Album Notes

The spark for this album began in New York City years ago when I heard John Jennings' songs. We became best friends and musical partners, working together every day for years. He wrote many songs and asked me to record them, some written specifically for me. My love for John endures always.

In 1972, I was cast as Frenchy in the original production of the Broadway hit "Grease", a great boost to my to life. One night, Marvin Hamlisch came backstage to see me. Later, he introduced me to Woody Allen, who cast me in "Sleeper". I am grateful for Marvin's support.

"Sleeper" led to a career in the movies, including the Academy Award-winning "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", in the part of Candy. The film's composer, Jack Nitzsche, gave me another boost. The journey has been amazing, bringing together a lifelong family of friends.

So thank you, John; and thanks to all the other inspiring composers whom I love so much. Thanks also to Phil Small and The Small Band, who helped celebrate the spirit of "Do What You Do".

And do what you love to do: then help someone else pass the love along.

Peace

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ALBUM CREDITS
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Do What You Do

Executive Producer
Andrew Rymer
Produced by
Mews Small, Phil Small
and Steve Goodie for
Highland Light Productions
Associate Producer Bill Stettler
Engineered by Steve Goodie and Bill Stettler
Recorded in Santa Monica, CA at Pearl Street Studio and Punch Sound
Recording
Mastered by Steve Goodie Mixed at L.A. Songwriter Recording
www.LASWRecording.com
“Balloons” recorded & mixed by Dennis St. John at Media Complex West LA
Arrangements Phil Small with assistance from Mews Small and The Small Band
Photography Ed Wein Graphic Design Sharlene Wein

Special Thanks to
Bill Stettler;
Phil Small; The Small Band;
David Devore and Dennis St. John;
Eddie, Sharlene and Steven Wein;
Jerome Applebaum; Charles Fiscus;
Harry Maslin; Jo Brown; Denise Wilson;
Steve Goodie; George Van Noy; Denise Nettleton;
John Jennings family; Andrew Rymer
Additional Thanks to
Emilie, Don, Jane & Small family; Flo Lawrence;
John Mace; Robert Wolinsky; Noel Bell; Bob Kelly;
Ken Hirsch; Gary Laird; Jane & Michael Cuddehe;
Debby & Jerry Jarvis; Pamela Stollings; Brad Kay; Peter Quentin;
Garn Stephens; Wayland Pickard; Adrienne Barbeau; Suzy Williams;
Michael Andreas; Fred Myrow; Jack Nitzsche; and all my great pals!

The Small Band
Phil Small
piano, backup vocals
Jim Coffman
trombone, mandolin,
violin, guitar
Raymond Pitts, clarinet, drums
Curtis Robertson, Jr. bass
Laura Kass violin
Danny Weinstein viola, sousaphone, violin
Mitta Wise backup vocals

Additional Musicians
Skip Waring trumpet
Tom Maclear doro
Prescindia McIntosh bagpipes
Steve Goodie guitar
Barry Fisher accordian
Tom Marion banjo, guitar, mandolin
Peter Quentin harmonica
Matt Kozlov saxophone
"Balloons"
Dennis St. John drums and producer
Jeff Marshall bass