Vetta and Franks
After compiling the first album by Patty Vetta and Alan Franks from their existing recordings, I went on to record and mix all their following albums.
The latest CD "Only Natural", recorded at my own studio, is now available, together with their previous four albums.
For more details, or to buy any of the albums on CD, please go to vettaandfranks.weebly.com
After compiling the first album by Patty Vetta and Alan Franks from their existing recordings, I went on to record and mix all their following albums.
The latest CD "Only Natural", recorded at my own studio, is now available, together with their previous four albums.
For more details, or to buy any of the albums on CD, please go to vettaandfranks.weebly.com
The CD "Tumbledown Heaven" by singer-songwriter Tim Friers.
"Tim Friers is a Belfast-born singer/songwriter who mixes poetic lyrics, great melodies and superb musical arrangements to deliver a type of pleasurable listening experience you may have been searching for. Songs which draw on his experiences of life, and of loves lost and found, are interpreted to beautiful effect by musicians and vocalists who have been around Tim and his writing for many years. These are gentle, reflective songs which keep on giving and revealing themselves the more they are heard. A real find."
Tim has a great way with words, thankfully he has a great way with melodies and chords too, and the end result is an album of beautiful songs, carefully crafted and executed. Tim has used largely acoustic instrumentation here, with some neat twists, and covering a wide array of musical flavours. Each song has a story to tell or a feeling to recreate, and Tim sings each one from the heart. If you're after an hour of superbly written songs with a bit of thought behind them then I urge you to try this album. A delight from start to finish."
"Tim Friers is a Belfast-born singer/songwriter who mixes poetic lyrics, great melodies and superb musical arrangements to deliver a type of pleasurable listening experience you may have been searching for. Songs which draw on his experiences of life, and of loves lost and found, are interpreted to beautiful effect by musicians and vocalists who have been around Tim and his writing for many years. These are gentle, reflective songs which keep on giving and revealing themselves the more they are heard. A real find."
Tim has a great way with words, thankfully he has a great way with melodies and chords too, and the end result is an album of beautiful songs, carefully crafted and executed. Tim has used largely acoustic instrumentation here, with some neat twists, and covering a wide array of musical flavours. Each song has a story to tell or a feeling to recreate, and Tim sings each one from the heart. If you're after an hour of superbly written songs with a bit of thought behind them then I urge you to try this album. A delight from start to finish."
Released in 2012, the latest album by Lesley Curtis is "Naked", an original blend of English folk, country and bluesy rock, which interestingly makes for a very tasty slice of Americana.
“We worked hard on this album,” says Lesley. “The past couple of years have seen so many personal and professional transitions: a new relationship, a new band—and of course another birthday or two. I wanted to write music that really dug deep into my heart and soul. I wanted to go places inside myself and shine a light on who I truly am, and shine a light on my own honesty. Hence the title of the album.”
Lesley Curtis has a lot to say on “Naked.” “There are a lot of women out there who, like me, have reached a certain age. We have evolved to this ‘place’ where we are experiencing things we’ve never experienced before. Society thinks we should be something—and we’re not. We’re expected to have the answers, but instead, we have more questions. I wanted to give that ‘angst” a voice. “
“Naked” by Lesley Curtis is now available in CD form at www.lesleycurtis.com and for digital download on iTunes.
And now Lesley's latest album "Looking For The Girl" is available on i-tunes. Or buy your hard copy (CD) through the website store.
Her music is a blend of country, rock and folk,
which has been described in the music press as
"a tasty slice of English Americana".
Lesley Curtis again, this time in smooth jazz mode, with me on guitar, as Jazza-Nova. We work live as a duo, just one vocal and one guitar. But here's our studio album "Songbook" featuring some of the classic American songs. Occasionally switching to acoustic guitar, or adding bass, drums or percussion, but mainly as you'll hear us 'live'. Laid-back, sophisticated jazz vocals tinged with soul from Lesley Curtis, accompanied by smooth jazz guitar. More details at www.jazzanova.co.uk/ |
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Another recent album is from Steve Harrison and Friends (which I'm privileged to say now includes me, I hope!).
Steve comes originally from Lowestoft ("Ar yorl roight, Boi?") but now lives in 'W3', which is my favourite track from the album - all about the people in Steve's street.
Songs that tells stories.
Helped out again by the team, these stories are very personal, charming and funny.
This album and all previous releases are available from his website:
New Folk Music In Acton | Steve Harrison And Friends
or as downloads.
Another recent album is from Steve Harrison and Friends (which I'm privileged to say now includes me, I hope!).
Steve comes originally from Lowestoft ("Ar yorl roight, Boi?") but now lives in 'W3', which is my favourite track from the album - all about the people in Steve's street.
Songs that tells stories.
Helped out again by the team, these stories are very personal, charming and funny.
This album and all previous releases are available from his website:
New Folk Music In Acton | Steve Harrison And Friends
or as downloads.
I've also recorded lots of my own production music, and demos for friends, including the late Pete Sayers.
I recorded 'Live In The Park', an album with The Wississippi Jazzmen.
Also available is "Busking In The Street" a live recording of The Stamford Stompers.
And a CD of live country music, featuring The Country Knights and The Fargo Band.
And to tie in with our performances of the Eva Cassidy show, a special souvenir CD featuring Lesley singing some of Eva's most popular songs.