Dr. John Signs With the Savoy Label Group
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Jan 16, 2008, 8:03:43 AM1/16/08
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Dr. John Signs With the Savoy Label Group
Legendary American Artist Recording Definitive Katrina-Themed Project
for Spring 2008 Release
Iconic American musician and unofficial ambassador to New Orleans, the
legendary Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack, Jr.), has signed a multi-record
agreement with the Savoy Label Group's 429 Records and is in the midst
of recording his definitive musical response to the devastation
wrought by Hurricane Katrina on his beloved Crescent City. Tentatively
titled "THE CITY THAT CARE FORGOT," Mr. Rebennack promises a strong
song cycle that has casually been referred to by some as the "What's
Going On" for New Orleans. Featuring guest star turns by a host of
celebrated musicians the project will be a clarion call to the
continuing plight of the Crescent City. Dr. John is currently, and not
surprisingly, one of the leading voices protesting the inept response
to the disaster, tirelessly performing benefit shows and setting up
relief fund support in an effort to keep the issue in the public eye.
With "THE CITY THAT CARE FORGOT" Dr. John will doubtlessly distill the
spectrum of intense passions into an eloquent musical dissertation.
The project is tentatively set for a May, 2008 release on Savoy's 429
Records imprint.
Dr. John has long been considered the physical embodiment of the
vibrant culture of New Orleans throughout his illustrious musical
career -- from his roots as a New Orleans-based session musician back
in the 1950s playing with legends like Professor Longhair, Art Neville
and Joe Tex to forging his distinctive voodoo-inflected rhythm and
blues psychedelia throughout the 60s and 70s to his tireless efforts
recording, performing and being a spokesman for the city today. His
colorful persona and talents transcend musical genres and art forms
garnering respect from fans, cultural peers, civic leaders and
beyond.
Says Steve Vining, President of the Savoy Label Group: "We're thrilled
to have Dr. John join the Savoy Label Group and for the opportunity to
partner with him on what will undoubtedly be one of the most
significant recordings of the year."
429 Records is a unit of the Savoy Label Group (SLG). SLG is the North
American unit of CME (Columbia Music Entertainment), the oldest music
company in Japan. The Savoy Label Group has evolved into a leading
independent company in the adult music genres consistently
outperforming competitors in key music categories as monitored by
Billboard Magazine. SLG is lead by Steve Vining and CME is headed by
Chairman Strauss Zelnick, founder of Zelnick Media, which owns
interests in and manages an array of media companies.
- http://www.slgmusic.com/
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Legendary American Artist Recording Definitive Katrina-Themed Project
for Spring 2008 Release
Iconic American musician and unofficial ambassador to New Orleans, the
legendary Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack, Jr.), has signed a multi-record
agreement with the Savoy Label Group's 429 Records and is in the midst
of recording his definitive musical response to the devastation
wrought by Hurricane Katrina on his beloved Crescent City. Tentatively
titled "THE CITY THAT CARE FORGOT," Mr. Rebennack promises a strong
song cycle that has casually been referred to by some as the "What's
Going On" for New Orleans. Featuring guest star turns by a host of
celebrated musicians the project will be a clarion call to the
continuing plight of the Crescent City. Dr. John is currently, and not
surprisingly, one of the leading voices protesting the inept response
to the disaster, tirelessly performing benefit shows and setting up
relief fund support in an effort to keep the issue in the public eye.
With "THE CITY THAT CARE FORGOT" Dr. John will doubtlessly distill the
spectrum of intense passions into an eloquent musical dissertation.
The project is tentatively set for a May, 2008 release on Savoy's 429
Records imprint.
Dr. John has long been considered the physical embodiment of the
vibrant culture of New Orleans throughout his illustrious musical
career -- from his roots as a New Orleans-based session musician back
in the 1950s playing with legends like Professor Longhair, Art Neville
and Joe Tex to forging his distinctive voodoo-inflected rhythm and
blues psychedelia throughout the 60s and 70s to his tireless efforts
recording, performing and being a spokesman for the city today. His
colorful persona and talents transcend musical genres and art forms
garnering respect from fans, cultural peers, civic leaders and
beyond.
Says Steve Vining, President of the Savoy Label Group: "We're thrilled
to have Dr. John join the Savoy Label Group and for the opportunity to
partner with him on what will undoubtedly be one of the most
significant recordings of the year."
429 Records is a unit of the Savoy Label Group (SLG). SLG is the North
American unit of CME (Columbia Music Entertainment), the oldest music
company in Japan. The Savoy Label Group has evolved into a leading
independent company in the adult music genres consistently
outperforming competitors in key music categories as monitored by
Billboard Magazine. SLG is lead by Steve Vining and CME is headed by
Chairman Strauss Zelnick, founder of Zelnick Media, which owns
interests in and manages an array of media companies.
- http://www.slgmusic.com/
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