Kim Pensyl - Foreign Love Affair (2015)

Tracklist

01. Mount Rundle
02. A Kiss to Say Goodbye
03. Look the Other Way
04. Drifting
05. Dance of the Butterfly
06. Michael B
07. In the Nick of Time
08. Lake Louise
09. Crossing Paths
10. No More Sad Songs

Pianist and trumpeter Kim Pensyl returns with an upbeat album of instrumental jazz that is themed after his various travels. The music was composed to capture the grandeur of mountains and the percolating buzz of the city, from Brazil to the Great Barrier Reef to the Canadian Rockies. The music is entirely acoustic, with harmonies that were composed, arranged and performed entirely by Pensyl. Piano is dominant on many of the tracks, with gentle rhythms, some guitar and horns. It’s an elegant album, especially when listening to breezy tracks like “A Kiss to Say Goodbye” and “Look the Other Way.” “Drifting” ups the tempo to present a warm smooth jazz sound. Pensyl makes music that is packed with feeling – each song tells a story and as listener, you will find yourself enticed by the ride.

Kim Pensyl reflects on his travels in this stunning exhibit of his incredible, critically-acclaimed skill set of composition, arranging, and playing every instrument. With a little contemporary, a little feel-good, and a lot of talent, this is a very enjoyable recording!

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