Album Notes

"Bring the Music" is Marguerite Conti's third full-length CD recording. This work is a departure from the Contemporary Folk and Pop styles of her previous two releases, "Angels", and "Rising from the Night".

The recording was conceptualized with her long-time mentor, Ed Corey, who was Conti's guitar and theory instructor in college. Friends and colleagues for over 20 years it is their first professional collaboration.

The CD includes 10 original songs with jazzy, bluesy feels, and New-Orleans style grooves. It features an extraordinary lineup of some of Seattle’s and Reno’s finest musicians.

Musicians:
Marguerite Conti: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano
Ed Corey: Electric Guitar
Hans Halt: Bass, Piano
Will Dowd: Drums, Percussion
Nova Karina Devonie: Accordions
Jackie Robbins: Cello
Kym Tuvim: Background Vocals
Alicia Healey: Background Vocals

About the Musicians:
Marguerite Conti – Please visit http://www.mogrecords.com for
Bio and complete information.

Ed Corey has performed for 35 years as a jazz guitarist throughout the country, and has also performed for many years with casino showroom orchestras in Reno with some of the most well-known names in show business. Ed presently performs in the Reno/Tahoe area with his own jazz guitar trio. He has taught music at the post secondary level for 18 years and is currently instructor of guitar and guitar ensemble director at the University of Nevada, Reno. He holds a Master's Degree in Music from California State University, Sacramento.

Hans Halt has played professionally throughout the U.S. and Europe for over 30 years and has played with well-known artists such as Mark Levine, and Pete Escovedo. Since moving to the Reno area in 1985, Hans has been involved with a variety of creative groups, including the Afro-Cuban jazz group Comprende, The Ed Corey Trio (CD-Modal Citizen), and the University of Nevada, Reno’s jazz faculty. He holds a Masters Degree in Music from the University of Nevada-Reno.

Will Dowd has appeared on numerous recordings and in live settings with various Seattle-based musicians. He has toured with Laura Love, Reggie Garrett, and other nationally-known artists.

Nova Karina Devonie of the famed group Ranch Romance, has recorded and played live with numerous artists both locally and nationally. She currently performs in the duo Miles and Karina.

Jackie Robbins who played bass and cello on Cris Williamson's ground-breaking recording, "Changer and the Changed (1975)," has recorded and performed with numerous contemporary artists, has played on movie soundtracks, and performs with various symphonies in the Seattle area.

Kym Tuvim is a national-touring performing songwriter. Her songs have appeared nationally on college and public radio. She has several full-length CDs to her credit. When she is not touring, Kym tutors piano students in the Seattle/Tacoma area.

Alicia Healey is a performing songwriter with several CDs to her credit. She is also acclaimed in the Seattle area as a singer, sound and recording engineer, music producer, and graphic designer.