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Geography On The Radio
Thank you to Janis Lane-Ewart, producer of “Collective Eye” on KFAI Radio in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, who featured the songs “Give Me A Kiss” and “Spicy” from my new album, Geography, on her show this past Saturday, January 12.
Thank you to Marcus Burks of WHPK Radio in Chicago for continuous airplay and several interviews supporting the new album on his show “Eavesdropping with Urban Aspirations.” He has featured the songs “Draw Me,” “Tango In Shanghai,” “Bumble Bee,” and “Silent Stars.”
Thank you to David Edward Sims of DePaul University Radio for airplay and an interview supporting the new album on his show “Cabochon Jazz Radio.” He has featured the songs “Come Over,” “Perfect T,” and “Draw Me.”
Scraps of Paper
I am a paper pack rat. There… I’ve come clean. Is there a 12-Step Group for those of us who save every small scrap of paper just in case we might need it someday? At some point each year I get fed up and say, “Enough!” I reached that point yesterday and so I’m spending the weekend de-cluttering my office of all the extra stuff I’ve collected over the past year.
I’m taking a moment to reflect on how busy I’ve been and stepping back to observe how far I’ve come since the beginning of the year when I was only part-way done with my new album and initiating my Kickstarter Campaign. The quotes below were on scraps of paper that I found while cleaning. I wonder what other goodies are going to show up today?
Be with what is and appreciate each experience for the lessons it brings:
“There once was a man who chased rainbows, reached for the clouds, and tried to catch the wind. It is far better to find the rainbow within yourself – and as for the clouds, let them be, for they are only ours for a moment – and we can never catch the wind.” – Anonymous
A wise Navajo saying:
“The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.”
Early Praise For Geography
The following early reviews of my “Geography” album project appeared previously for my supporters in a Kickstarter Update late in the campaign. As I wait for reviews to come in on the finished product, I thought it would be motivational for me and interesting for those who haven’t read them to include these here as well.
A big thank you goes out to music journalist, Neil Tesser, for including me and my Kickstarter initiative in his March 5, 2012 article for the on-line news journal, the Examiner! He featured three projects, and here’s what he said about mine:
Geography ought to create some buzz in jazz circles. Tate’s backing band for the disc – which she plans to release sometime this summer – features Curtis Robinson (guitar and vocals), Steve Eisen (saxes and flute), Marlene Rosenberg (bass), and Ernie Adams (drums). For those unfamiliar with those names, they make up a neat little list of Chicago all-stars; the band is worth supporting all on its own. Tate’s artistic evolution puts it over the top.”
The recording sessions for Geography have been at Studiomedia Recording Company in Evanston, Illinois. Recording enginer, Scott Steinman, has been instrumental in capturing the sounds you will hear on the new album. Here is what he has to say about my project.
“Linda is a terrific, talented singer. Proof is available on her previous Southport Records CD releases. Recording with her is a pleasure because she has a rich, clear voice. Her sound is real and easy to record with any microphone. They all sound good on her (of course, we picked a favorite).
Oh, but Linda’s artistry goes beyond her excellent vocal ability. Here on her current project, Geography, she also showcases herself as a songwriter. And Linda is quite good at it. She writes music and lyrics playfully and with vision. The songs are fully realized, interesting pieces, and each has a distinct personality. She writes with clear purpose and is obviously having a great time doing it. It’s evident in the studio that her music inspires the players to be inventive, nothing “phoned in” here. Regarding the players, Linda brings in top-tier musicians to render her songs. She works with some of the best around. Exercising excellent taste and casting musicians to her songs makes Linda a fine producer as well!
Terrific singer, excellent songwriting, great players, and tasteful production are the right elements for a successful, compelling album. I’m honored to be involved with the record. It’s also fun hanging out. Thanks, Linda, for including me, and mostly for your talent.
Best wishes in anticipation of the Geography release!”
Scott Steinman
Recording Engineer
Studiomedia Recording Company
Evanston, Illinois
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