DUST TO DUST BLUES 

14 songs 

(2017)

Music, Lyrics and Arrangements by Louis Rosen

(3 songs in collaboration with Thom Bishop)

Produced by Louis Rosen and Scott Lehrer

 

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"These two recordings, Dust to Dust Blues and Act One: Piano Music from the Theater, further solidify his outstanding reputation. Each is a considerable musical achievement and enters the literature of musical art with the fanfare and heraldry that accompanies important musical documents." (JazzdaGama)

"[In] the literate, sincere "Dust to Dust Blues", Rosen soulfully mines his past… “I seek out the holiness here in the wilderness..." which echoes like a classic, folk refrain...” (Cabaret Scenes/Broadwayworld.com).  

 "Thoughtful reflections...intimate, deep and penetrating. Vintage singer/songwriter." (Jazz Weekly Magazine) 

Click on LR's JUKE BOX at the bottom right of this page to hear two songs from the album, "Dust to Dust Blues" and "Faith in Doubt."

 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEWS FOR DUST TO DUST BLUES.

 

In DUST TO DUST BLUES, Louis’ second solo album, a father/son Brooklyn to Chicago road trip sets off a 14-song meditation on the nature of memory, loss, home, commitment, family and the indefinite nature of time and faith. Backed by a stellar band of New York City musicians, the songs reflect the unique blend of American roots, jazz, blues, pop and classical influences that are the essence of Louis’s musical style. 

SIDE ONE

1. DUST TO DUST BLUES (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocals & Guitars: Louis; Violin: Rob Moose; Trumpet & French Horn: CJ Camerieri; Bass Clarinet: Hideaki Aomori; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums & Percussion: Gary Seligson. Arrangement: Louis 

2. I FOUND YOU (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocals &  Guitars: Louis; Violin: Max Moston; Viola: Alissa Smith; Cello: Clarice Jensen. Arrangement: Louis

3. FAITH IN DOUBT (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocals & Guitar: Louis; Lead Guitar: David Mansfield; Trumpet: C. J. Camerieri;Alto Saxophone: Hideaki Aomori; Baritone Saxophone: Alden Banta; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums: Sean McDaniels. Arrangement: Louis

4. I’VE SEEN THIS MOVIE (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocal & Guitar: Louis;Lead Guitar: David Mansfield; Bass: Dave Phillips. Arrangement: Louis & David Mansfield

5. PEACE WITH YOU (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen & Thom Bishop)

Vocal & Guitar: Louis; Violin: Max Moston; Viola: Alissa Smith; Cello: Clarice Jensen. Arrangement: Louis

6. EVERYTHING’S FOR SALE (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocal & Guitar: Louis; Violin: David Mansfield; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums: Sean McDaniels.

Arrangement: Louis & David Mansfield

7. EVERY SOUL (The Circling Race) (Music & Lyric by Thom Bishop & Louis Rosen)

Vocals & Guitar: Louis; Lead Guitar: David Mansfield; Cello: Clarice Jensen; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums: Sean McDaniels. Arrangement: Louis & David Mansfield 

SIDE TWO

8. GARDEN DAYS (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocals & Guitar: Louis; Lead Guitar: David Mansfield; Trumpet: C. J. Camerieri;  Flute & Alto Saxophone: Hideaki Aomori; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums & Percussion: Sean McDaniels. Arrangement: Louis & David Mansfield

9. WHERE ARE THE TRACES? (Lyric by Thom Bishop, Music by Louis Rosen)

Vocal & Guitar: Louis; Violin: Max Moston; Viola: Alissa Smith; Cello: Clarice Jensen; Bass: Dave Phillips. Arrangement: Louis

10. THERE FOR YOU (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocal, Piano & Guitar: Louis; Trumpet & French Horn: C. J. Camerieri; Flute: Hideaki Aomori; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums: Gary Seligson. Arrangement: Louis

11. IN HER QUIET WAY (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocals & Guitar: Louis; Violin & Lead Guitar: David Mansfield; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums: Sean McDaniels. Arrangement: Louis & David Mansfield

12. A SOFT PLACE TO FALL (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocal & Guitar: Louis; Nylon String Guitar: David Mansfield; Trumpet: C. J. Camerieri; Clarinet & Alto Saxophone: Hideaki Aomori; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums: Sean McDaniel. Arrangement: Louis

13. THE LEFT SIDE, NOT THE RIGHT (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocal & Guitar: Louis; Mandolin: David Mansfield; Bass: Dave Phillips; Drums: Sean McDaniels. Arrangement: Louis & David Mansfield

14. SONG FOR CHARLOTTE (More Love) (Music & Lyric by Louis Rosen)

Vocal & Piano: Louis; Trumpet: C. J. Camerieri; Electric Guitar: Rob Moose; Basses: Dave Phillips. Arrangement: Louis

Recording and Mixing Engineer, Scott Lehrer

Additional Recording Engineer, Alex Vengeur

Recorded and Mixed at 2nd Story Sound, NYC

Mastering Engineer, Oscar Zambrano

Art Direction & Design by Derek Bishop

 

Thanks to all of the terrific musicians for bringing their brilliant and soulful musicianship to these songs; to Scott Lehrer for his splendid ear, judgement and patience on this and countless other recordings over the past twenty-eight years and counting; and to Stephen Sondheim, Thom Bishop, Jason Brett, Art Perlman, Charlotte Maier and Teddy Rosen for their generous and thoughtful listening as this recording followed its winding path to completion. An extra special thanks to the remarkable angel, Joan McKay, who's support made this recording possible; and to Jason Brett, Lauren Streicher, Marilyn Katz, George Petty, Susan Friedlander, Margaret Moore and Mary Ellen Geisser, generous patrons all. 

Much Love,

LR

 

All songs, Music and Lyrics © 2016 by Louis Rosen; Publisher: Lullwater Music, ASCAP; except “Peace With You” and “Every Soul” (The Circling Race), Music and Lyrics by Louis Rosen and Thom Bishop, © 1975, revised © 2016; and “Where Are the Traces?”, Lyric by Thom Bishop, Music by Louis Rosen, © 2016; Publishers: Lullwater Music, ASCAP and Wireless Music, BMI.

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