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You Are the Light and the Way by Alex Bird

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Album Title: You Are the Light and the Way
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2021

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About the Album

The title track off the original sophomore album from Alex Bird and the Jazz Mavericks. Fully funded by Canada Council for the Arts. Written by Alex and his piano playing songwriter, Ewen Farncombe.

Tracks

1. You Are the Light and the Way; Where the Blackbird Sings; Way Back Home; My Cutie Pie; Sittin' By My Lonesome; Fool for Love; Thinkin' Bout You Tonight; Old Soul; Held You in My Arms; Tell Me It's You; Back to You; Honey Bee Lullaby.

Personnel

Alex Bird
vocals

Additional Personnel

Ewen Farncombe: piano/B3; Eric West: drums Leighton Harrell: bass; Jacob Gorzhaltsan; tenor sax, clarinet. Guest Personnel: Alexander Brown: trumpet; Jesse Ryan: alto sax; Patrick Smith: baritone sax; Tom Richards: trombone; William Lamoureaux: violin; Mo M. Mitchell: violin; Andrew Chung; viola; Jill Sauerteig: cello.

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Date featured

November 26, 2021

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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