Vertical Current's debut as a recording entity explores the thresholds of modern jazz in hopes of cultivating a fresh sound by combining elements of various styles and genres.
credits
released August 29, 2011
All songs written by Christopher Michael Stevens except for "Over The Top", which was written by Christopher Michael Stevens, Jeffrey C. Jones, Aliandro Prawl, Brandon Mullen, Donald C. Stevens Jr., and Jordan Danial. Horn arrangement on "Small Step For A Giant" by Christopher M. Stevens. Horn Arrangement on "Over The Top" by Jeffrey C. Jones/Christopher Stevens. Vocal arrangement on "Over The Top" by Shaylah Stevens/Christopher M. Stevens. "Memory" arranged by Vertical Current and Brett Kinard. The Album was produced by Christopher M. Stevens, Donald C. Stevens Jr., and Donald Robinson. The recording was done at S.O.W. Studios, 2424 E. York St., suite 304, Philadelphia, P.A. and engineered by Lucien Dowdell and Donald Robinson. Strings and additional horns were recorded on the go using a laptop computer and engineered by Steven Duffy and Christopher M. Stevens. Mixing by Donald Robinson. Mastering by Mike Tarsia. Art Direction by Christopher Stevens. Album design by Pamela English for Redz Designs. Photography by Shaylah Stevens.
Vertical Current is: Aliandro Prawl (Keys), Brandon Mullen (Drums), Christopher Stevens (Trumpet/EVI/Drum Programming/Percussion/Vox/Synth), Donald C. Stevens (Bass/Wah Guitar), Jordan Danial (Lead Guitar)
Special Guest: Brian Kilpatrick (Trumpet), Jeffrey C. Jones (Tenor Sax) Steven Duffy (Trombone),Tal Shtuhl (Tenor Sax), Shaylah Stevens (Background Vocals), Roland (Lead/Background Vocals on Track 5), Esther Han (Viola), Julie Ikegami (Violin), Khristine Raymond (Cello), Madeline Bell (Violin)
This album is brought to you by S.O.W. Productions/Signs Of Life Music, LLC
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