Same Funkasaurus Rex “sound”…a horn section with power and precision, a groovin’ rhythm section, some inventive writing and great soloists.
Now featuring a group of fantastic vocalists!
I Wish/Superstition: medley arrangement giving a different spin on two Stevie Wonder classics.
Star: an original song written by Joey Berkley.
Joey Berkley-Tenor Sax; Bill Harris-Alto Sax; Tony Kadleck-Trumpet; Brian Pareschi-Trumpet; Matt McDonald-Trombone;
John Tropea-Guitar; Ted Kooshian-Keyboards; Chris Palmaro-Hammond B3; Seth Glassman-Bass; Chris Parker-Drums
Lead Vocals: Tabitha Fair (Superstition); Beverly Crosby (Star); John James (I Wish)
Background Vocals: Star Choir Fox Lane HS Vocal Students-Shelby Amato, Kyra Berger, Christina Breighner, Ashley Dassa, Nicole Gelfand, Samantha Reig, Ursula Seymour, Sara Snadowsky, Jessica Strongwater, Beverly Tai, Leigh Tooker. Director: Ed Reisert…Clint de Ganon (Star)
Produced by Joey Berkley & John Tropea
“I Wish/Superstition“: Composed by Stevie Wonder, Arranged by Joey Berkley
“Star“: Composed and Arranged by Joey Berkley, ©2011 Mouthpiecemusic BMI
Engineered and Mixed by John Tropea @ STP Studios Valley Cottage, NY
Additional Engineering:
Drums/Bass: Maurice Minichino @ Melatone Studios Yorktown, NY
Horn Section: John Lissauer @ Katonah Mill Studios Katonah, NY
Star Chorus: Michael Groarke
Special Thanks: Russ DeFilippis for providing studio/Hammond B3 overdub.
