Carl Weingarten – Songs for a Perigee Moon (Multiphase, 2025)
Carl Weingarten’s Songs for a Perigee Moon is thematically inspired by the “perigee moon” (supermoon). It reflects Weingarten’s fascination with nature and the cosmos, influenced by memories of stargazing with his late father.
Musically, Weingarten’s deeply mesmerizing instrumental work combines a wide range of musical influences, including enthralling ambient sounds, dazzling jazz fusion, delightful cinematic soundscapes and deeply rooted Americana—style slide guitar music. Throughout the album, Weingarten masterfully uses both acoustic and electric slide guitars to treat the listener to memorable melodies and moods using various guitar techniques.
Songs for a Perigee Moon features outstanding solo and ensemble performances by highly talented guests such as virtuoso bassist Michael Manring, percussionist Celso Alberti, pianist Kit Walker, and elegant sounds of flügelhorn player Jeff Oster, trumpeter Bill Ortiz; and vocalist Katy Stephan, among others.
Musicians: Carl Weingarten on acoustic and electric slide guitars, delays, EFX; Kit Walker on piano, synthesizers; Michael Manring on fretless bass; Katy Stephen vocals; Celso Alberti drums, percussion; Pat Duffey acoustic guitar; Jeff Oster flugelhorn; Bill Ortiz trumpet; Billie Duffey bass; and Joe Venegoni percussion.