

Kyle Coughlin, Clarinet and Tenor Saxophone
Lou Rainone, piano
Michael Raitzyk, guitar
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Mr. Appleby
A section of the melody from this straight ahead swinging duo with Coughlin on saxophone and Rainone on piano.
A Passing Glimpse
Part of Rainone’s piano solo on this jazz waltz.
Olney
An excerpt of Coughlin’s clarinet solo over the energetic rhythmic strumming of Raitzyk. This tune was inspired by Coughlin’s home town, Olney, and is dedicated to his parents.
Tooty Frooty
A segment of Coughlin’s sax solo on this funky blues that features Raitzyk on guitar.
Sea Turtle
A selection from the opening of this clarinet and piano duo. It is named after a hotel in Jacksonville Beach, FL, and is dedicated to Coughlin’s grandmother.
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The Kyle Coughlin Quartet
Kyle Coughlin, tenor saxophone
Michael Raitzyk, guitar
Jeff Reed, bass
Mike Kuhl, drums

Orange Blossoms
A section of the tune's melody, inspired in part by the fragrance of orange blossoms in Central Florida.
Dianthus
An excerpt of the melody of this jazz waltz. Also named after a flower.
When Afternoons Return
Part of Raitzyk’s solo on the medium tempo title track of the CD.
Running the Border
The closing section of this Irish-jig-influenced melody which leads into a straight ahead swing section of the sax solo.
Smoke and Mirrors
The end of Coughlin’s Coltrane influenced sax solo which develops into a duo with drummer, Mike Kuhl. Not recommended for the first dance at a wedding.