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Sketches From The Road

by Keith O'Rourke

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Sketch in Green 05:50
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Port NOLA 05:17
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Double Black 03:36
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Solitary Traveller 05:52
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Sonny Tune 04:34
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Miss Jones'ish 04:26
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Drifting 05:08
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Bayswater 05:18
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Hush 06:34
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Lost Blues 04:32
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Early Bright 04:41
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about

Saxophonist Keith O'Rourke comes from the Kenny Wheeler school of composition. His debut studio recording, Sketches From The Road, features his thoughtful approach to the saxophone, showcasing original compositions reminiscent of the ECM sound. Each song was inspired by his travels across the world, and paints an aural picture to evoke different emotions and reactions from the listener.

Channeling the joy, anticipation and mischief he felt in the city, Keith composed "Port NOLA" in honour of his love for New Orleans. The track features a second line drum groove that likens to street bands, with stops and starts reminiscent of the French Quarter. "Drifting" brings the peaceful waves of the Caribbean Sea, shown through a gently shifting modal nature of the chords. "Solitary Traveller" shares the changing despair and optimism while trudging through the desert. "Sketch in Green" highlights his time in Dublin; learning a new culture and meeting new people. Keith infuses the playfulness of his early 20s that he spent living big city life in London with his composition "Bayswater." Together, Sketches From The Road is an instrumental and semi-autobiographical look into Keith's experiences and influences within music, and his naturally curious outlook on life as a whole.

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released May 26, 2017

Keith O'Rourke - Saxophone
Andre Wickenheiser - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Jon Day - Piano
Kodi Hutchinson - Bass
Tyler Hornby - Drums

Executive Producers - Bill & Jolene Treherne, John & Dianne O'Rourke
Producer - Kodi Hutchinson
Associate Producers - John Harmer, Neville Jordison, Chris & Tracy O'Rourke
Sound Engineer - Spencer Cheyne
Studio Assistant - Brennan Kennedy
Mastering - Guy Hebert at Karisma Mastering
Photography - Dianne O'Rourke & Keith O'Rourke
Graphic Design: Michael Dangelmaier, Red Pine Design
Recorded October 20 & 21, 2016 at OCL Studios in Chestermere, AB

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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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