January 2012
Charles Compo is in with Jeff Miller, Tony Stewart, Camille Gaynor, and Jerry Brooks working on a new “Phibes” record with Hal.
Jeff Miller, Charles Compo, Jerry Brooks
Hal Just finished mixing KJ Denhert’s new EP “Destiny” featuring Tomas Doncker, Mamadou Ba, Etienne Stadwijk, Ray Levier, Adam Klipple, Lionel Cordew, Jennifer Vincent and Nicki Denner.
Look out for Kevin Kane and the grifters … coming in February ! Featuring Clifford Carter (keys), Joe Bonadio (drums), Jack Daley (bass), Russ DeSalvo (acoustic guitar), Hal Winer (elec guitar) and Kat Raio (vocals).
Also coming in February, Kevin Kane, KJ Denhert and Goldside will be the first of the BiCoastal Artists to sign onto the new BiCoastal Music online store! With such a high percentage of commission going to stores like iTunes and Amazon, artists don’t get much of a return from sales of their music. We’re providing a platform for our artists to sell their material to fans in a way that allows them keep profits from the sale of their intellectual property. Support your favorite artists !
Stay Tuned !
by Hal | January 20th, 2012
Winter 2011
Hal, Neil Dorfsman and Clifford Carter have just finished up a new EP for “Goldside” …. formerly All of the Above and/or Someone Say Something, the boys are back with a new name and fantastic set of new songs. They’re a longtime favorite band from NJ with a loyal following and infectious hooks that’ll haunt you for days ! Take a listen on the audio page …
KJ Denhert is in recording material for her newest release with a diverse and talented cast of musicians and a wonderful collection of new songs.
Hal & Kevin Kane are finishing up Kevin’s juicy new CD which we expect to be complete by year’s end. Band members include Clifford Carter, Joe Bonadio, Jack Daley, Russ DeSalvo and Kat Raio.
Hal & Clifford Carter are putting the finishing touches on a new EP for Clifford featuring Clifford, Lincoln Schleifer on bass, Joe Bonadio on drums and Oz Noy on guitar.
And Charles Compo is back in the studio working with Hal on a new “Phibes” release due out in early 2012.
by Hal | November 9th, 2011
Really Fall 2011
Egad. Non stop. Just finished up recording and mixing a really nice 13 song CD with Carter Calvert and the Roger Cohen Trio. A very interesting and beautiful take on some favorites and some unexpected surprises. Some of the new tracks on the audio page.
Also at the end of a journey … or the beginning of a new one with Charlie Scopoletti. Clifford and I join Charlie and Vanessa in celebrating the completion of his new CD. Some tracks also on the audio page.
Getting there on “Goldside” … 5 songs for the fab 5. Expect results soon !
Kevin Kane and fabulous band … Clifford Carter, Joe Bonadio, Jack Daley and Russ DeSalvo … tracked another 3 with yours truly … taking us within striking distance of a complete new cd for Kevin.
Today … The Valenti Brothers … Fabio, Attilio, Jack and their pal Teddy belting it out like they do in the old country. Track, Overdub, Edit, Mix …. done. 10 hours. Egad.
by Hal | October 16th, 2011
Fall 2011
As summer draws to a close, we’re putting the finishing touches on a few projects. Hal & Clifford have just completed 5 songs for Charlie Scopoletti with another two due out shortly. All of the Above are in recording vocal and guitar overdubs. Francois Moutin, Lew Soloff and Anne Sila have just completed their new cd with Hal. Singer Carter Calvert is in with the Roger Cohen trio rendering standards and a few surprises for her new work. Hal is engineering and mixing. The Phibes are coming back in October to record new material !
And in case you didn’t notice …. we have a new website !!! make sure you stop by the audio portfolio page to hear some of the things we’ve been working on ….
by Hal | September 15th, 2011
Summer 2011
Francois Moutin, Anne Sila and Lew Soloff have just completed work on a new CD project. Hal engineered and mixed.
George Petit was in tracking a Christmas release with jazz trio Tri-Fi.
Henry Jeter Santos of Aventura fame has just released the first single for his upcoming solo CD. Produced by Miguel “Mikey” Estevez, Hal recorded vocals, keys and guitar and mixed 10 of the tracks.
Hal and Clifford Carter are co-producing seven songs for Charlie Scopoletti. Charlie is a local singer-songwriter and he’ll be releasing a new EP shortly. Clifford Carter (keys), Joe Bonadio (drums), Mike Viscseglia (bass), Marc Shulman (guitar), Hal Winer (engineer)
String quartet Ethel was in tracking material for an upcoming release. Dave Cook was the engineer.
by Hal | July 10th, 2011
Steve Miller 06/29/11
The Gangster of Love – Steve Miller was in with members of the Les Paul Trio recording some of Les’ favorite tunes. John Colianni (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass), Howard Alden (guitar), Gordy Knudtsen (drums), Hal Winer (engineer)
Steve Miller
by Hal | July 8th, 2011
Kaya / Russ DeSalvo 5/10-12/2011
Canadian singer Kaya is in with Producer Russ DeSalvo working on new tracks for an upcoming new release. Russ DeSalvo (guitar), Frank Villardi (drums), John Seigler (bass), Bill Heller (keys), Hal Winer (engineer)
Kaya Session
by Hal | May 12th, 2011
Bill Evans 5/2/11
Sax man Bill Evans was in with Warren Haynes (guitar), Keith Carlock (drums), Danny Lewis (B3), Tim LeFabvre (bass), Phil Magnotti (engineer) to track a song for his new CD.
Bill Evans Session
by Hal | May 2nd, 2011
April 2011
The world and audio community has lost a beloved soul. The talented Roger Nichols was above all, a kind, generous and genuinely nice person. I was lucky enough to spend a few days with him making a cd for Dave Shank back in June of 2009. Godspeed Roger. You will be missed.
by Hal | April 10th, 2011
Michael Franks 2/22/11
Michael Franks was in to track a song produced by Mark Egan. Michael Franks (vocals), Mark Egan (bass), Clifford Carter (keys), Joe Bonadio (drums), Chuck Loeb (guitar), Hal Winer (engineer). Phil Magnotti will be mixing.
Michael Franks Session
by Hal | February 22nd, 2011
