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The Turning

by Tom Arntzen

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The Turning playable compact disc with insert featuring original artwork and design by Jenny Arntzen.

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You're There 05:00
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Living Inside a Song 04:54
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Alone Together 05:08
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4.
End of the Lane 04:26
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5.
Coffee Grounds 03:43
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We Kiss in a Shadow 04:45
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Cedar Vee 04:30
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Last Thing On Your Mind 06:19
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You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 04:12
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Age of Innocence 04:56
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11.
Basement Suite Blues 04:31
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12.
You Make Me Feel So Young 04:31
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The Turning 04:52
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about

On his debut jazz CD, The Turning, Tom Arntzen evokes a spirit of playful innocence. The combination of Tom’s inspired songwriting, rich vocals and masterful piano playing is stunning. This is an artist at the peak of his creativity offering 9 original jazz tunes and 4 standards. Tom is joined by some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians playing in the styles of Chet Baker and Nat King Cole. Producer Simon Kendall added his unique touch and the result is an album of compelling freshness coupled with exceptional musicianship.

“This album is about turning back to my musical roots. I have loved to play and listen to jazz since I was a kid. I believe a spirit of playfulness is essential to good jazz. Interaction and fun are ‘playing’ in the truest sense of the word. This approach is reflected in the way I chose to record the album. I knew I would get polished performances on the first or second take from these outstanding players. The freshness of the moment was captured as each cut was recorded live off the floor. I am deeply satisfied with this album.”
– Tom Arntzen

This album was recorded “live off the floor “ on the Otari Radar system at Creation Studios, Vancouver, Canada. There are overdubs on Cedar V and The Turning.

Tom would like to thank his family, friends and all the talented people who helped make this album possible. Special thanks to Lloyd and Gwen for your inspiration, to my sons Arnt and Evan for your spirit, and to Georgina for your love, patience, talent, and for believing in me.

credits

released August 12, 1998

THE MUSICIANS
Tom Arntzen: Piano, Vocals

Bill Coon: Guitar (1, 2, 7, 8)

Miles Foxx Hill: Bass

Leif Arntzen: Trumpet

Craig Scott: Drums

Ron Thompson: Guitar (3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13)

Kim Nishikawara: Tenor Sax

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
Produced by Simon Kendall

Arrangements by Tom Arntzen

Recorded by Jim Woodyard
 at Creation Studios, Vancouver, BC 1998
Mixed by Jim Woodyard and Simon Kendall
Mastered by Don Bregg

Original artwork by Jenny Arntzen
Graphic design by Jenny Arntzen and Matthew MacTavish
Photograph of Tom by Michael Desadeleer
Back cover photo by Gwen Jones

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Tom Arntzen Vancouver, British Columbia

Tom Arntzen is a singer, pianist, songwriter, bandleader, and educator based in Vancouver, BC. His professional career spans more than 4 decades and includes public performances all over Canada and the US, as well as private events of the grandest scale. As a songwriter, Tom speaks to matters of the heart, mind and spirit with an impressive catalogue of groovy originals. ... more

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