Flautist Bill McBirnie releases The Silent Wish with Bernie Senensky

Source: All About Jazz
November 4, 2018
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The Silent Wish is the latest release from Canada's premier jazz and Latin flutist, Bill McBirnie, and it features Bill's superior craftsmanship along with that of his longstanding and formidable accompanist,

Bernie Senensky

piano

" data-original-title="" title="">Bernie Senensky, in an intimate duo setting, brimming with pristine acoustic clarity, that displays their uncommon levels of musicianship and simpatico as they explore a diverse range of material, integrated by a ubiquitous and enchanting ��minor theme�� inspired by Bill��s wife, Svetlana.

Here are some reactions to Bill McBirnie and Bernie Senensky��s work to date:

SIR JAMES GALWAY��"I want to tell you how much I enjoyed your latest, and greatest, CD. I��ve listened to it several times and it��s a really terrific record. You are my favourite jazz flutist��This album is a real knock-out!��"

DOWNBEAT��"��Toronto��s deep pool of local talent was on display at dozens of events��Opening for Eliane Elias, flutist Bill McBirnie proved a passionate and eloquent improviser with sure-footed support from pianist Bernie Senensky. Their set included...a show-stopping finale penned by Senensky...inspired by

Hermeto Pascoal

multi-instrumentalist
1936 - 2025

" data-original-title="" title="">Hermeto Pascoal and

Charlie Parker

saxophone, alto
1920 - 1955

" data-original-title="" title="">Charlie Parker�� (Allen Morrison)

JAZZTIMES��"Best Opening Act [at the TD Jazz Festival] �C Eliane Elias delivered a solid, opening-weekend show at the Old Mill Inn, focusing squarely on selections from her recent

Chet Baker

trumpet and vocals
1929 - 1988

" data-original-title="" title="">Chet Baker tribute, I Thought About You. But it was the dynamic opening duo of pianist and composer, Bernie Senensky, and flutist, Bill McBirnie, that...truly set the expansive dining room aflame and, ironically, provided far more satisfying dips into the Brazilian songbook...For the uninitiated, check out their 2005 pairing on Paco Paco.�� (Christopher Loudon)

JAZZIZ��"...An effervescent, joyous quality pervades The Bill McBirnie Trio's Find Your Place [which] showcases a wide range of grooves, from bop and bossa to gospel and swing��Those new to McBirnie will be amazed at his imagination and originality on this engaging album." (Mark Holston)

You can purchase The Silent Wish as a CD or a download at CDBaby here. You can also purchase The Silent Wish as a download at iTunes here

The Silent Wish track listing

Reflection (Ray Bryant)
Black Orpheus/Morning Of The Carnival (Luis Bonfa)
Saber Cair/Knowing How To Fall (Louis Sim?o & David French)
Cabana Boy (Michele Mele)
My Heart Belongs To Daddy (Cole Porter)
First Song (for Ruth) (Charlie Haden)
Recado Bossa Nova (Djalma Ferreira)
Dan?a da Solid?o (Paulinho da Viola)
No Moon At All (David Mann)
Away From Home (Bill McBirnie & Bruce Jones)
Blue Bossa (Kenny Dorham)
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? (Michel Legrand, Alan & Marilyn Bergman)

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Track Listing

Reflection; Black Orpheus/Morning Of The Carnival; Saber Cair/Knowing How To Fall; Cabana Boy; My Heart Belongs To Daddy; First Song (for Ruth); Recado Bossa Nova; Dan?a da Solid?o (Paulinho da Viola); No Moon At All; Away From Home; Blue Bossa; What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?.