MAGIC CITY MUSIC PRODUCTIONS (MCMP) is based in Birmingham, Alabama, founded and operated by pianist / vocalist / arranger / composer Ray Reach. MCMP produces music recordings for a wide range of clients, including jazz saxophonist Lou "Blue Lou" Marini, jazz trumpeter Lew Soloff, jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, classical choral composer K. Lee Scott, Christian Jazz vocalist Amy Drinkwater, R & B singer songwriter James Clark, pop saxophonist Mark Dunn, jazz and gospel singer / guitarist Jonathan Butler and blues / jazz harmonica player Dan "Harpdog" Marson.
As to the musical examples offered here:
(1) MR. CLEAN - From the CD, "Lou's Blues" by Lou Marini and the Magic City Jazz Orchestra. Arranged by Lou Marini. Available at Amazon.com.
(2) HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING? - From the 2001 CD, "UAB SuperJazz, Featuring Ellis Marsalis." Vocal and arrangement by Ray Reach. Recorded live at the Alys Stephens Center.
(3) BOOZE IN THE NIGHT - A spoof on the Johnny Mercer / Harold Arlen tune, "Blues In The Night." Lyrics by Dayton Hale. Arranged and sung by Ray Reach.
(4) SUPERBLUE - From the CD, "SuperBlue - Eric Essix and the Night Flight Big Band," available at CDBaby.com. Arranged by Ray Reach.
(5) GET OUT - From the 1997 CD "Count On Me," by James Clark, available at CDBaby.com. Composed and sung by James Clark. Arranged and produced by Ray Reach.
(6) FEVER - From the CD, "For The Good Times," by saxophonist Mark Dunn. Available at CDBaby.com
(7) WADE IN THE WATER - From the CD, "With All My Heart...a journey to the soul" by Christian jazz vocalist Amy Drinkwater. Available at CDBaby.com. Produced and arranged by Ray Reach.
(8) STAY RIGHT HERE - From the CD, "Pray For Me," by Doc Snow. Avaialable at CDBaby.com. Arranged and produced by Ray Reach.
(9) GLORY TOWN - From the CD, "Glory Town," by James Clark. Available at CDBaby.com. Arranged and produced by Ray Reach.
For further information, contact Ray Reach at 205-960-6328 or at [email protected].
