Music
Long Way Out
Long Way Out is a series of impressions inspired by a journey into the uncertain, a reflection on the thoughts and experiences of a traveler as they traverse unknown places. Paul states that, “I was aiming to create a sparse, minimal, and open sound in the music to capture the feeling of loneliness and isolation, of uncertainty, that can often accompany traveling into the unknown.”
Featuring Paul Zaborac on saxophone, Austin Brown on guitar, Eric Krieger on bass, and Mark Grimm on drums, the quartet developed its unique sound playing regular gigs in Des Moines, Iowa at The Lift, a small, intimate, bar where musical exploration and openness were the standard. With all members hailing from the American Midwest, the group has a unique sound and character arising out of their shared sensibilities and experiences.
Paul Zaborac Quartet: Live
Several of my favorite jazz albums are live recordings. There is an open, free, and uninhibited nature to them, an honesty and energy, that I feel is special. These ideas drew me to create this live album. Paul Zaborac Quartet: Live captures selections from a performance at the Noce jazz club in Des Moines, Iowa. The compositions on the album are inspired by post-bop/modal jazz and feature ample space for improvisers to stretch out, explore, and interact. “Steps,” “Drum Solo,” and “Transient” are performed continuously, transitioning into one another. A peaceful ballad closes the album as the final track. Each member of the quartet brings their unique voices to the tunes, creating a distinctive group sound and character that is showcased on the recording.
Russian Romantic Music for Saxophone and Piano
A duo recording with collaborative pianist Cecilia Lo-Chien Kao featuring transcriptions of major string works by Russian romantic composers.