Jeff Beal

Contemplations

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Contemplations is not about contemplation, but are themselves contemplations. Inspired by the writings of Thomas Merton, especially his "Seeds of Contemplation," Jeff Beal wrote Contemplations after his own self-imposed isolation...The piano improvisations evolve from a simple theme that is explored and expanded upon. Like Merton's writings, where simple and graceful words were used to make a point, Beal uses only the essential elements of music in a jazz medium to create a spiritual motive force...

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	Title/Composer	Performer	Time
1	Contemplation Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	5:18
2	Improvisation-Every Momment Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	3:57
3	Being a Tree Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	5:23
4	Improvisation-Love Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	3:24
5	Improvation-A Deux Mains Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	3:16
6	The Dance Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	5:33
7	Improvisation-The Call Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	6:25
8	Discovery Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	6:32
9	Uniquiet City Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	3:24
10	First Steps Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	4:36
11	Ascension Jeff Beal	Jeff Beal	5:00

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Contemplations

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