Bop Stop Recording Studios

I have the pleasure of working with vocalist Stephen Smith on a regular basis and as always he brings truly special music typified by his ability to pick out and connect with  just a unique collection of great songs!  This session I had the pleasure of working with Tom LaMark.  Although I have enjoyed working on post production on tracks of Tom's wonderful playing and have recorded live with him, it was great having him in the studio.  Steve and Tom have known one another for quite some time and their connection to the music chosen was highly evident.  If you know Stephen, then you know the warm big voice he has, which happens to pair just perfectly with the RCA44 style mic (AEA R44).  The result are some truly tasteful and moving tracks and looking forward to the music being shared!!

You can check out info about Steve and listen to some tracks, at http://stephensmithvocalist.com  

Of course Tom LaMark can been seen performing around numerous Boston and New England Venues regularly, and you can check out his great orchestra at  http://tomlamarkorchestra.com/about.html

What can I say except its a joy to work with these HEAVY jazz cats!  I have worked with Erik Van Dam on a number of projects now ranging from Jazz standards to pure improvisation free music quartet and this time he came with a group of Top Notch players recording some of their original compositions.  As always, Erik bought his powerful and creative playing, but furthermore the synergy with these fantastic players.  Remarkably Solid Groovy Bass with Greg Toro, tremendous technique and style from drummer Mike Tucker, and if you know Ethan Kaczowka, then you know his gorgeous comping and pretty playing!
Looking forward to more sessions with these guys and keep an eye out for the release of these dynamic and highly musical ORIGINAL Compositions!!!

These guys are all highly active performers in the Boston area and throughout New England, so check out their Various Live Performances!!

CLICK ON Video for Audio from first single.

​Really great to work recording the group "City of Four" for an EP album, led by Saxophonist Mike Caudill featuring ​Christian Tremblay (keyboard), Phil Chuah (bass), Caleb Davis (drums).  This improvisational, funk, jazz group really brings the spirit, creativity, and a tightness only derived from playing together extensively and sharing common musical energies. 
 
Enjoy this audio clip of the group of a single from the EP Album Release "Ready About" : Northern Lights by City of Four 

Keep an eye out for the release of more tracks from this recording and be sure to check out City of Four live.  They regularly perform on the Boston Harbor Cruises and around the New England area.  ​I look forward to working again with this dynamic and just great sounding group.  Certainly a bunch of great guys and you can feel the friendship and common musical focus right away.  

You can connect with Mike at his website www.mikecaudillmusic.com  He is a super talented guy.  In addition to playing Sax and Ewi, composing, and leading group, Mike also is a highly proficient audio engineer and he mixed the recordings!!

and visit  "City of Four" website at ​www.cityof4.com for a preview of the band and upcoming shows.

A great pleasure to work with vocalist, Yoko Kowata and pianist, Alexei Tsiganov!  I am sure if you know Yoko and Alexei, you know the engaging and positive energies they bring.  Lots of fun to work amongst their shared interpretations of some standards as well as original compositions.  These two sound lovely together.  With Yoko's great voice and Alexei's expressive accompaniment, certainly some wonderful tracks will result.  Looking forward to having them in the studio again!

​Enjoy some pics of the recording session

Please do check out Yoko's Website at https://www.yokokowata.com if you haven't already.

Alexei's website can be found at https://www.alexeitsiganov.comwww.alexeitsiganov.com

Yoko and Alexei keep a highly active schedule performing regularly both in the Boston and New York areas, so be sure to go see a live performance!