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 Julie
Geller’s much-anticipated first CD, This Road,
has arrived. Released on the Riparius Records label, it is an
eclectic collection of songs that are held together by exemplary
songwriting, superb musicianship and a genuine live and improvisational
feel. In creating the CD, Geller selected nine original compositions
from her diverse repertoire. The tracks range from soulful gospel
and traditional Jewish music to contemporary Israeli, rock and
folk. Geller then put together an eight-piece band featuring some
of the best prospects to emerge from New
England Conservatory in recent years. For well over a year
before the recording, the band performed Geller’s music
in concerts throughout the Boston and New York areas, developing
a unique sound along the way. Finally, working with esteemed producer
Gar Ragland, the group spent a couple of days recording the music
at Wellspring Studios in Acton, Mass., culminating in an in-studio
performance before a live audience. The result is a tightly knit
CD with captivating songs and a fluid, organic sound.
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"Julie
Geller's songs speak straight from her heart, with a direct emotional
power seldom heard in contemporary songwriting. From the religious
affirmation of Yah Ribon and Lord Above, to the tenderness of
Heenach Yaffa and Ana Dodi, to the mystery of This American Night,
Julie and her extraordinary band will keep you spellbound during
every moment of this extraordinary CD.”
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Hankus Netsky, founder and director, Klezmer
Conservatory Band |
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