Project A by Joel Frahm
“The minute you hear its opener “The House That Jack Built,” you’ll know that these people are in it for the boogie-down, soul-climbing pleasure of it all —not to mention the passionate unswerving love of Aretha Franklin”
Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News
In the lexicon of soul A is for Aretha. Bringing together Hammond B3 player and pianist Bruce Katz (Gregg Allman) and saxophonist Joel Frahm (Jane Monheit, Brad Mehldau), Project A gives the Queen of Soul’s music the royal treatment. Backed by guitar, horns, 2 bassists and 2 drummers, Katz and Frahm lead this rare summit of Jazz, Soul and Blues. Legendary bassist Jerry Jemmott (Aretha Franklin, King Curtis) joins the session, propelling the music forward with his celebrated soulful playing. The music is sophisticated, soulful, moving and funky, a befitting tribute to its inspiration.
Tracklist
| 1. | The House That Jack Built | 5:03 |
| 2. | Love The One You're With | 5:35 |
| 3. | Don't Play That Song | 5:28 |
| 4. | Spirit In The Dark | 8:27 |
| 5. | It Ain't Fair | 8:49 |
| 6. | Maybe I'm A Fool | 6:15 |
| 7. | What A Friend We Have In Jesus | 6:15 |
| 8. | Rock Steady | 7:45 |
| 9. | Packing Up, Getting Ready To Go | 5:05 |
Credits
Produced By Joel Frahm and Bruce Katz
Production Assistance By Lorne Entress
Recorded By James Farber at Avatar Studios, NYC, May 18-19, 2009 assisted by Rick Kwan
Mixed By James Farber at Avatar Studios, NYC, June 7-8, 2009 assissted by Rick Kwan
Mastered By Mark Wilder at Sony Music Studios, NYC, June 10, 2009
Design By Lisa St. Cyr
Executive Producers Anat Cohen and Oded Lev-Ari
License
All rights reserved.
Joel has appeared alongside noted jazz artists such as Brad Mehldau, Bill Charlap and Matt Wilson and has recorded with Dianne Schuur, Freddy Cole, Jane Monheit and others. He has performed at night clubs , music clinics and jazz festivals around the world. Fans know him for his big tenor sound - fluid, inventive and full of passion.