Albums

Look for the Silver Lining produced by Peter Kavanaugh and Kevin Jarvis. Recorded and mixed at Sonic Boom Room, Venice, Calif. Mastered by Dave Schultz, D2 Mastering, Los Angeles, Calif.

Peter Kavanaugh – Arranger, Band Leader, Guitar
D.J. Bonebrake – Vibraphone (tracks 1-3, 5-8) drums (4)
Jonathan Dane – Trumpet (tracks 1, 6, 7)
Kyle O’Donnell – Saxophone (track 3)
David Tobocman – Electric piano (tracks 4, 9)
Korey Simeone – Violin (track 7)
Paul Eckman – Upright and electric bass
Mark San Filippo – Drums (tracks 1-3, 5-9)

“Look for the Silver Lining” says all it has to say without overstaying its welcome. That’s admirable in an era when “extended” recordings try to make up for a lack of quality with quantity.

**** (four stars) DownBeat Magazine

Whisper Not produced by Peter Kavanaugh and Kevin Jarvis. Recorded and mixed at Sonic Boom Room, Venice, Calif. “On the Way to Your House” recorded by Sheldon Gomberg. Mastered by Dave Schultz, D2 Mastering Los Angeles.

Peter Kavanaugh – Arranger, Band Leader, Guitar
D.J. Bonebrake – Vibraphone (tracks 1-6, 8,9)
Shawn Oshmiansky – Clarinet (tracks 8,9)
Paul Eckman – Upright bass (tracks 1-6, 8,9)
Jack LeCompte – Drums (tracks 1-6, 8,9)
Michael Bolger – B3 Organ (track 7)
Geoff Rakness – Upright bass (track 7)
Mark San Filippo – Drums (track 7)

“A refreshingly old-school approach to songbook standards.”

Jazziz Magazine