Howie Newman
MUSIC, COMEDY and MORE
December 2016 album release WHEN YOU'RE HAPPY
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Produced by Howie Newman
©2016 Howie Newman
Chin Music (BMI)
TRACK LIST
Click on underlined songs
for music samples
It’s definitely not traditional folk music
The CD is equal parts country-rock, jazz, pop, swing, blues
and Americana, with tight arrangements and pleasing vocal
harmonies.
Six songs are humorous and the others provide poignant
moments that will resonate with people of all ages. The
clever lyrics and catchy music keep you tuned in.
Contributing musicians
The title track features Billy Novick’s jazzy clarinet riffs
weaving through Tim Ray’s nimble piano playing. Ray, a
longtime pianist for Lyle Lovett, has performed with Aretha
Franklin and Bonnie Raitt, and he really shines on this CD,
adding his dazzling keyboard work on two other tracks.
Other fine performances include Joe Kessler’s funky fiddle
licks on "That Old Car" and some nifty flute accompaniment
by Newman’s son Keith on "Reality Check."
Refreshing and fun
When You’re Happy strikes a nice balance between
lighthearted fun and the things that touch our deepest
emotions. The lyrics — and music — will keep you smiling
throughout.
When You’re Happy named to WICN Top 15 list
(for details, click HERE)
MUSICIAN CREDITS
Howie acoustic guitars, harmonica, lead/backup vocals
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Rob Ignazio bass, electric guitar
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Tim Ray piano
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Todd Glacy drums
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Billy Novick clarinet, saxophone
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Keith Newman flute, backup vocals
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Joe Kessler fiddle, mandolin
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Jennifer Newman backup vocals
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Jackie Damsky fiddle, backup vocals
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Janet Feld backup vocals
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Recording engineers:
Rob Ignazio and Chris Farris
Mixing: Rob Ignazio
Mastering: Dave Locke, JP Masters
This new collection of tunes by
Boston singer-songwriter Howie
Newman explores the various
facets of everyday life — marriage,
parallel parking, old cars,
parenthood and money — with a
mostly whimsical twist.
The widely varying arrangements
utilize piano, drums, bass, fiddle
guitars, mandolin, flute, clarinet
and saxophone to augment
Newman’s upbeat rhythms.