The new recording is now here. (October 1st)
Click: “I LOVE YOU” to see and hear what is up Kevin’s sleeve.
Thirty songs that I love. Performed by the Upper York Mandolin Orchestra, whom I love. Sang by 30 singers, whom I love. What else could I call this thing?
I was totally delighted by Kevin’s bright work.
The arrangements, all filled with a tenacious
Due Diligence—but pock-marked with real epiphanies, in events simply borne of truly great extemporary talent. -Van Dyke Parks~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In my life, the guitar and all its relatives are sacred instruments.I have been honored and blessed to perform with one of the greatest high priests in the world, Kevin Breit. -Cassandra Wilson~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The new recording, ‘I Love You’, is an all cover opus with 30 singers. Great singers! Scott Merritt, Ariana Gillis, Cyro Baptista, Martina Breit, Kevin Adamson, Kalyna Rakel, Gregory Hoskins, Suzie Vinnick, Russell DeCarle, Kathryn Rose, Lori Cullen, Sue Patrick Breit, Harry Manx, Dominique Lalama, Johnny Goldtooth, Nick Craine, Rebecca Jenkins, David Gillis, Yvette Tollar, Mike Daley, Rebecca Hennessy, Mark Lalama, Trudy Artman, Dave Clark, Carmen Elle, Garth Breit, Gwen Swick, Gary Breit, Michael Jude Ward Bergeman and Caroly Larson.
The songs are from some of my favourite writers and performers: Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, Stevie Wonder, Warren Zevon, Muddy Waters, Lennon & McCartney, Prince, Hank Snow, Mary Gauthier, Allen Toussaint, Roger Miller, Daniel Lanois, Howlin’ Wolf, Joao Gilberto, Patti Smith, Elizabeth Cotten, Hawksley Workman, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, John Hiatt, the Low Anthem, Nat King Cole, the Pukka Orchestra and Lowell George.
Much love,
KB
