Tim Shaghoian Gentle Beacons - Oa222179 - Jazz - by Oa2 Records

With a lyrical modern jazz sensibility, saxophonist/composer Tim Shaghoian’s debut album is a thoughtful exploration of hope and wonder. Speakingto the beauty of human connection and grappling with the emotional fallout from loss, Shaghoian's compositions developed as gentle beacons guidinghim toward a sense of clarity in understanding life events that have impacted him most. His nine original compositions, performed by hisCalifornia-based quintet of guitarist Chris Janzen, pianist Kevin Person Jr., bassist Richard Giddens, and drummer Antonio Montan?ez, dance withsubtle shifts of emotion while song-like melodies are framed in unexpected rhythmic and harmonic structures. The album was produced by modernjazz luminary Peter Epstein, a longtime mentor of Shaghoian's.