Maggie Delaney-Potthoff: Vocals, Percussion Sims Delaney-Potthoff: Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, Ukulele, Vocals Tom Waselchuk: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals John Christensen: Upright Bass
David Bromberg: Acoustic Guitar Howard Levy: Harmonica, Piano Pablo Batista: Percussion Howard Naughton: Violin Chris Wagoner: Accordion, Slide Guitar
Influences
Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, Jethro Burns, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Bireli Lagrene, Duane Allman, David Grisman, and Louis Armstrong, Ray Brown, Dave Holland, Oscar Pettiford and Edgar Meyer
Harmonious Wail is one of the foremost ensembles in the Gypsy Jazz field playing today. Based in Madison, Wisconsin the band has toured the world bringing their unique sound to listeners of every background. On their latest album and their first for Range Records the “Wail” (as they are affectionately known) decided to branch out from the mode that they established on previous releases and embrace a body of work not traditionally associated with the genre.
Specifically, this meant recording songs by Tom Waits, Steely Dan, The Velvet Underground and a handful of other bands and solo artists that are generally associated with a rock music sensibility. Tackling these compositions proved to be both a challenge and also a refreshing change of pace for the members of the Wail. Recorded partially at Range's facility in Philadelphia and also in their hometown this approach allowed the band to build on their seasoned fit as players and at the same time bring in an entirely new repertoire they may not have approached in the general course of events.
From the moody and introspective version of “Home At Last” from the album Aja to the yearning Americana of “Unfaithful Servant” by The Band and of course a tasty selection of original songs like “Lung Shan Temple Chant” (inspired by their trip to China) this seductive new album is poised to place Harmonious Wail in front of a whole new audience who are sure to be deeply impressed by their talent, charm and originality.
Hello, Let me just say your music is wonderful. I absolutely love it. If your ever in South Texas let me know I'd love to come see you. Good luck in all your ventures...
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