Green Martini
© Copyright-Kenny Weiland
(801495170526)
Record Label: Swunk Brothers
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Steve Ullman and Kenny Weiland started performing as the Swunk Brothers in 2003 in south and central New Hampshire. Over the years the band has become a loose collaboration of musicians including Steve (Steve O)Organek, Mick Dunn, Sonny Feliciano, and Gene (Geno) Bouffard.
In the early spring of 2006, Mick, Steve O, Geno, and Kenny recorded 12 original songs over two weekends in Kenny's home. These songs were recorded live with additional solo and harmony tracks added. Matt Marcil engineered the recording, mixing and mastering of this CD.
Kenny’s work as a songwriter has caught the attention of other artists. Jazz and blues singer, Ava Dupree will be recording one of his songs, “This Heart Ain’t Breakin’ for You” on her next CD, and Johhny Boyd, former lead singer for Indigo Swing Band licensed another of his songs, “Now You’re Here” for a future project.
Born and raised in the Chicago area, Kenny’s influences are jazz oriented with the refined and sophisticated lyrics of songs from the 30’s and 40’s. Add some edgy arrangements and Mills Brothers harmony, and you have a unique individual unafraid to explore the boundaries.
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Swunk Brothers mix it up with the release of "Green Martini"
author: Music Associaton of New Hampshire
Kenny Weiland recorded this cd in two weeks at his home and it is not only a sonically well-constructed self-release, it also showcases a talented group of guys who lay down jazzy, swing-laden songs with a panache that is both convincing and just plain cool.
"Green Martini" is a feast of well-written material and musical performances that allow the musicians to showcase without driving you to distraction with self-indulgent playing. And that's coming from a guitar player who loves to solo.
Such songs as "Down Like the Rabbits Do", "Jelly Beans", and "Let's Go to Bermuda" draw you in with the intrigue of their titles and keep you hooked with an interesting mix of styles.
In the tracks on Green Martini I hear traces of Steely Dan, a little bit of Harry Conick flavor in the timbre of Kenny's vocals, and about a lifetime's worth of swing and jazz spirits. - Pete Lampron, MANH Co-President
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