The “N-Turns” were formed when some of the best New Orleans local musicians came together just to record these original songs for this cd. There is much history involved with these musicians and the making of this CD. Here is a brief description of the talent that went into these recordings.
Vocals by Michael Demola, (Vocals). Mike was formally of the 1960’s Masque Lounge “Infernos” band. The sweetness of Michael’s voice hides his dynamic “live” performances where he invites the audience to join him... standing on chairs, tables, bars, and in some venues, people were actually swinging from the exposed ceiling beams during the performance. Michael truly has a style of his own and he has also performed and recorded with the “Louisiana Red Hot Band”.
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The “N-Turns” were formed when some of the best New Orleans local musicians came together just to record these original songs for this cd. There is much history involved with these musicians and the making of this CD. Here is a brief description of the talent that went into these recordings.
Vocals by Michael Demola, (Vocals). Mike was formally of the 1960’s Masque Lounge “Infernos” band. The sweetness of Michael’s voice hides his dynamic “live” performances where he invites the audience to join him... standing on chairs, tables, bars, and in some venues, people were actually swinging from the exposed ceiling beams during the performance. Michael truly has a style of his own and he has also performed and recorded with the “Louisiana Red Hot Band”.
Horn section arrangements were done by Christopher Kruger (Trumpet and Fugal Horn), former music arranger for the U.S. Marine Band in Belle Chase, Louisiana.
Johnny Bonvillain (Bass guitarist),recently inducted into the Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame, Bill Keller (keyboard) and Kevin Mahl (Percussionist) form the solid rhythm foundation of these originals, while Richard Rowley (guitarist and songwriter) plays counter rhythms and lead. Bill’s creative keyboard dynamics keep interest throughout while Kevin and Johnny interlock bass and drums as a solid unit. Kevin has also written and recorded several cds of his own.
Johnny Peninno (Tennor Sax), added a couple of sax fills and solos that will make your socks roll up and down. Check out “I Just Stay Here”, track 5 and “Another Chance”, track 7.
Eddie Vietch (Barritone sax), also added that extra touch to many songs with his dynamic Flute “fills” in addition to his baritone sax parts with the horn section.
Steve Burke (Alto & Tenor Sax), presently performing with the “Storyville Stompers” and Jason Parfait (Tenor Sax), create that extra fullness to the horn section. Steve’s alto sax solo wales in “I’m Ready”, track 5. Jason supplies that sax appeal in “Take Away My Blues”. Jason can also be heard on numerous Cajun, Zydeco, and SwampPop recordings with Wayne Foret, Don Rich and many others. This cd was recorded and mastered right before Katrina at the Bear Claw Studio in Marrero, Louisiana and many of these songs have been played on KCLA Radio since then.
Overheard comments about this CD:
“Listen to this CD more than once, and it becomes habit-forming.”
“I played it twice and it has became one of my favorites.”
Other comments heard included some ladies confessing that when listening to “When I Love, I Lose”, causes them to actually cry. Let the listener beware!
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