Swan Dance

Slow Motion Summer is a snapshot of midsummer, when the tempo of life seems to slow down like an oil painting. Before the rush of Autumn, the mood is languid and lush, which is exactly what these musical sketches are about. "Samba So Slow" is pretty much what the title says...a very slow Samba featuring nylon guitar and flute in a simple, distilled arrangement. Like a Samba might sound in Spain... The dreamy sound of vibes, upright bass, and soft brushes together conjures the image of lazy swans with little to do but a "Swan Dance". If only we could all dance this slow! "Not Yet, Autumn" is a haunting plea for Summer to last a little longer. The melody, stated by the baritone horn, is a tip of the hat to the late Chuck Mangione. Although composed by yours truly very recently, this one sounds like it came from another time, before smooth jazz was even a term.