Recordings

Fractured Time, Robert Silverman's ninth CD marks a new direction and vision for the group and the music integrated together on one album. The Nantucket Suite was composed for the quintet in Nantucket and features three movements inspired by the Island. There are also three meditative solo piano pieces including Mr. Silverman's first recorded foray into Yiddish music, Papirosen, originally composed in Poland about orphans selling cigarettes for food. Summer Nocturne, the center piece of the CD is a Chopin-like meditation in C with a bridge, lilting and sombre but also joyful. Starting Over is a tribute to Spring and was chosen for Israeli Independence Day. There are notable performances on the CD by tenor man James " Doc " Halliday who brings the compositions to life. Ethan Basche on acoustic bass on Eliza and Dr T, and the electric bassist Steven Dash who powers the rest of the quintet tunes. Andy Bassford adds some tasty guitar solos and Scott Hamilton commands the drums throughout. Mr Silverman's voice is smokey on the only standard Night and Day and his piano is expressive throughout. The CD is fine for anyone who enjoys straight ahead jazz mixed with thoughtful solo piano pieces. Recorded in NYC at Lowfish Studios and Mastered by Ted Jensen. Artwork by Nancy and Leah Puklin. The CD is available for $15 including mailing at 255 Fieldston Terrace #4H Bronx, NY 10471 or by calling 718-432-7111

Robert Silverman's 2001Jazz CD Whispered Words is now available for digital distribution and downloads at www.cdbaby.com

The album features trio, solo and quartet performances; Robert Silverman. piano trumpet vocals and composer James Halliday, tenor sax; Bob Wilder, guitar; Belen Bullock, bass; Steve Watson bass; Sipho Kunene, drums

now available! Looks great and sounds great! Robert on piano, vocals, and composer, Doc Halliday, tenor sax, Chris Anderson trumpet and flugel, Andy Bassford, electric bass and Scott Hamilton drums. Produced by Rob Silverman for Deep Spirit Productions. Recorded by Kevin Kane. Art Direction, Jay Kelly. Photography, Peter Schlosshauer, Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound. $15 USD. You can write to this address or call: 718-432-7111

now available @ Barnes and Noble Jazz Department in the Lincoln Center Triangle, 1972 Broadway New York, NY 10023 212-595-6859, (on the northeast corner of Broadway and 66th Street, near the 66th Street stop of the 1 subway line.) Store Hours: 9 - 12 Every Day

Hello Jazz and Blues Fans, Bruce Heckman and Robert Silverman have produced a new CD entitled "Blue Silver", which is Robert's fifth CD and the first to feature him on vocals and piano. There is a wide array of music featured here from Bessie Smith to Duke Ellington to some new Heckman classics. We are taking orders now at silbox@aol.com and bheckman@stainedglassjazz.com. Bruce can be reached at 914-490-0364 and Robert at 718-432-7111. CDs are $10 and $15 through the mail.

Just wanted to contact my jazz fans and let you know that all four of my CDs, including Drivin', Sacred Ground, Whispered Words and Light on Water are now available on the iTunes Music Store. You can sample any of my tunes, buy any one for $.99 or go for the whole album. They basically represent my recording output since 1997 in NYC. This year Bruce Heckman also produced a vocal album for me,

Hello folks, my CDs are now being carried in Barnes and Noble Jazz Department in the Lincoln Center Triangle, 1972 Broadway New York, NY 10023 212-595-6859, (on the northeast corner of Broadway and 66th Street, near the 66th Street stop of the 1 subway line.) Store Hours: 9 - 12 Every Day

Also available @ NYCD, 173 West 81st ST. in Manhattan. You can get Drivin, Light on Water and Whispered Words there for bargain prices! Ask for Sal. 212-724-4466. Thanks Robert Silverman

...Drivin'! The Robert Silverman Jazz Quintet CAP942

ROB SILVERMAN
Piano, Cornet, Composer

KYLE WHELAN
Alto and Soprano Saxophones

JAMES "Doc" HALLIDAY
Tenor Saxophone

AKIRA ANDO
Acoustic Bass

DEAN CUMMINS
Drums

Do It Yourself

Smokin'In Central Park

Blues In The Afternoon

The Blues Will Never Leave

Drivin'

The Stranger

Prelude

Hymn To Jahan

The Clincher

Click on the highlighted song titles to listen to a song clip

This music is dedicated to the life and spirit of Tess Straka,

Viveka, Jahan and Dave Lavorgna

"The Rob Silverman Jazz Group offers a unique blend of original compositions, inspired in the traditional quintet setting with the distinction of Mr. Silverman doubling on cornet in addition to his piano. The record is deeply rooted in the blues and is expressive on many levels of harmonic development and rhythmic variation. This is Rob's third release as a composer and leader and as you will experience, represents a continuation of the 'drivin'' compassion of an inspired and committed composer and performer." - Al Trainer

The Next Big Thing, a weekly show that airs on WNYC FM (the New York public radio station), as well as on about two dozen smaller stations across the U.S., produced a profile of Pastor Dale Lind. The Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's Sunday, November 24, 2003 recorded for broadcast in December. The Next Big Thing New York Public Radio www.nextbigthing.org.