With piano-based originals and featured arrangements of some familiar standards, Jeff Van Devender presents his debut cd titled Ascend and the newly released followup titled Bending Chords on the JavaMusiK label.

Ascend showcases ten songs that paint musical landscapes featuring distant strains which transport the listener to another place.

When asked why Ascend was the title of his first release, he replied, "There are many reasons to be left to the listener's own interpretations, but I hope the music of Ascend opens the door to an uplifting experience."

Now, Bending Chords picked up where Ascend left off - taking the listener to a new level of higher ground. "I can't wait for people to hear this one!" he exclaimed upon it's release. "Just the production alone is far superior to Ascend, not to mention the music!" That opinion had Van Devender excited to get out & promote this music at a pace he hadn't seen since Ascend was first released.

JavaMusiK looks forward to a 3rd release sometime in 2006.

Both Ascend and Bending Chords can be found at establishments listed here.

This is a feature where we have added dialogue examining the thought & inspiration 'between the notes' of several songs on
Ascend. Click on the title of a piece to find out what is 'Between The Notes.'