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Three Lyricists, One Composer Behind every great song is a voice — not just the one singing, but the one shaping the words. For composer John Finbury, that voice has often come from trusted collaborators. Over the years, three lyricists have played central roles in...
Not Just Rhythm, But Language In John Finbury’s music, percussion is rarely about flash. It’s about voice, feel, and conversation. No one embodies this more clearly than Rogerio Boccato — the Brazilian percussionist whose work spans multiple Finbury albums, offering...
A Different Kind of Jazz Album When American Nocturnes – Final Days of July was released in 2020, it stood apart from John Finbury’s prior Latin jazz recordings. There were no drums, no vocals, no overt grooves. Instead, the album unfolded like a quiet conversation —...
Words That Know the Composer Some musical partnerships are built on harmony, others on rhythm. For John Finbury and Patty Brayden, the bond is language — a lyric intimacy that has spanned decades. As Finbury’s longtime muse, collaborator, and wife, Patty Brayden...
The Power Station Sessions How a Legendary Studio Became the Quiet Constant in John Finbury’s Collaborative Journey When listeners encounter a John Finbury composition, the first impression is often emotional: lush textures, lyrical melodies, and a distinct sense of...
The title track from John Finbury’s American Nocturnes – Final Days of July presents an original Americana composition arranged for a remarkable quartet. At the heart of the performance is Tim Ray on piano. A recipient of an NEA grant, faculty member at Berklee...
