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Playing by Ear

Preston Reed · 1984

34 min · 10 tracks · jazz

Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through melodic jazz landscapes, creating a vivid tapestry of sound and rhythm.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Playing By Ear — The title track perfectly encapsulates Reed's intricate fingerpicking style and serves as an introduction to his musical philosophy of spontaneous creativity.
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    Southern Exposure — This track features lively rhythms and a bright melody, showcasing Reed's ability to blend technical skill with engaging musicality.
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    A Moment Too Soon — Here, Reed employs dynamic changes and emotive phrasing, demonstrating his capacity to convey deep feelings through instrumental music.
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    False Spring — This piece highlights Reed’s use of harmonic complexity while maintaining accessibility, illustrating his distinctive voice within the jazz genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Playing By Ear 3:50
  • 2 Southern Exposure 4:04
  • 3 Accufuse 2:57
  • 4 No More than a Smile 2:43
  • 5 Digitalia 1:54
  • 6 A Moment Too Soon 4:53
  • 7 Du Vin Fou 2:10
  • 8 False Spring 3:44
  • 9 Basta Pasta 2:20
  • 10 Last Scene in September 6:15

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