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On ‘The Freznenz,’ Kevin hill lays the groundwork for his live performances.

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Kevin Hill’s latest release, “The Freznenz,” isn’t exactly a concept album.

It is conceptual on several levels.

“I’ve spent most of my musical career specializing in analog music and instruments but always had a vision that included a combination of synthesized and analog sounds,” says Hill, who plays around town in any number of musical projects, including a modern-jazz group performing at St. Joaquin tonight.

“I’ve also always been of the mind that some of the greatest musicians on earth live and play in Fresno,” he says.

So, “The Freznenz” album sets the framework for “the Freznenz” live show, a ongoing performance series that is involves a collective of Fresno musicians curated by Hill for the occasion.

The band — drums, bass, sax, trumpet, and a DJ — performs 9 p.m. Thursday at Goldstein’s and on Oct. 22 at Sierra Meadows.

The seven track-EP was composed, arranged and produced by Hill and are some of his favorite songs to play. They run long — 10-plus minutes on average — and exist as a kind of continual vibe state.

“The Freznenz” is on streaming platforms now.

“Headphones on. Get ready for a galactic journey to the center of the funk,” Hill says.