Journeys: People, Places
© Copyright-Jonathan Dimond
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This recording documents some of my compositions from the time of my departure from Australia in 2002, through 2004.
Within this 3 year period I was based in Los Angeles, USA, but also spent time in Tokyo, Japan, and Amsterdam, Holland where new compositions were inspired.
The process of composition for me has always been about discovery and invention, most often also with specific people and/or places in mind.
In this way, it is very similar to a journey - a kind of personal journey whereby problems arise and are overcome by solutions that are very often specific to that situation. The more experience a composer has in creating customized solutions, the more adept and able they are, in my opinion.
The element of surprise in the journey is also intrinsic to composition for me. A dramatic change in environment brings new people and places your way, and forces you to reexamine many aspects of your voice and your existence.
The process of recording allows a self-focused "magni
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author: Jerry Leake
Journeys: People, Places. It is a fantastic project with Jonathan's usual skill in playing and composition. My wife loved the singer, although she could not first believe it was a man. She said "I'd love to sing like that."
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Love this Album!
author: Peter Standaart
Journeys: People, Places provides journeying material from which you won’t want to return. This music is grounded in the best of traditions, yet shines a light onto a most seductive and exciting new path. Listening to this CD will paste a smile of satisfaction on your face while simultaneously giving you a gut-wrenching urge for more. Hats off to Jonathan Dimond’s creative spirit!
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Dude, You've GOT to hear this!
author: Greg Pagel
I think anyone who likes jazz would dig this CD, but especially those who crave unique, well-crafted, adventurous stuff.
Highest level of musicianship and compostition. Can't give this enough stars.
The best part's got to be the organ pattern on "Greg by Fluoro." Now that's original.
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Great playing and sound.
author: Joe LoPicolo
This is a great CD for electric bass lovers and lovers of Jazz / Fusion music. Amazing recording quality and great playing throughout.
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