Louis Rosen & Capathia Jenkins  

ONE OUNCE OF TRUTH 

The Nikki Giovanni Songs 

                    Produced by Louis Rosen, Scott Lehrer & Capathia Jenkins 

Music by Louis Rosen, Poetry by Nikki Giovanni

 (Part Three of The Black Loom Trilogy)

CD available now for purchase or download at  Louis' Store (top of the page)

and Downloading at iTunes, Amazon.com and most other Digital outlets.

“...a continually shifting musical patchwork of blues, folk, jazz and pop…as earthy, tuneful art song.” NY Times 

"The blissful collaboration of composer Louis Rosen and singer Capathia Jenkins…have found a kindred spirit in poet Nikki Giovanni...The combination has charm and beauty to spare. ... Rosen [as] songwriter and musician, charts an irresistible landscape between pop music and art song…." Bloomberg News 

“'One Ounce of Truth' … is sophisticated and thrilling, a true treat for adults looking for meaningful pop music…. The first time through it’s actually difficult to grasp the full weight of the songs. The music is so enjoyable.... ” Edge, New York 

“…For a textbook example of a near-perfect marriage of poetry and music, try Capathia Jenkins and Louis Rosen’s latest CD, 'One Ounce of Truth.' …. a celebration of every facet of life.” Cabaret Scenes

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PERSONNEL

Capathia Jenkins  -  vocals

Louis Rosen  -  vocals, acoustic & nylon string guitar, spinet, additional percussion

Kimberly Grigsby  -  piano

Rob Moose  -  violin

Andrew Sterman  -  saxophones & flute

Glenn Drewes  -  trumpet & fluegelhorn

Dave Phillips  -  acoustic &  electric bass

Erik Charlston  -  vibraphone, marimba, glockenspiel, drums & percussion

Kevin Kuhn  -  electric guitar

Gary Seligson  -  drums

Bruce Eidem  -  trombone

Instrumental and Vocal Arrangements by Louis Rosen