Total Playing Time: 49:53

CONCEPT
When We Were Young: Kelley Suttenfield Sings Neil Young is an inspired re-working of eleven notable songs from the Neil Young catalogue. The iconic, award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist is known for his prolific body of work spanning from the mid-1960s to present day. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of his generation, and his songs have been covered by a who’s who of musicians over the years from Bob Dylan, to Johnny Cash, to Norah Jones. This new jazz-inflected album from vocalist Kelley Suttenfield (her third to date) is not a tribute album in the traditional sense, but a fresh presentation of Young’s beloved classics, as well as a few lesser-known gems. The imaginative and impressive arrangements by producer and guitarist Tosh Sheridan bring a great luminance to Young’s works, establishing a rich and varied aural landscape. The strong rhythm section comprised of Matthew Fries (piano), Phil Palombi (double bass), and Eric Halvorson (drums), is sharp and seamless. It’s worth noting that two of these three musicians are in rotation with the Curtis Stigers band, and all three together make up the modern jazz-rock trio (718). The stellar string section that shines on several selections features musicians from The Memling Ensemble, members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Finally, the heartfelt and introspective vocal delivery from Kelley Suttenfield adds a different kind of emotional intensity to Young’s cherished compositions, displaying equal parts strength and intended vulnerability. When We Were Young: Kelley Suttenfield Sings Neil Young is a collection of love songs and much-loved songs. Within this adaptation, a vibrant array of moods is crafted — via melody, harmony, rhythm, and orchestration — inspiring the listener to experience anew, each story behind the music.

PERSONNEL
Kelley Suttenfield, vocals
Tosh Sheridan, guitars, back-up vocals (tracks 3, 4)
Matthew Fries, piano, Fender Rhodes (tracks 2, 5, 7)
Phil Palombi, double bass
Eric Halvorson, drums, percussion (tracks 2, 5, 7, 10) The Memling Ensemble String Trio (tracks 2, 3, 6, 8, 11)
Produced and arranged by Tosh Sheridan
Recorded and mixed at One Soul Studios, NYC, March 2017
In high-resolution audio at 24 Bit/88.2Khz; Acoustics by Klinger-Favre
Engineer: Patrick Lo Re; Assistant Engineer: Tosh Sheridan Mastered by Pierre Thouvenot at Orion Productions, Dunkirk, France
© ℗ 2019 Kelley Suttenfield