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Thor Polson
Registrace 17. 06. 2018
THE PORTAL: “Everywhere Polson brings effortless urbanity and lyricism to this music, which is as seductive as it is persuasive, an object lesson in style.” - Jazz da Gama “Each tune on this album is a personal statement, a journey of beauty and emotion.” - Sound in Review “Pianist Thor Polson takes listeners through an imaginative portal into utopian worlds on his latest offering, and his rapport with the musicians on this recording displays a refined choreography.” - Jazz2Love
NORTHERN LIGHTS: “This album is a series of unexpected and creatively assembled compositions that evoke a wide palette of emotion, a feast for the ears.” - Jazz Police “There’s exquisite communication within this talented group of musicians.” - Laura Caviani “Polson’s genius shines through as always.” - Dee Henry Williams, KFAI-FM “Sweet stuff!” - James Moore, KRUU-FM
BOTH ALBUMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH ALL MAJOR MUSIC OUTLETS.
NORTHERN LIGHTS: “This album is a series of unexpected and creatively assembled compositions that evoke a wide palette of emotion, a feast for the ears.” - Jazz Police “There’s exquisite communication within this talented group of musicians.” - Laura Caviani “Polson’s genius shines through as always.” - Dee Henry Williams, KFAI-FM “Sweet stuff!” - James Moore, KRUU-FM
BOTH ALBUMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH ALL MAJOR MUSIC OUTLETS.
Three Short Pieces by Robert Schumann
"Of Strange Lands and People" (no. 1), "Happiness Aplenty" (no. 5), and "Reverie" (no. 7) from Schumann's "Scenes from Childhood"
Thor Polson, piano
Recording: Jim Reynolds; mastering: Doug Wild
Thor Polson, piano
Recording: Jim Reynolds; mastering: Doug Wild
zhlédnutí: 200
Video
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise (Live at Milagros)
zhlédnutí 219Před 28 dny
Written by Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein Allan Adler, tenor sax; Thor Polson, keyboard; Dave Miller, bass; Theresa McCoy, drums Recorded by Mike Sturgill in the spring of 2019
Some Other Time
zhlédnutí 300Před měsícem
Written by Leonard Bernstein (with Bill Evans' vamp included) Arrangement, performance & improvisation: Thor Polson Recording, editing & mastering: Sean McCoy (Oregon Sound)
Theresa's Tune (Janus Quartet)
zhlédnutí 232Před měsícem
"Theresa's Tune" (© 2019 Thor Polson): for Theresa McCoy Theresa McCoy, drums; Steve Davidson, soprano saxophone; Thor Polson, piano; Dave Miller, bass Recording, mixing, editing & mastering: Sean McCoy (Oregon Sound)
Lullaby (Janus Quartet)
zhlédnutí 250Před 2 měsíci
"Lullaby" (© 2022 Thor Polson): for all the children of the 21st century Steve Davidson (tenor saxophone), Thor Polson (piano), Dave Miller (bass), and Theresa McCoy (drums) Recording, mixing, editing & mastering: Sean McCoy (Oregon Sound) Pictured in the photo: Max Polson
Three Short Pieces by Béla Bartók
zhlédnutí 179Před 3 měsíci
Nos. 133, 149 & 150 from Bartók's "Mikrokosmos" Thor Polson, piano Recording and editing: Sean McCoy (Oregon Sound)
Pontifications (Janus Quartet)
zhlédnutí 162Před 3 měsíci
"Pontifications" (© 1999 Thor Polson): for Harry Pontiff Steve Davidson (saxophone), Thor Polson (piano), Dave Miller (bass), and Theresa McCoy (drums) Recording, mixing, editing & mastering: Sean McCoy (Oregon Sound)
To Frighten
zhlédnutí 216Před 4 měsíci
“Fürchtenmachen” from Schumann's "Kinderszenen" ("Scenes from Childhood") Thor Polson, piano Recording: Jim Reynolds Mastering: Doug Wild
Consternation
zhlédnutí 297Před 5 měsíci
An improvisation based on the chord progression to Hanley & MacDonald's "Indiana" Thor Polson, piano Recording, editing & mastering: Sean McCoy (Oregon Sound) Photography: Michele Alspach
Maiden Voyage
zhlédnutí 186Před 6 měsíci
Written by Herbie Hancock Arrangement, performance & improvisation: Thor Polson, keyboard
Blue in Green
zhlédnutí 162Před 6 měsíci
Written by Miles Davis and Bill Evans Arrangement, performance & improvisation: Thor Polson, keyboard
Pontifications (Orig. Version)
zhlédnutí 262Před 8 měsíci
"Pontifications" (© 1999 Thor Polson) Harry Pontiff (bass) and Thor Polson (piano) Recording: Jim Reynolds; editing: Sean McCoy; mastering: Doug Wild Photos courtesy of Connie Pontiff and John Seligman
Faux Pas
zhlédnutí 137Před 10 měsíci
"Faux Pas" (© 1977 Thor Polson) Composed and performed by Thor Polson
Alexander's Waltztime Jam
zhlédnutí 137Před 11 měsíci
"Alexander's Waltztime Jam" (© 1998 Thor Polson) Composed by Thor Polson for Alex Haefner at his birth John Jensen, piano intro; Jane Garvin, flute; Thor Polson, piano Recording & mixing: Jim Reynolds at Custom Recording Studios Mastering: Doug Wild
The Poet Speaks
zhlédnutí 156Před 11 měsíci
“Der Dichter spricht” Composed by Robert Schumann as part of his "Kinderszenen" suite (op. 15) Performed by Thor Polson Recording: Jim Reynolds at Custom Recording Studios Mastering: Doug Wild
Thor Polson and Tom Allen on KRUU-FM (Spring, 2012)
zhlédnutí 153Před rokem
Thor Polson and Tom Allen on KRUU-FM (Spring, 2012)
Beyond Pettus Bridge: A Dream Deferred
zhlédnutí 213Před 6 lety
Beyond Pettus Bridge: A Dream Deferred
Very sensitively expressed! Beautiful rendering of these pieces, Thor.
Thor, your ability to take me on an emotional journey is enjoyable. thank you
I love Kinderszenen. Sorry you didn't include "Ritter vom Steckenpferd."
Lovely!
The more I listen to this song the more I love it. thank you
A pleasant accompaniment to my morning coffee, thanks Thor!
Thank you for honoring me on my birthday with this piece, Thor. It's beautiful.
Lovely. I play this one also. Of course you do it so much more nicely.
Oh my, this is exquisite, Thor. I love the recording, too -- so crystal clear. Thanks for sending. It's a real comfort!
Love the photo and the tune! You're a perfect conjunto!
So Hip, So Hep, SoJive the four of you are amazing. thank you
Why the furrowed brow? Ludwig seems to be enjoying it.
I'm amazed, The Pontiff hasn't commented on this Tune.Is There No God?
Bella Thor. Bartok quite the Jazz Pianist.
well articulated and expressed, Thor!
Fantastic playing! Very cool 👍👍
Dynamic and lively performance! Very cool 👍👍
Wonder piece and beautifully played Thor! Bravo!
What a delightful improv, thanks for sharing!
Love this, Thor. You've got a sponsor!
Catchy!
Nice!
Very cool Thor!
Perfect instrumentation for this watery harmonic richness. Many thanks! Beautiful!
Always something new and thoughtful from you Thor. Exploring not just different styles but sounds too! I’m loving this buddy!
Pontificate away!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. :)
How nice to finally see this one on youtube! Wonderful composition (I also really liked your "Twisted Christmas" composition). Harry Pontiff is potent.
Sounds very Avant Garde . Taking chances, pushing the envelope. It's as if Frank Zappa and Wayne Shorter got together and had a Child.
Love your rendering of this piece, Thor. Exquisite!
You're too modest, Thor. I wouldn't call it "Faux Pas" -- you were just ahead of your time. Love the time changes and rhythmic variety!
I dig it. Nice, impressionistic catchy tune. Thor scores again!
Beautiful. Lucky young lad had a song composed for his birthday 🥳🎵🎵
Very sweet, Thor. I have my own boogie version of HB2U that haul out when somebody has a birthday. I wouldn't call it a composition, though.
A really beautiful melody and the rhythm complements it perfectly! Very inspiring, as I am in the early stages of composing! Thanks for sending, Thor.
Great song. I’m still humbled you wrote a song for Alex. Love you.
Beautiful. Thor is a poet here, too.
very lovely
Beautiful work Thor! - Mitch
love it
Loved it!
Wow! Amazing arrangement and improvisation.
Just perfect! Hauntingly so.
Brilliant Corners, indeed!💢
Lovely arrangement Thor!
Beautifully played. RIP Mr. Shorter.
Nice Thor.
Nice 👍sort 20th century 3rd stream
Always a joy to hear you play!
So Lilting and Lovely. Check out the Leo Ornstein collection.