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I am beyond thrilled to have recently released my long-held dream of recording a professionally produced album with my dear friend and Producer, Kip Kuepper at Coupe Studios in Boulder Colorado.
This is a collaboration fueled by many years of living within and loving the music that sings from my heart. This is not a ‘standards’ album ≈ it is an expression that stems from listening and performing… experimenting within the many modes of the music we call Jazz. I call this album ‘heavily Jazz-influenced’, as the range and scope of the music will take you on a journey perhaps unexpected. It’s also kinda ‘vibey’, which I dig!
Five of the tunes feature lyrics I’ve written to existing tunes by Herbie Hancock, Mike Stern, Pat Matheny, Michael Schuller, and Kip Kuepper. Kip’s influence has been profound, and our collaboration has only deepened our friendship, both in music and in life. All in all, this one’s been called my ‘Swan Song’ (although, word is there’s more music coming…), and I hope you’ll decide to join me on my journey. Let’s take a little trip (it’s on the album!)…
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MaryLynn’s newest recording, ‘Secret Language’ is her swan song CD to a brilliant career that has spanned 45 years. At the same time, Secret Language is completely fresh and current, replete with her signature lush and beautiful harmonies and gorgeous arrangements by Kip Kuepper, along with a brilliant rhythm section.
MEET THE BAND
Kip Kuepper
Alex Heffron
Andy Wheelock
Gonzalo Teppa
Jim Ridl
Greg Harris
Ike Spivak
Michael Schuller
Mitch Chmara
Gabriel Mervine
Douglas Roche
All photos by Jack Sasson except for Jim Ridl by Tracey Yarad
MUSIC CREDITS
Gonzalo Teppa: Arco Bass (1)Bass (2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Alex Heffron: Guitar (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Jim Ridl: Piano (5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
Ike Spivak: Sax (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10)
Andy Wheelock: Drums (2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11), Percussion (2, 5, 10)
Greg Harris: Vibes (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Kip Kuepper (KK): Orchestrations (1, 4, 7, 8, 12, 11, 14),
Piano/Keyboards (2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14), WoodwinScore (7, 8), Fretless Bass (2, 3, ),
Upright Bass (4, 8), Drum Programming (3, 9), Backing Vocals (2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10),
Vocals (13), Guitar Textures and Loops (3, 5, 6, 8)
Mitch Chmara: Guitar Solo (5)
Gabe Mervine: Trumpet (2), Flugelhorn (8)
Doug Roche: Piano solo (2)
Michael Schuller: Guitar (10)
Aaron Garrison: Drums (4)
Recorded at Coupe Studios - Boulder, CO
Engineers: Taylor Marvin - main session / Chris Wright – solo session
Mastered by Tom Capek at Colorado Sound Studios
Producer: Kip Kuepper
My thanks are vast, as I can never thank fully all the supporters who have lifted me up on this musical journey. First and foremost: Kip Kuepper – my producer and musical confidante. Our friendship has been enriched to no end. Also, to my co-producer Michael Schuller, who provided behind-the-scenes sounds, notes, arrangement ideas, and general outside-the-box iterations. The Band! Beautiful work, all. Thank you, Gonzalo, Alex, Jim, Andy, Ike, Gabriel, Greg, Mitch, Doug, Kip, Michael, Aaron.
