THE CD's of FLIPPOMUSIC
When the Heart is Strong, the Voice Rings True - FLIPPOMUSIC
(also Da Duo Di Flippo De Santo) Oppilf Records - Chicago, IL -2005
Flippos vocal debut, the duo performs a mix of originals and modern standards. The CD covers some standards, a few contemporary gems and a number of Flippo originals. Donn and Dave cover a wide range of styles and moods in this debut...hardswinging bop on "Jets Song" and "NIght in Tunesia"...somber introspection on "Ballad" and "People"..gently flowing bossas on "Face of Love" and "Bossa DeSanto"...and lighthearted fun on "Spiderman Theme" and "Kuzushi."
(also Da Duo Di Flippo De Santo) Oppilf Records - Chicago, IL -2005
Flippos vocal debut, the duo performs a mix of originals and modern standards. The CD covers some standards, a few contemporary gems and a number of Flippo originals. Donn and Dave cover a wide range of styles and moods in this debut...hardswinging bop on "Jets Song" and "NIght in Tunesia"...somber introspection on "Ballad" and "People"..gently flowing bossas on "Face of Love" and "Bossa DeSanto"...and lighthearted fun on "Spiderman Theme" and "Kuzushi."
Ganesh - FLIPPOMUSIC -Southport Records - Chicago, IL - 2001
The quintet's second CD presents primarily original Flippo composition blending jazz with the music of India, Ireland, Greece, Romania, Bali, and the Middle East.
"From the opening burst of explosive sound of its title track, Ganesh is as startlingly brash and original as its cover art suggests. Its musical boundaries span the globe with the sounds and styles and rhythmic influences, reaching from Africa to Arabia, to Ireland and India, and back here to the Chicago jazz scene... this CD is a joy to listen to from beginning to end... " Dennis Sieja, Jazz Institute of Chicago
The quintet's second CD presents primarily original Flippo composition blending jazz with the music of India, Ireland, Greece, Romania, Bali, and the Middle East.
"From the opening burst of explosive sound of its title track, Ganesh is as startlingly brash and original as its cover art suggests. Its musical boundaries span the globe with the sounds and styles and rhythmic influences, reaching from Africa to Arabia, to Ireland and India, and back here to the Chicago jazz scene... this CD is a joy to listen to from beginning to end... " Dennis Sieja, Jazz Institute of Chicago
Tendrils of Light - FLIPPOMUSIC
Southport Records - Chicago, IL - 1994
The band's premier it's version of "globaljazz" e presenting numerous Flippo originals like "Zimbabalupi" , Buddha's Siesta , Tendrils of Light and many others.
Flippomusic's Southport release "...actually specializes in fusing jazz (both mainstream and avant garde) with Middle Eastern, Asian, African and Latin sounds. The resulting album is as unpredictable as it is enriching...exceptional, highly recommended..."
Alex Henderson, CD Review Magazine
Southport Records - Chicago, IL - 1994
The band's premier it's version of "globaljazz" e presenting numerous Flippo originals like "Zimbabalupi" , Buddha's Siesta , Tendrils of Light and many others.
Flippomusic's Southport release "...actually specializes in fusing jazz (both mainstream and avant garde) with Middle Eastern, Asian, African and Latin sounds. The resulting album is as unpredictable as it is enriching...exceptional, highly recommended..."
Alex Henderson, CD Review Magazine
Winter Sketches - Dave Flippo-solo piano
Inner Light Records - Ann Arbor, MI - 1985
A collection of original compositions and improvisations inspired by Winter. The music blends jazz, classical and folk influences. This record is out of print.
Pieces include: Silent Snowfall, Riding the the White Forest, Lulee Lulay, Winds of Winter,What Child is This, Muted Echoes, Air (J.S. Bach), Lake Mirror
Inner Light Records - Ann Arbor, MI - 1985
A collection of original compositions and improvisations inspired by Winter. The music blends jazz, classical and folk influences. This record is out of print.
Pieces include: Silent Snowfall, Riding the the White Forest, Lulee Lulay, Winds of Winter,What Child is This, Muted Echoes, Air (J.S. Bach), Lake Mirror
New Age Variations - Dave Flippo-solo piano
Inner Light Records - Ann Arbor, MI - 1984
A collections of pieces blending the classical, jazz and folk traditions.This record is out of print.
Pieces include: Variations on Theme from Goldberg Varitaions (J.S. Bach), Yaqui Indian Lullaby, Japanese Folksong, Variations on a Mozart Theme, Night Visions, Rain of Crystal.
Inner Light Records - Ann Arbor, MI - 1984
A collections of pieces blending the classical, jazz and folk traditions.This record is out of print.
Pieces include: Variations on Theme from Goldberg Varitaions (J.S. Bach), Yaqui Indian Lullaby, Japanese Folksong, Variations on a Mozart Theme, Night Visions, Rain of Crystal.
OTHER RECORDINGS:
It's About Time! Marc Smith-with the 'Pong Unit Quartet" at the Green Mil, Chicago, IL 2004.
It's About Time! Marc Smith-with the 'Pong Unit Quartet" at the Green Mil, Chicago, IL 2004.
Whether it's the craftsmanship of the writing, or the surprising
appeal of Flippo's vocals, or the strength of the Tao Te Ching itself,
Tao Tunes has definitely left its mark on my sensibilities. And a few
of its earworms, against all odds, have burrowed deep into my right
brain." - Chicago Jazz Examiner - Dec. 2011 - Neil Tesser
FLIPPOMUSIC'S newest project, "Tao Tunes" is a jazz setting of the
Tao Te Ching. A collection of tunes both "in" and "out" in a multitude
of moods. grooves and styles.