Two Weeks Inside Studio Sessions Recorded at Fantasy Studios

The beginning of the Two Weeks Inside Project was 20 Sessions recorded at Fantasy Studios Sept 17-29, 2018.  Fantasy Studios closed on Sep 15, 2018

History of Two Weeks in Studio D recorded at Fantasy Studios

In early September of 2018, Karen Lile was asked to organize the use of 70 hours of recording studio time that belonged to Piano Finders on Sept 1, 2018. Karen Lile has been an independent producer and client of Fantasy Studios since 1987. Piano Finders rebuilt the two Yamaha Grand Piano Pianos at Fantasy Studios used for ongoing recording sessions and two of the independent producers pianos that were at Fantasy Studios in September 2018. During this project, there were three pianos in Studio D at Fantasy Studios. They are listed below with their history.

• • 1973 Yamaha CF 9′ Grand Piano High Polish Ebony, Serial Number 1643700
    selected for Fantasy Studios by McCoy Tyner
    formerly owned by Bill Evans
    rebuilt by Kendall Ross Bean of Piano Finders and moved back to Fantasy Studios on April 7, 2010
  • 1979 Yamaha C7D 7’4″ High Polish Ebony, Serial Number 2970196
    rebuilt by Kendall Ross Bean of Piano Finders and moved back to Fantasy Studios on Aug 6, 2013.
    formerly owned by Bill Evans
    Currently owned by Fantasy Studios
  • 1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
    owned by Karen Lile and Kendall Bean
    rebuilt by Kendall Ross Bean at Piano Finders
    moved to Fantasy Studios as a Producers Piano for the “Two Weeks Inside Studio D” recordings and film.

Session Projects during Two Weeks Inside Studio D

All of the Sessions are Listed in chronological order of occurrance. All those who were present in the Studio for each session are listed below. There are various projects that happened during these two weeks. Some projects are connected to each other through the KCSM Jazz Album and the “Two Weeks Inside Studio D: Berkeley” Film. Most sessions had two or three purposes. A few projects are completely independent of any other project in the other sessions.

SESSION ONE: Dharma Brass Band

Title of Song Recorded: “Lluvia con Nieve”
Composed by Mon Rivera. Arranged by Jamie Dubberly
Recording Artists/Musicians:
Jamie Dubberly, band leader, bone (2014 Grammy Winner PMO)
Armando Cordoba, vocals (2014 Grammy Winner PMO)
Brian Andrés drums, Official Bosphorus Cymbals Artist and a Regional Artist Endorser for the Sakae Drum Company.
Braulio Barrera, bongo and campana, vocals
Charlie Gurke, bari sax
Christelle Durandy, vocals
Javier Cabanillas, congas (2014 Grammy Winner PMO)
Camilo Landau, cuatro (multiple Grammy Nominations)
Joe Mazzaferro, trumpet
Luke Kirley, tuba
Mike Rinta, bone (Multiple Grammy Winner)
Pete Cornell, tenor sax (2014 Grammy Winner PMO)
Silvestre Martinez, timbales
Steffen Kuehn. trumpet (2014 Grammy Winner PMO)
Alberto Hernandez, sound engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
Sam Zuckerman, Fantasy Studios Intern
Alex Miller, Fantasy Studios Intern
Jamie Dubberly Co-Producer (2014 Grammy Winner PMO)
Greg Landau, Co-Producer (8 Grammy Award Nominations for albums produced)
Karen Lile, Executive Producer; Documentary Film Interviewer
Ben Dunlap, Assistant to Karen Lile
Ben Torres, videographer for Dharma Brass Band
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film
Song is currently in post production, being mixed at Round Whirled Studios.

SESSION TWO: Mimi Fox

Recording Artist/Musician:
Skylark composed by Hoagey Carmichael, performed by Mimi Fox.
Getaway Blues, composed and performed by Mimi Fox.
Mimi Fox, Guitar
Alberto Hernandez, Sound Engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
Karen Lile, Executive Producer; Documentary Film Interviewer
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION THREE: Electric Squeezebox Orchestra

Electric Squeezebox Orchestra
Title of Song Mixed: Love for Sale by ?, Arranged by Erik Jekabson
Kenny Washington, vocalist
Alberto Hernandez, Sound Engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film
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The arrangement mixed in Session Three was originally recorded on Dec 13, 2015 at Fantasy Studios. Below are musicians who performed on that 2015 recording session
Larry Delacruz alto saxophone (featured soloist)
Danny Lubin-Laden, trombone (featured soloist)
Grant Levin, piano (featured soloist)
Sheldon Brown, alto saxophone
Mike Zilber, tenor saxophone
Marcus Stephens, tenor saxophone
Charlie Gurke, baritone saxophone
Rob Ewing, trombone
Patrick Malabuyo, trombone
Richard Lee, bass trombone
Henry Hung, trumpet
Darren Johnston, trumpet
Erik Jekabson, trumpet
Ian Carey, trumpet
Jordan Samuels, guitar
Tommy Folen, bass
Hamir Atwal, drums
Jeff Cressman, Sound Engineer
Alberto Hernandez, Assistant Sound Engineer
Erik Jekabson, Producer

SESSION FOUR: Kendall Ross Bean

Artist: Kendall Ross Bean, pianist/composer
Titles of Songs Recorded:
Bach: Jesu Joy of ManÕs Desiring
Schubert: Impromptu in Gflat, Opus 90 #3
Beethoven: Sonata Opus 27 in C# #2, 1st Movement (Moonlight)
Beethoven: Sonata Opus 13 in C 2nd Movement (Pathetique)
Chopin: Etude Opus 25 #1 in A flat ÒHarpÓ
Chopin: Nocturne Opus 27 #2 n D flat
Chopin: Nocturne Opus 37 #2 in G
Debussy: Arabesque #1
Debussy: Clare de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque)
Granados: The Maiden & the Nightingale (from Goyescas)
Granados: Oriental (from 12 Spanish Dances Opus 5
Granados: Andaluza (from 12 Spanish Dances)
Waller: Handful of Keys
Waller: AinÕt MisbehavinÕ
Guiraldi: Linus and Lucy
Chopin: Ballade Opus 23 in G
Chopin: Ballade Opus 47 in A flat
Chopin: Ballade Opus 52 in F
Bean: Polonaise
Bean: Circles I
Bean: Circles II
Bean: Circles III
Alberto Hernandez, Sound Engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
Karen E. Lile, Producer
1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano, Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
rebuilt by Kendall Ross Bean at Piano Finders

SESSION FIVE: Taylor Eigsti

Recording Artist/Musician: Taylor Eigsti (Two Time Grammy Nominee)
Titles of Songs Recorded & Mixed:
Without a Sound, composed by Taylor Eigsti and Gretchen Parlato. Live to Tape Piano arrangement by Taylor Eigsti (TayJazz Music – ASCAP)
Hutcheonite, excerpts for Film (TayJazz Music – ASCAP)
Producer/Pianist/Composer: Taylor Eigsti
Cody Hamilton, Sound Engineer
Karen E. Lile, Executive Producer
1973 Yamaha CF 9′ Grand Piano Serial Number 1643700. Taylor Eigsti plays Yamaha Pianos exclusively.
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION SIX: Karen Lile

Interview for Film
Cody Hamilton, Sound Engineer
Mike Kofford, Producer, Documentary Film Interviewer
Mike Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION SEVEN: Kendall Ross Bean & 3 Piano Comparison

Artist: Kendall Ross Bean
Titles of Songs Recorded:
1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano, Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
Chopin: Ballade Opus 47 in A flat for Film: Excerpt A
Chopin Ballade for Film: Excerpt B
Waller: Handful of Keys for Film
Beethoven: Sonata Opus 27 in C# #2, 1st Movement (Moonlight)
Bean: Polonaise for Film
Soundboard Thump
G String Pluck
G String Strike
1973 Yamaha CF 9′ Grand Piano Serial Number 1643700
Bean: Polonaise
Beethoven: Sonata Opus 27 in C# #2, 1st Movement (Moonlight)
Waller: Handful of Keys for Film
Soundboard Thump
G String Pluck
G String Strike
1979 Yamaha C7D 7’4″ Serial Number 2970196
Bean: Polonaise
Beethoven: Sonata Opus 27 in C# #2, 1st Movement (Moonlight)
Waller: Handful of Keys for Film
Soundboard Thump
G String Pluck
G String Strike
G String Tune
Karen Lile, Producer
Alberto Hernandez, Sound Engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
John Piccone, President Building Bridges, sat in on session.
Mike Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION EIGHT: Alpha Rhythm Kings

Titles of Songs Recorded:
The Sheik of Araby. composed by?, arranged by Rob Dehlinger
Fools Are Getting Scarcer Every Day, composed by?, arranged by Rob Dehlinger
That’s Life, composed by?, arranged by Rob Dehlinger
Snatch and Grab it, composed by?, arranged by Rob Dehlinger
Rob Dehlinger, Band Leader, Lead Vocals, Trumpet
Michael Henning, drums, background vocals
Terry Miller, upright bass, backing vocals
Fil Lorenz, tenor sax, backing vocals
Caroll Ashby, bone, backing vocals
Richard Nelson-Hall, piano
Kelyn Crapp, guitar
Alberto Hernandez, Sound Engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
Alex Miller, Fantasy Studios Intern
Rob Dehlinger, Producer, Musical Director
Karen Lile, Executive Producer
Bob Skye Observed recording session.
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION NINE: Rob Dehlinger

Artist Interview
Cody Hamilton, Sound Engineer
Karen Lile, Executive Producer; Documentary Film Interviewer
Mike Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film
SESSION TEN: Jane Xavier Doughtery

Artists: Jane Xavier Doughtery accompanied by Kendall Bean
1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano, Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer

SESSION ELEVEN: Tammy L. Hall

Artists: Tammy Hall, piano and Ruth Davies, upright bass
Titles of Songs Recorded:
For Aretha, composed by Tammy. L. Hall
Immersion I, composed by Tammy L. Hall
Blue Soul, composed by Tammy L. Hall
Ruth Davies, Acoustic Bass
1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano, Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Karen Lile, Producer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer
Mike Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION TWELVE: Joe Belestri and Phil

Artists: Joe Balestreri and Phil Gorman
Titles of Songs Recorded:
Songs from the Sky, composed and arranged by Joe Belestri
Different Stars, composed and arranged by Joe Belestri
Songs for www.thebugfamily.com, www.metaman.us
1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano, Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Cody Hamilton, Assistant Engineer

SESSION THIRTEEN: George Winston

Artist Interview with Karen Lile in Studio D and George Winston on Tour in Washington State
Mike Kofford, Producer
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Howard Johnson and Sean M. Lennon stopped by Studio D to say hello to Karen and Adam prior to George’s Interview
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION FOURTEEN: Kenny Washington

Title of Song Overdubbed: “Love for Sale” composed by ?, Arranged by Erik Jekabson
Artist: Kenny Washington, vocals
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Erik Jekabson, Producer
Karen Lile, Executive Producer
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION FIFTEEN: Kendall Bean

Artist Interview
1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano, Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
Karen Lile, Executive Producer; Documentary Film Interviewer
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION SIXTEEN: Allison Miller

Artist Interview with Karen Lile in Studio D and Allison Miller in Times Square, NY
Mike Kofford, Producer
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Michael J Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film
SESSION SEVENTEEN: Kendall Bean & Karen Lile

1952 Steinway D 9′ Grand Piano, Satin Ebony, Serial No. 338662
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Mike Kofford, Producer
Mike Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION EIGHTEEN: Karen Lile

Filmmaking B Roll of studio and executive producer by Mike Kofford
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Mike Kofford, Producer
Mike Kofford, Filmmaker for “Two Weeks in Studio D: Berkeley” Film

SESSION NINETEEN: Kendall Bean

Selecting and Mixing Songs from Session Four, for Live to Tape Classical Music Album
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Kendall Bean, Co-Producer
Karen Lile, Co-Producer
Alex Miller, Fantasy Studios Intern

SESSION TWENTY: Karen Lile

Title of Narration: A Friday in Berkeley, CA
Alex Miller, Fantasy Studios Intern
Adam Munoz, Sound Engineer
Kendall Bean, Coach

The Piano Connection

In descending chronological order