The Reese Brother's Project:  we are free (Wyndfall 1994)

"Collector's Series"

 jazz, folk, original  

The Reese Project's first CD release, now included in The Reese Project Collector's Series.  This CD is mostly a duo effort by Tom & Laurie Reese. They are joined by the quartet on Duncan's Waltz, later re-recorded for The Reese Project's Grammy nominated CD, "Blue Etude," and Nocturne #1, a free jazz piece reminescent of a late evening stroll in the summer.  Pianist Kirk Reese is also featured on track 6, "The Kitchen Girl," a traditional folk tune reworked as a lively jazz piece.  It also features a 4th grade chorus on the title track, "we are free."  ... more about the The Reese Project ...

Players:  Tom Reese (flutes), Kirk Reese (piano), Laurie Haines Reese (cello), Jeff Stabley (drums)

Tracks:

1. Duncan's Waltz (7:01) by Tom Reese
2. We Are Free (13:10) by Tom Reese (Movements:  I. Lakota Blessing,  II. Children's Psalm, III. Reprise)  
3. Levi's Blues (5:31) by Tom Reese
4. Nocturne #1 (16:55) by The Reese Project
5. The China Doll (2:20) by Laurie Haines Reese
6. The Kitchen Girl (5:56) traditional  Irish, arranged by The Reese Project

© 1994 Wyndfall 

This project is dedicated to all the children in the world. 

Our prayers and blessing are with you always. 

We are free to give love.

Artwork by Chris & Jen Ruck, Darklightmedia.