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New Releases
Darrin James - Strange Storm
Ranging from singer-songwriter lyric poetry to aggressive odd meter funk, this offering from Darrin James is a response to the many and varied ills which plague modern life. With special guest features from Detroit's Queen of the Blues Thornetta Davis and a powerful horn section of Dan Bennett, Tim Haldeman and Ross Huff.
Released by Ravine Records
Jim Roll
The Continuing Adventures of the Butterfly Kid
An incredible collection of talent has come together to support Jim's artistry and craftsmanship. My french horn debut is on the song "10 feet tall." Click the album cover to stream or purchase.
The Macpodz - Underwater Encounter
In this fifth release by the collaborative ensemble, the core of rock n roll, funk and jazz compositions are augmented by spoken word and found sound. Underwater Encounter explores ideas of modern transportation and communication, inquires about our evolving relationship to places and spaces, and invites introspection while the good china rattles off the shelves. These songs came together as the band searched for its identity during a period of uncertainty and change.
May Erlewine - the Little Things
In this EP, May addresses the need to process grief that often arises during the holiday season, such as coping with the loss of a loved one, the pressure to conform with consumerism, and managing intense family dynamics. Community is necessary, dancing is necessary. These songs are sad and funky.
Released by Earthwork Music
John Latini - The Blues Just Makes Me Feel Good
My favorite tune on this record is "My Town's Got a River and a Train." This gravel-voiced Ypsilanti southpaw takes us through many interpretations of the blues: poignant, sentimental, humorous, despairing, and funky, with whip smart lyrics and arrangements that in their originality pay homage to the great tradition of the music.
Released by Smokin' Sleddog Records
Friends with the Weather - Self Titled Debut
Seth Hendricks and Chris Good have been writing songs together for 16 years. This new project brings together a phenomenal cast who light up these inspirational lyrics through a three-movement arc, "the Light Awakes," "From the Darkness," and "Over the Horizon."
Released by Earthwork Music
Disaster Relief
eponymous debut
Guitarist Darrin James composed a brace of horn driven funk tunes, recorded in the Ravine Records studio throughout late 2017 and 18.
The horn section of Dan Bennett, Molly Jones, Tim Haldeman and Ross Huff create a wall of sound enforced by the rhythm section of Rob Avsharian and Brennan Andes.
Released by Ravine Records
Dave Boutette & Kristi Lynn Davis - Easy as Pie
On a track that is ostensibly about coffee, "the Daily Grind," I give a trumpet hook and make my slide trombone recording debut.
Dave and Kristi have crafted humorous and cosy songs reflective of their relationship and warm demeanor.
I played at their wedding! There was pie and donuts and so much coffee.
Jen Sygit - It's About Time
Jen's voice soars through these original tunes, characterized as 'alternative folk' by contemporary algorithms. Produced by Dominic Davis and recorded by Ian Gorman at La Luna studio in Kalamazoo, MI, mixed and mastered by Glenn Brown in Lansing.
I supplied horn arrangements for three tracks and performed alongside Elliot Green on bass trombone and Tim Haldeman on tenor saxophone.
Andy Adamson Quintet - First Light
Andy's contemporary jazz compositions are the vehicle for kinetic improvisation. The rhythm section of Brennan Andes, bass, and Jon Taylor, drums, creates a dynamic tension with Andy's piano work. Saxophonist Dan Bennett shines throughout and I contribute on two tracks.
Released by Andros Records
