Sky Jazz: The Richard Shulman Trio (Earth & Sky)
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“Sky Jazz” is Richard Shulman’s new genre of music. Recorded by his North Carolina trio, it combines the traditional jazz elements of harmony, pulse, and improvisation with the deliberate goal of soothing and inspiring the listener. Full of melody and swing, the music delights on its own, while helping people to relax, meditate, and even heal.
I’ve been reviewing jazz for two decades and listening for more than four. During this time I’ve probably heard it in every incarnation: mainstream, third stream, and slipstream; hot and cool; free, Latin, world, and fused with everything from Chopin to hip-hop. But I’ve never encountered jazz with such strong spiritual intent. The closest was the urgent questing of saxophone legend John Coltrane — not surprisingly, one of Richard’s major influences — although Sky Jazz inspires a much sunnier and more serene kind of reflection.”
– Dr. Judith Schlesinger
The RS Trio aka Earth & Sky is:
Piano – Richard Shulman
Bass – Mike Holstein
Drums – Sonny Thornton
For more info about the RS Trio / Earth & Sky click here or visit www.rstrio.com
Tracks
1. Pictures in the Clouds – 6:14 • 2. One For Us – 4:27 • 3. Piano Interlude – :57 • 4.Getting Over Lost Love – 6:59 • 5. Never Before – 7:40 • 6. Live at Arthur’s – 4:36 • 7. Love Revisited – 8:37 • 8. Dan’s Song – 6:51 • 9. Goodbye to Fantasy – 6:33 • 10. Circular Mind – 4:56 • 11. Still Young at 95 – 9:59 • 12. Relaxin at Home – 7:00
Total Time 74:50
