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Balancing Act

Zachary Bartholomew

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Balancing Act is the debut album of award-winning pianist and composer Zachary Bartholomew that features intricately written and arranged original music performed by a world-class band.

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    01 Crazy Socks (Q) 4:28
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    02 Sunny Days Driven By 9:17
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    03 Bring The Noise 5:37
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    04 Hobo_s Lullaby 6:17
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    05 Balancing Act 8:13
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    06 The Long and Winding Road 7:04
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    07 Time Apart 7:48
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    08 There and Back Again 7:17
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    09 Mirror Image 7:07
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    10 Midnight Nefarity 10:20
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    11 BONUS Crazy Socks (T) 3:59
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Latest News

New Review of Balancing Act + Album Hits #13 on NACC Jazz Charts!

In it's first full week after being release, Balancing Act has climbed to #13 on the NACC Jazz Charts! Plus,  the album has a gotten another press review in! Read more below:

https://www.jwvibe.com/single-post/zachary-bartholomew-balancing-act

“Balancing Act by pianist/composer Zachary Bartholomew is a dazzlingly eclectic, ultra-adventurous debut. The soulful, improv-rich sparks he creates is only part of the magical spell. The pianist and his crew are also master storytellers, creating musical expressions and illustrations from visual concepts and themes.” 

- JW Vibe by Jonathan Widran 

Balancing Act on JazzWeek and NACC Jazz Charts + Album Reviews!

Balancing Act has just been release and is already getting some positive recognition and radio airplay!

#5 on the "Most Added" category on the JazzWeek charts AND #3 on the NACC Jazz Charts' "Top 5 Jazz Adds" category!

Press Reviews:
https://artmusiclounge.wordpress.com/2024/07/28/zachary-bartholomews-balancing-act/


“Bartholomew’s quintet really cooks… the music practically explodes out of your speakers. Bartholomew’s style on piano is energetic. The music is truly interesting, never lacking in invention or surprises. Highly recommended!”


- The Art Music Lounge by Lynn Rene Bayley

https://www.makingascene.org/zachary-bartholomew-balancing-act/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEUDCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ72hGJ52Im04zzYCIJDDs0uGRMrsQpcKD8TIQfJTM2xE8xqfJp8gLg_rQ_aem_qlB84EE8zL2keS5C92FClA


“Bartholomew brings bold individuality to this project and an ensemble of musicians that support his composer skills with inventiveness and energy. When Bartholomew takes his solo, he improvises wildly on piano before pulling open the curtains to showcase Zuniga on solo drums… the song establishes Bartholomew as an excellent composer and arranger."


"It’s not always easy to balance one’s life, but Dr. Zachary Bartholomew seems to be doing a fine job, as reflected on this newly released album.”


- Making a Scene by Dee Dee McNeil

https://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.com/2024/08/album-review-balancing-act-bemuse.html


“There's a dollop or two of Brubeck in the mix and I suspect that had they ever met, I think there would have been plenty of mutual respect. Well worth checking out.”

- Bebop Spoken Here by Lance Liddle

 

Official Release Date of Balancing Act Announced!

Mark your calendars for Friday, August 2nd! Pre-Order the digital album now and listen to it on August 2nd! Vinyl and CD versions will also be available.