Manhattan Nocturne
Medium tempo Latin-based sensuous melodic “Nocturne.”
From “Manhattan Nocturne” Arabesque Recordings 2006
Jumping Jacks
A playful Blues-tinged medium swing tempo.
From “Come Play With Me.” Arabesque Recordings 2008.
Wedding Song
An energetic, syncopated joyful Samba.
From the suite “Song of Songs” on Jazz Dance Suites. Chazz Mack Music 2019
Nightfall
A sensuous ballad with a hint of mystery written contrapuntally between the equal, two horns/voices.
From “Jazz Dance Suites” Chazz Mack Music 2020
Song of the Sphinx
A mysterious, exotic tune conjuring up images of a vast desert.
From the suite “Sweet Synergy Suite” on Jazz Dance Suites.
Chazz Mack Music 2019
Heart’s Desire
A heart-wrenching, brooding melody with stark tempo changes.
McPherson’s diverse writing at its best.
From the suite “Song of Songs” on Jazz Dance Suites.
Chaz Mack Music 2019
Marionette
A playful tune dancing between “funky” and “swing.” From the Suite “Sweet Synergy Suite” on Jazz Dance Suites. CHAZZ MACK MUSIC 2019
Previously released on “Come Play With Me” Arabesque, 1995
Horizons
Medium fast, straight ahead classic McPherson
From “Horizons” Prestige 1968