9930 - AMOS LEE LIVE AT RED ROCKS WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY (2015)

AMOS LEE
''LIVE AT RED ROCKS WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY''
JUNE 16 2015
56:11

1 Windows Are Rolled Down 06:25
2 Jesus 02:53
3 Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight 04:21
4 El Camino 04:41
5 Violin 05:11
6 Colors 03:02
7 Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps 03:36
8 Flower 03:39
9 Won't Let Me Go 04:00
10 Sweet Pea 02:22
11 Street Corner Preacher 04:03
12 Game of Thrones Theme (Ramin Djawadi) 02:31
13 Black River 04:24
14 Arms of a Woman 05:02
Tracks By Amos Lee, Except 12

Silver Ainomae/Cello
Ann Marie Hoffman/Violin
John Arnesen/Bass
Justyn Bartels/Trumpet
Susan Bowles/Cello
Courtney Hershey Bress/Harp
David Brussel/Horn
Susan Cahill/Bass
Charlyn Campbell/Viola
James Carroll/Bass Guitar
Jerry Chiu/Violin
Annie Clements/Bass, Vocals
Chad Cognata/Bassoon
Colorado Symphony Orchestra/Guest Artist
Peter Cooper/Oboe
Mary Cowell/Viola
Zach Djanikian/Guitar, Mandolin, Saxophone, Vocals
Stephen Dombrowski/Tuba
Karl Fenner/Bass
Brook Ferguson/Flute
Larisa Fesmire/Violin
Judith Galecki/Cello
Danielle Guideri/Cello
Tom Hagerman/Orchestral Arrangements
Monica Hanulik/Oboe
Thomas Hanulik/Violin
Gregory Harper/Trombone (Bass)
Wyn Hart/Violin
Steve Hearn/Percussion, Timpani
Thomas Heinrich/Cello
Justin Hergett Editing
William Hill/Timpani
John Hilton/Violin
Marsha Holmes/Viola
Yumi Hwang-Williams/Violin
Myroslava Ivanchenko/Violin
Boram Kangm/Violin
Andy Keenan/Pedal Steel Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals
Dorian Kincaid/Violin
Jeremy Kincaid/Bass
John Kinzie/Percussion
Karen Kinzie/Violin
Cara Kizer/Horn
Daniel Kuehn/Trumpet
Carolyn Kunicki/Horn
Mark Lamprey/Violin
Amos Lee/Guitar, Vocals
Jasob Lichtenwalter/Horn (English), Oboe
Andrew Lipke/Orchestral Arrangements
Andrew Litton/Music Direction
Helen McDermott/Viola
Margaret Mulliken/Cello
Paul Naslund/Trombone (Bass)
Scotty O'Neill/Conductor
Ben Odhner/Violin
Jaron Olevsky/Accordion, Keyboards, Orchestral Arrangements, Vocals
Miroslaw Pastusiak/Violin
Stefan Peters/Creative Director
Catherine Peterson/Flute
Erik Peterson/Violin
Felix Petit/Violin
Kolio Plachkov/Horn
Paul Primus/Violin
Abby Raymond/Clarinet, E Flat Clarinet
Nicholas Recuber/Bass
Mary Reed/Bass
Tristan Rennie/Bassoon
Bryan Senti/Orchestral Arrangements
Jason Shafer/Clarinet
Kelly Shanafelt/Viola
Claude Sim/Violin
Terry Smith/Percussion
Roger Soren/Bassoon, Contrabassoon
Andrew Stevens/Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass)
Philip Stevens/Viola
Robert Stoyanov/Violin
Matthew Switzer/Cello
Julie Duncan Thornton/Flute, Piccolo
Michael Thornton/Horn
Patrick Tillery/Trumpet
Stirling Trent/Violin
Amy Tyson/Violin
Basil Vendryes/Viola
Lee Vinson/Percussion
Bradley Watson/Violin
Allegra Wermuth/Violin
Tena White/Violin
Susan Yun/Cello

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REVIEW/AMG
by Matt Collar
Recorded at the iconic Colorado amphitheater in August 2014, Live at Red Rocks showcases singer/songwriter Amos Lee in concert backed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. An intimate songwriter with a poignant country-, folk- and soul-inflected sound, Lee has built an impressive career over the 15-plus years since the release of his self-titled 2005 debut. Having started out as a guitar-and-vocals-based artist, the Philadelphia-born Lee has become a chance-taking journeyman and bandleader, able to pull all of his eclectic influences into a warm, rootsy style all his own. Although not Lee's first live effort, Live at Red Rocks is his first proper, fully produced concert album, meant to fit into his main discography next to his studio recordings. In that sense, it works as both a showcase for Lee's talents and a celebration of all he's achieved. Consciously gathering songs from all of his albums, Lee has crafted a seamless live experience that flows from the languid folk of "Windows Rolled Down" to the rambling twang of "Tricksters, Hucksters, and Scamps" to the R&B slow-jam balladry of "Won't Let Me Go." The inclusion of the Colorado Symphony works as much more than window dressing. The gorgeously penned arrangements add extra depth and nuance to Lee's songs, further illuminating heretofore hinted at influences such as the Led Zeppelin-sounding orchestral bombast of "Street Corner Preacher" and the rambling, Van Morrison-esque troubadour soul sound of "Flower." For longtime Lee fans, Live at Red Rocks will certainly play as a vibrant platform to revisit his work. And for those who have never heard Lee before this album, Live at Red Rocks is a superb place to start.

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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
by Matt Collar
With his laid-back vocal delivery and acoustic songwriting, Amos Lee draws inspiration from soul music, contemporary jazz, and '70s folk artists like James Taylor. The Philadelphia native first became serious about performing while attending the University of South Carolina during the mid-'90s. After graduating with a degree in English, he taught elementary school before deciding to pursue a music career full-time. A period of waiting tables and bartending followed as Lee honed his songwriting skills. He eventually landed some high-profile gigs as an opening act, including an extended tour with pianist/vocalist Norah Jones, whose bassist, Lee Alexander, agreed to produce Lee's first album.

Supply and Demand
With Alexander's help, Lee released his self-titled debut on Blue Note in 2005. The album won Lee a small following for his blend of acoustic funk, folk, and light jazz, and he returned one year later with a sophomore effort, Supply and Demand. Last Days at the Lodge followed in 2008, cracking the Top 40 upon its release and becoming Lee's highest-charting album to date. His audience grew accordingly, prompting Lee to ask some of his most famous fans -- including Willie Nelson, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam, Calexico, and Lucinda Williams -- to appear on his next record. The result, Mission Bell, was recorded in 2010 with Calexico's Joey Burns producing, and released early the following year.

As the Crow Flies
In 2012, Lee delivered the EP As the Crow Flies, featuring previously unreleased songs recorded during the Mission Bell sessions. A year later, Lee returned with Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song, which was recorded in Nashville and included appearances from vocalists Alison Krauss and Patty Griffin. The concert album Live at Red Rocks appeared in 2015 and showcased Lee performing with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra at the famed outdoor amphitheater.

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6012 - AMOS LEE - Mountains Of Sorrow, Rivers Of Song (2013)

AMOS LEE
''MOUNTAINS OF SORROW, RIVERS OF SONG''
OCTOBER 8 2013
43:01

1. Johnson Blvd /4:15
2. Stranger /3:49
3. Tricksters, Hucksters, And Scamps /3:20
4. Chill In The Air /4:27
5. Dresser Drawer /4:23
6. Indonesia /3:27
7. High Water /2:38
8. The Man Who Wants You /3:00
9. Loretta /3:45
10. Plain View /2:33
11. Mountains Of Sorrow /4:02
12. Burden /3:22
All Tracks By Lee

Freddie Berman /Drums, Handclapping, Percussion
Jeff Coffin /Sax (Baritone)
Joanna Cotten /Vocals (Background)
Zach Djanikian /Bass, Bass (Electric), Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Marimbula, Recorder, Sax (Bass), Toy Piano, Vocal Harmony, Wood Block
Jerry Douglas /Dobro
Perry Greenfield /Saxophone
Patty Griffin /Vocal Harmony
Jedd Hughes /Mandolin
Jay Joyce /Guitar (12 String Electric), Guitar (Electric)
Andy Keenan /Banjo, Dobro, Guitar (12 String Acoustic), Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Baritone), Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Steel), Mandocello, Vocal Harmony
Alison Krauss /Vocal Harmony
Amos Lee /Arranger, Banjo, Guitar (12 String Acoustic), Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Mandocello, Ukulele, Vocals
Jaron Olevsky /Accordion, Arranger, Double Bass, Hammond B3, Marimbula, Omnichord, Piano, Pump Organ, Toy Piano, Vibraphone, Vocal Harmony
Mutlu Onaral /Vocal Harmony
Mickey Raphael /Bass Harmonica, Harmonica
Giles Reaves /Clavinet, Drums, Percussion, Shaker, Wurlitzer

REVIEW
by Matt Collar
Having started out as a soul- and folk-influenced singer/songwriter, the Philadelphia-born Amos Lee has developed over the years into an increasingly rootsy, country-leaning artist. On his fifth studio album, 2013's Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song, Lee delves even further into a lyrical country style on what are some of his most heartfelt songs to date. The album follows up his acclaimed 2011 release, Mission Bell, an album that was also steeped in country influences. In keeping with the rootsy approach, Lee recorded this album in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce, who has helmed similar productions for Emmylou Harris and the Wallflowers. Lee has a knack for picking top-notch backing musicians and Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song is no exception, featuring superb instrumental work from Lee's touring band, including, among others, pianist/organist Jaron Olevsky, guitarist/banjo player Andy Keenan, bassist Zach Djanikian, and drummer Freddy Berman. He is also joined by several big-name collaborators here, including guitarist Jerry Douglas, who adds some earthy dobro to the title track, and guitarist Tony Joe White, who brings his bluesy, atmospheric skills to several tracks. Similarly, contemporary bluegrass superstar Alison Krauss lends her ethereal presence to the poignant "Chill in the Air," and journeyman folk chanteuse Patty Griffin harmonizes with Lee to goose bump-inducing effect on "Mountains of Sorrow." Ultimately, though, whether it’s the roiling, contemporary country twang of "Stranger," or the poignant heartbreak of "Dresser Drawer," it's Lee's talents as an insightful songwriter and soulful vocalist that beg your attention on Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.

BIOGRAPHY
by Matt Collar
With his laid-back vocal delivery and acoustic songwriting, Amos Lee draws inspiration from soul music, contemporary jazz, and '70s folk artists like James Taylor. The Philadelphia native first became serious about performing while attending the University of South Carolina during the mid-'90s. After graduating with a degree in English, he taught elementary school before deciding to pursue a music career full-time. A period of waiting tables and bartending followed as Lee honed his songwriting skills. He eventually landed some high-profile gigs as an opening act, including an extended tour with pianist/vocalist Norah Jones, whose bassist, Lee Alexander, agreed to produce Lee's first album.

With Alexander's help, Amos Lee released his self-titled debut on Blue Note in 2005. The album won Lee a small following for his blend of acoustic funk, folk, and light jazz, and he returned one year later with a sophomore effort, Supply and Demand. Last Days at the Lodge followed in 2008, cracking the Top 40 upon its release and becoming Lee's highest-charting album to date. His audience grew accordingly, prompting Lee to ask some of his most famous fans -- including Willie Nelson, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam, Calexico, and Lucinda Williams -- to appear on his next record. The result, Mission Bell, was recorded in 2010 with Calexico's Joey Burns producing, and released early the following year. In 2012, Lee delivered the EP As the Crow Flies, featuring previously unreleased songs recorded during the Mission Bell sessions. Lee returned in 2013 with Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song, which was recorded in Nashville and included appearances from vocalists Alison Krauss and Patty Griffin.