Jazz Composer & Performer

1. Father's Day  
(4:10) - a hip, driving straight-ahead jazz samba with solos by Matt Finley, Jon Werking, Jeff Ciampa and Dave Mann


2. Brazilian Wish  
(4:38) - a dusky, introspective bossa nova reminiscent of Jobim, featuring solos by Matt and Warren Bernhardt in a hybrid of
  Brazilian sonic structures under sleek, melodic American-style jazz


3. There You Are  
(3:54) - a contemporary bossa fusion sound in driving 7/4, featuring the drumming of Joel Rosenblatt and the arranging of
  keyboardist Jon Werking


4. Childhood Home  
(5:24) - a lyrical bossa nova anchored by Romero Lubambo with a lovely flugelhorn solo by Matt and great rhythmic
  counterpoint to create additional interest


5. When She's Gone  
(4:08) - a catchy jazz cha-cha; dance to this one that's easy on the ears!


6. So Close  
(4:49) - the whole band charges out of the gate on this up-tempo samba and keeps up the pace throughout, especially Romero
  Lubambo's acoustic guitar solo, with a percussion break showcasing Joel Rosenblatt and Tomas Martin Lopez


7. Another Year  
(4:40) - urban sophistication in a pop-oriented bossa nova with unusual syncopation and changes, and Matt on sensuous
  harmon-mute trumpet


8. Calm Waters  
(6:10) - a smooth-as-silk bossa melody that breaks into driving double-time solos by Matt and Warren, seriously roiling the
  waters before returning to the calming melody


9. Softly Speaking  
(4:22) - a wistful and introspective closing track that conveys the musical equivalent of the tropical sunset pictured on the
  CD's back cover

   All songs composed by Matt Finley © 2006 Kingsmill Music / BMI