Tides

On his album “Tides,” Philip Weberndoerfer displays a knack for inventive song structures and a strong sense of melody. With a pure tone, lyrical lines, and mature chord work he adroitly navigates the harmonies he sets out for himself. An expert rhythm section and the always excellent Dayna Stephens help bring his vision to life.- Ben Monder

TIDES is a sonic portrayal of the human condition, revealing itself in being at the mercy of a strong current, while seeking to find trust deep within oneself that this current is a benevolent force that eventually is going to carry us to safe shores. New York guitarist Philip Weberndoerfer created an imaginative album that celebrates space and openness, an apparent familiarity amongst the musicians, and a bold approach towards interplay, drifting between melancholy, lightheartedness and fervor.

Jazz Weekly says that Weberndoerfer’s “thick and clean lines create a wide variety of portraits,” while Making a Scene Magazine says, “There is a uniqueness to Philip Weberndoerfer’s arranging and composing that celebrates his talents and music mastery with a style uniquely his own.”