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Beyond The Sky

by Rob Schwimmer

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    Rob Schwimmer's first solo album now available digitally. Includes originals Waltz For Clara Rockmore, Ostinato, Holding You In My Arms and standards Stormy Weather and much more. Liner notes by Chip Stern
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    PAUL SIMON ‘Meaningful, intelligent and evocative music–Not to mention great piano playing!

    GRAMOPHONE January 2008 ‘Extraordinary…harmonically ravishing…a dazzling two-handed ostinato-based piece (where Oscar Peterson and Sergei Prokofiev break bread)… a most stimulating release that stays fresh after countless rehearings’

    ALL ABOUT JAZZ–NY ‘Shaping up to be the finest solo piano CD of 2007…Once in a great while in the musical incubator of the NYC downtown club scene, a truly musically sophisticated work with broad appeal emerges as if from nowhere. The truth, of course, is that these gems are the result of years of hard work, artistic development and unique musical vision: all these crystallize in the wonderful Beyond the Sky… dazzling technique…His complete mastery of dynamics and transition remind of how that which is left unsaid can be delicately powerful, with achingly beautiful quiet passages deftly contrasted with forte.

    THE SUNDAY NEW YORK TIMES ARTS & LEISURE ‘Dancing easily between both (classical and jazz) worlds…machine-gun speed and clarity…dense, rhythmically involving work…unequivocally classical pieces… Mr. Schwimmer draws on the kind of dark harmonies more typical in Frederic Rzewski’s concert music than in jazz…crisp, disciplined keyboard technique that thrives best in rhythmically complex and coloristically varied music…’

    MICHAEL BRECKER ‘Beyond the Sky is fantastic! In every way–writing, playing and pianistically. Dynamically. Lyrically. I could go on… Congratulation, you’re killin’, man!’

    TIME OUT NEW YORK ‘Substantial artistry…a genuinely impressive sense of structure (in his compositions) with a jazz-fueled spontaneity and an ear for instantly memorable melodies in these clever, attractive miniatures…an original, compelling voice…a vivid imagination that recognizes no borders.’

    KEYBOARD ‘Legendary keyboard talents…astonishing artistry…amazing pianistic skills, incredible improv abilities, compositional brilliance, and theremin chops. This is exquisitely beautiful music.’

    LEONID HAMBRO, renowned classical pianist—‘Utterly unique...Virtuoso in the extreme...One of a kind...Such great surprises! The structures are so thoughtful and complete...I couldn't wait to

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HELLO AGAIN 01:18
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OSTINATO 00:39
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ORPHEUS 01:50
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CONVERSATION 01:35
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QUICKSILVER 00:45
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DOUBLE HELIX 02:42
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ATMOSPHERES 02:57
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INSIDE 01:36
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GRAMOPHONE January 2008 ‘Extraordinary…harmonically ravishing…a dazzling two-handed ostinato-based piece (where Oscar Peterson and Sergei Prokofiev break bread)… a most stimulating release that stays fresh after countless rehearings’

PAUL SIMON ‘Meaningful, intelligent and evocative music–Not to mention great piano playing!

ALL ABOUT JAZZ–NY ‘Shaping up to be the finest solo piano CD of 2007…Once in a great while in the musical incubator of the NYC downtown club scene, a truly musically sophisticated work with broad appeal emerges as if from nowhere. The truth, of course, is that these gems are the result of years of hard work, artistic development and unique musical vision: all these crystallize in the wonderful Beyond the Sky… dazzling technique…His complete mastery of dynamics and transition remind of how that which is left unsaid can be delicately powerful, with achingly beautiful quiet passages deftly contrasted with forte.

THE SUNDAY NEW YORK TIMES ARTS & LEISURE ‘Dancing easily between both (classical and jazz) worlds…machine-gun speed and clarity…dense, rhythmically involving work…unequivocally classical pieces… Mr. Schwimmer draws on the kind of dark harmonies more typical in Frederic Rzewski’s concert music than in jazz…crisp, disciplined keyboard technique that thrives best in rhythmically complex and coloristically varied music…’

MICHAEL BRECKER ‘Beyond the Sky is fantastic! In every way–writing, playing and pianistically. Dynamically. Lyrically. I could go on… Congratulation, you’re killin’, man!’

TIME OUT NEW YORK ‘Substantial artistry…a genuinely impressive sense of structure (in his compositions) with a jazz-fueled spontaneity and an ear for instantly memorable melodies in these clever, attractive miniatures…an original, compelling voice…a vivid imagination that recognizes no borders.’

KEYBOARD ‘Legendary keyboard talents…astonishing artistry…amazing pianistic skills, incredible improv abilities, compositional brilliance, and theremin chops. This is exquisitely beautiful music.’

SAN DIEGO NEWS ‘Brainy and dreamy’

NEW YORK POST ‘Mary’s Pick of the Week’

THE NEW YORKER ‘(One of) downtown’s best piano talents’

JAZZIZ ‘With Schwimmer, more is more’

THE NEW YORK TIMES ‘Theremin Master’

LEONID HAMBRO, renowned classical pianist—‘Utterly unique...Virtuoso in the extreme...One of a kind...Such great surprises! The structures are so thoughtful and complete...I couldn't wait to hear the next track...The most imaginative version of Stormy Weather I've ever heard...The world deserves to hear you!’

VERNON REID, guitarist/composer (Living Color) —‘Astounding. Extraordinary. Other Worldly (Hence the title?) Those Hands...That Brain!Passion and Intellect in equal measure. Congratulations. All The Things You Are Rocks!’

ADAM GUETTEL, Best Musical Score Tony 2005 Composer of "Light In The Piazza—‘It's brilliant. Holding You In My Arms is gorgeous’

JOE LOVANO, acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer—‘This solo piano exploration by Rob Schwimmer is full of passion and love...his execution and ideas flow with a beautiful sense of freedom that captures you from his first phrase to the last.’

ARIF MARDIN, legendary producer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award—‘Not only is Rob Schwimmer one of my first call piano players, he's also a great artist in his own right. His compositions, technique and interpretation all come together on Beyond The Sky--Some of the best piano playing I've ever heard!’

GEOFFREY HOLDER, Tony Award Winning Director, Actor, Choreographer —‘Rob Schwimmer uses the piano like a French impressionist painter uses a brush… painting scenery, mood and atmosphere taking me to strange and beautiful places. This music is incredible, very original, takes great chances and I've never heard anything quite like it before--I love it! He is a true artist.’

DAVID GARLAND, WNYC New York Public Radio—‘Rob Schwimmer tells compelling stories with his fingers. When they connect with a piano keyboard, the music connects with us, and we hear passions, adventures, love stories, and tall tales, all told in an involving, personal style.’

ELLIOTT RANDALL, Steely Dan guitarist "Reelin' In The Years", etc —‘It's absolutely beautiful - beginning to end. I can't thank you enough for sending it to me. The production values, the compositions... the whole 9 yards - just delicious!’

ELLIOTT SHARP—‘Really enjoyable and quite impressive... an incredible musician and a fantastic theremin player!’

GEORGE STEEL, Executive Director Miller Theatre, Columbia University—‘What a sensational album! You play wonderfully, but I am more taken by your music--The album is a great accomplishment.’

URI CAINE—‘I enjoyed it very much! Great compositions and great playing!!! You sound great.’

JACK DOUGLAS, producer John Lennon (Double Fantasy), The Who (Who's Next), Miles Davis, Aerosmith, etc.—‘The CD lives in my car player out here in LA.’

FRED HERSCH, Grammy nominated composer/pianist —‘I was really impressed--Great playing and superior sound. You sound wonderful, really.’

JONATHAN SHEFFER, conductor, artistic director (Red, An Orchestra/ Eos Orchestra)—‘I listened to your amazing CD tonight. I don't know what to say: I was blown away, really surprised by your references, your past, your ear, your agility, your taste. Thanks for letting me hear it!’

LIMOR TOMER, Whitney Museum Adjunct Curator of Performing Arts, Music Curator at BAM, Lincoln Center Festival, Symphony Space—‘It’s Beautiful! Subtle, intriguing music. If Skriabin grew up listening to the best American pop, he would sound something like this.’

ERNIE RIDEOUT, editor KEYBOARD—‘Rob Schwimmer is an insanely great player’

BOSTON HERALD—‘Stunning ‘

ATTENCION (Mexico)—‘Rob is a technical and musical virtuoso…A monster of the piano’

WNYC Radio—‘Master Improvisor’

OPTION—‘...grace with power’

EL INDEPENDIENTE (Mexico)—‘Brilliant!’

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released July 6, 2010

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Rob Schwimmer New York

Rob Schwimmer is a composer-pianist, thereminist and Haken Continuum player who has performed and recorded throughout the world. Praised by The New York Times for his "Virtuosity, magic, and humor,” in addition to his moving and fascinating (yet accessible) solo work, Rob has worked with Paul Simon, Gotye, Wayne Shorter, Laurie Anderson, Adam Guettel and Bobby McFerrin and many others. ... more

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