the sun flung spangles vol. 1
with Mark Whitfield Jr., Glenn Zaleski, Jeremy Ajani Jordan, and Ron Thomas
an hommage to James Joyce recorded with an incredible group of friends.
Three pianos, saxophone and drums. Recorded in 2022, released in 2024.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jon Rosenberg. Available on all streaming platforms.
a breach of cynicism
Jonathan Ragonese & Adam Larson
Released in 2024, a breach of cynicism is a duo record of an improvised set with fellow-saxophonist and great friend, Adam Larson. Recorded live at Ware Recital Hall, West Chester University. Mastered by Jon Rosenberg. Available on all streaming platforms.
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
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.