maia sharp
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Reckless Thoughts
"Ultimately, Reckless Thoughts comes across as a calming, contemplative, and confessional set of songs that reaffirm the fact that Sharp is truly a treasure in terms of her ability to craft compelling songs that bear an affirmative attitude, one that takes stock in both kindness and compassion and uses them to the best advantage. In the end, that’s truly something to savor."
- American Songwriter
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Mercy Rising
Maia's album Mercy Rising is now digitally available everywhere!
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"Backburner is one clever lyric, but the beauty of the song is that it isn't cloying or cutesy. The arrangement is steady and unswerving, like on the cruise-control mode in your car...."Backburner" conveys regret without ever sounding maudlin. To extend the metaphor, it stays on simmer and never overheats."
- Rolling Stone
"I think I have my favorites then another slays me. Maia is a master in her absolute prime — out of the ballpark once again, but this one really ignites everything that is different and brilliant about her writing, singing, songwriting and production. I’m running out of superlatives! "
– BONNIE RAITT
Jenifer Freebairn
Jenifer Freebairn and I have been friends for over two decades. We came up together through the clubs of Los Angeles thus sharing many of the triumphs, tragedies and unexplainably surreal that brings. I was honored, all these years later, when she asked me to produce her new album, ten lives. Jen writes in a wonderful, deceptively layered way. The first layer tastes gooood and you think you've experienced it but then on the next listen, there's another layer and then another, and another. She's also an expert in fine wines...haunting similarities. You can enjoy samples of ten lives and buy the digital and/or physical version directly from the artist right here.
Crystal Bowersox
American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox is in the holiday spirit and has chosen, as she does all year, to love not judge in "Coming Out For Christmas" available now. I co-wrote this one with my new friend, Crystal and co-produced it with long time friend and musical comrade, Linda Taylor. I'm proud of our team and anxious to see what our creation can do at the ball before it turns into a pumpkin on December 26.
Art Garfunkel
Since our 2002 trio album with Buddy Mondlock (produced by Billy Mann) Art and I have stayed in touch through phone calls and postcards. He called a few months ago to tell me he was curating a double album that would be a collection of songs from Simon and Garfunkel, Art's solo career and our trio project plus 2 brand new ones. Then he asked if I would be interested in producing those 2 new additions. That was a very easy "yes." With an A Team of players (Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Dean Parks, Linda Taylor, Leah Kunkel, Vanessa Freebairn-Smith and Matt Rollings engineered by Ryan Freeland) we recorded "Long Way Home" and "Lena" which Rolling Stone says in their 4 1/2 star review "stand up well in this impressive company." Available now, this 34-song retrospective is a must have.
Edwin McCain
For years Edwin McCain and I have been writing, touring, recording and acting like children together whenever we got the chance. He decided to take it to the next level when he asked me to produce his new album, Mercy Bound, on 429 Records available now.
Donny Anderson
Donny Anderson isn't just a Canadian idol finalist who has been performing most of his life including appearances at the Merritt Walk of Stars, The Special Olympics, The CCMA's and opening spots with artists and Donny fans such as Alannah Myles. He's also a modern day amalgam of Al Green, Bill Withers, James Morrison and of course his own soulful style. Once I heard his voice I couldn't NOT work with him. We started writing together and it all fell into place.
Edwin McCain
Song: Walk With You