jasperse enjoyed making his debut solo album so that I can get another one- SOON. So, if anyone knows of any other recordings or recordings that are on the way, please put it somewhere here so I know.
This is the CD I've been talking about and showing everyone I see, so I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys great, brilliant music!
I can't wait to hear Jasperse play live again, he's a very gracious person to talk to- nice and funny, on top of the amazing abilities to write, play, sing and arrange so perfectly. But, really just an AWESOME CD!!!!!!!!
from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-09-29
"Tournesol" is an excellent beginning, and I'm looking forward to seeing where Greg Jasperse takes us. He is obviously very comfortable with a wide range of musical styles and approaches, and does an exceptional job. Good stuff!
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