'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.
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Discography: 'Choices' (2017); 'Choices'(EP)(2017); 'Lost Before The Storm' (2017); 'One Dark Forever' (2018); 'Dreams Through Heat' (2018); 'Time and Again' (2018)