Chris moved to New York in 1992 and since then has played and recorded with a number of different groups including: Paul Motian's "Electric Bebop Band", "The Bloomdaddies", Charlie Haden's "Liberation Music Orchestra", The Brian Blade Fellowship, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Luciana Souza, David Berkman, and Guillermo Klein's "Los Guachos". Chris has played in Japan, China, Russia, Canada, throughout much of Europe and the United States, with these and other bands.
In addition to appearing on over 60 albums as a sideman, Chris has recorded 4 albums as a leader on Fresh Sound Records, "I Wish I Knew", "A Girl Named Joe", "Vine", and most recently "Blues Cruise", featuring Brad Mehldau. While he continues to be actively involved in a number of different musical projects, Chris plays regularly with his own band at various clubs in the U.S. and abroad.
I Remember You
Chris Cheek Lyrics
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We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
Alone where we have walked together
I'll remember April and be glad
I'll be content you loved me once in April
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
For flames live such a little while
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
I'll remember April and smile
The song "I'll Remember April" is a classic jazz standard that was originally composed by Gene de Paul in 1941, with lyrics by Patricia Johnston and Don Raye. The song is popular among jazz enthusiasts for its catchy melody and poignant lyrics. The song has been covered by many prominent jazz musicians, including Chet Baker, Bill Evans, and Ella Fitzgerald.
The lyrics of "I'll Remember April" describe the passing of time and the inevitability of change, while also emphasizing the importance of memories and the enduring power of love. The opening lines of the song set a wistful, nostalgic tone, as the singer reflects on a lovely day that is now coming to an end. The second stanza is a bittersweet recollection of a past love, emphasizing the warmth and vitality of that relationship, even as the seasons change. The final stanza is a hopeful declaration that the memories of the past will not be forgotten, even as the present fades away.
The lyrics of "I'll Remember April" are notable for their ability to evoke emotions and capture the spirit of a particular moment in time. The song is a testament to the enduring power of music to touch our hearts and minds, even many decades after it was first composed.
Line by Line Meaning
This lovely day will lengthen into evening
The great passing of time during the day, leading to its end.
We'll sigh goodbye to all we ever had
Sorrow and emotionality during a farewell.
Alone where we have walked together
Being lonely in a place where memories were shared.
I'll remember April and be glad
Nostalgia for a past time that brings joy.
I'll be content you loved me once in April
Being satisfied with a love that existed in the past.
Your lips were warm and love and spring were new
Imagery of a joyful, romantic past.
I'm not afraid of autumn and her sorrow
Not being fearful of the inevitability of change.
For I'll remember April and you
Finding solace in the past through memories.
The fire will dwindle into glowing ashes
The decline and eventual end of warmth and love.
For flames live such a little while
The fleeting nature of passionate love.
I won't forget but I won't be lonely
The preservation of memories and avoiding loneliness.
I'll remember April and smile
Finding happiness in cherished memories.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE, GENE DE PAUL, PATRICIA JOHNSTON
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