Page McConnell’s self-titled solo debut will be released April 17 on Legacy Recordings. McConnell has been working on his first solo album with co-producer Jared Slomoff for almost two years, both in Vermont and B rooklyn, NY. Similar to their recent spot at moe.down, the pair were joined in the studio by Jon Fishman and Spam Allstars guitarist Adam Zimmon. Mike Gordon and Trey Anastasio also make significant contributions. The disc was mixed in June by longtime Phish producer Bryce Goggin.
“I started working on it about two years ago, not with an end goal in mind, but for the joy of the process,” McConnell says. “As the project evolved, I realized the songs held together as a body of work with some recurring themes, especially that of new beginnings. The last few years have been a time of great personal and professional transition, and I think that’s reflected in the album.”
The album also features legendary drummer Jim Keltner (John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones). “He’s great—the real deal,” McConnell says. “As soon as he walked in the studio we started tracking. Of course I was aware of his musicianship from the studio work he’s done, but what I realized playing with him was just how far he could stretch things out. He was inspired, and inspiring to me.”
Page McConnell will include “Beauty of a Broken Heart,” “Heavy Rotation,” “Maid Marian,” “Close To Home,” “Runaway Bride,” “Back in the Basement,” “Rules I Don’t Know,” “The Complex Wind” and “Everyone But Me.” Please visit McConnell’s new homepage for more information.
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