I am amazed and delighted that my 1985 single"1968 Homecoming Queen Rides Again" is suddenly getting some interest in Japan. I recorded that song in 1983 with my musical co-horts Victor Bisetti and Fitzhugh Jenkins. At the time I was playing with The Honey's and had just finished some gigs with The Legendary Ladies of Rock and Roll(Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love,Martha Reeves) The song was written about my sister in law and is basically a true story. Musically the track is without a doubt my tribute to Brian Wilson, there are no harmonies, but the way I layered the background strings, vibes etc. were a direct nod to the Great one!
The B side "No Violins" is more of a new wave power pop number and features the rockin guitar work of Tommy Dunbar of "The Rubinoos" I still have some stock so keep those orders coming and Thank you to my Japanese fans!
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Come to Eddies Attic Sunday October 30th for the recording of the new Francine Reed CD featuring The Trio.
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The Celestial Katz logo by Sam Graham
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Come to The Family Dog Sunday's starting in Nov to hear Jez and The Trio(Ramon Pooser and Mike Hinton) play from 7-10. Different singer each week. Check the gigs page for the schedule.
Surrender the new downloadable single by Francine Reed is available on itunes. Here is the cdbaby link. Click here-Surrender
It was written by me and Stephen Kalinich in 2009. When I first read Stephens lyrics I knew it had to be for Francine and the music flowed quickly. The soul gospel vibe of the song is brought to life by an array of musical talent from Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles.
Francine Reed-Vocals
Jez Graham-Piano, Wurlitzer, Moog Bass
David Marks-Guitar
David Ellington-Organ
Victor Bisetti -Drums and Percussion
Produced by Jez and Bill Graham
I am honored to be on the new cd by Stephen Kalinich and friends called California Feeling. It has many artists paying tribute to the poet and also includes Stephens recitations with a variety of backing tracks ranging from Original Beach Boy David Marks and Stacy Keach to U.K. Jazz Saxophonist- Charlotte Glasson
for ordering info-
California Feeling
Click here for a recent article about my track written by David M. Beard
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To listen to the duo of Jez Graham and Del Baroni CLICK HERE
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My new cd that was called "Lovebrain 2" is now called "Later Today" and is a sprawling 4 cd set that will include all of the songs intended for Lovebrain 2 as well other music from 3 other projects including "The Lonley Frog" and "The Lost True Grits Album" as well as some new songs. Recording is now shiftimg between Pine Groove Studio's and Bill's studio. Bill is co-producing. You can hear some of the songs here-Later Today
The new Francine Reed downloadable single "Surrender" Written by me and Stephen Kalinich should be out also in February. I will announce the line up when we get closer to the date. This is an exciting and creative time.
Rockin The Mistletoe is a new holiday cd from SideBMusic. Some of the details on my participation in this great project can be read below. Click on the above link for streaming and purchasing info.
I am officially working an the solo album that I started last year after spending the last year on some very exciting and gratifying projects that will be released in 2011. The new album is called Lovebrain-2 and like the first Lovebrain it features me on most of the instruments and vocals along with some very special guests.
I am excited to announce that I will be featured on 2 selections on an upcoming Christmas cd from our friends at Side B music. This will mark the official release of my song that I wrote in 1986 "Let's Make Everyday Like Christmas". This new version is a collaboration between myself and my 2 talented kids, Bill(co-producer, Acoustic Guitar) and Janna(Xylophone/Sleigh Bells).
I also participated in a collaboration with Stephen Kalinich and Probyn Gregory that is a musical conversation between piano and French Horn supporting Stephen's poem My Christmas Wish..
The PapaMichael World Group DVD, is available here-Papamichael While at his site, pick up his new cd "Open Heart" I played on a few cuts including 2 with Yellow Jacket's Bass player extrordanaire- Jimmy Haslip.
Jez Interview- The kind folks at The Beach Boys Fan Club Newsletter have interviewed me about my collaborations with David Marks and Stephen Kalinich as well as about my Brian Wilson/Beach Boys solo piano recordings. To order this fine newsletter go here-Beach Boys Fan Club website
August 28th 2009-I am appearing again with David Marks on Sept 12th in Charlotte at The Endless Summer Quarterly Beach Boys convention/Pet Sounds Safari. I will also do a short set of some of my favorite Wilson music. Also appearing at the event- The Surf City All Stars, Dean Torrence, and Billy Hinsche, for all the info go here-www.endlesssummerquarterly.com
I am happy to announce that I will be playing with David Marks of The Beach Boys
at Eddies Attic in Decatur Ga. on August 2nd.
Joining us for this special performance will be-
Del Baroni-Bass/Vocals
David Ellington-Organ
David Logeman-Drums
For more info and to purchase tickets-www.eddiesattic.comwww.davidleemarks.com
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