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NOVEMBER 2007

KLEMMER-HILL-REID SESSIONS I

In November 2007, the KHR Sessions series begins recording with multi-Grammy winning producer, Phil Nicolo (John Lennon, Lauren Hill, Billy Joel, Lauren Hart, The Hooters, and Spanish Harlem Orchestra) at Studio 4 in Conshohocken.

Who is / what is KHR Sessions?

KHR Sessions an exciting collaboration of some of the area’s finest musicians including: Dave Antonow, Dan Butt, Rob Cochran, Fran X. Danis, Ed Gaittins, Alan Gaumer, Eric Mintel, Dave Mohn, Dave Renz, and Tim Shay. The material blends contemporary jazz harmonies and rhythms with thoughtful melodic lyrics recorded in a live intimate setting.

KHR Sessions started as a series of recordings that were developed by KHR between the fall of 2006 through the spring of 2007. It features original compositions and cover arrangements by Bernie Klemmer, full horn ensemble arrangements by Nelson Hill, and the vocal styling of Bethanne Reid. All the material for their first CD Better Way and second CD Highway of Life was recorded in Klemmer’s home studio on Stoney Hill Road. A third CD Daydream is currently in production.
You get an opportunity to preview KHR Sessions on November 14th, 2007, 8 PM at the Cosmopolitan Club at the New Hope Inn. There is a $15.00 cover charge per person and $10.00 food or drink minimum per person for the show. Reservations can be made 24 hours a day by calling 215-862-5221 or 1-800 HOPE-202. KHR will perform their debut CD

For more information, go to www.bklemmerjazz.com