Los Angeles based David Witham has recorded and toured with George Benson as pianist and music director for almost 20 years. As a highly regarded "musician's musician," he has also worked with Michael and Randy Brecker, Al Jarreau, Ernie Watts, Chick Corea, Jose Feliciano, and k.d. lang, to name only a few. On Spinning The Circle, Witham shows his versatility with jazz, world beat, and jamband influenced originals. Featured on this album are guitarist Nels Cline, pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz and drummer Scott Amendola.
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Track Listing (click linked titles for mp3)
| 1. | The Neon | [6:07] | | 2. | Who Knows | [6:37] | | 3. | N.O. Rising | [7:19] | | 4. | Momentuum | [6:43] | | 5. | The Circle | [6:59] | | 6. | Light and Life | [6:42] | | 7. | Afrobeat | [12:18] | | 8. | Con Quien | [6:37] |
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Musicians
David Witham - piano, keyboards, accordion, effects
Greg Leisz - pedal steel & lap steel guitar (on tracks 3, &, & 8)
Nels Cline - electric guitar (on tracks 1 & 7)
Jay Anderson - bass
Scott Amendola - drums, effects
Luis Conte - percussion
Jon Crosse - soprano & tenor saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, alto flute |
Additional Information
Produced by Jeff Gauthier & David Witham
Recorded mixed and mastered by Rich Breen
Recorded December 15 & 16, 2007 at Castle Oaks Studios, Calabasas, CA
Graphic design by Gareth Jiffeau and Alex Cline
Cover painting “Red Chain” by Martha Castillo (marthacastillo.net)
Photographs by Jeff Gauthier |
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