{"product_id":"greg-abate-bill-oconnell-harvie-s-steve-johns-in-the-moment-cd","title":"Greg Abate \/ Bill O'Connell - In the Moment (CD) PREORDER","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCritically acclaimed sax-man, Greg Abate with a group of world-class seasoned musicians on a dynamic jazz quartet recording! ENJOY!\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenre: Jazz\/Saxophone\/Jazz Quartet \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposers: Greg Abate, Bill O'Connell \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Greg Abate - alto, tenor, soprano saxophones and flute; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill O'Connell, piano; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvie S, bass; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteve Johns, drums\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe TUNES - From the artist:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRealization (Living the Dash) came on September 11, 2001, as a response to the day the Twin Towers were destroyed. The subtitle reflects the dash between birth and death--the span of our lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Little Men was written in early 2001 and recorded on Evolution for my two sons. Watching them grow into adulthood has been one of life's greatest joys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Or Nothin' was written in the time of Covid being leary of a resurgence in back to normal life as in live gigs and touring and in person lessons and classes and a sense of not giving up. I would just go ahead with a positive attitude.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKerry's Song is dedicated to my loving partner. Kerry always a source of support, inspiration, and love. This new composition celebrates her beauty, strength, and the success of her own business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Sea, written by Pianist Bill O'Connell lends a vibe of high intensity and different personality holding a great melody and harmonic sequence. He told me that he thought it had a vibe like Wayne Shorter's tune 'Black Nile' hence 'Black Sea'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Moment was composed during the COVID pandemic in my studio, where I found solace at the piano. It reflects the somber, contemplative mood of a world paused, and the longing for live music to return.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCCA is a reharmonized shuffle blues that honors my late father, Charles Carmine Abate, whose encouragement shaped my career. His suggestion to gig at a jazz club in Hartford, CT, opened doors to new venues and influential musicians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngelic honors my daughter, Jessica, whose grace, talent, and spirit fill me with pride... it is a celebration of her essence. She has it all!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInto Somewhere is a contrafact on the chord changes Out Of Nowhere!\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eRealization \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eThe Little Men \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eAll or Nothin’ \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eKerry's Song \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eBlack Sea\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eIn the Moment \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eCCA \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eAngelic \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eInto Somewhere \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eIn The Moment \u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summit Records\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61:16 mins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 08\/07\/26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 099402854922\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"SUMMIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48652619317497,"sku":"SMT-854","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4889\/files\/SMT-854.jpg?v=1783626593","url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/greg-abate-bill-oconnell-harvie-s-steve-johns-in-the-moment-cd","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}