Affair Of The Heart

Product Description Nick Ashton has teamed up with some of the best jazz musicians in Los Angeles including Max Bennett,Mike Miller, Dave Hooper to name a few, and some of Nashville's finest including Johnny Helms(Toby Keith). The result is an album full of honest songs written by Ashton, peppered with tasty melodies and great lyrics. Affair of the Heart is the new sound of West Coast Country. About the Artist Nick Ashton formed Tin Rooster to create a unique "West Coast Country" sound. Born in Southern California, his influences range from Eagles, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, to Al Dimeola and Rush. His melodies are memorable. His vocal style has a soulful country rock edge. Nick has written music for many other artists and recorded in the U.S. and Europe. His music is true and without pretense. Good solid songwriting performed well. Max Bennett Bass Guitar Max has recorded with many top recording artists: Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa,Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion and many others. As one of the founders of the L."A. Express, Max Bennett needs no introduction to those familiar with the contemporary jazz scene. His playing on this project adds an extra bit of class and taste to the already strong songwriting on the record. Johnny Helms: Pedal Steel Guitar Johnny worked with Toby Keith for 10 years, contributing his signature pedal steel sound to eight highly successful albums. He has played with many top Country artists in Nashville and Los Angeles, and is one of the top pedal steel players in the business today. Mike Miller: Electric & Acoustic Guitars He performed with Lily Tomlin in the film of her critically acclaimed "The Search For intelligent Life in the Universe," and worked extensively with composer Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) on numerous movie and TV projects. Mike worked with Bette Midler in her highly successful "Divine Miss Millennium" tour and at the close of that, recorded a new album for Miss M., "Bette" with producer extraordinaire Don Was. Recently he performed with Natalie Cole on tour and on her television special. Mike's melodic approach to Nick Ashton's songs brought this CD to another level, his parts on the CD are played with soul and meaning, in all the right places. David Owens: Drums From the Broadway hit The Lion King to British pop star Thomas Dolby, Oldies Favorites The Righteous Brothers and smooth jazz guitarist Peter White, and now Nick Ashton and Tin Rooster, David's ability to handle any drum chair has kept him working over the years. Born in San Francisco and raised in LA, David started playing percussion in grade school and performed with many bands and orchestras through college. In High School he was drawn to the drum set which became his calling. Years of professional playing and his sight-reading ability has given him the experience to cover any style of music from rock to funk to country to jazz.

Detalles del producto Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No Dimensiones del producto : 5 x 5.5 x 0.5 pulgadas; 3.2 Onzas Fabricante : CD Baby Número de modelo del producto : NATINROOSTER Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2005 Producto en Tienda desde : Febrero 12, 2007 Etiqueta : CD Baby ASIN : B0006N4ZJS Número de discos : 1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No Dimensiones del producto : 5 x 5.5 x 0.5 pulgadas; 3.2 Onzas Fabricante : CD Baby Número de modelo del producto : NATINROOSTER Fecha de lanzamiento original : 2005 Producto en Tienda desde : Febrero 12, 2007 Etiqueta : CD Baby ASIN : B0006N4ZJS Número de discos : 1