Imperfect Perfectionist, by Keith O'Rourke

Imperfect Perfectionist

by Keith O'Rourke

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1.	Groovin' High 04:37	buy track
2.	Stopped Time Shuffle 03:47	buy track
3.	Baker's Stripes 03:48	buy track
4.	The Tortoise 05:58	buy track
5.	The Hare 03:17	buy track
6.	Four Walls 04:49	buy track
7.	Jelly Bean 03:52	buy track
8.	What Is This Thing Called Love 03:27	buy track
9.	The Optimist 04:54	buy track
10.	Little Sunflower 05:01	buy track
11.	Blame It On My Youth 04:33	buy track

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As with many artists, the pandemic shutdowns of 2020 became a time of soul searching for saxophonist and composer Keith O’Rourke. His sophomore album the ‘Imperfect Perfectionist’ is a direct result of this unexpected and prolonged period of self-reflection, practice and composition.

Keith began shaping the concept of a smaller ensemble as he realized that featuring a larger group with reopening of the arts industry might not be the most responsible way to re-enter live performance. Keith started writing for a chordless trio, putting aside some of the other projects he had on the go with this in mind. Keith immediately understood that this trio project was at once both exhilarating and a daunting challenge. On one hand, there was the freedom offered by the space that is left behind with less musicians interacting. On the other, every musician in this reduced setting needs to be active and interactive to effectively fill the space.

Keith approached the creation of this ensemble with an acute need to create a full sound with minimal instrumentation. Sanah Kadoura was his first choice for the drum chair as she is known for her fearless playing and endless creativity and chops. Double-bassist Kodi Hutchinson was a natural choice with his wealth of trio experience and his ability to take calculated risks to augment the sound of the band making three sound like more.

For the music itself, Keith has penned several fresh compositions and arranged a variety of standards that shine with this new trio.

Always the perfectionist, Keith strives in his own imperfect way to take us a journey through his life through music.

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released September 30, 2022

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Keith O'Rourke Calgary, Alberta

Keith O'Rourke is a born and raised Albertan. After travelling the world honing his craft, he returned home to Calgary in 2008.

Keith is a member of many local groups, most notably The Primetime Big Band and the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble. Blessed with the opportunity to regularly perform for many of Calgary's jazz fans, he has now become a recognizable figure in the jazz community. ... more

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