Norm Alperson
'Norm Alperson' features an eclectic menu of expressive and adventurous, instrumental Soundscape Jazz compositions.
Nights We Share Nights We Share
Cut / Movement #1: "Nights We Share", from the Fifth 'Norm Alperson' Album, 'Time and Again' - Nice, easy, syncopated Smooth Jazz piece with Piano and modeled Sax emphasis over tight rhythm section and layered Keyboard overlays.
So Close So Far Away So Close So Far Away
Cut #1: "So Close So Far Away", from the Fourth 'Norm Alperson' Album, 'Dreams Through Heat' - Lively, upbeat Smooth Jazz piece with modeled Sax over driving rhythm section and layered Keyboard overlays.
Back In My Arms Back In My Arms
Cut #1: "Back In My Arms", from the Third 'Norm Alperson' Album, 'One Dark Forever' - Up-beat, Melodic Smooth Jazz piece with driving Drums and Bass foundation under layered Keyboards with Modeled Sax and Piano Emphasis.
Almost Always Almost Always
Cut #1: "Almost Always", from the Second Norm Alperson Album, 'Lost Before The Storm' - Stout New Age Jazz piece with strong Drum Kit and Fretless Bass foundation under layered Keyboard, Synth and Piano Emphasis.
Near The Fall Near The Fall
Cut #1: "Near The Fall", from the Debut, Norm Alperson Album, 'Choices' - Nice Laid-back New Age-Jazz piece featuring a light Smooth Jazz groove with Piano, Vibe and Guitar overlays.
'Norm Alperson' features an Eclectic, Multi-Genre menu of Adventurous New Age and Soundscape Jazz Instrumental compositions. With some arrangements focusing on a Smooth Jazz / Fusion style, others spotlight an emotional or imaginative Soundtrack feel. All of the cuts are created with the intention of a laid-back, thought provoking experience. An easy listening, but entertaining listen.'Norm Alperson' is the latest side effort of Jazz Artist, Michael Lee Thomas. The limited edition project was conceived as a vehicle for unreleased material from his massive song catalog. The project features Adventurous New Age & Soundscape Jazz Instrumental music with a multi-genre approach that has influences of Smooth, Fusion Jazz and expansive Soundtrack textures. Awash in Piano, Sax, Strings, Woodwinds and Keyboard layering, 'Norm Alperson' songs also showcase Strong and Appetizing foundations of Drums. Bass and Guitar. Originating from Texas with roots in Southern California, 'Norm Alperson' is conceived from a strong, experienced creative force. In June 2017, the Debut Album, 'Choices' was released and in August 2017, 'Lost Before The Storm', the Second Album followed in September 2017, with each containing Fourteen Deep imaginative compositions. The Third Album, 'One Dark Forever', was released in January 2018, the Fourth, 'Dreams Through Heat', in May 2018, with the Fifth album, 'Time and Again', in August 2018, with all Three LP's feature 14 fresh Soundscape Jazz cuts. The project was retired in November 2018.Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, David Sanborn,Discography: 'Choices' (2017); 'Choices'(EP)(2017); 'Lost Before The Storm' (2017); 'One Dark Forever' (2018); 'Dreams Through Heat' (2018); 'Time and Again' (2018)