Album Notes

Dave Hanlon's Cookbook has been puttin people on the dance floor for over 21 years! Funky Rhythm & Blues, Jazz & Pop come your way on this CD, capturing Cookbook's energy and style.

Featuring the awesome vocals of Ava Andrews, Sax of John Kane, Drummer Dave Hanlon, Guitarist Lee Teifault, Keyboards by Bill DiCosimo, and Bassist Edgar Pagan of Cookbook play a tight set of "old school" R& B hits, along with a couple of originals.

Recorded live @ Dinosaur Bar B Que in Syracuse New York, home of great music and food 7 nights a week ; and home to many great musicians who have played there through the years.

This disc puts you in stage front, to move & groove to the funky sounds of Dave Hanlon's Cookbook.

A spicey blend of tasty music. (Bring your dancin' shoes!)

Dave Hanlon's Cookbook has shared the stage in concert with many artists through the years. A short list includes:
Average White Band, Tom Scott, Charles Earland, Warren Hill, Karen White, The Manhattans, Bella Fleck, and George Benson.

Bandleader /drummer Dave Hanlon has preformed drum clincs with worldrenown drummer Louis Bellson. Hanlon also recorded
two albums with Mercury recording artist Duke Jupiter in the late 70's. One of his former drum students Jon Fishman, is the drummer in the very popular band "Phish"

Cookbook is a rare band that not only appeals to musicians, but more importantly appeals to all listners and music lovers, who love music that has feel, emotion, and energy.

Give a listen, send us an email, and "dance all night"