Piano cover of London Grammar's "Wasting My Young Years"

Wasting My Young Years

Cover of Yann Tiersen's "Comptine d'un autre été" from the soundtrack of the movie "Amélie"

Comptine d'un autre été

Amidst lockdown here in Sydney, I find that a marvellous friendship, and the vast expanses of the sea, converge in depth and love. The ebb and flow of conversation - and my daily walks near the ocean - open my heart to the subtle realms of the spirit, present and near. 
Piano music - the glorious Scottish ballad, "Loch Lomond."
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The Sea, Changing and Eternal

Piano cover of Yiruma's "River Flows In You".

River Flows In You

Freestyle Session

In this podcast, as I sit on an ancient sea-side lava field, I reflect on the intrinsic connection between us all - no matter where we are. I describe two stories - of my dear friend, Ren, who likewise found herself amidst ancient lava fields in Hawaii; and my Canadian friend and 'fellow' poet and writer, Brenda Peddigrew who, like many in the Northeast, has been struggling with the effects of widespread forest fires. The connectedness between us kindles the heart, evoking a reality that defies space and time - a quantum reality. I sing the song that Brenda heard as rain began to quench the fires of her home country - The Eagles' "Have You Ever Seen The Rain."

For my YouTube video of that song:
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Brenda Peddigrew's wonderful writings:
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Our Connection Across Time and Space

For this podcast episode, I am honored and delighted to present a new musical collaboration--with world-class guitarist, Garth Webber. Garth has played alongside the finest rock, blues and jazz musicians of our time--among them, Gregg Allman, John Lee Hooker, Dr. John, Robben Ford, Bill Champlin, Bob Weir and--Miles Davis--widely considered the most influential musician in the history of jazz.

The episode interweaves piano, guitar and voice, inspired by the compelling insights of Miles Davis. Indeed, Miles Davis has an uncanny sense of what makes music powerful and affecting. He speaks about silence, about listening, and he made a wide space for the musicians who played with him. And listening and space, dear friends, are the ground for real human connection between us all. x

With heartfelt gratitude to Garth for the joys of this 'duet.'

Find out more about Garth Webber:
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Listening, Friendship, Love - Featuring Garth Webber

I've played "Amazing Grace" for years. It's my 'go-to' song. Whatever my circumstance, my hopes, challenges, whatever time of day or place--the melody and lyrics conjure the sense of eternity and redemption, born of the transfigured conscience of John Newton, a former slave ship captain in England in the late 1700's.

One afternoon, more than two hundred years after Newton composed this hymn, here on this side of the planet, DownUnder, I met 'by chance' a man and his wife who had an uncanny connection to this music. As we spoke, they shed light on the significance of the song I've loved for years.

As I share this story, I recall the striking insight that, "there are no coincidences," offered by the great Miles Davis, a legend whose presence, likewise, came into my life in an uncanny way--through the fabulous Garth Webber, a guitarist who played and toured with Miles, and with whom I've had the joy of collaborating.
The video concludes with my performance of "Amazing Grace," With heartfelt gratitude and love to all,
Jessica  

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Amazing Grace - A Chance Encounter

One of the most moving and beautiful melodies and sentiments, immortalized by Louis Armstrong. Here, my piano version. Blessings to you.

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What a Wonderful World - Piano by Jessica Roemischer

This podcast features an improvised piano piece I've titled, "Toccata." A Toccata has to do with 'touch,' with fast-moving passages and repeating musical figures. What you'll hear arose spontaneously as I played one evening. The truth is, I've had similar experiences at the piano for more than a half century. Letting my fingers wander and explore, I'll find myself delighting in a spontaneously-emerging sequence of notes, then spinning these 'riffs' into unfolding melodies and textures. I hope you enjoy the music. I hope this finds you well. With love, Jessica

Toccata in G

The Luckiest

In the Homecoming Podcast, award-winning pianist and author, Jessica Roemischer celebrates life's little moments. Through a compelling blend of story piano music and song, Jessica conjures memories from childhood, reflections on nature, delight in our human experience, the arts, music, and more. Amidst the challenges we're all facing, Jessica's episodes will help you notice these little moments in your own life - the times of innocence, joy and love, so close and near, in which you find yourself renewed. Your support will help Jessica bring more podcasts to many. Thank you!

Amazing Grace - A Chance Encounter

Homecoming Podcast and Piano Music