pale blue flowers

Jonathan Ragonese & Steve Rudolph

pale blue flowers is the second recording by the saxophone and piano duo and their first release on this, now records. Steve Rudolph is Jonathan's musical father. In 2013 they released 'Ardent Marigolds'. This second release documents their continued devotion to tenderness and musical communication. It is available on every streaming platform, including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify etc.


two men singing

Jonathan Ragonese & Tim Warfield

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two men singing was recorded live in August of 2016 in front of a live audience at The Susquehanna Museum of Art in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Tim Warfield joins Jonathan Ragonese for a one hour exploration of improvisation. The two saxophonists, aided by various found-percussion, converse, antagonize, and participate with one another with no pauses or intermission. Ragonese writes in the liner notes: “The saxophone has in one way or another shaped my musical life. From my first infatuation to my growth and development. I was fourteen years old when I met Tim Warfield, and his influence, character, guidance, and friendship have been a pivotal part of my development. We first had the opportunity to perform together – two saxophones alone – in the spring of 2016; I knew immediately that, as a testament of my gratitude, and for the pure joy of the experience, I wanted to do it again and record it. two men singing is a document of that experience: surrounded by a group of loving and supportive individuals.” 


Ardent Marigolds

Jonathan Ragonese & Steve Rudolph

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My debut recording with my musical father Steve Rudolph. Recorded Live at the Rose Lehrman Center at Harrisburg Area Community College, a beautiful theater. Funded by the Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation. Available on (click on any location): iTunes, CDbaby, Bandcamp, Amazon and private order

 


chorinhoso

Andy Jaffe
2020 Release on Playscape records featuring Wallace Roney, Freddie Bryant, Rogerio Boccato and others. Arrangements by Andy Jaffe.
3 1/2 Stars: Downbeat Magazine / 3 Stars: Jazz Journal


FLINT4FLINT

Jeremy Jordan

All profits from this album go to help the victims of the Flint Water Crisis. The Charity Flint4Flint works to provide gallons of fresh bottled water to families that have high levels of lead in their water. 


gathering blue 

Righteous Girls

Released in July 2015 by the incredible duo of Erika Dohi & Gina Izzo. This album features all new compositions, including works by Ambrose Akinmusire, Vijay Iyer, Chrisitan Carey, Andy Akiho, Pascal leBeouf, Mike Perdue, Randy Woolf, and Dave Molk. You can find the music at any available retailer, digital and Physical. 





Flow (Live @ Hnita Hoeve)

Wim Leysen

Released in April 2014 by Belgian Pianist Wim Leysen. Recorded live at Belgium's prestigious Hnita Hoeve, the A.C.T. Collective performed at the culmination of a 2-week tour across Belgium. A subsequent tour will take place in the Winter of 2014.


Caterpillar Chronicles 

Steve Newcomb

A great release by the creative Australian Pianist Steve Newcomb. I conducted his wonderful chamber ensemble in many NYC performances. This recording is a culmination of his work. Look for future performances of this ensemble on American soil and in Australia


inside//outside

Wim Leysen - Adam Neely

A colorful release by two superlative musical minds. The album is dedicated to 'Wim's gloriously fuzzy head'. With electronics, string quartet and effects in multiplicity, this album offers a wide gamut of music.