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Don Grusin – Zephyr

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Don Grusin – Out Of Thin Air

Out of Thin Air by Don Grusin is a smooth, atmospheric jazz album that lives up to its name. Blending elements of contemporary jazz, and subtle world influences, Grusin crafts a soundscape that feels both spontaneous and carefully polished. The album stands out for its warm keyboard tones, melodic clarity, and laid-back grooves. Tracks flow effortlessly, creating a cohesive listening experience that’s perfect for relaxing or quiet reflection. Grusin’s piano and synth work is expressive without being overpowering, supported by tasteful instrumentation throughout. While it may not push boundaries dramatically, Out of Thin Air excels in mood and musicianship. It’s an elegant, easygoing record that showcases Grusin’s refined style and deep understanding of jazz textures—ideal for fans of smooth, sophisticated instrumental music.

Personnel:

Don Grusin – piano

Label: Octave Records Released: Oct 2021

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Dave Grusin And Don Grusin – Sticks And Stones

Sticks and Stones is an album by American pianist Dave Grusin with his brother Don Grusin. It was released in 1988, recorded for the GRP label.

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Don Grusin – Raven

Bass – Jimmy Johnson Drums – Tom Brechtlein Guitar – Ricardo Silveira Saxophone – Eric Marienthal Synthesizer, Piano, Producer, Written-By – Don Grusin Tenor Saxophone – Gary Herbig Trumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Sal Marquez Vocals – Djavan, Jim Gilstrap, Kate Markowitz, Marilyn Scott

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Don Grusin - No Borders 1992 GRP Records For some reason I rarely see anything from Don Grusin so had to pick up this used CD. Don (Keys, writer and producer) has some great supporting players in Abraham Laboriel (bass) Alex Acuna (drums) Eric Marienthal (sax) and acclaimed Brazailian guitarist Ricardo Silveira. This all makes for a nice world music influenced Jazz album. #dongrusin, #noborders, #grprecords, #jazz, #abrahamlaboriel, #alexacuña, #ericmarienthal, #ricardosilveira (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chf-vZLOyDt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The inspiration for “Classical September” - My wife Maria was classically-trained (precollege at Juilliard). She grew up amongst real classical musicians, from childhood in New York: composers and choreographers from Bernstein and Stravinsky to Balanchine, with a busy rehearsal pianist grandmother and piano teacher mother. As a child, I recall my father practicing Bartok parts while strolling through the house. He was an accomplished violinist, and played 2nd violin in a prominent quartet on the east coast. Through his and my wife’s roots, I have a strong connection to classical tradition. I work in Europe each year, and while there, always carve out time to hear wonderful soloists and orchestras of Berlin, Vienna and the Paris Opera. We walk for days on end through these beautiful cities, where there are reminders of “the greats” on almost every street corner. Debussy is one who speaks to me, and we happened upon his tomb in a cemetery park in Paris on the 18th of September last year, while I was messing around with a classical motif…and this is what happened…not TRULY classical, but leaning that way. 🎶 🎶 🎶 You can listen to a clip of “Classical September” and all the tracks from my new album “Out of Thin Air” at LINK IN BIO 🎶 🎶 🎶 #dongrusin #classicalmusic #insipration #classical #piano #music #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzpiano #jazzpianist #instamusic #jazzpianosolo #instamusician #recordingstudio #moosesound #ponchaspringscolorado #salidacolorado #Debussy #Paris #Europe (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWR0vkAOww/?igshid=1ljcrqhtmlkxr

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Many thanks to all for checking out my new solo piano album, which sold out in its first weekend. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 The high def CD of “Out of Thin Air”, my first recording at our studio MOOSE SOUND in the high Rockies, can still be ordered, for July delivery, at LINK IN BIO 🎶 🎶 🎶 #dongrusin #moosesound #piano #music #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzpiano ##jazzpianist #instamusic #jazzpianosolo #instamusician #recordingstudio #yamahapiano #ponchaspringscolorado #salidacolorado #coloradohighcountry #gratitude (at Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBmKMz_gdx7/?igshid=105ycoxj98vag

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Just released my latest solo piano album “Out of Thin Air”, the first project to be recorded at Moose Sound in Poncha Springs, Colorado. Link in bio to purchase. This collection of my most recent works, played on my gentle Yamaha C7FII beast, reflects the many ideas, thoughts and recollections which the spirit of this special place in the Rockies brings to life. Thanks to Gus and Rob for their ears and experience, @joelnakamura for the awesome album cover art and to PS Audio for collaborating with me, on this, their first release on Octave Records. 🎶 🎶 🎶 #dongrusin #moosesound #piano #music #musician #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzpiano #jazzpianist #jazzpianosolo #instamusic #instamusician #cdrelease #newmusic #newmusicalert #ponchaspringscolorado #salidacolorado #visitsalida #coloradohighcountry #recordingstudio #yamahac7 #yamaha #yamahapiano #album #albumartwork #albumrelease #albumrelease2020 (at Salida, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBT3U2SABnU/?igshid=181tfid2san1z