We recently featured Sky Canyon‘s intricate and immersive, Wijic and his vibrant and transcendental song, Bluesalicious, so we were thrilled to have the chance to review his composition, You Know That I’ve Loved You (For a Long, Long Time).
Immediately immersing us with rippling drums, Sky Canyon opens You Know That I’ve Loved You (For a Long, Long Time) with dimensional keys, Sky’s iconic vibraphone and saxophone that take on the roles of the main protagonists in the evocative composition.
Described by Sky as “mellow, even sultry” and conveying “intimacy and warmth with a Latin spice”, it is no wonder that we are completely mesmerized by his artistry.
The soulfulness of the saxophone played by Bob Rebholz feels nostalgic and refined, cohesively fused with ongoing percussion and luxurious vibraphone where Sky demonstrates his mastery of the instrument.
What is great about Sky, is that we can always expect the best quality jazz, from instrumentation, uniqueness, charisma and out-of-this world levels of talent.
Sky Canyon cites Lionel Hampton, Terry Gibbs, Bill Evans, Monty Alexander, Carlos Santana, John Coltrane, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Miles Davis and Buddy Rich as sources of inspiration, but it is clear that he is creating universe of his own.
Regarding his musical tastes and expression, Sky comments “I’m motivated by how music can take me so many places, especially as I am an avid fan of jazz, rock, pop, classical, Latin, hip-hop and so much more. I wrote this piece originally as a classic swing tune, then felt inspired to shift it to a more Latin Jazz feel and love how it turned out. Musicians – and music aficionados alike – know that great music, and all great art in any form, inspires and lifts us up.”
We have added You Know That I’ve Loved You (For a Long, Long Time) to our New Music Spotlight playlist and continue to stream Sky Canyon’s wider discography including Poinciana and Subtle Approach.