Playing from Heroes by Rick Keller

Cycle Of Life
Ralph Towner and the band Oregon inspire this 6 part composition through a unique world music fusion. Each part of our growth has a time limit and segues into the next I wanted to capture the spirit and essence of each cycle.

9 Heartbeat: The miracle of Human Conception and birth.

10 Playing: The innocence of childhood as they grow through playing throughout the day.

11 Awkward Adolescence: Early teen growing pains and struggles to fit in and feel comfortable in their own skin.

12 Fearless: Young adult with the rest of their life ahead and free to make choices with no limits.

13 Complexity: The reality of adulthood. Around every corner a new challenge to be resolved.

14 Hymn: The last cycle characterized by realizing one’s purpose and mortality. We live each day with joy and fulfillment.

Rick Keller, is saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator. Widely known for his expertise on woodwinds and his distinctive voice as a composer, combining jazz, world music, fusion, and soundscapes, He performed and/or recorded with Frankie Valli, Lady Gaga, Christopher Cross, Barry Manilow, Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, Joe Sample, Natalie Cole, Jon Secada, and Zakir Hussain, and many others.