Small Talk

1. Balanceo – the sophisticated harmonic structure of Tango over a swing groove.

2. Summer’s Dance – a samba for my daughter to dance at any time of year.

3. Cox Creek – named after a farm I lived in the Outaouais on that had great sunsets.

4. April 25, 2003 – a day when all was right and inspiration struck.

5. Nutoontu – a mythical place where there have been a few Bill Evans sightings.

6. Texada – an island in the Straight of Georgia not far from where I was born.

7. Again – taking a harmonic cue from Chopin this is a lament for a friend that left to soon.

8. Small Talk – an activity we all engage in that keeps us informed.

9. Sol’s Swing – inspired by Sol’s take on life.

10. Far Away Friend – distance can be physical and emotional.