harvest road music: Artists
Nataly Lola - singer/songwriter
www.myspace.com/natalylola
23-year old singer/songwriter/guitarist Nataly Lola has been consistently winning over audiences as she's performed regularly along California’s Central Coast. Her distinctive folk-jazz repertoire coupled with her broad appeal to a wide audience is swiftly gaining Nataly fans. More than just a beautiful girl with a beautiful voice, her lyrics and melodies embody the spirit of Americana.
A native of Santa Barbara County, Nataly was fortunate enough to grow up in a very musical family. Her mother, Melody, taught her to sing and play music at a very young age. Her influences include Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, The Beatles & Tom Petty, but you can hear strains of Bakersfield country in one of her newest songs, “Daddy’s Shotgun” as well as influences from Brazilian vocalist Astrud Gilberto in “Meet Me At Midnight”.
Nataly is currently recording her debut album "MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT" with Harvest Road Music and producer Randy Rigby for release in January, 2010.
Leigh Wyckoff - guitarist
www.winecountrymusic.com
A native of Napa Valley in Northern California, Leigh learned piano at age seven and at the age of 11 was inspired by the Beatles to learn guitar. When he turned 18 he went on the road to play professionally, touring internationally with the folk-rock group Serendipity Singers.
A graduate of Sonoma State University with honors and a music degree, Leigh plays jazz, classical, rock and blues . Favorite guitars include his vintage 1959 Gretsch Country Club, Takamine Sante Fe classical and 1974 Martin D-18.
Leigh Wyckoff has performed with many jazz artists including Grammy winner Paul McCandless, Richie Cole, Bennie Wallace, Jerry Hahn, Frank Morgan, Mel Graves, Peter Welker, Teja Bell, Evan Marshall, Jackie King, and many others. He has also recorded with legendary mandolinist David Grisman, harmonica virtuoso Norton Buffalo, violinist Tom Rigney, and pianist Suzanne Ciani.
His smooth lyrical guitar style has been influenced by Chet Atkins, Paco de Lucia, and George Benson, and his jazz arrangements have been influenced by groups such as Steely Dan and Spyro Gyra, as have his compositions been influenced by his favorite composer, Beethoven.
Russ Freeman of the Rippingtons, says about Leigh: “Very nice Craig Chaquico-like guitar work!”
Randy Rigby & Ed Edwards - Blue Latitude
www.blue-latitude.com
www.randyrigby.com
Randy Rigby & Ed Edwards, known collectively as "Blue Latitude, was originally conceived in 2002 as a live music outlet and a break from the confines of their music production house. “Our studio was located in downtown Denver’s entertainment district and surrounded by many local music spots and we started getting requests from local club owners to bring our band in”, explains Ed.
2005 saw the new group start to make the transition from live act to studio project. Their debut release, “Uncorked” was produced over of 2005 and 2006, as the guys were juggling a variety of other projects, including raising their families (they have 6 kids between them)
"Uncorked" emerged as a collection of contemporary jazz compositions with funky Latin-tinged rhythms, soulful vocals and dramatic arrangements. Highlights include the scorching "El Encanto" and the sultry cover of the Crusaders "Soul Shadows". Their writing and playing reveal the musical influences of Wes Montgomery, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Cal Tjader & Sergio Mendes.
Both of the guys compose, engineer, arrange and produce. Ed contributes guitar, vocals, drum programming, percussion; Randy brings keyboards, guitar, bass & programming.
Ed & Randy both grew up in the Los Angeles, California area. Their experience in music production is extensive. Randy’s production credits include Sony Music, Vineyard Music, TIME/LIFE, Maranatha Music and many indie label artists. As a sideman, Randy has performed with Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield, Poco), Bill Medley (Righteous Brothers), Abraham Laboriel (Koinonia), Kim Stone (Rippingtons, Spiro Gyra), Fernando Ortega & Roger McGuinn (Byrds). Ed’s production & performance credits include Vineyard Music, Firefall, Mary McGregor, Richie Furay, Ash Ganley &Rebecca Folsom.
They are currently recording their second album at their production home, Summit Road Studios, in Denver and will be touring extensively in late winter to promote the new "Uncorked" recording.