{"product_id":"okonski-magnolia","title":"Okonski - Magnolia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eWarm, meditative, and deeply expressive, \u003cem data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e by Okonski is a stunning instrumental journey that radiates soul and subtle brilliance. Anchored by pianist Steve Okonski and featuring Michael Isvara “Ish” Montgomery on bass and Aaron Frazer on drums, this album captures the magic of spontaneous, late-night creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eRecorded live to tape at Colemine Records' HQ in Loveland, Ohio, \u003cem data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e leans into improvisation and instinct. The result? A record that flows like a quiet conversation between friends – thoughtful, intuitive, and rich with emotional nuance. Tracks like “Runner Up” begin with wistful piano lines that slowly unfold into reflective grooves, while closing piece “Sunday” — recorded in the final moments of their first session — serves as the heart and soul of the entire project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eOriginally imagined as a structured, beat-driven release, \u003cem data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e evolved into something far more intimate and spiritual. You can feel the shift in every note. This is not background music — it’s a score for inner reflection, nighttime drives, or those quiet moments when the world slows down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1390\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePressed on vinyl with care and intention, \u003cem data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a soulful gem for lovers of jazz, neo-classical, and ambient groove. Let it wash over you — it’s healing, it’s heartfelt, and it’s pure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49971527745778,"sku":"674862659791","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/4169515-2928047.jpg?v=1787571871","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/okonski-magnolia","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}