Norwegian Fiddler, Hallvard Bjørgum and Canadian Songwriter, Billie the Kid Visit Leopard Studio to record with Garth Hudson

March 2007

More really interesting projects have come to the studio to record with Garth Hudson. Norwegian treasure, Hallvard Bjørgum came in for a few days. Last time he recorded with Garth was 13 years ago in Oslo. He plays the traditional Norwegian fiddle where he is a major musical figure. With Hallvard was Ed Kaercher, who sang for a bit on tour with The Band and performed for many years with Rick Danko. Ed is contributing a song on Hallvard's upcoming album. It's great to work with reunited old friends.

Hallvard picked up the nickname "double time" at leopard studio, wearing two watches at the same time - one with NY time and one with Norwegian time.

Ed Kaercher, Garth Hudson & Hallvard Bjorgum

 

Also we did a few songs with Canadian singer/songwriter, Billy the Kid who is recording an album in LA with producer, Raine Maida. They wanted to feature Garth on a few songs.

Jimmy & Claw's release on Worldwide Babylon - Vol. 1

November 2007

Worldwide Babylon Volume 1

Leopard Studio goes International!

October 2007

Fabrizio Poggi, Italian blues and gospel singer and harmonica player travels to Leopard Studio to record with Garth and Maud Hudson. Garth Hudson is a long-time inspiration to Fabrizio, a highlight being an album that Garth recorded with Paul Butterfield in 1975 in Woodstock, NY. Here's more about Fabrizio and his band Chicken Mambo.

Garth, Maud, Fabrizio, Angelina and chicken mambo

Mike Brown and the Sneakies

September 2007

Mike Brown and the Sneakies recording the original song, Darla. Featuring Garth Hudson (of The Band) on piano and organ, and studio drummer extraodinaire, Jerry Marrotta (Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, Paul McCartney, Joan Armatrading, and more). In addition to engineering duties, Jimmy Goodman laid down a vibraphone track. Mike Brown's cd "American Hotel" is due out early 2008 and is a charity work to build a hospital in Guatemala. Check out Darla on myspace.

Mike Brown and our friend, Fitz.

Mr. Rusty Record Release

June 2007

Mr. Rusty, AKA Nat Russell, has been in for the finishing touches and mixing/mastering of his debut album. Featuring jazz masters Mr. Rusty on guitar, Charles Kniceley on Bass, Chris Bowman (CHBO) on drums and Hillary Schaef on keys. Produced by Barry Jackson and mixed by Jimmy Goodman. It was a great pleasure to work with such wonderful players and we did have a lot of fun! The album has a classic jazz fusion sound in the vein of Mike Stern, Jean Luc Ponty and The Crusaders.

CD Release - June 22 at 8 pm. Keegan Ales in Kingston, NY.

Charlie Kniceley, Nat Russell, Hil Schaef and Chris Bowman

Making April Films a Video

Here's a video filmed at Leopard Studio. It is Making April's first video "Don't Look Back".

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"Pulling into Leopard Studio is like pulling into one of my favorite places on Earth" - Aliza Hava