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Ari Joshua
Expected release: September 29, 2023
Expected release: September 29, 2023
Release Description: Ari Joshua is stepping out in a collaboration with jazz legends Billy Martin and John Medeski of MMW. This song was recorded as part of a multi-day recording session in a barn in Woodstock, NY just after the end of the global pandemic. Written as a tribute to John Coltrane's drummer Elvin Jones & specifically with John
Release Description: Ari Joshua is stepping out in a collaboration with jazz legends Billy Martin and John Medeski of MMW. This song was recorded as part of a multi-day recording session in a barn in Woodstock, NY just after the end of the global pandemic. Written as a tribute to John Coltrane's drummer Elvin Jones & specifically with John Medeski and Billy Martin in Mind.
Produced by Ari Joshua
Credits: Ari Joshua - Guitar (Electric) John Medeski - Electric Organ Billy Martin - Drums Jason Fraticelli - Upright Bass
Engineered by Chris Bittner Applehead Recording Mixed by Eric Eagle Score Studio Mastered by Joe Lambert Joe Lambert Mastering
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to experience the soulful sounds of "Fresh" - the latest offering from Color Red Music. This recording captures the essence of that classic Blue Note era, when music was all about improvisation, creativity, and raw emotion.
Recorded in two days at Mell Dettmer's Studio Soli, the band was powered by her husband
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to experience the soulful sounds of "Fresh" - the latest offering from Color Red Music. This recording captures the essence of that classic Blue Note era, when music was all about improvisation, creativity, and raw emotion.
Recorded in two days at Mell Dettmer's Studio Soli, the band was powered by her husband Mamadu's secret recipies. The music was effortless, the hardest part was the struggle of carrying Delvon's Organ up and down a muddy hill.
So sit back, relax, and let the soulful melodies of "Fresh" transport you back to a time when music was all about passion and authenticity. With every note, every beat, and every riff, you'll feel the energy and excitement of a bygone era. So turn up the volume, let the music take over, and let yourself be swept away by the timeless sound of "Fresh". Music Influences: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Trey Anastasio Band, Soule Monde, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Phish, Medeski Martin and Wood, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, The New Mastersounds, James Brown, Dr Lonnie Smith, Soulive, Skerik
Music Inspiration: Studying and playing with the masters in NYC, listening to old records and learning the music by ear. Huge fan of the Organ Trio. The session got booked with Skerik, and Delvon Lamarr, and at the time Delvon was touring heavily. We have about a weeks notice, and I wrote the album. Inspiration was in the air I guess.
Artist Statement: This was one of those effortless sessions. The players are all fantastic and it was a good olde time. Mel the engineer, her husband, Mamadu, cooked us some amazing food, and we knocked it out in about two days. The hardest part was getting Delvon's Organ down the muddy hill in the rain. Them things are heavy!
Track Description: TBD
Produced by Ari Joshua
Credits: Ari Joshua - Guitar Skerik - Saxophone Delvon Lamarr - Keyboards Grant Schroff - Drums
Tracking Engineer - Mell Dettmer Studio Soli
Overdub Engineer - Jason Gray Blue Mallard Recording
Mixing Engineer - Jason Gray Blue Mallard Recording
Mastering Engineer - Doug Krebs Doug Krebs Mastering
The artwork speaks for itself. Just like "Meeting of The Minds" which is due out February 9th, 2023... "Eye Just Called to Soul, I Love You" is an improv track but it is more then that, both these tracks are the first time these bands have ever played together period. Captured on tape, mixed, and mastered for your listening pleasure. Noe you can
The artwork speaks for itself. Just like "Meeting of The Minds" which is due out February 9th, 2023... "Eye Just Called to Soul, I Love You" is an improv track but it is more then that, both these tracks are the first time these bands have ever played together period. Captured on tape, mixed, and mastered for your listening pleasure. Noe you can experience the thrill of hearing the artists play together for the first time. Something that will never happen again. In Hebrew there is actually a word and a prayer for this called a Shehechianu.
Recorded at Bunker Studio’s in Brooklyn, New York, “Eye Just Called to Soul, I Love You” features bassist Andy Hess (Black Crowes, John Scofield, Gov’t Mule), drummer John Morgan Kimock (Mike Gordon, Oteil & Friends), piano wizard Eden Ladin and Ari Joshua. The track is the debut release from this memorable all-star session, another taste to start of the new year.
“The Prodigy” was written in Burlington, Vermont just a few weeks after “The Beacon Jams.” On many of these releases, as you parse his inflections and tones, Phisheads will note that they are at times reminiscent of big red himself. This is part of the shape-shifting tapestry that is revealed as you unpeel the layers of Ari Joshua’s musical
“The Prodigy” was written in Burlington, Vermont just a few weeks after “The Beacon Jams.” On many of these releases, as you parse his inflections and tones, Phisheads will note that they are at times reminiscent of big red himself. This is part of the shape-shifting tapestry that is revealed as you unpeel the layers of Ari Joshua’s musical influences. This song was written as a tribute, and an etude and Ray and Russ did a beautiful job interpreting the good. To dedicate one’s life to music, one must cast a wide net. The sheet music for all new releases is available on his website in the merch tab, maybe so, or, maybe not.
“The architecture in Burlington, the old churches, the lake, it all made for a magical carousel journey in my mind. I imagined what I would write if I was there at that time, and it just flowed off the page. ”
Ari Joshua’s adventurous and recognizable guitar tone is a unique compliment to Soule Monde and Trey Anastasio Band keyboardist Ray Paczkowski and drummer Russ Lawton. In this song, Russ’s therapeutically soulful beat pulses right out of the kit and into your heart, intertwining with Ray and Ari’s salacious melodies and grooves. This trio
Ari Joshua’s adventurous and recognizable guitar tone is a unique compliment to Soule Monde and Trey Anastasio Band keyboardist Ray Paczkowski and drummer Russ Lawton. In this song, Russ’s therapeutically soulful beat pulses right out of the kit and into your heart, intertwining with Ray and Ari’s salacious melodies and grooves. This trio consistently delivers the goods this being their 11th release. “The Clinic” is a reference to when the song was recorded, a few weeks after the legendary “Beacon Jams” fundraiser. Artwork by Rimbaraw.
“The pandemic provided obstacles but it also created opportunities. It was a lemons-to-lemonade moment for sure. Ray and Russ have a deep vibe. At times I thought, I never heard them play exactly like this before. It shows you how incredible they are as players. They are just all in when it comes to making art together. They could read my mind a little, they are really sweet people. I gotta thank Trey for playing a role in creating a protocol, it really saved me, I quarantined, walked into the clinic, waited for results, and then boom, straight to the studio. Ben Collette was also very helpful in making this music, his studio has that reclaimed barn thing going on, Vermont is a real hang.”
Thunder and Lightning comes out December 8th, 2022.
Space Owl is Ari Joshua, Bob Lovelace, John Ewing, and David Appelbaum. The band is some what disbanded, but as we dig up and release these vaulted gems to the world there has been talk of more Owl action.
In fact Dec 17th John Ari and Bob will be at the Owl n Thistle.
Why Does Love Always Break Your Heart
This song’s mysterious intro will capture your attention from deep within the musical abyss as Ari’s guitar breathes beautiful melodies and rhythms. John Ewings’ drums crisp and concise compliment Bob Lovelace’s bass tones of delight. Together they come on strong, enthusiasm builds as David Applebaum’s
Why Does Love Always Break Your Heart
This song’s mysterious intro will capture your attention from deep within the musical abyss as Ari’s guitar breathes beautiful melodies and rhythms. John Ewings’ drums crisp and concise compliment Bob Lovelace’s bass tones of delight. Together they come on strong, enthusiasm builds as David Applebaum’s masterful keys chime in. For the jammier of fans the Space Owl stuff is worth a listen, “Why Does Love Always Break Your Heart” is the latest vaulted release from Ari’s jam rock vehicle Space Owl.
From the Vault! Released in 2022 10 year anniversary! Sheet music is available in the merch store.
AriSawkaDoria aka ASD
Ari Joshua - Guitar KJ Sawka - Drums Joe Doria - Organ
A tribute to 1980's Trey Anastasio. Sheet music available on our merch page. Released on October 24th 2022, recorded in Vermont with Phish's head of audio at the Phish Tank recording studio, and tracked with Ray and Russ from TAB (Trey Band), and Soule Monde.
So much more music to get through and release from these wonderful sessions.
Love that
A tribute to 1980's Trey Anastasio. Sheet music available on our merch page. Released on October 24th 2022, recorded in Vermont with Phish's head of audio at the Phish Tank recording studio, and tracked with Ray and Russ from TAB (Trey Band), and Soule Monde.
So much more music to get through and release from these wonderful sessions.
Love that era, always resonated with the ideas. This came out as an etude and it just wrote itself in an afternoon by the beach.
Out on all platforms October 10th, 2022 Available to subscribers here now Ari Joshua - Guitar, Billy Martin - Drums, Jason Fraticelli - Bass
Recorded in Woodstock, NY at Applehead Recording
Ari Joshua - Guitar, Billy Martin - Drums, Jason Fraticelli - Bass
Applehead Recording in Woodstock, NY
Out on all platforms on Sept 17th and available HERE NOW to subscribers Credits; Ari Joshua - Vocals, Guitar, Composer Russ Lawton - Drums Ray Paczkowski - Organ, Piano, Wurli Recorded in a week of collaboration during the 2020 pandemic shortly after the Beacon Theater Shows.
Engineer - Ben Collette Mastering - Fred Kevorkian EP art - Rimbaraw
Out on all platforms on Sept 17th and available HERE NOW to subscribers Credits; Ari Joshua - Vocals, Guitar, Composer Russ Lawton - Drums Ray Paczkowski - Organ, Piano, Wurli Recorded in a week of collaboration during the 2020 pandemic shortly after the Beacon Theater Shows.
Engineer - Ben Collette Mastering - Fred Kevorkian EP art - Rimbaraw Aaron Harmonson & Ari Joshua Zucker - Overdubs
Out on all platforms on Sept 19th and available HERE NOW to subscribers Credits; Ari Joshua - Vocals, Guitar, Composer Russ Lawton - Drums Ray Paczkowski - Organ, Piano, Wurli Recorded in a week of collaboration during the 2020 pandemic shortly after the Beacon Theater Shows.
Engineer - Ben Collette Mastering - Fred Kevorkian EP art - Rimbaraw
Out on all platforms on Sept 19th and available HERE NOW to subscribers Credits; Ari Joshua - Vocals, Guitar, Composer Russ Lawton - Drums Ray Paczkowski - Organ, Piano, Wurli Recorded in a week of collaboration during the 2020 pandemic shortly after the Beacon Theater Shows.
Engineer - Ben Collette Mastering - Fred Kevorkian EP art - Rimbaraw Aaron Harmonson & Ari Joshua Zucker - Overdubs
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A new six-song EP, RAAR by guitarist Ari Joshua, featuring Ray Paczkowski and Russ Lawton from Soule Monde and the Trey Anastasio Band is coming out November 16th. More gorgeous original psychedelic rock-jazz fusion tracks from the February 2021 recording sessions in Burlington, Vermont can be anticipated for intermittent release in the coming
A new six-song EP, RAAR by guitarist Ari Joshua, featuring Ray Paczkowski and Russ Lawton from Soule Monde and the Trey Anastasio Band is coming out November 16th. More gorgeous original psychedelic rock-jazz fusion tracks from the February 2021 recording sessions in Burlington, Vermont can be anticipated for intermittent release in the coming months, and a vinyl album is anticipated in 2022.
“The eclectic multi diverse styles I write in work best with folks that can play or understand the jazz language but also can also serve the music with a knowledge of Rock, and African music. As odd as it sounds, even in the best of times, it’s hard to find the right people to work with in this style. Ray and Russ were able to interpret my music creatively and intuitively from the first or second take, it was a real joy to watch things unfold, they also were all about getting to business, I really felt as though I was with really like minded souls. From the first note of recording I could sense that Ray and Russ were a perfect musical fit, there was a shared respect and love for the music you don’t always find out there.”
In the Winter of 2020-21, in the middle of the pandemic, Ari Joshua flew into the snowy city of Burlington, Vermont to collaborate with drummer Russ Lawton, organist Ray Paczkowski, and long-time Phish Vermont recording engineer Ben Collette. The excitement sparked an intense and healthy writing spree. Ari composed about 25 demos in all.
“As I climbed into an airplane with my two favorite guitars, and a checked suitcase full of audio toys, I knew it was gonna be a great adventure to travel to Burlington and track with these guys, but I had no way of knowing the level of magic and flow that would unfold.”
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Link to EP sampler https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/arijoshua/raar Link for EP review https://arijoshua.com/4603822
Credits: Ari Joshua - guitarist and composer Ray Paczkowski - keys Russ Lawton - drums Recording February 2021, at The Tank Burlington, VT Sound Engineer - Ben Collette Overdubs - Aaron Harmonson Mastering - Fred Kevorkian Artwork - Steely Works *Guests - Chava Mirel - Voice, Jeremy Lightfoot - Bass
suggested listening; www.soulemonde.com
Rae of Light was written for by Ari for his Grandmother Rae's 90th birthday. Credits; Ari Joshua - Vocals, Guitar, Composer Russ Lawton - Drums Ray Paczkowski - Organ, Piano, Wurli Jeremy Lightfoot - Bass Chava Mirel - Vocals Backup
Engineer - Ben Collette Mastering - Fred Kevorkian EP art - Brian Steely Single art variations - Ari Joshua Overdubs
Rae of Light was written for by Ari for his Grandmother Rae's 90th birthday. Credits; Ari Joshua - Vocals, Guitar, Composer Russ Lawton - Drums Ray Paczkowski - Organ, Piano, Wurli Jeremy Lightfoot - Bass Chava Mirel - Vocals Backup
Engineer - Ben Collette Mastering - Fred Kevorkian EP art - Brian Steely Single art variations - Ari Joshua Overdubs - Aaron Harmonson
'Father Time' was composed and recorded in Burlington, VT February 2021 in The Tank with Ray Paczkowski on keys and Russ Lawton on drums. "When I walked into the room, we started to play the chemistry and like minded musical approach opened the doors to a memorable session that I will never forget. These guys were a lot like me, just serious, and
'Father Time' was composed and recorded in Burlington, VT February 2021 in The Tank with Ray Paczkowski on keys and Russ Lawton on drums. "When I walked into the room, we started to play the chemistry and like minded musical approach opened the doors to a memorable session that I will never forget. These guys were a lot like me, just serious, and ready to get to work." says Ari. See the Blog for the full story.
ARI JOSHUA SINGLE ‘STAR LORD’ FEATURING RAY PACZKOWSKI AND RUSS LAWTON of The Trey Anastasio Band, and Soule Monde. The first song from a 6 track EP coming Nov, 5th, 2021.
’Star Lord’ EP will include six (6) songs from the February Burlington, VT
recording sessions set for release November 5, 2021
OCTOBER 11, 2021 release: a new single, “Star Lord
ARI JOSHUA SINGLE ‘STAR LORD’ FEATURING RAY PACZKOWSKI AND RUSS LAWTON of The Trey Anastasio Band, and Soule Monde. The first song from a 6 track EP coming Nov, 5th, 2021.
’Star Lord’ EP will include six (6) songs from the February Burlington, VT
recording sessions set for release November 5, 2021
OCTOBER 11, 2021 release: a new single, “Star Lord” by guitarist Ari Joshua, featuring Ray Paczkowski and Russ Lawton from The Trey Anastasio Band and Soule Monde released today. A six (6) song EP by this team is scheduled for release early November 2021, and more gorgeous original psychedelic rock-jazz fusion tracks can be anticipated for intermittent release in the coming months.
ARI JOSHUA SINGLE ‘STAR LORD’ FEATURING RAY PACZKOWSKI AND RUSS LAWTON of The Trey Anastasio Band, and Soule Monde. The first song from a 6 track EP coming Nov, 5th, 2021.
’Star Lord’ EP will include six (6) songs from the February Burlington, VT
recording sessions set for release November 5, 2021
OCTOBER 11, 2021 release: a new single, “Star Lord
ARI JOSHUA SINGLE ‘STAR LORD’ FEATURING RAY PACZKOWSKI AND RUSS LAWTON of The Trey Anastasio Band, and Soule Monde. The first song from a 6 track EP coming Nov, 5th, 2021.
’Star Lord’ EP will include six (6) songs from the February Burlington, VT
recording sessions set for release November 5, 2021
OCTOBER 11, 2021 release: a new single, “Star Lord” by guitarist Ari Joshua, featuring Ray Paczkowski and Russ Lawton from The Trey Anastasio Band and Soule Monde released today. A six (6) song EP by this team is scheduled for release early November 2021, and more gorgeous original psychedelic rock-jazz fusion tracks can be anticipated for intermittent release in the coming months.
Pre-rder payment will show in our records and we will send you the full track on release day via email! Make sure to include your email when you pay. :)
New Single 'Home'
Recorded by Jon Plumb at London Bridge Studio’s Mixed at Mel Dettmer at Studio Soli Mastered by Ed Brooks at Resonant Mastering / RFI
Ari Joshua - Composer, Guitar, Vocals John
Pre-rder payment will show in our records and we will send you the full track on release day via email! Make sure to include your email when you pay. :)
New Single 'Home'
Recorded by Jon Plumb at London Bridge Studio’s Mixed at Mel Dettmer at Studio Soli Mastered by Ed Brooks at Resonant Mastering / RFI
Ari Joshua - Composer, Guitar, Vocals John Ewing - Drums, Vocals David Appelbaum - Piano Bob Lovelace - Bass, Vocals
Lyrics - Ari Joshua
As quotes in Jambase article: “For years I’ve always dreamed of putting an organ quartet with this line up together. I’m a Hammond organ fiend for the sound and the feel. Few people can do what Delvon, Skerik, and Grant can do. I’ve played with all these guys individually for years on pickup gigs, but we never recorded together.
This session was
As quotes in Jambase article: “For years I’ve always dreamed of putting an organ quartet with this line up together. I’m a Hammond organ fiend for the sound and the feel. Few people can do what Delvon, Skerik, and Grant can do. I’ve played with all these guys individually for years on pickup gigs, but we never recorded together.
This session was like swimming in an ocean of ‘hot damn!’ The songs felt like they played themselves. I chose ‘Say Whatcha Wanna Say’ as the first single because it was the first song we played when we entered the room. It was a smooth take off as you can hear, and I can’t wait to share the rest. Despite everyone’s busy touring schedules the stars aligned, and everything just came out right, right out of the gates on this one.” - Ari Joshua
https://www.jambase.com/article/ari-joshua-skerik-delvon-lamarr-polyrhythmics-say-whatcha-wanna-say
Ari Joshua Quartet Ari Joshua - Guitar Joel Bean - Piano Will Lone - Drums Geoff Harper - Bass
'Eyes Only' featuring 4-time grammy award winning keyboardist Robert Glasper, Pendulum drummer, Kevin Sawka, Jason Fraticelli on Bass, Ari Joshua - Guitar [radio edit]- Single set to be released March 17, 2021
Find the link to iMusic Pre-order at https://arijoshua.com/home Art by Nicole Mix, Olimpia Maria Flis, & Ari Joshua Recorded Seaside
'Eyes Only' featuring 4-time grammy award winning keyboardist Robert Glasper, Pendulum drummer, Kevin Sawka, Jason Fraticelli on Bass, Ari Joshua - Guitar [radio edit]- Single set to be released March 17, 2021
Find the link to iMusic Pre-order at https://arijoshua.com/home
Art by Nicole Mix, Olimpia Maria Flis, & Ari Joshua
Recorded Seaside Studios - Brooklyn, NY
Mixed by Ari Raskin at Deepwater Studios, NYC
March 17 All Streaming Services, itunes, best to get it from www.arijoshua.com since streams net next to nothing for artists.
correction from previous post
Ari Joshua Quartet Recorded at Litho Studios In 2019
Emergency Exit from Ari Joshua Quartet at Litho Studios Featuring Ari Joshua, Joel Bean, Will Lone, Jonti Siman Emergency Exit was composed by Joel Bean