Album Notes

This collection of new and previously unreleased material from Matt Venuti's archives contains a plethora of diversity...from the spooky-fun dance vibe in "Bardos Remix" and the hauntingly visual "Middle of Nowhere" to the cool and exotic instrumental pop of "Crocodile" and "Star Bar". The anthemic "We're All In This Together" juxtaposes the funk-filled money mantra of "Gotta Get More". Two live tracks include an electrified version of the Venusian classic "Time Tunnel Vision" and an improv/ jam called "Hippo Beach".

Several incarnations of the Venusian ensemble are represented in "Venus Lounge", along with a guest appearance by jazz legend Stan Getz, whom John Coltrane acknowledged as his favorite saxophonist. This was one of the last recordings that Stan made before his passing...and it was done in the living room of his Malibu beach home. His signature sound and style are as smooth and gorgeous as ever.

Venusians featured throughout "Songs From The Venus Lounge"

Matt Venuti...Electronic Valve Instrument, Lead Vocals, Hang and Programming
Robert Powell...Pedal Steel and Electric Guitars
Daniel Berkman...Kora, Handsonic, Guitar, Vocoder
John Steiner...Keyboards
Richard Michos...Guitars
Celso Alberti...Drums
Rob Michael...Guitars
Michael Saint John...Drums
Jeff Obee...Bass
Stan Getz...Saxophone
John Coppola...Trumpet

Additional Vocals:
Karen Goodman
Suzanne Sterling
Irina Mikhailhova
Naomi True
Nancy Hall
Leslie Bonnett

Music by Matt Venuti except "The Bardos Of Becoming" by Matt Venuti and John Steiner, and "Hippo Beach" live improv by Matt Venuti, Daniel Berkman, and John Steiner.