Those acquainted with legendary bassist David Friesen's music can easily re-submerge themselves into his creative universe when experiencing a new performance. Ocean-deep in his sensitivity to the human spirit, Friesen is compassionate and his music founded on integrity and the pursuit of excellence. Though he's recorded numerous times on piano as an added voice to his compositions and bass playing, 'Day of Rest' is the first where he's moved the piano to the front as his sole method of expression. The program of 20 short vignettes, composed and improvised, offers another deep dive into Friesen's unique world, and in this case, some moments of peaceful reassurance, a day of rest.

"...melodies are tossed around, now feather-light and wispy as cirrus clouds; or melodies that turn dense with sonic narratives, like foreboding cumulonimbus clouds." - Raul da Gama

1. Backward Glance
2. Day Dream
3. Goal in Mind
4. Green Hills Slowly Passing By
5. Remembering the Moment
6. Day of Rest
7. Distant Shores
8. Everything We Are
9. In the Moment
10. Lovely Lady
11. Meaningful
12. Mindful of Your Tears
13. My Dance
14. Tantrum in Duet
15. Place of Point
16. Shining Star
17. Song for Tristan
18. Time Never Ends
19. Unfolding
20. Going Forth