Tim Shaghoian - Gentle Beacons - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

With a lyrical modern jazz sensibility, saxophonist/composer Tim Shaghoian's debut album is a thoughtful exploration of hope and wonder. Speaking to the beauty of human connection and grappling with the emotional fallout from loss, Shaghoian's compositions developed as gentle beacons guiding him toward a sense of clarity in understanding life events that have impacted him most. His nine original compositions, performed by his California-based quintet of guitarist Chris Janzen, pianist Kevin Person Jr., bassist Richard Giddens, and drummer Antonio Montanez, dance with subtle shifts of emotion while song-like melodies are framed in unexpected rhythmic and harmonic structures. The album was produced by modern jazz luminary Peter Epstein, a longtime mentor of Shaghoian's. Album Tracks 1. Old Haven in the Waves 2. Hearts Aligned 3. Neukölln 4. Flying Hat 5. My Foolish Heart 6. Monument 7. Unrest 8. Picture of a Dream 9. Friendship in the End (For Julia) 10. Writing Desk