(March 2024, independent)
‘Slice of Life’ – The new album from Larnell Lewis.
“This collection of thoughts through music represents areas of growth or current development in my life and locks in on my experience as a father and husband. In one season, I will spend a lot of time with my kids playing games like hide and seek, making music, or helping them learn about life. In another season, I could be out on the road or working from home and need to remind my kids that I love them more than all the stars in the sky that appear while they sleep, and that I will be back to squeeze them and laugh.
Another part of this album represents the self-work needed for me to move on in my life. The’ importance of learning to forgive myself and others was key, but also understanding that I am often in need of a hiding place to gather my thoughts and feelings to apply myself to what is in front of me. A slice of life is simply a snapshot of me transitioning through moments of learning and gratitude.
I dedicate this album to our beloved butterfly, and to our soon-to-arrive rainbow.”
PERSONNEL
JOANNA MAJOKO VOCALS (6)
WADE O. BROWN VOCALS (5)
KAYA LEWIS SPEECH (1)
JOY LAPPS STEELPAN (1, 2)
ROB CHRISTIAN TENOR SAX (1), FLUTE (2, 4)
ANDREW MCANSH TRUMPET (1, 2, 4).
ELMER FERRER ELECTRIC GUITAR (1, 2, 4), ACOUSTIG GUITAR (5)
JEREMY LEDBETTER KEYS (1., PIANO (2, 4, 5)
COURTENAY FRAZER KEYS (1), ORGAN (5)
RICH BROWN ELECTRIC BASS (1, 2, 4, 5)
ROSENDO “CHENDY” LEON PERCUSSION (1, 2, 4, 5)
LARNELL LEWIS DRUMS (1 TO 6), KEYS (1, 4, 6), ELECTRIC BASS (6), DRUM PROGRAMMING (6), FIELD RECORDING OF RAIN (3)
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Tracks 1 to 4 and 6 were Recorded at Noble Street Studios by George Seara, assisted by Mike Gnocato, Daniel Goldade.
Track 5 was Recorded at Canterbury Music Company.
Recorded by Julian DeCorte
Mixed by George Seara at Studio G,
Noble Street Studios, Toronto
Mastered by H.Hess at HBomb Mastering
Resburce Development and Lead Project
Administration by Joy Lapps-Lewis
Artwork by Jesse Ryan of Fwé Culture
Album Photography by Avital Zemer Photography
ENDORSEMENTS
Larnell Lewis – Yamaha, Zildjian, Evans, Promark, X-Percussion, Prologix, Latin Percussion.
Rosendo “Chendy” Leon – Moperc and Headhunters.
Elmer Ferrer – Ernie Ball, Musicman, Eminence Speakers, Keeley Electronics, Source Audio.
Rich Brown – F Bass, Kenneth Lawrence Instruments, Jim Dunlop Manufacturing.