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Jamie Kent "Neoteny"
Wes produced the first studio recording of a very talented singer/songwriter by the name of Jamie Kent. Released in the Spring of 2010 to enthusiastic reviews, here's an article about the story behind the making and release of the CD. And a pretty cool "behind the scenes" video shot during the recording sessions. Jamie and his band, The Options are currently playing all up and down the east coast at some of the hottest music venues, festivals and colleges. Wes remains involved helping and advising Jamie's development as an artist, and has even been known to occasionally play keyboards on a gig or two.
The Primate Fiasco "Wheels on the Bus"
In late spring of 2010, Wes again returned to the studio with the highly-acclaimed pyschedelic dixieland band, The Primate Fiasco, this time to record a children's album. But because it was the Primate, this is no ordinary children's record. Released in June 2010, it feature's amazing arrangements of traditional and not so traditional children's music. Always fun, always creative, always just a little bit skewed...but never boring. "WOTB" was recently picked by Parent Magazine as the best childrens record of the year and was on the 2010 Grammy Ballot for "Best Musical Album for Children"
In 2008, Wes co-produced The Primate Fiasco's first album, "Geek
Dreams"
Tom Savoy "Under The Bus" (working title)
Tom Savoy is a long-time performer with a vast repertoire and a rabid following. Wes is producing his latest CD recording at Music/Media. Tom and Wes sifted through about 90 of Tom's tunes and sketches before deciding on 15 or so tracks to "flesh out" with the aid of crack drummer, Rich Adelson.You can hear some of the tracks NOW at Tom's website.
Eli Catlin "Northampton Bound"
In December of 2010, Wes was introduced to Eli Catlin, a wonderful and gifted young musician who plays the blues way beyond his years. Singing and playing guitar, hamonica, bass and blues mandolin (!), Eli recorded this stripped down acoustic EP, which Wes engineered, mixed and mastered. Doing both traditional blues covers as well as 3 originals, Eli's strong performances remain faithful to the blues masters.
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