Detour Ahead (notes from the liner)
Released Sept 6, 2013
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This CD began in wintry February and by summertime life had taken an unexpected turn as life does. I put this project aside for a while taking time to find harmony with the change. Sometimes the long way around gets you there in the best of ways. What seemed like an obstacle turned into an opportunity bringing in new vitality, inspiration and enthusiasm to complete this CD.
A “detour” can be a marvelous fate, a renewal, like a good rain that clears the air. Predicament to possibility. On route, this detour provided the good fortune to bring in many musicians I love and admire.
It’s my intention that these songs add joy and a thoughtful moment to your day.
This CD is dedicated to my granddaughter, Zhalet, her beautiful mother Rebekah, and to the circle of family and friends who sustain and believe in me, encourage and surround me with their care and affection. I love you all so much.
With appreciation and an enthusiastic THANK YOU to all of the musicians who grace this CD and the planet with their passion for the music! I am thrilled to have you all on this recording. So many times listening back and smiling… which “take” to choose… so many, so wonderful! My affection and appreciation to you always.
A special thanks to Danny Bernini – My gratitude and affection for your steadfast ear(s) and input, imagination and help in completing this project. I couldn’t have done it without you and Paul at Spirithouse Records. I got the spirit myself from being at the “Spirithouse”… may the “force” (spirit) always be with you.
List of songs and credits:
1. Out of This World
Music /Lyrics by Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
Barbara Ween-voice, Bobby (Professor) Ferrier-guitar, Jeff D’Antona-piano, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Ranei-drums
2. That Lucky Old Sun
Music /Lyrics by Haven Gillespie, Beasley Smith
Barbara Ween-voice, Freddie Bryant-guitar, Beau Sasser-Hammond B3 organ, Jeff D’Antona-keys, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
3. Can’t Help Singing
Music /Lyrics by Jerome Kern, E. Y. Harburg
Barbara Ween-voice, Joe Belmont-nylon guitar, Dave Bilodeau-flugelhorn, Jeff D’Antona-piano, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
4. Detour Ahead
Music /Lyrics by Johnny Frigo, Herb Ellis, Lou Carter
Barbara Ween-voice, Beau Sasser-Hammond B3 organ
5. Love Vibrations
Music /Lyrics by Horace Silver
Barbara Ween-voice, Freddie Bryant-guitar, Paul Lieberman-piccolo, percussion, Jeff D’Antona-piano, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
6. Sunday in New York
Music /Lyrics by Carroll Oates, Peter Nero
Barbara Ween-voice, Joe Belmont-guitar, Jeff D’Antona-piano, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
7. To Make You Feel My Love
Music /Lyrics by Bob Dylan
Barbara Ween-voice, Bobby (Professor) Ferrier-guitar, Jeff D’Antona-piano, Jamie MacDonald-bass
8. My Romance
Music /Lyrics by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
Barbara Ween-voice, Freddie Bryant-guitar, Paul Lieberman-flute, shaker, Jeff D’Antona-piano, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
9. I Don’t Know
Music /Lyrics by Brook Benton, Bobby Stevenson
Barbara Ween-voice, Dave Wertman-bass
10. Creepin’
Music /Lyrics by Stevie Wonder
Barbara Ween-voice, Freddie Bryant-guitar, Paul Lieberman-percussion Beau Sasser-Hammond B3 organ, Jeff D’Antona-Rhodes, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
11. Never Never Land
Music /Lyrics by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jule Styne
Barbara Ween-voice, Freddie Bryant-guitar, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
12. Bernie’s Tune
Music /Lyrics by Bernie Miller, Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber
Barbara Ween-voice, Paul Lieberman-flute, Jeff D’Antona-keys, Dave Wertman-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
14. Peace
Music /Lyrics by Horace Silver
Barbara Ween-voice, Freddie Bryant-guitar, Jeff D’Antona-piano, Jamie MacDonald-bass, Doug Raneri-drums
All songs have been fully licensed with their respective music publishers.
