RAaR
Ari Joshua, Russ Lawton, Ray Paczkowski
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
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For Ray 6:420:00/6:42
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Audio Bicycle Day 6:080:00/6:08
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Star Lord 6:450:00/6:45
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Bernie Meme 6:010:00/6:01
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Gramama 5:470:00/5:47
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Rae of Light 4:590:00/4:59
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
Ari Joshua, Ray Paczkowski, Russ Lawton
'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.
'Star Lord' SINGLE RELEASED Oct 11, 2021
Star Lord (.wav)
Ari Joshua, RAAR Trio
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.
Star Lord (.mp3)
Ari Joshua, RAAR Trio
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-order 'Home'
Home
Ari Joshua, Space Owl
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
Say Watcha Wanna Say
Ari Joshua, Delvon Lamarr, Skerik and Grant Schroff
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

Walmart Dinosaurs
Ari Joshua Quartet
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