"If you buy just one CD this year, make sure it's this one! Talent like this must be heard to be believed, the vocals, the guitar work, the percussion, … Touches the soul..."

“Swimming” is the first commercial CD by singer/songwriter Jason Burke. The collection of all-original progressive hard rock music features contributing artists including:

• Drums and percussion: Matthew Porcaro
• Guitars: Todd Serafin, Dave Lavin
• Bass Guitar: Oliver Sampson

The music is unique in that it mixes traditional guitar-oriented rock with unconventional techniques such as those used by Rush and Dream Theater. ‘Heretic’, the first release from Swimming, gained some national recognition as it climbed to the #4 position on one of Broadjam.com’s listener charts despite its nearly 7 minute duration.

What Listeners Think

"Wow! Great original songs, top-notch musicians, music to the ears and soul..."

"5 out of 5. Progressive yet not too progressive. …the singer is outstanding!!!
Very well done!!! Great jam!!!"

"These guys are precise and highly talented"

"I have been blown away by this CD. There isn't a bad song on it. These guys
are precise like Rush and have incredible vocals like Yes. … Are the 80s back?
Nope. Jason Burke has improved on the sounds of that period and brought
them up to date! "

Track List

• Swimming
• Heretic
• Doc (Shine Boy)
• Running Empty
• Simple Rhyme
• My Faith
• Kewlspace
• The Chase

• See the lyrics to Swimming

Swimming Around the World

Here are just a few places you'll find Swimming's music:

• Featured artist on the Unsigned Rock Podcast
• "My Faith" reached #32 on Museeks Rock Heavy Charts
• "Great record, great moment for Jason Burke" review from Progressive Rock Brazil
• Featured artist on The DivaCast
• "Kewlspace" hit #1 on the Libsyn charts
• Featured artist on ExPat Radio
• Featured artist on Pod Across America
• Featured artist on Rockcast Italia
• Featured artist on The Everyday Show
• At release, both "Doc" and "Heretic" enter the MuSeeks Metal Charts