Foundation, by Rajiv Halim

Foundation

by Rajiv Halim

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Manuel D. Rodriguez Yes it is my favorite track! Interesting groove, love it! God is good! Blessings!! Favorite track: The Hard Worker (feat. Marquis Hill).

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1.	The Wise Man (feat. Ari Brown) 07:06	info	buy track
2.	The Hard Worker (feat. Marquis Hill) 07:07	info	buy track
3.	Slim (feat. Kevin Kozol) 10:11	info	buy track
4.	Pasatiempo (feat. Marquis Hill) 06:31	info	buy track
5.	Halim's Dream (feat. Kevin Kozol) 07:00	info	buy track
6.	Halim's Dream (Reprise) {feat. Joel Ream} 06:24	info	buy track
7.	Baby Bop 11:07	info	buy track
8.	Donna Lee 06:35	info	buy track
9.	Foundation 09:58	info	buy track
10.	Halim's Other Dream (feat. Joel Ream) 07:29	info	buy track

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"Foundation" means many things to me. While almost every song on the album was composed or arranged within the last five years, this project represents my foundation as a person and musician. My immediate family has been a rock throughout my life and career, and half of the songs pay tribute to them. They inspire me every day. Regardless of the size of form, a strong familial Foundation will act as a force to fall back on, receive advice from, and reassure one's pursuits in times of doubt. "Foundation" also recognizes the history of American music and how the musicians that came before me inspired generations of people they'll never have the chance to meet. I believe the inspiration for this album is rooted in the past 100 years of American music, which all stems from the feeling of struggling and the musical concept of The Blues. "Foundation" pays homage to where I've come from. I hope each person that listens to this album will be inspired to contemplate their own foundation and what has made them who they are. This album is the result of me exploring that question and deriving inspiration from what I've found.

- Rajiv Halim

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released August 25, 2015

The Rajiv Halim Quintet:
Rajiv Halim - Alto, Tenor, and Soprano Saxophones
Victor Garcia - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Scott Hesse - Guitar
Junius Paul - Bass
Michael Piolet - Drums

Special Guests
Ari Brown - Tenor Saxophone (Track 1)
Marquis Hill - Trumpet (Tracks 2 and 4)
Kevin Kozol - Rhodes (Tracks 3, 5, and 6), Moog Synthesizer (Track 6)
Joel Ream - Guitar (Track 6)

All compositions by Rajiv Halim, except track (8) "Donna Lee", by Charlie Parker, arranged by Rajiv Halim

Produced by Rajiv Halim/MILAH Productions
Recorded by Fred Breitberg
at Shirk Studios, Chicago, IL
assisted by Steve Shirk and Matt Cerritos
on July 6th and 7th, 2015
Mixed & Mastered by Fred Breitberg
at Freddie B Audio, Lincolnwood, IL
Photographs by Scott Hesse & Nate Crossley
Cover design & layout by Natalia Rios

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Rajiv Halim Chicago, Illinois

Rajiv Halim is a saxophonist and composer from Chicago, IL. He regularly performs with his own band and also with "The Xavier Breaker Coalition", "Ron Haynes' Game Changers", and "Robert Irving III's Generations".

"Foundation" is his debut album of compositions written for his family members and also paying tribute to his roots and the musical history that has inspired him to this point. ... more

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