New Frontiers

New Frontiers

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The DeFade family is synonymous with Jazz in Pittsburgh and four generations of DeFade’s celebrate their legacy with a new album release. With Ray A. DeFade and Eric DeFade on saxophones, Ray DeFade on drums, Anton DeFade on bass, Dorette, Kelley and Kiela DeFade on vocals, that deep family history is revealed. The DeFade Family are accompanied by a big band for seven of the tracks to showcase the big band arrangements of Ray A. DeFade. And nine of the tracks are original compositions by members of the DeFade family. You will hear this family’s spirit as they commemorate the past, present and future of Jazz.at this time.

Track List

  1. Soul Searchin’ [04:34]
  2. Dad [05:13]
  3. RH Thursday [05:02]
  4. Ride for Freedom [03:25]
  5. For Max [05:02]
  6. Madrid [03:44]
  7. Just One of Those Nights [04:34]
  8. Moon River [03:40]
  9. Tell Me Again [05:02]
  10. New Frontiers [04:15]
  11. Almost Like Being in Love [03:33]
  12. Waltz For Mourning Grandchildren [04:42]

Credits

Ray A. DeFade – Alto Saxophone
Jason Kush – Alto Saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Eric DeFade – Flute, Soprano and Tenor Saxophones
Rich Matt – Tenor Saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Joe Scheller – Baritone Saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12) Joe Herndon – Trumpet (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Dave Wingenbach – Trumpet (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12) Steve McKnight – Trumpet (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
JD Chasson – Trumpet (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Jeff Bush – Trombone (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Kevin McManus – Trombone (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Bob Matchett – Trombone (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Chris Carson – Bass Trombone (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12) David Budway – Piano (tracks 2, 6, 9)
Antonio Croes – Piano (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Max Leake – Piano (tracks 5, 11)
Anton DeFade – Bass
Ray DeFade – Drums
Dorette DeFade – Vocals (track 11)
Kelley DeFade – Vocals (track 8)
Kiela DeFade – Vocals (track 8)

Producer – Marty Ashby
Associate Producer – Renée Govanucci Recording Engineer – Jay Dudt
Mixing Engineer – Jay Dudt
Mastering Engineer – Jay Dudt
Cover Art and Design – Jeff O.Brien Myers Layout – Jim Manly at Red Caiman Media Photos – Justin Boyd

Recorded at Audible Images by MCG JazzTM at Manchester Craftsmen’s GuildTM, Pittsburgh, PA, June 17, November 21, 2019, February 15, 2020.

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(C) 2021 MCG Jazz