Swing-jazz duo Red & Ruby dazzle with their anticipated debut CD
United States of America (Press Release) September 26, 2007 --
26 Sept. 2007, Olympia, WA, USA – When you hear great performers, you know it right away. They balance skill with humility, gravity with levity, and performance with listening. Red & Ruby do all that and more, as they swing through a curious playlist of songs from the 1920s to modern day. They’ve got so much chemistry that Dow pales in comparison.
Red & Ruby’s debut CD features original arrangements of familiar songs including “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” “Mood Indigo,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing.” They’ve also dug into the very roots of jazz in the 1920s and 30s for more obscure musical gems like “Synthetic Love” and “She’s Got Great Ideas,” which they present with sincerity and humor. The album even includes the plaintive Jimmy Wakeley cowboy tune “Song of the Sierra.”
Ruby & Red is a new project of well-known Olympia-based musicians Vince Brown and LaVon Hardison. Their engaging partnership didn’t just happen overnight; both have extensive musical experience that supports their joyful performances.
Vince has been performing and teaching acoustic music on guitar & banjo in a variety of styles for over 30 years. He has played at venues and festivals around the world. Recent projects include western swing style take-off guitar with Red Brown & the Tune Stranglers; guitar & tenor banjo with the gypsy swing band Hot Club Sandwich; and regular performances on guitar and 5-string banjo.
LaVon’s background includes musical theater, including the Stardust holiday musical by Olympia’s Harlequin Productions; various roles with Boston Lyric Opera; and work with a variety of regional musicians. She has contributed vocals to albums by Hot Club Sandwich and Obrador, and in 2006 (after much urging by fans) released her first solo album, Choices. She’s also a voiceover artist, vocal coach, and church choir director.
The humor and angst of the human condition are painted with unerring clarity in the music of Red & Ruby -- and on their self-titled debut they share the fun with anyone willing to come along for the ride.
Red & Ruby CD tracklist:
1. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
2. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
3. She's Got Great Ideas
4. Song of the Sierra
5. I'll See You In My Dreams
6. Synthetic Love
7. Mood Indigo
8. The Glory of Love
9. April Kisses
10. There'll Be Some Changes Made
11. Don't Be That Way
12. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Red & Ruby samples/info:
myspace.com/RedAndRuby
www.vincebrownmusic.com
www.lavonhardison.com
For more information, contact:
Scott Stevens - earball media
Scott [at] earball.net | 360-259-1682
Red & Ruby’s debut CD features original arrangements of familiar songs including “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” “Mood Indigo,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing.” They’ve also dug into the very roots of jazz in the 1920s and 30s for more obscure musical gems like “Synthetic Love” and “She’s Got Great Ideas,” which they present with sincerity and humor. The album even includes the plaintive Jimmy Wakeley cowboy tune “Song of the Sierra.”
Ruby & Red is a new project of well-known Olympia-based musicians Vince Brown and LaVon Hardison. Their engaging partnership didn’t just happen overnight; both have extensive musical experience that supports their joyful performances.
Vince has been performing and teaching acoustic music on guitar & banjo in a variety of styles for over 30 years. He has played at venues and festivals around the world. Recent projects include western swing style take-off guitar with Red Brown & the Tune Stranglers; guitar & tenor banjo with the gypsy swing band Hot Club Sandwich; and regular performances on guitar and 5-string banjo.
LaVon’s background includes musical theater, including the Stardust holiday musical by Olympia’s Harlequin Productions; various roles with Boston Lyric Opera; and work with a variety of regional musicians. She has contributed vocals to albums by Hot Club Sandwich and Obrador, and in 2006 (after much urging by fans) released her first solo album, Choices. She’s also a voiceover artist, vocal coach, and church choir director.
The humor and angst of the human condition are painted with unerring clarity in the music of Red & Ruby -- and on their self-titled debut they share the fun with anyone willing to come along for the ride.
Red & Ruby CD tracklist:
1. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
2. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
3. She's Got Great Ideas
4. Song of the Sierra
5. I'll See You In My Dreams
6. Synthetic Love
7. Mood Indigo
8. The Glory of Love
9. April Kisses
10. There'll Be Some Changes Made
11. Don't Be That Way
12. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Red & Ruby samples/info:
myspace.com/RedAndRuby
www.vincebrownmusic.com
www.lavonhardison.com
For more information, contact:
Scott Stevens - earball media
Scott [at] earball.net | 360-259-1682
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