Album Notes

For Immediate Release:

DOWN AT THE ZOO is a Parent's Choice Foundation Award Winner
and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio GOLD SEAL AWARD winner.

DOWN AT THE ZOO will change the way you think about “family music.” This CD explores life at the zoo with a mix of jazz, blues, country, reggae and rock & roll. This is a collection of music that is sure to win the hearts of young and old alike.

DOWN AT THE ZOO is the labor of love of Austin musicians Malcolm “Papa Mali” Welbourne (Papa Mali & The Instigators, Killer Bees) and George Carver (Ponty Bone, The Modern Agriculture, Lonelyland), and features performances by other great Texas musicians including David Sanger (Asleep At The Wheel), David Carroll (Billy Joe Shaver), Amy Farris (Kelly Willis), Rick McRae (George Strait) and Mark Rubinstein.

The CD features original compositions by Carver and Welbourne, including the title track “Down At The Zoo.” So jump back with “The Funky Yak,” step aside for the Sara Brown composition “Kangaroo Ride.” You'll have a good time “Jammin' At The Zoo,” and everybody sing along to the classic Meters song, “They All Asked For You!”