Anna’s sixth album, Anna’s Musique was recently released on all streaming music media platforms. LISTEN.
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The singer-songwriter, musician and composer’s latest work is more than an easy listening experience as it reflects upon the various joys of life, as well as the struggles making up all the dimensions of living.
aNNA WRITES ABOUT ANNA’S mUSIQUE
“Anna’s Musique” is a nine song collection of vocals and instrumentals. First Glimmer of the New Year is a fitting beginning, an instrumental suggesting new light, and stirrings of hope for change. Andy Fraga Jr’s supremely tasteful drum work is a constant through this and all the tracks. Gene Beavers weaves in his electric bass magic, and Tony Bolivar’s sax takes this jazz waltz up to the next level
Forest of Memories is perhaps a “new-age” lyric, but surely very ancient as well. The song expresses a sense of being one with the cosmos, of connecting with something so much larger than your ego, and of connecting with another soul to help you on your journey. On this tune Tony’s flute evokes a storybook fable vibe, and my vocals express conviction in a surprising way (some say).
What if all your problems could disappear by stepping into a new pair? Shu Time was written for an afternoon performance at Nu Shuz in Redondo Beach, California. David Ross, my producer, added some fun ideas to this. We’ve got a tasty rhythm section: Greek spice from George Kavano on electric bass, the bite of world traveler Andy Fraga, Jr. on drums, and the savory guitar of jazzy Philly Joe Little — complemented by flavors of Tony’s sax. Try walking in them shoes!
Thanks to Ema Supertramp I was privileged to perform Here in the Corner at La Buca jazz club, Milan, Italy to a packed house. In the audience was our Couchsurfing friend from Switzerland, the effervescent Dilara Kortel. Although it may sound like it fits a Parisian cafe, the lyrics were born in a coffeehouse in Southern California, a few decades prior. It was on an evening when “watching the end of the day” captured a thoughtful mood. Andy, Gene, and Tony contributed to this smooth, gently swinging number.
I Know Where I’m Going (I Just Can’t Seem to Get There) expresses that feeling of…YOU know, when you have all this great energy and ideas but just can’t seem to get anyone else to buy in. Frustrated? No. Just keep moving til you get there. Gene Beavers on electric bass joins Andy on drums and Tony on sax for this high-power instrumental.
A good relationship helps you grow, even if you’re in a funky mood. Love Isn’t Cranky is a funky kind of song, filled with good intentions and a strong beat. Shout out to George on electric bass here. If it’s love, it will not come to an end. So, what are all these distractions?
Ev’ry Next Moment was written on my very first road trip with my new husband to visit his sister. Let’s samba to the next one! Tony fills with flute all over this one like blueberry syrup on pancakes. Love, love, love every moment!
Holy Expectation is a power anthem filled with uplifting spiritual encouragement. I’m looking forward to making even more dreams become reality, and so might you! This gospel-infused number celebrates living life to the fullest. Thanks to David, Sam, Andy, George, Tony, Philly Joe – you all ROCK!
Emboldened by the Spirit is an Instrumental jazz tune for dancing. Or solving a detective story. Somehow the whole is so much greater than the parts. What I mean is this song sounds like there were more musicians present than actually were. Thanks to sound engineering and mixing by Sam “Narwalking” Robertson.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOR ANNA’S MUSIQUE
All lyrics and music ANNA FERRARO – album produced by Dream Scene Music – producer DAVID ROSS of David Ross Productions – recording studios 4th Street Recording Studio in Santa Monica, California and Andy’s Drum Den in Palm Desert – recording engineer SEJO NAVAJAS on Shu Time, Love Isn’t Cranky and Holy Expectation – recording engineer on all other songs SAM ROBERTSON – mixing engineer SAM ROBERTSON – mastering DAVID WILLIAMS of Melrose Mastering – vocals and keyboards ANNA FERRARO – drums ANDY FRAGA JR. – sax and flute TONY BOLIVAR – guitar PHILLY JOE LITTLE; electric bass GEORGE KAVANO on Shu Time, Love Isn’t Cranky and Holy Expectation – electric bass GENE BEAVERS on all other songs – photography MARK NICHOLAS – artwork EONN SKYE – logo JULI FOKOVA (in Ukraine) – management DEAN M GRAY – Special Acknowledgments: thanks to the Creator for the majesty of inspiration and endurance to finish this project. I also for want to give special thanks for the following: ABE & KAREN WITTELES for their generous patience of scheduling; DANIEL & TERESA STREET of Nu Shuz (formerly in Redondo Beach, California and now in Key West, Florida); EMA SUPERTRAMP for arranging the 2018 gig at La Buca jazz club in Milan, Italy where “Here in the Corner” was performed, and thanks to DILARA KÖRTEL, our Couchsurfing friend from Switzerland, for showing up there to hear this song. We also thank all our friends in Ukraine, where so many lives are disrupted. They are not a simply abstract and unnamed news item. We celebrate the courage of ILLYA and YANA SLUCHANKO plus HELENA and ASILISA SYMONIA. We pray for their safety and victory over oppression. So not to leave anyone out, I’m thanking anyone and everyone who has ever believed in me.
~ Anna Ferraro
Anna’s 5 previous CD’s available at SHOP
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