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ARMAND ST. MARTIN
and his BAYOU BOHEMIAN ALL-STARS
KATRINA ANTHEM
(Inside
Sleeve Liner Notes)
A Katrina Collection
of Memorable St. Martin Songs
All songs (p) © 2008, 2010, by Armand St. Martin, B.M.I.
All songs written and arranged by Armand St. Martin
Produced by Patty Lee and Armand St. Martin
Patty Lee Records, www.PattyLeeRecords.com
Manufactured and Mastered by Stu Feldman TSI
TSI, www.cdmanufacturing.com
Photos of New Orleans City Park, Post Katrina, by Patty Lee
Patty Lee Records Logo by Armand St. Martin and Richard Lee
Cover-Art and Liner Notes by Patty Lee and Armand St. Martin
1 Down to the Bridge
2 Orleans Lullaby (Help Us Sleep)
3 Creole Good-By
4 That’s the Way in Your Heart
5 Other Girls Don’t
6 Saint Expedite
7 Stand on the Side of Love
"Creole
Good-By” is dedicated to two dear friends, the late Danny Federici
of Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band, and to the late Doug Atwell. The
recording is graced by Danny’s poignant sweet-spirited accordion
and Doug’s haunting fiddle.
“Orleans Lullaby” is dedicated “to all those who did not
survive Katrina and to all those whose lives were changed forever August
29, 2005."- P.Lee and A.St.Martin
This
Katrina Collection is specially dedicated to our Angels: “Mom”
Nona Lee, 88, 1918-June 9, 2006; “Uncle Bill” Ulmer, 99, 1907-August
28, 2006. They survived Katrina but not the Post Katrina aftermath, uptown
New Orleans, Louisiana.
A
Special Thank You to Our Band Members
and Guest All-Stars for Their Stellar Performances
Danny
Federici, accordion, song #3; Doug Atwell, fiddle, song #3; Kenny Gradney,
bass, songs #1,5,6,7; Dony Wynn, drums, songs #1,5,6,7; Kirk Bruner, drums,
songs #3,4, trumpet, trombone, song #7, back-ups #1,4,5,6,7; Chris Stendahl,
bass, song #4; back-ups by the following: Marabina Jaimes, songs #3,4;
Hedy Mayer, songs #3,4; Margie Nelson, songs #1,5,6,7; Ann-Marie Guidry,
song #4; Nancy Williams, songs #1,5,6,7; Samantha Newark, song #4; Stephen
Allen, sax, songs #1,5,7; Stanley Behrens, sax, song #4; Lindsay Gillis,
guitar, song #4, mastering songs #1,3,4,5,6,7; Patty Lee, engineer, song
#3, co-producer, songs #1,2,3,4,5,6,7; Jenny Kauffman, re-master, songs
#1,2,3,4,5,6,7; Lois Oki, co-producer, engineer, mix, songs #1,5,6,7;
Paul DeVilliers, co-producer, mix, songs #1,5,6,7; Clint and Nona Lee,
tambourines; Armand St. Martin, lead vocals, keyboards, piano, organ,
songs #1,2,3,4,5,6,7, synth-accordion, song #6, co-producer, songs #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,
engineer, mix, songs #2,3,4.
(c) 2008, 2009, 2010, PATTY LEE RECORDS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
KATRINA ANTHEM
Now Available
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February 18, 2009
ARMAND ST.
MARTIN &
HIS BAYOU BOHEMIAN ALL-STARS
KATRINA
ANTHEM
Patty Lee Records
Review
by:
Dean M. Shapiro, Music Critic
My first instinct on seeing the title of this CD was to brace myself for another mournful dirge to the disaster that struck us on Augut 29, 2005. Yet another compilation of slow, sad compositions attempting to caputre the somber mood of the tragic occasion. Thankfully and happily that was not the case here. On this outing, ARMAND ST. MARTIN'S most ambitious to date, the mood is 180 degrees to the opposite. Backed by more than a dozen other incredibly talented musicians and background vocalists, this CD is a jumpin', rockin' conglomeration of multiple genres, infused with elements of jazz, rock, country, classical, zydeco, swamp pop, blues, gospel and - - best of all an electrified version of Cajun, which we are so used to hearing only in its acoustic incarnation. Keyboard wizard St. Martin leads his pack with a spirited, inspiring performance on the 88s, enhanced by a rich baritone voice that accelerates effortlessly into the tenor range when the occasion calls for it. The complex orchestration backing him is almost too mind-boggling to absorb at one time, requiring multiple listenings to fully filter through and appreciate the mix. There are only seven tracks, all originals, and all between just three and four minutes. But, within those short spans of time are bursts of incredible musical power and symbolism; a Hallelujah celebration of everything that is Louisiana, including a fierce determination to survive and triumph over adversity. A stellar effort in every category on the reviewer's scorecard!
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November 2008 (Voodoo Fest Issue)
Page 36
ARMAND ST. MARTIN & HIS BAYOU BOHEMIAN ALL-STARS
KATRINA
ANTHEM
Patty Lee Records
Review
by:
Sheri McKee, Music Editor
ARMAND ST.
MARTIN is the quintessential New Orleanian that can trace his family
history back over ten generations, which is one reason why KATRINA
ANTHEM speaks to the listener on so many levels. The seven-song CD
ranges in musical genres, but it all comes back to that distinctive flavor
of New Orleans rhythmic beats, gracious melodies, sharp witty lyrics that
flow like the Mississippi River, and an unbeatable spirit and love heard
clearly in each piece. “Down to the Bridge” sounds like a storm
brewing, while “Orleans Lullaby” showcases St. Martin on the
piano telling a story of the aftermath, when so many of us stared at what
was left of our lives in severe distress and silence. “That’s
the Way in Your Heart” has got to be one of my favorites on this
CD, with a mysterious voodoo vibe intro and a light pop sound filled with
notes from a beautiful sax and guitar strums similar to Santana. “Saint
Expedite” brings back sounds of the 60s while a “Creole Good-Bye”
highlights the Cajun culture down here with the distinctive sound of an
accordion. The CD is truly New Orleans and simply a mere nibble of Armand
St. Martin as a performer, since he’s truly charming in every way.
Try to catch this divine southern gent at The Ritz-Carlton while sipping
on a cool mint julep, as his witty lyrics and musical mastery on the ivories
will keep you smiling all evening long. - Sheri McKee
KATRINA ANTHEM
c 2010 Patty Lee Records