"Rhythm Changes" 
          Joseph Hasty

Featuring all original compositions showcasing Joseph's eclectic
blend of musical styles and rhythms. From Acoustic Swing to Latin Jazz this smooth blend of tunes
is perfect for music lovers of all stripes.

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:

"Rhythm Changes is 'Fantastic!'"
           - Kim Clark; WNCW 88.7 FM

"The recording/production quality is excellent, with each element clean and easy to hear. Strong timbral contrast makes for a satisfying ensemble sound". 

"Tons of great lines (in the Italian Restaurant Blues). I can't even count the number of clever rhymes... and the vocal delivery brings it home. Great job, Joseph!" 
           - TAXI A&R Staff

"To hear the polished acoustic jazz of Joseph Hasty's new album 'Rhythm Changes', you would never guess that music is not his full-time profession... the lyrics in many of the songs are amusing and light-hearted..."
          - Gina Smith: Charlotte Observer

"I have selected cuts 5, 7 and 11 for inclusion in regular rotation on my program 'Heartstrings'. Thank you!"
          - Mel Lowe; WSGE  91.7 FM

TRACKS:

01 El Sano Banano
02 The Italian Restaurant Blues
03 Rhythm Changes
04 At The Station
05 Sinceramente
06 Song For Alice
07 Samba de la Isla
08 Cupid's Going Crazy
09 Sofrito 
10 When Swing Was King
11 Carolina de Merida (Nancy's Song)





All songs written and arranged by Joseph Hasty except:
“Song for Alice” Music by: Joseph Hasty; Lyrics by: Dana Little
“When Swing Was King” Music by: Joseph Hasty;
Lyrics by Chris Kelly & Joseph Hasty
“Samba de la Isla” written by Joseph Hasty with help from Dick Hull on the melody. 
"Cupid's Goin' Crazy" Music by: Joseph Hasty; Lyrics by: Joseph Hasty & Dana Little

Produced by: JOSEPH HASTY
All songs* recorded at BLACK CROW STUDIO; Chesterfield, North Carolina;
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by AARON RAMSEY.
*“Carolina de Merida” was recorded at “The Elevator Room”; Hickory, N.C.
engineered by Doug Browning. Mixed and Mastered by Aaron Ramsey at Black Crow Studio.




THE PLAYERS: 

Patrick Brown: Sax (track 7)
Andrew Crawford: Solo Guitar (track 6)
Reggie Harris: Solo Guitar (tracks 3 & 8)
Dick Hull: Solo Guitar (track 4)
Bob Kogut: Fiddle (track 8)
Brandon Miller: Bass (track 4)
Wes Powers: Drums and Percussion (tracks 3,4,5,6,7,8 & 10)
Aaron Ramsey: Mandolin (tracks 1,2,3,6,9 &10); Solo Guitar (tracks 2,5,7 &10)  
          Bass (tracks 1,3,5,7 & 9)
Joseph Hasty: Rhythm Guitar (all tracks); Solo guitar (tracks 1,5,9 & 11); 
          Upright Bass (tracks 2,6,8 & 10): All Lead and Harmony Vocals 

Copyright: 2007 Joseph Hasty; Centerpiece Music / ASCAP
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

The Players

Aaron Ramsey
www.aaronramseyonline.com
Now playing with Mountain Heart bluegrass band out of Nashville www.mountainheart.com, Aaron Ramsey played mandolin, some guitar solos as well as some bass on the project. He also was the sound engineer and did all the mixing and mastering. Great player would be putting it mildly... 

Wes Powers
Drums and Percussion on most all 
of the tracks. Did it all in one take too!

Reggie Harris
Best Guitar player around in my book.
Tickled to have Reggie on my album.
You can hear his handy work on 
the title track "Rhythm Changes" 
& "Cupid's Going Crazy"

Patrick Brown
Playing Sax on "Samba da la Isla", Patrick has the credentials, the chops and the notoriety. His own self-titled jazz album was favorably reviewed in the magazine "All that Jazz".  Dude can blow!

Brandon Miller
Plays Bass on "At the Station"

Andrew Crawford
Playing the solo guitar part on "Song for Alice"... Andrew is a current member of Randy Kohrs and the Lites out of Nashville...

Dick Hull
"The Professor"
Dick plays my favorite solo on the Album on "At the Station"... He also gets co-writing credits on the tune "Samba da la Isla"

Bob Kogut
Played a great fiddle solo on "Cupid's Going Crazy"

That's me... 
I play a little on this CD too... Rhythm Guitar on all tracks, a  little lead guitar, some upright bass on the tracks that Aaron and Brandon didn't play... and I sing all of the parts... sorry 'bout that!