Jack Perla - Swimming Lessons For The Dead

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Review by Sonny Bayani

Swimming Lessons For The Dead by Jack Perla – A Jazz Dive Worth Taking Alright, let’s talk about Swimming Lessons For The Dead, the 1997 jazz album by Jack Perla. Released under SYP Records in the US, this record is a mix of Piano Jazz and Jazz Instrument vibes that’ll make you feel like you’re sipping coffee in some dimly lit club where time doesn’t exist. If you’re into moody piano riffs and melodies that kinda sneak up on your soul, this one’s for you. First off, I gotta mention “I Thought Of Home.” This track just sticks with me—it’s got this understated beauty to it, like when you’re staring out of a rainy window and suddenly everything feels… heavy but good? You know what I mean? It’s not trying too hard; it’s just there, doing its thing. The way Perla plays the keys feels personal, almost like he’s whispering secrets through the notes. Honestly, every time I hear it, I think about those random moments in life when you’re hit with nostalgia so sharp it hurts—but in a cool way. Then there’s “The Alone House.” Man, this one’s haunting. Like, legit creepy-cool. It starts slow, building tension without ever fully letting go. There are these little flourishes in the melody that give me goosebumps—like walking through an empty house at night and hearing creaks you can’t explain. It’s simple yet layered enough to mess with your head in the best possible way. I dunno how Perla does it, but he makes silence sound intentional, like even the pauses have meaning. Other tracks like “Roman Candles” and “Series I” keep things interesting too—they’ve got more energy, bouncing between playful and brooding. But honestly, it’s those quieter pieces like “I Thought Of Home” and “The Alone House” that really stand out for me. They stay stuck in my brain long after the music stops. Here’s the weird part though: listening to this album feels like reading someone else’s diary. And not in a nosy or invasive way, but like you’re peeking into their private world and realizing they’re not all that different from you. Maybe that’s why I keep coming back to it—it’s comforting somehow, even when it gets dark. So yeah, if you’re looking for something chill but deep, Swimming Labels For The Dead (oops, see what I did there?) might be exactly what you need. Just don’t blame me if you start overthinking your own life while listening to it.

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Artist: Jack Perla
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TrackDurationPreview
Series 108:27
Roman Candles
The Alone House
Swimming Lessons For The Dead
The Pearl
Swimming Lessons for the Dead07:33
I Thought of Home09:24
Restless
I Thought Of Home
Series I
Minefield

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SYPR-1001

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SYP Records

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About Jack Perla

American pianist and composer

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Jack Perla’s *Swimming Lessons For The Dead* is a jazz album that feels like a journey. Released in 1997 under SYP Records, it blends piano jazz with an introspective vibe. Interesting twist—two tracks, "Swimming Lessons for the Dead" and "I Thought Of Home," appear twice on the album. It’s like revisiting a memory, but from a different angle each time. Definitely one of those albums that sticks with you.