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Newer songs with shades of jazz, pop, R&B, and classical. Lyrics range from the state of the heart to the state of the world, with a sense of irony, poetry, spirituality, storytelling and humor.

(Playing time: 54 min.)

LAND OF THE FREE was inspired by the 2004 presidential election and foreshadowed the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

AS YOUNG AS I'M OLD was inspired by the music of Gentle Giant. A vocal rendition is featured on the forthcoming (2006) compilation CD 'Giant for an Hour'.

For additional audio excerpts from this CD, visit:
www.differentdrummusic.com/A_Different_Page_CD.htm
(or via 'Adam Levin & Wendy Boulding website' link on this CD Baby page)

CRITIQUES:

"Look out, Whitney Houston." - Toronto Star (on singer Wendy Boulding)

"Wendy Boulding has a superb voice. Her songs are a creative blend of jazz and folk in a pop genre." - Henry Roa, Producer, Who's in the Crib, MNN Television

"Adam Levin's music has the rare ability to appeal to not only musicians seeking cerebral stimulation, but also innocent ears in search of a beautiful, memorable melody." - Tricia Tahara, Vocalist/Songwriter, Savant (Highnote) Jazz Recording Artist

"...a sophisticated and contemporary writer - hear him!" - Kirk Nurock, Composer/Pianist, Koch Jazz/Classical Recording Artist

"His piano playing has a great touch." - Wallace Roney, Trumpeter/Producer, Grammy Award-winning Jazz Recording Artist

CREDITS:

Performed and arranged by Adam Levin with Wendy Boulding (and Danny Obadia on SO ALIVE).

Produced by Adam Levin and engineered & mastered by Jay Mark.

Songs written by Adam Levin, with collaborative material by Wendy Boulding, Elena Rye Pellicciaro, Anne Ptasznik and Peter Stoller (except MIDTOWN MEDITATION by Wendy Boulding).

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Can accessible music be intelligent? And intelligent music passionate? ADAM LEVIN and WENDY BOULDING try to answer that question with their music. Wendy from the world of American soul and jazz, Adam from the less straightforward world of European ("progressive") art rock, or jazz- and classical-rock fusion. What happens when you combine it all?

WENDY BOULDING's music includes elements of R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz, and Pop. She has written songs, performed, arranged and/or produced for recording artists, spoken word, and theatre. Her lyrics range from the literary to the romantic and possess a strong sense of musicality and soul. She has been featured in numerous concerts in the northeast as well as on radio and television.

A virtuosic singer and pianist, Wendy has performed to frequently packed houses in New York. In addition to her own solo work, Wendy has performed and/or recorded with numerous artists. She has also acted, sung and/or composed for theatrical productions.

Wendy has studied classical and jazz piano and musical theatre. Her training included study with jazz pianist Bill Brown, Jackie Byard and Gary Dial at the Manhattan School of Music, piano and electronic music at Southern Connecticut State University, and jazz piano and theory at Educational Center for the Arts.

Classical musicians call ADAM LEVIN's music jazz. Jazz musicians call it classical. And rock musicians? They've called it classical. With some pop, soul and funk sneaked in.

In fact, one could call Adam's work the "liberal arts" of music. One discipline is not enough. But that's predictable coming from a background of classical piano training and pop music listening.

Adam has written well over a hundred songs and instrumental pieces, with an array of instrumentation. They run the gamut from pop to contemporary classical, sometimes combining contrasting elements. His lyrics range from the state of the heart to the state of the world, with a sense of irony, poetry, spirituality, storytelling and humor.

He has composed, written lyrics, arranged, produced, played keyboards and/or sung for numerous musical, performance and recording artists, and theatre. His songs have been accepted by major music publishing, performed at hundreds of events in North America and Europe, been featured on radio and television, and received critical acclaim.

He continues to record and perform in the New York tri-state area, including as a writer, arranger, keyboardist and vocalist for Wendy Boulding. He has written individually as well as with Wendy Boulding, David Brooks, Joe Lobell, Elena Rye Pellicciaro, Anne Ptasznik, Kathryn Sanders and Peter Stoller, nearly all of whom he has performed with.

He studied music composition, piano and musical theatre at Interlochen Center for the Arts/University of Michigan School of Music, Indiana University School of Music, and Berklee College of Music. Fortunately, he succeeded in not allowing any of it to interfere with his musical education. Despite his maverick nature, he has even received the occasional award.

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.differentdrummusic.com

Track List:
1. Midtown Meditation
2. Guardian Angel
3. Say It
4. A Place in my Heart (If You Don't Know By Now)
5. Do You Feel It?
6. Land of the Free
7. Forever (But Never) By My Side
8. So Alive
9. Dance Steps
10. As Young As I'm Old
11. In My Heart
12. A Different Page
13. Open Window

Suggested CDs:

• Adam Levin
• Adam Levin
• Adam Levin & Company
• Rhoda Pinsley Levin

Other Genres:

• JAZZ: Jazz Vocals
• POP: Piano
• MOOD: DREAMY