Sansebastian Prod.

As an educator Sebastian Lorefice has shared his vast knowledge at several of Melbourne's leading tertiary institutions. He has been involved in teaching jazz and popular styles as well as principal study, group performance, improvisation and theory. Academic highlights include a Bachelor of Arts Degree with first class honours and distinctions for performance related subjects. These subjects involved interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions. This was either in a solo or ensemble context.

During his studies at La-Trobe University (under the guidance of such luminaries as Dr Jeff Pressing, Professor Keith Humble, Lawrence Whiffin and Joan Lawrence). Sebastian also has performed in a variety of professional ensembles. Later taking lessons from the great Micky Tucker. Pop, Folk, Funk, Jazz-Rock, Modern Jazz, all styles have been performed and approached with an historical overview resulting in an accurate interpretation. He has performed at such venues as the Grainstore, State Theatre, Billboard, The Hilton and The Melbourne Arts Festival.

From a personal view his contemporaries have described him as "extremely knowledgeable", "a gifted composer and performer", "he possesses excellent instrumental skills", "a skilled arranger and teacher" and "liked by all".

From 1997 to this point in time (2005) Sebastian has dedicated his time to composing. His days of performing in bands ended in 1997 after realizing he had gone full circle from his very beginnings in the early eighties. After this change of direction in the late 90’s, Sebastian’s output as a composer has been prolific and diverse. This has involved recordings in several studios and a concentration in creating a repertoire that isn’t one dimensional. Styles such as: Contemporary Jazz; Smooth Jazz ; Ambient ; Pop; Urban; Dance; Rock; Funk ; Classical and Electronica have been featured .

These ideas have culminated towards producing a large number of demos for submission and three CD’s. The first " CONSCIOUS ELEMENTS " with fusion ensemble RPM. The second, an ep titled " SAMMY " which featured Santana inspired guitarist Paul Scodella and the current " SHORT STORIES, INFINITE CORRIDORS ".

Reviewer: Matt Bottos - Hyperchromatic Multimedia Productions.

Not only does Sebastian Lorefice prove himeslf to be a skilled musician but also an accomplished composer & arranger by taking you on an emotional journey with this CD. Tracks such as "Your inviting eyes", "Espionage" & "Lugosi's Lullaby" feature a limited number of intruments that deliver an 'airy' feel to the music, while rhthymic and melodic variations create subtle complexities that engage the listener. Displaying an innate ability to be able to tastefully deliver a track without overwhelming the listener, Sebastian proves to be a musician that is at ease with what he does. The CD also features some excellent examples of more uptempo tracks. This CD is well worth a listen ... check it out! Five stars!!!!!

********************************************************************************************************* “Wonderful composer, producer musician”.

“Wonderful talent, perhaps what Vangelis would do if he played fusion”.

“All sorts of wonderful keyboard sounds without being overly electronic or programmed, a great release”.

Roy Johnstone - DJ - Bitches Brew - 5/8/06.
The premier Jazz-Rock or Fusion radio broadcast on PBS-FM106.7, Australia. ********************************************************************************************************* “Excellent stuff, something I can recommend”.

“ Here’s a beautiful track that I’m going to play now, called Water slide”.

“The more I hear it the more I like it.”

Len Davis - DJ - Bitches Brew - 12/8/06.
The premier Jazz-Rock or Fusion radio broadcast on PBS-FM106.7, Australia. ********************************************************************************************************* earBuzz Review: Sebastian Lorefice's CD, "Short Stories, Infinite Corridors", describes his brand of jazz to a tee. Here he has assembled short inventive melodic lines - after which he moves into improvisational and experimental routes that blissfully corridor us away into his musical world. Despite Lorefice's use of programmed drums in many tracks, the music is organic if only for the free-floating world he operates from in the solo sections. Track 1, "Soldier", is a good example - as SL tinkles harmonic and chromatic lines as a child pushes sand around a make-believe castle. Track 2, "Street Gangs", is a funky little piece with compelling organ, horns, and timbre that takes us back to cop-themed TV shows of the 70's - but then xylophone enters and completely throws out our comparison. The piece ends up to be smooth jazz contemporary cool. In track 3, "inviting Eyes", Lorefice moves into island rhythms and octave melodies. The tune is a marimba-ish mover. Track 4, "Espionage", employs sound effects and left brain play-yards in its composition - exciting, experimental, and fresh - it's our favorite track. The final track, "Water Slide", gives us a peek at the contemporary keyboard skills Lorefice uses. All tolled, the CD is a relaxing and exciting journey into an evolving jazz artists' world of fantasy and friendship with his musical muse. ******************************************************************************************************** WORTHY OF REPEATED LISTENINGS!!!

Source: CD BABY

Reviewer: Latest Recordings.

This is a CD worthy of repeated listening by one of the most original and eclectic Australian musicians. Sebastian Lorefice's latest recording venture utilizes cutting edge studio technology to present his unique hybrid of fusion, Latin, soul and electronic sound scapes. The opening track gives a good indication of the composers craft. "Soldier" is a stunning journey through time and space interweaving sculptured synthesizers, yearning guitar fusion, orchestral brass sonorities and ruminating piano over a haunting siren chorus. Other tracks exhibit similar narrative qualities; the bouncy funk of "Street Gangs", the unravelling explorations of "Espionage", the textured architecture of "Shaolin Temple" or the get down, soul groove with unexpected twists of "Water Slide". The meticulous attention to detail in production values is reflected in the drum programming alone on such tracks as "UFO". Overall this is a CD worthy of repeated listening by one of the most original and eclectic voices over the ether.

Four stars!!!!! **************************************************************************************************** Australian keyboard player/composer Sebastian Lorefice has just released his third CD, titled Short Stories, Infinite Corridors, a pleasant collection of instrumental jazz & fusion numbers that features plenty of piano and synthesizer colors, as well as catchy melodies. While much of this album sits squarely in the contemporary, or "smooth jazz" mode, there are some moments where Lorefice breaks out a bit. "Your Inviting Eyes" mixes some vintage sounding jazz piano with Latin beats, "Shaolin Temple" has a sort of Rippingtons/Steps Ahead/Special EFX/Elements feel to it, with spacey synths and steady percussion within a jazz framework (if you remember the early 90's GRP Records roster, this song would fit right in), and both "UFO File" and "Water Slide" sound like they could have come off of one of the early Chick Corea Elektric Band albums, complete with wild synth, piano, bass, and drum layers. Fans of more recent Tangerine Dream would probably like the keyboard washes and electronic soundscapes of "Hostile Planet", a more spacey sounding piece than some of the other jazz flavored numbers. Overall, this is a nice listen from a man who obviously has a lot of talent and musical ideas. If you like the early 90's contemporary jazz and fusion scene, Sebastian Lorefice has captured that sound pretty well here.

Reviewer: Pete Pardo - SEA OF TRANQUILITY ******************************************************************************************************* Sebastian Lorefice, Short Stories, Infinite Corridors (Independent): There's a lot going on in this CD by this talented Australian musician, who fuses lounge jazz, Latin, space music, electronica and other styles in a satisfying mix. There are some unique experimental edges, but this is definitely different.Check out samples at cdbaby.com.

Brian Soergel Smooth Jazz Vibes / Smooth Jazz Talk *******************************************************************************************************