Album Notes

The Children's Music Web Awards 2008 Winner:
BEST NEW ARTIST FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

"CONGRATULATIONS galore on your wonderful CD.
What a wonderul and special CD you've made, Ava. I've been playing it for
my son on the car ride to school and he loves it. He particulary loves the ABC
song, Neener Neener Neener, and Leonard's Lizard Larry. He requests the CD
frequently in the car which is a very good sign.

I love the cover of the CD. Fantastic painting, Brian...and so cheerful and fun.
I still can't get over your amazing attention to detail.

Once again, (Ava) thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us."
Alex Zamm (Director: Dr. Doolittle III, Inspector Gadget ll, My Date with the President's Daughter)

"I really enjoy your jazzy approach to kids music- and especially the Professor Longhair-influenced "Owee" song. Keep up the great work!"
Tito (The Hipwaders)

“Nicely produced and performed celebration of the wonders of the world without and within and with just a dash of whimsy thrown in for good measure.” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

"Your music is soooo cool!" Dee Settlemier (the Midnight Serenaders)

THE STAMPEDE IS ON!

A pack of precocious pachyderms are proudly parading their way into plazas and pleasing people's palates!

Ava and The Mystic Mangos is an ensemble of five accomplished musicians and special guests whose collective experience makes “Elephants In My Ears” a stellar CD for young people of all ages. With a 20 page eye-popping lyric booklet, “Elephants” is a funky eclectic soufflé of well-seasoned sounds--pop, rock, reggae, polka, funk, jungle-bop, you name it—with enough zing to make Great Grandma jump up and do the Pachyderm Twist.

Ava Scofield, accomplished versatile singer/songwriter has packed Elephants In My Ears full with twelve sweet, silly swingin’ songs delightful to the ears of children and adults alike. Included is a 20 page full-color lyric booklet brimming with eye-popping paintings and illustrations by artist Brian Clarke.

All the musicians on “Elephants In My Ears” are magnificently “mangolicious”--each one filled with a sweet wealth of experience.

Singer/songwriter Ava Scofield has been composing music and performing since the age of 5. She’s versed in a number of styles of music and has been a featured soloist in countless productions and at events. Career highlights include performing with former Metropolitan Opera singer Jerome Hines and learning jazz-singing technique from Bobby McFerrin and the great now-deceased Carl Anderson. She’s been teaching music to children and adults for 18 years.

Pianist John R. Burr, along with being a Mango, performs with the Grammy-winning Alison Brown Quartet. Bass-player Bill Lanphier recorded on Joanie Bartels “Silly Time” and “Bath Time” and also toured with Madonna on her “Like a Virgin” tour. Sax-player Tom Politzer, guest-artist, is with Tower Of Power. Grammy nominee Jeremy Cohen is a virtuoso violinist. Drummer Bili Turner is a wonderful blues drummer who has played with Albert King, Chuck Berry, Junior Wells and other great artists.

Nimble-fingered Guitarist Mark Holzinger also performs with the country-western swing band “Lost Weekend.” Acoustic bass-player Ruth Davies played regularly with the late Charles Brown and many other musicians. Michaelle Goerlitz added her skilled conga-playing and percussion to a number of “Elephants In My Ears” songs. Flute-player Nika Rejto also added her wonderful skilled sound to this CD!

And of course, there are the Mangoettes, the splendid herd of children who joined Ava and added their vocal prowess and whimsy to four of the songs on this delightful CD.

Shake, boogie and bop; do the Pachyderm Twist and the Mango Tango to the hip, hoppinin’ sounds of Ava and The Mystic Mangos. Elephants In Your Ears will shoogie your woogie!

We're excited to share Ava and The Mystic Mangos’ “Elephants In My Ears” with you!

MORE LISTENER REVIEWS:

This CD is for everyone!

"If you think Elephants in my Ears is just for kids, think again! The music and lyrics on this CD are just great. Lots of fun jazzy songs that really keep your toes tapping. One of my favorites is In My Own Little Tree House, just reminds me so much of great childhood memories. For anyone that knows children, or is still a child at heart this music is for you. The messages contained in the songs are beneficial to one and all. I will be purchasing several for my friends and their children. I will be looking forward to more great music from Ava and the Mystic Mangos!!!" By Vicki Tomlinson

“My cockatiel sings whenever she hears your singing and the cats just jam!” Santi

"I really enjoy your jazzy approach to kids music- and especially the Professor Longhair-influenced "Owee" song. Keep up the great work!"
Tito (The Hipwaders)


“Lovely stuff.
Bless.” Mellow Baku

“Wow...I love the happiness that I feel when I listen to your music.” Elli

”…I love your music and the killer band you've assembled to play it!” Rick Gordon

“I feel refreshed now after listening to "Owee". Somehow it puts life in perspective. Thanks,” singer-poet Lisa Bernstein

“My little girl loves your music. I’m just droppin’ you a line letting you know that my kids ..Joshua who is 5 and Emily who is 11 love (your) songs.” Stacey