After 30 years as a pianist/composer/songwriter/arranger around New York City, and touring the world with singers such as Gene McDaniels, Dee Daniels, and Jeanie Bryson, Seattle native Ted Brancato distills his experiences into this, his debut album. His band, including legendary bassist Ron Carter, drummer Terry Silverlight, and the soulful saxophonist Matt Langley, among others, form a cohesive voice as they present 14 originals that span a stylistic palette from straight-ahead, to rhythm and blues, and even a touch of folk music. Brancato’s haunting “Prayer” may stir deep emotions but his funky “It’s The Little Things” or “Captain Nasty” will definitely have everyone dancing!
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PERFORMERS:
TED BRANCATO – Piano, Synthesizer
RON CARTER – Bass
TERRY SILVERLIGHT – Drums
MATT LANGLEY – Saxophone
MAYRA CASALES – Percussion
WOODY ALLEN – Acoustic & Electric Guitars
CARRI COLTRANE – Acoustic Guitar
CHRIS AMELAR – Electric Guitar
CLIFF SCHMITT – Electric Bass
VINNIE CUTRO – Trumpet
BEN WILLIAMS – Trombone
PRODUCTION:
Produced by Ted Brancato & Carrie Thompson
Recorded by Gary Oleyar & Ted Brancato
at Mahogany Studio, Springfield, NJ
March & April 2012
Mixed by Ted Brancato, assisted by
Carrie Thompson & Seth Alexander
at Mahogany Studio, Springfield, NJ
Mastered by Dan Dean
at Dan Dean Productions, Mercer Island, WA
Back cover photo by Chris Drukker
Band photo by Carri Coltrane
Cover & beach photos by Stan Nurmi
Photo of Ted’s piano by David Groul
Cover design & layout by John Bishop