This jazz original, composed by Sky Canyon and Jim Gleason, features Sky Canyon on vibes, keys and drums, Jon Gray on trumpets, Michael Willis on acoustic bass and Roy Strassman on congas. An easy listening, catchy melody with vibes and trumpet solos around a 16-bar blues-style form. Enjoy!

Sky Canyon is a composer, producer and artist with roots that span jazz, rock, classical, latin, new age and more. A multi-instrumentalist, Sky has produced bestselling albums (Watercourse Media), and is currently recording a jazz album of originals and classics, of which Subtle Approach is the first single release. His main instrument is the vibraphone; he was a student of jazz vibraphone master, Terry Gibbs, in Los Angeles.

CREDITS:
Vibraphone, Keyboard, Drums: Sky Canyon
Trumpets: Jon Gray
Acoustic Bass: Michael Willis
Congas: Roy Strassman
Composed by Sky Canyon and Jim Gleason
Arranged by Sky Canyon
Recording Engineer: Sky Canyon, Extra Dark White Chocolate Studios, Boulder, CO
Mixed by: Robert Powell, Drew Dugan and Sky Canyon
Mix Engineers: Robert Powell, Blue Yonder Recording Studio, Fairfax, CA; Drew Dugan, KMGLife Studios, Boulder, CO

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Subtle Approach listener comments:

"I love it! Bravo! Inspiring, joyful, and buoyant music!" - L.C., Berkeley, CA

"Sky, this is money! I’m loving it!" - C. H., Temecula, CA

"You are really embedded within the vibrations . . . when I close my eyes, the vibrations lead me directly into my heart and I can see and feel YOU!" - T.S., Spain

"So rad, sounds so good!!" - R.D., San Diego, CA

"Reminds me of Dave Brubeck. Love it!" - T. P., Aspen, CO

"Relaxing, engrossing; has the complexity of a really fine wine: bottom, full flavor, very delightful!" - Frank Seifert, Encinitas, CA

"I love Sky's music and have loved this kind of sound my entire life; it takes me to a place of heart that makes me feel wonderful every time I hear it!" - Doria (DC) Cordova, San Diego, CA

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