This collection of (re)arrangements is a nostalgic reflection on my childhood and a reckoning with my various musical and personal influences that have informed my artistic style. As a jazz pianist, a primary goal of mine is to commune with the past while nevertheless hurtling the artform towards the future. I seek the freedom of improvisation within the framework of extant melodies and compositions as a way of communicating with my forebearers, both personal and musical. Some reflections are jubilant, while others solemn and reverent, but each selection represents a stepping stone to my present self.
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Always Something There To Remind MeAlways Something There to Remind Me. Composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Arranged by Joshua Espinoza. Performed by Joshua Espinoza (piano), Mikel Combs (bass), Jaron Lamar Davis (drums).
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In My LifeIn My Life. Composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Joshua Espinoza. Performed by Joshua Espinoza (piano), Mikel Combs (bass), and Jaron Lamar Davis (drums).
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ShenandoahShenandoah. Traditiona. Arranged by Joshua Espinoza. Performed by Joshua Espinoza (piano), Mikel Combs (bass), and Jaron Lamar Davis (drums).
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DesperadoDesperado. Composed by Don Henley. Arranged by Joshua Espinoza. Performed by Joshua Espinoza (piano), Mikel Combs (bass), and Jaron Lamar Davis (drums).
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Take the "A" TrainTake the "A" Train. Composed by Billy Strayhorn. Arranged by Joshua Espinoza. Performed by Joshua Espinoza (piano), Mikel Combs (bass), and Jaron Lamar Davis (drums).