I am currently wrapping up the mixing to the upcoming Wirechoir album. The album should be available at the beginning of March and includes special guests such as Larry Koonse, Ron Eschete, Bruce Forman, Pete Christlieb, Joe, Bagg, John Pisano, Putter Smith, Grant Geissman, Tim May, Tom Ranier, Steve Huffstetter, Frank Potenza, Steve Trovato, Ryan Mcgillicuddy, and the cast of Wirechoir that includes Sid Jacobs, Ken Rosser, Brandon Bernstein, Willis Clow, Matt Rtivo, Jimmy Cheesman, Eric Jensen, John Atkinson, and Terry Carter.

Studio guitarist and original Wirechoir member Mike Anthony came and played thru some tunes with us at the last Wirechoir rehearsal. Mike was playing with Tony Rizzi in the early 70's when Wirechoir was just getting started, a few years before they did the first album. Mike read thru some charts with us and then gave an interview about his time with Tony Rizzi and the studio scene in Los Angeles during the 60's, 70's and 80's. It was an honor to have him come down.





We just finished 2 days of recording the main tracks for our debut album at Grandma's Warehouse Studio in Echo Park. We are recording most of the album live and have some very special guests artists playing with us including three members of the original Wirechoir, Tim May, Grant Geissman, Tom Ranier, and Pete Christlieb. Some of the other guests on the album include Frank Potenza, Larry Koonse, Ron Escheté, Putter Smith, John Pisano, John Stowell, Steve Trovato, and Joe Bagg. I will keep everyone updated with the album and about the CD release party that we are going to have. We are also filming the entire process. Here are some photos from the sessions:

The concert with Wirechoir featuring Ron Escheté at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, CA. 

Check out the review by Sherm Clow on the performance!

Wirechoir is the reinvention of Tony Rizzi's famous 5 guitar ensemble. The group plays harmonized arrangements of jazz and swing tunes based on the solos of jazz guitarist, Charlie Chrisitan and jazz saxophonist, Charlie Parker solos. Tony Rizzi's original group formed in the 70's and was made up of studio musicians that got together to rehearse, record, and perform these amazing and difficult tunes. Although the group went thru several line up changes throughout it’s tenure, some of the orginal guitarists that played in the group were Tony Rizzi, Jimmy Wylbe, Tim May, Grant Geissman, and Mike Rosati with guest soloists such as Barney Kessel and Joe Pass. Today's group continues the tradition and rehearses every sunday in Los Angeles at Carter's Coyote Pass Studios. The group consists of some of the finest guitar players in the area that include Sid Jacobs, Ken Rosser, Joe Jewel, Brandon Bernstein, Jimmy Cheesman, Willis Clow, Eric Jensen, Matt Ritvo, Putter Smith, John Atkinson, and leader Terry Carter.
Some of the venuses that they have performed and recorded at include The Board Stage in Santa Monica, The Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, and Carter’s Coytoe Pass Studios in Los Angeles. You can see clips of the group at www.terrycarter.com/wirechoir and become a fan at www.facebook.com/wirechoir. Some of their tunes include Rose’s Loom, Carvin’ The Bird, Relaxin’ at Camarillo, Round Midnight, Four, I Surrender, Yardbird Suite, 7 Come 11, Four Brothers, and Lemon Cake.

 

Wirechoir played an amazing show on Friday October 15th. The set included Rose's Loom, Lemon Cake, A New Baby, Round Midnight, Four, Carvin' The Bird and Tom Thumb. The band was Ken Rosser, Joe Jewell, Brandon Bernstein, Willis Clow, Matt Ritvo, Eric Jensen, John Atkinson (drums), Ryan Mcgillicuddy (bass) and leader Terry Carter. Check out the video for Lemon Cake (Tribute to Jimmy Wyble) and photos below.

Setlist, videos and photos of Wirechoir at the Alvas Showroom on Sat. April 10th. It was our first big gig and we pulled out all the stops.

Set 1:
1. Rose's Loom
2. I Surrender
3. Three For Two
4. Theme from Taxi Driver (Ken Rosser, Sid Jacobs, Putter Smith - Bass, & John Atkinson -Drums)
5. How About You (Brandon Bernstein, Putter Smith, & John Atkinson)
6. Four Brothers
7. Relaxin' At Camarillo

Set 2:
8. Estate (Joe Jewell and Ken Rosser Duet)
9. A New Baby
10. Yardbird Suite
11. Round Midnight
12. Four
13. Jimmy Wylbe Etudes #1, 3, & 5 (Sid Jacobs solo guitar)
14. Carvin' The Bird.

The band cosisted of Sid Jacobs, Ken Rosser, Joe Jewell, Daniel Gilbert, Matt Ritvo, Jimmy Cheesman, Brandon Bernstein, Eric Jensen, Terry Carter, Putter Smith on bass and John Atkinson on drums.

Riviera Photos

Wirechoir at Riviera

Wirechoir at Riviera

Terry Carter & Willis Clow

Ken Rosser

Brandon Bernstein

Willis Clow & Terry Carter

Brandon Bernstein & Willis Clow

Wirechoir

Eric Jensen & John Atkinson

Joe Jewell

John Atkinson

Terry Carter on the Mic

Alvas Photos

Wirechoir Set 1

Wirechoir Set 2

Superchoir - 9 Guitars, Bass & Drums

Wirechoir in the lights

Terry Carter

Sid Jacobs

Brandon Bernstein

Putter Smith - aka Mr. Kidd!!!

Ken Rosser & Joe Jewell

Daniel Gilbert

Eric Jensen

John Atkinson

Terry Carter & Jimmy Cheesman

Jimmy Cheesma, Terry Carter, Putter, & Matt Ritvo

Daniel Gilbert, Putter, Ken Rosser, & Sid Jacobs

Wirechoir at Alvas Showroom

Wirechoir Photos

Wirechoir at Broad Stage

Rehearsal 8-30-09

Jimmy Wylbe

John Pisano, Sid Jacobs, & Terry Carter

Putter Smith

Ken Rosser, Eric Jensen, & Terry Carter

Brandon Bernstein & Terry Carter

The Boys at the Broad Stage

John Pisano at work.

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