Step into a sophisticated blend of close harmony jazz and urban poetry. This collaboration showcases the intricate interplay between human musicianship and AI-assisted composition, creating a tapestry of complex harmonic arrangements that paint the city nights in rich, jazzy hues.

The piece features:

Intricate 5-part close harmony arrangements
Complex jazz chord progressions
Sophisticated vocal modulations
Modern urban jazz soundscape
Weaving countermelodies and harmonic tension

Taking inspiration from vocal jazz legends like Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, while embracing the contemporary urban setting, this piece explores the delicate balance between technical precision and emotional storytelling. Each verse unfolds like a jazz standard, with harmonies that shift and shimmer like city lights on wet pavement.

🎵 Production Notes:

Advanced jazz harmony arrangements
AI-assisted chord progression development
Human vocal interpretation
Emphasis on harmonic complexity and vocal interplay
Modern jazz voicing with urban contemporary influences

Special thanks to the AI collaboration for helping push the boundaries of vocal jazz arrangement into new territories.

Neon Nocturne (A Jazz Harmony AI-Human Collaboration)

An album containing smooth, emotional Songs in a cool Jazz style. Written and recorded in Berlin, performed by Lucy.

Here are the lyrics:

[Verse]
She waltzes through the evening air,
A twinkle in her eye, without a care,
With every step, the world takes note,
She's a real lady, that's all she wrote.

[Verse 2]
In moonlit nights, she finds her grace,
A touch of mystery on her face,
With every smile, her charm unfolds,
She's a real lady, with tales untold.

[Chorus]
Oh, she's a real lady, poised and refined,
With a heart that’s gentle and a mind so kind,
She dances through life, like a whispering breeze,
She's a real lady, she moves with ease.

[Verse 3]
In crowded rooms, she stands apart,
A work of art with a noble heart,
With every gesture, soft and true,
She's a real lady, in everything she’ll do.

[Bridge]
The city's lights, they dim and glow,
But her elegance will always show,
From dusk to dawn, she holds her might,
She's a real lady, shining bright.

[Chorus]
Oh, she's a real lady, poised and refined,
With a heart that’s gentle and a mind so kind,
She dances through life, like a whispering breeze,
She's a real lady, she moves with ease.

THE ARTIST

Gerhard A. Schreiber, living in Berlin, was a member of post-punk and new wave bands in West Germany in the 1980s. He worked with the singer Markus and the producer Axel Klopprogge, both icons of the New German Wave. He composed film scores in the 1990s and 2000s and began designing a cool jazz album in the 2010s. The compositions were completed in 2023, the recordings were made in 2024. The album contains sophisticated songs, based on modern cool jazz style, interestingly arranged and sensually interpreted.

She's a Real Lady

An album containing smooth, emotional Songs in a cool Jazz style. Written and recorded in Berlin, performed by Lucy.

Here are the lyrics:

MY OLD LOVE

[Verse]
I saw you walking, down that old street,
Where memories linger, and lost dreams meet.
Your eyes met mine, just for a glance,
In the shadows of our old romance.

[Verse 2]
The autumn leaves whisper, tales of our time,
In the bookstore café, where we'd sip wine.
You'd laugh at my jokes, voice like a song,
God, it all went by so fast, where did we go wrong?

[Chorus]
My old love, where did you go?
In the echoes of the nights, we used to know.
Your smile, it haunts me, in the morning light,
My old love, were we ever right?

[Verse 3]
I still wear that sweater, you gave one fall day,
It's frayed at the edges, much like our way.
I hear your laughter, in the soft rain,
A sweet, melancholic, soothing refrain.

[Bridge]
Sometimes I wonder, do you think of us too?
In the quiet moments, when the day is through.
Do you see our faces, in the stars above,
Or am I the only one, still seeking that love?

[Chorus]
My old love, where did you go?
In the echoes of the nights, we used to know.
Your smile, it haunts me, in the morning light,
My old love, were we ever right?

THE ARTIST

Gerhard A. Schreiber was a member of post-punk and new wave bands in West Germany in the 1980s. He worked with the singer Markus and the producer Axel Klopprogge, both icons of the New German Wave. He composed film scores in the 1990s and 2000s and began designing a cool jazz album in the 2010s. The compositions were completed in 2023, the recordings were made in 2024. The album contains sophisticated songs, based on modern cool jazz style, interestingly arranged and sensually interpreted.

My Old Love

An album containing smooth, emotional Songs in a cool Jazz style. Written and recorded in Berlin, performed by Lucy.

THE ARTIST

Gerhard A. Schreiber was a member of post-punk and new wave bands in West Germany in the 1980s. He worked with the singer Markus and the producer Axel Klopprogge, both icons of the New German Wave. He composed film scores in the 1990s and 2000s and began designing a cool jazz album in the 2010s. The compositions were completed in 2023, the recordings were made in 2024. The album contains sophisticated songs, based on modern cool jazz style, interestingly arranged and sensually interpreted.

Tender Love

An album containing smooth, emotional Songs in a cool Jazz style.Written and recorded in Berlin, performed by Lucy.

Here are the lyrics:

TEN PAST TWELVE

[Verse]
It's ten past twelve, the night begins,
You stroll in with a playful grin,
The clock's our witness, time our tell,
In this cozy little midnight spell.

[Verse 2]
Your eyes catch mine, a subtle flirt,
A dance of glances, we both insert,
The saxophone whispers, low and sweet,
We sway together, our hearts in sync.

[Chorus]
Ten past twelve, the world feels right,
In this cool and starry night,
We find our groove, so smooth, so swell,
Lost in magic, at ten past twelve.

[Verse 3]
Your laughter's light, your smile aglow,
As moonlight caresses, soft and slow,
We talk of dreams and things unseen,
In fleeting moments, like a wistful scene.

[Verse 4]
The city's quiet, the streets serene,
We share our secrets in between,
The bassline thumps a steady beat,
Our hearts keep time, so pure, discreet.

[Chorus]
Ten past twelve, the world feels right,
In this cool and starry night,
We find our groove, so smooth, so swell,
Lost in magic, at ten past twelve.

THE ARTIST

Gerhard A. Schreiber was a member of post-punk and new wave bands in West Germany in the 1980s. He worked with the singer Markus and the producer Axel Klopprogge, both icons of the New German Wave. He composed film scores in the 1990s and 2000s and began designing a cool jazz album in the 2010s. The compositions were completed in 2023, the recordings were made in 2024. The album contains sophisticated songs, based on modern cool jazz style, interestingly arranged and sensually interpreted.

Ten Past Twelve

¬¬Breezy Samba track with Brazilian female lead vocals and lively acoustic guitar, beach style. An enthusiastic, positive experience. 
Chill, Happy, Romantic, Sexy, Warm, Cool, Retro, Bouncy, Celebration, Summer, Sunshine, Beach, Vacation, Party, Exotic.
Instruments- Acoustic Guitar, Ethnic Percussion, Female Lead Vocals
Sergio Mendes

CARAVAN

Passionate and torrid Latin Jazz track, featuring warm acoustic guitar, sultry female lead vocals and violin creating an easy mood.Love, Romance, Luxury, Sunset, Summer, Sunshine, Vacation, Travel, Jazzy, Passionate, Laidback, Satisfied, Relaxed, Sultry, Feel-good, Breezy, Light, Groovy.Featured Instruments- Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Finger Snaps, Female Lead Vocals
Astrud Gilberto, Doris Monteiro, Sade, Basia

CHILLAXIN'

Gentle and tender, featuring tender female lead vocals, acoustic guitar and light drum kit creating a carefree mood.
Chill, Romantic, Elegant, Emotional, Dreamy, Warm, Blissful, Expressive, Tender, Heartfelt, Soothing, Satisfied, Relaxed, Sultry, Feel-good, Gentle, Breezy, Light, Elegant, Blissful, Expressive, Tender, Heartfelt, Soothing, Satisfied, Relaxed, Sultry, Feel-good, Gentle, Breezy, Light
Featured Instruments- Acoustic Guitar, Drum Kit, Female Lead Vocals 
Stevie Nicks

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“The Man I Love” was composed by George Gershwin and his brother Ira in 1924. This song is considered a key work in The Great American Songbook. It has been performed and recorded by countless artists including: Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Miles Davis, Django Reinhardt, Artie Shaw.

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“My Funny Valentine” was composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the Broadway musical “Babes in Arms”, in 1937. Over the years “My Funny Valentine” has become one of the most recorded and performed song in history. The range and depth of artists who have recorded this masterpiece is almost endless and includes iconic artists such as Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald.

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My Funny Valentine

Writer / Producer / Musician / Singer  From Greenwich Village NYC.
has made music with U2, BOB DYLAN,LUSCIOUS JACKSON, WILLIE NELSON, CHRIS WHITLEY,BRANDI, FAITH HILL, SALT N PEPA, ZIGGY MARLEY, EMMY LOU HARRIS, DIDO.

- Part Pianist, part composer, part poet, part IT technologies technician/programmer, 100% musician. -

Otoniel Rojas is a Dominican pianist and composer celebrated for his unique fusion of classical music with the rich rhythms of his homeland. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was immersed in a vibrant musical environment from an early age. His father, an accomplished musician, served as the principal flutist and later as the piccolo player in the National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic, instilling in him a profound appreciation for music.

At just seven years old, Rojas began his formal music education at the National Conservatory of Music, initially focusing on the violin. Simultaneously, he nurtured a passion for the piano, teaching himself to play and developing exceptional sight-reading abilities. His prodigious talent quickly became evident as he accompanied his father in numerous public performances, church services, and television appearances across his native country.

Determined to refine his pianistic skills, Rojas pursued formal piano instruction, excelling in performance, counterpoint, music theory, and solfège at the conservatory. Despite his musical successes, he briefly explored an engineering career at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). However, his unwavering dedication to music led him to resume his artistic journey.

Seeking broader horizons, Otoniel relocated to the United States to study at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York—a hub for international students and a springboard to esteemed institutions like Juilliard. Under the mentorship of acclaimed pianist Agustin Anievas, a celebrated American classical pianist known for his recordings of Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Under Anievas' tutelage, Rojas flourished, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance, earning the distinction of Cum Laude. His exceptional musicianship was recognized when he won the conservatory's piano competition, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the college orchestra.

Deeply involved in the college's musical community, Rojas participated in chamber music ensembles, served as a piano accompanist, and sang in both the specialized chamber choir and the conservatory choir. He expanded his compositional skills under the guidance of Robert Starer, an Austrian-born American composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music. His collaboration with the university's ballet program led to his composition "A Passing of Time" being incorporated into the ballet's repertoire, which was performed internationally by the university ballet in Prague.

To further diversify his expertise, Rojas studied conducting with Karoly Kope, chamber music with Stoddard Lincoln and Marion Feldman—a distinguished cellist and professor at New York University—and delved into music history under H. Wiley Hitchcock, a leading authority on American music.

Upon returning to the Dominican Republic, Rojas continued to compose and perform. He was commissioned by the Sinfónica del Cibao to create "Mozartina," an orchestral piece that masterfully intertwines traditional merengue rhythms with themes from Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony. The work features the tambora, a traditional Dominican percussion instrument, symbolizing a fusion of his classical training and cultural roots. "Mozartina" premiered with the Sinfónica del Cibao and was later performed in a revised version by the National Symphony Orchestra in Santo Domingo under the baton of Caonex Peguero, a prominent Dominican violinist/conductor/composer.

Today, Rojas continues to share his music with audiences worldwide. Through platforms like SoundCloud and published sheet music, he brings a unique blend of classical and Dominican musical traditions to listeners and performers alike. His journey reflects a lifelong dedication to music and a commitment to bridging cultures through his art.

Formerly in Punk and Post-Punk bands in the early 1980s I joined the Neue Deutsche Welle and worked i.a. with Markus. Since the 1990s I concentrated on movie scores and musical advertising. Now based in Berlin, 'The Perfect Match' represents my memories of places and people I met in my long musical way.

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