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A Work In Progress . . . is a full-length original jazz CD that craftily blends the laid-back style of Miles Davis with the slightly more mainstream and innovative progressions of Robert Lamm. Through 55 minutes and 12 tracks, including a multi-movement jazz suite sandwiched in the middle, James brings the listener a taste of what is to come for this young composer, trumpet player, and keyboardist. From the tuning A to begin "Sharp Eleven" to "Fifth Avenue on Monday", the 7/4 closer, James hits a variety of styles and shows influence from many sources.
To read a review from local jazz aficionado Bill Ochs, hear samples from the CD, and purchase the CD, click here.
Credits:
Producer: James Witherite-Rieg
Engineer: Tim Chelednik
Mixers: Tim Chelednik, Rich Auvil
Woodwinds: Christine Douglass
Trombone: Ryan Wilson
Guitar: Ron Ramolt
Drums: Jarred Hetrick
East Carson Sessions - Released January 2005
East Carson Sessions is James's second studio project, employing the help of aspiring musicians from Duquesne University on the fresh original cuts and interesting takes on a couple familiar tunes. According to BIll Purse, chair of music technology at Duquesne University, "James is a multi-talented triple threat composer, performer, and singer who is passionately dedicated to jazz and becoming a national recording artist. I feel this CD is a wonderful prelude for many great compostions and recorded performances and know you will hear the promise this recording offers. Bravo James!"
This disc is available for purchase online at www.buythiscd.com, and will soon be available at www.cdbaby.com.
Credits
Producer: James Witherite-Rieg
Engineers: Rick McNerny and Josh Lucas
Mixers and Masterers: Rick McNerny and Josh Lucas
Saxes: Kevin Walko, Lee Hintenlang, Jon Morrison
Trumpets: Steve Groves and Nick Benner
Trombone: Charlie Doherty
Bass: Jake Kilburg
Drums: Chris Parker
Vocals: Theresa Flaminio
Piano: Brian Buckley