"Music
is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t
live it, it won’t come out of your horn. They teach you there’s
a boundary line to music. But, man, there’s no boundary line to
art."
– Charlie Parker
“Thief of Time”
Woodstock is lucky to have a treasure like Artie in its midst. This is the real thing – stellar musicianship with heartfelt storytelling and the added bonus of some very special guest artists. The album was produced by Wendy Waldman, whose own records thrilled me many years ago. Hearing Artie play I always had the feeling that there was no place else I would rather be. artietraum.com
Robbie
Dupree
"Time and Tide"
Robbie
Dupree has given us a record filled with soulful grooves, stunning vocals
and stellar musicianship. Robbie’s
chart topping hits from the 1980’s became part of the cultural landscape
and since then he has continued to make excellent records. I think Time
and Tide is his deepest, richest album in decades. Every song is a feast
of musical delights featuring a dream band of world-class players – David
Sancious, Rick Chudacoff, Peter Bunetta, Larry Hoppen and Leslie Smith.
Here at Coldbrook, we recorded vocals and harmonica, percussion and guitar
parts – and with every new element the record positively shimmered.
I just didn’t want it to end. robbiedupree.com
"Outside Looking In"
Charles Lyonhart’s music is unflinchingly honest and heartfelt. From down home rockers to songs of tenderness and longing, Charles’ voice draws us in while The Junkyard Angels (Chris Zaloom, George Quinn, Dennis Cotton and Larry Packer as well as Woodstock luminaries Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan) and Amy Helm) take their turns stepping into the spotlight to make the music shine. Several years ago, while in the midst of life threatening illness, Charles held on to the hope that he would be able make one more record. Well, Charles has “come back” to share his journey through a troubled landscape of love and loss, survival and death. It was an honor to bring his powerful dream to life.
charleslyonhart.com
Tom
Mank and Sera Smolen
“Where the Sun Meets the Blue”
Tom’s unique guitar playing and vocals interweave with Sera’s
cello in an album of beautiful and surprising music. The lyrics are distilled
down to a minimalist essence while the songs stretch and breathe to allow
space for Sera’s lyrical and dynamic playing, The combination is
fresh and magical. Guest artists added more colors to the palate –
lapsteel, accordian, viola, backing vocals. I got to sing harmonies
and play percussion while Tom manned the controls. Recording and producing
this project was pure joy.
tommank.com
“Water”
Trevor is an artist who astonishes. His voice is agile – smooth one moment, powerful the next. He plays the cello with such confident strength that he takes our expectation of what a cello is "supposed" to do, and blows it right out of the water. It is never just a cello, it's a bass, a guitar, a voice, a rhythmic partner. This album is Trevor doing what he does so incredibly well, playing solo. All the performances are live in the studio.He has created a style that is completely his own, exquisitely soulful and utterly engaging. trevorexter.com
"Painted Heart"
Michael is one of those singer/songwriters who can just knock it out of the park. He has this high, powerful voice and first rate songwriting ability that lets you know you are in the presence of real talent.
For this record, we went for the sound of a full band using some of Woodstock’s finest musicians. We also got to try all the ideas that the songs handed to us. Along the way, there were many discoveries and no compromises. This record is layered and complex and full of heart and heartbreak. michaelveitch.com
