The Swunk Brothers

August 24, 2006 - "Green Martini" CD is reviewed by the Music Association of New Hampshire. "Get Swunky" is the headline for Pete Lampron's review of our live CD recording in the first issue of the MANH newsletter.

Kenny Weiland recorded this cd in two weeks at his home and it is not only a sonically well-constructed self-release, it also showcases a talented group of guys who lay down jazzy, swing-laden songs with a panache that is both convincing and just plain cool.

"Green Martini" is a feast of well-written material and musical performances that allow the musicians to showcase without driving you to distraction with self-indulgent playing. And that's coming from a guitar player who loves to solo.

In the tracks on Green Martini I hear traces of Steely Dan, a little bit of Harry Conick flavor in the timbre of Kenny's vocals, and about a lifetime's worth of swing and jazz spirits. - Pete Lampron

June 13, 2006 - I received an email from Ava Dupree telling me she will record one of my songs, "This Heart Ain't Breakin' for You". She wilil begin recording her next CD titled "Blues for Sistah Dupree" in August. Ava has three CDs, all available on www.cdbaby.com.

Sassy, Classy, Brassy, Jazzy, with flair! Ava's singing touches the heart, caresses the soul, and leaves the listener begging for more. Ira E. Scott, (producer)April 2001

******

Hi Ken,

Just wanted to give you a heads up that I'm recording a new CD at the beginning of August. Your song is one of the ones I'll be singing. The title of my CD will be "Blues For Sistah Dupree". Thank for writing such a great song for me to sing.

Peace and Harmony,
Ava DuPree

June 8, 2006 - Kenny and Steve Ullman were interviewed by Anthony Schinella for his hour-long "Arts and Entertainment in the Capital Region" program on WKXL-1450 am. It was a real blast. Steve and I played a couple tunes from the new CD "Green Martini". Anthony kept it lively with some interesting questions, quips, and goodhearted comments. It aired on June 16, and will be available for a limited time on Anthony's web page. The link is: http://www.wkxl1450.com/dynamickxl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=184&Itemid=76
Scroll down to the "June 16" link. If the program is no longer available, email me at kengail@comcast.net for a copy.

June 8, 2006 - I was interviewed by Sal Calfa for his podcast music program called Le Jazz Affair. Sal's twice-weekly podcast generates over four hundred downloads and is one of the liveliest jazz internet shows on the web. His shows ordinarily features three to five different jazz artists, but occasionally he will dedicate an entire show to one artist. Sal was a gracious host and played four of my songs from the new CD, "Green Martini", and asked some interesting questions. I really enjoyed the experience and I think you will like this.

You can download that show from the following link: http://www.lejazzaffair.com/LeJazzAffair56-061106.mp3