About the songs: Each of the songs on STORY TELLER tells a story of their own. The first 2 songs tell of the opposite sides of love. (I GO) ROUND N’ ROUND is about searching for love, perhaps never found. CASTLE is a simple song about love and devotion. STORY TELLER, the title song, is a social commentary about looking at the world, good and bad, through two different pairs of eyes. It tells the story of society, history, justice, injustice, money, luck and power, and most of all, viewing oneself in relationship to the world. They all share a Shakespearian perspective. (I GO) ROUND N’ ROUND is a song about searching for love. No matter how much you think you have it figured out, in the end, nothing is really for certain. However, sometimes people do get lucky. Julie Styne and Bob Merrill weighed in on the subject with the song “People” from the musical “Funny Girl”, made famous by Barbra Streisand. “People, people who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” (I Go) Round & Round is about a guy who is continually going in circles trying to find the love he is looking for. In a way the song is an anthem song for dating. The title “Round & Round” is representative of every aspect of the song. In addition to the character’s emotions and state of mind going round and round in circles, every compositional element of the music does the same. There are only 10 chords, which keep repeating,. It is somewhat unusual that the hook and the chorus of the song have the same chords and repeating rhythm. I don’t know of a similar song. The String orchestra figures do the same as does the lyrics of the chorus of the song, “I go Round and Round and Round”. After the Intro, the rhythm guitar plays a one bar rhythmic pattern which repeats over and over again until the end. In classical music (I Go) Round & Round might be similar to a musical form called a “Chaconne” (aka: Passaacaglia”) where the bass line keeps repeating. A very famous example of this is the Crucifixus of the B minor Mass by J.S. Bach. There is another musical compositional form called a “Round”, where the same melody answers itself as in “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”, which played a role as well. (I Go) Round & Round is to some extent musically inspired by the great song, “The Waters of March” by Antonio Carlos Jobim, which also keeps repeating the same chords in a similar manner. (I Go) Round & Round is, in the true sense of the word, a tragic “Shakespearian” song. In the second verse, a nod, once again, is given to Shakespeare. In this case, “There is a divine providence in the death of a sparrow” from Hamlet. The lyric, “Was the fall of a sparrow meant for me”?, as dark, religious and prophetic as it is, describes the state of mind of what this song is about. Even at the end when he says “I love you, I love you” it is followed by “Maybe I love you”. As if being uncertain wasn't tentative enough. Maybe true love is a leap of faith, after all. Originally, I asked Eugene Ruffolo to sing only 2 songs, “Story Teller” and “Castle”. I had completely forgotten about “Round n’ Round”. I honestly can’t recall what made me think of it but I found it in a so-called “Some Day To Be Recorded Folder”. I was looking for something and I accidently stumbled upon “Round n’ Round”. It was at that moment that everything regarding this EP came together. FYI- When asking composers or writers which one of their works they like the best, it’s a very hard question to answer. In some cases, there is one. Henry Mancini, who is without a doubt one of the greatest composers of the 20th Century, once told guitar legend, Gene Bertoncini that among all of the great songs and music he had written, the song, “TWO FOR THE ROAD” was his personal favorite. If you haven’t heard it, do yourself a big favor and listen to it. It is a work of art and while you are at it, listen to everything else Henry Mancini wrote. “Round n’ Round” may be my “TWO FOR THE ROAD”. Ironically, both songs deal with a similar subject. Go figure. After writing the music I knew I was out of my league when I started writing the lyrics, so I called upon renowned lyricist, Hal Hackady, a true master of words, to lend a hand. I had the chorus and some of the verses sketched out but Hal solidified everything about the song. His words ”One more hello, goodbye, and so….” and “for a little while before it dies” summarize the essence of the song so eloquently. During the recording of this record, Hal passed away. I am truly blessed to have known and worked with Hal. (I Go) ROUND N’ ROUND LYRICS Who is wait- ing there to- night? Who will smile... and I'll know why? Who will say "Hel- lo"? Will I stay or go? One more Hel- lo-Good- bye... and so. Till an- oth- er night, when round I go. I go Round 'n Round 'n Round... 'n Round and so. Who will live the lie to- night? Who will keep the world a- way? Who will make me feel... that it could be real? Was the "fall of a spar- row" meant for me? On an- oth- er night, it would- n't be. I go Round 'n Round 'n Round... 'n Round I go. I go Round 'n Round and then, I still don't know. I go Round 'n Round 'n Round... to make a dream come true. I go Round 'n Round 'n when... un- til I do. I go Round 'n Round 'n Round 'n Round and then... I'll go Round 'n Round 'n Round... 'n Round a- gain. Will you touch my heart to- night when I look so deep in- to your eyes? I'll pre- tend to- night. It won't end to- night. There'll be love... to take me by sur- prise. for a lit- tle while.... be- fore it dies... I go Round 'n Round 'n Round... 'n Round I go. I go Round 'n Round and then, I still don't know. I go Round 'n Round 'n Round... to make a dream come true. I go Round 'n Round 'n when... un- til I do. I go Round 'n Round 'n Round 'n Round and then... I Love you May-be I love you, I Love you I Love you I Love you I Love you May-be, I love you “(I Go) Round N’ Round” Music by Joe Gianono (ASCAP) Lyrics by Joe Gianono (ASCAP) and Hal Hackady (BMI) Copyright © 2015 Joe Gianono Music Publishing and Gianono Music Publishing CASTLE is a simple song about love and devotion. I’ve always liked hearing the word “Castle”, what it conjures up and I always imagined how it could be applied to a love song. It's a beautiful word that suggests a noble steadfastness to me. Perhaps it’s because I spent time in the Cotswold region of England, seeing castles everywhere that were hundreds of years old. No doubt that after several pints at the pubs, some dating back to the Middle Ages, the sight of these grand structures and imagining King Richard riding by, left a noble impression in my mind. I would happily have a few pints with Robin Hood and the Three Musketeers if I were to meet them. About the title, lyrics and music: The title “Castle” is an analogy to the indestructible fortress of love and devotion and being so, allows an opportunity to take a very poetic approach to the lyrics. Be that as it may, it seems rather appropriate that I would borrow a little from medieval history as well. For example, in the second line, instead of saying “No mat- ter what comes our way”, which is a choice and rather pedestrian in my view, I chose “No mat- ter what comes ... what may...”. Borrowed and adapted from Shakespeare’s “Come what may”, there is something beautifully and poetically eternal about “What may...”. It suggests a much stronger message, as if to say, “No matter what happens in life, I will take a bullet for you.” After all, who am I to argue with William Shakespeare. I find my self borrowing from him often, as does much of the English speaking world. I always loved Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” which suggests a similar sentiment. The lyric: “I’ll build a cas- tle not made of sand, We’ll be sol- id, for- ev- er and....” is one of my favorite lyrics. A castle made of rock instead of sand will always endure and not fade away at the first sign of water or a storm. I chose the words “We’ll be sol- id”, as homage to a song called “Solid As A Rock” by Ashford and Simpson. Nick Ashford was poet lyricist. Just think of these titles “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, Every Woman, Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing, etc... I can’t say that I knew Nick Ashford but I have met him several times at a music club they owned called ”Sugar Bar” just down the street from where I live which I frequent occasionally. I think of him. The words: “forever and...” is a shortened version of the saying “Forever and a day” which is a beautiful way of saying for all eternity. My production supervisor, Sandra Kilsby, uses this phase a lot. She borrowed it from Shakespeare as well, so “what the hey”. Castle is shorter than most songs but it says everything it needs to say. The music is uncomplicated. The instrumental coda at the end provides a heartfelt moment for the sentiment of the song to really sink in. I suppose my orchestral and theatrical background caused me to do the coda the way I did. I hope you like it. Castle is dedicated to Nick Ashford, William Shakespeare and all poets past and present. CASTLE LYRICS I’ll build a cas- tle for you each day, No mat- ter what comes... what may... You made my dream come true and dar- lin’ I’ll always love you. I’ll build a cas- tle not made of sand We’ll be sol- id, for- ev- er and.... It’s not so ver- y hard to do, Know- ing I’ll be here with you. You know we’re al- ways gon- na be two. I love you, yes I do..oo... (Instrumental interlude) I do love you. “Castle “Music and Lyrics by Joe Gianono (ASCAP) Copyright © 2015 Joe Gianono Music Publishing STORY TELLER is a social commentary about looking at the world through two different pairs of eyes. It tells the story of society, history, justice, injustice, money, luck and power, and most of all, viewing oneself in relationship to the world. It was written after meeting two different men, one homeless and the other quite successful, both, possessing a high degree of artistic talent and intelligence. The first man calls himself “Clown”. He is a bit “scruffy” and lives on the streets of Manhattan. Most people shun him and walk the other way. What I find most amusing, is the way that those same people look at me as I shake his hand while listening and laughing. Clown can be quite amusing and informative. He is also kind and considerate, at times. When the temperature is below freezing on the streets of New York City, Clown would say in his typical manner: “be sure to wear layers to stay warm, you don’t want to get sick”. He tells an interesting story in a most unusual way. The second man, with the exception of intelligence and artistic talent, seems to be the polar opposite of “Clown”. Most would consider his background to be from a nurturing family. He is in his forties and successful by most standards. He also tells an interesting story in a most unusual way. I don’t know exactly why I was compelled to write STORY TELLER, but after having done so, it seems worthwhile that I did, at least to me. The man I know as “Clown” was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1956. When I asked him his name he said it was “Clown” and I chose to respect that. His real name is his business. “Clown” seems to suit his manner quite well. With his hair and the way he dresses, he looks like a clown. His story tells it all. I’ve since come to know his real name, or at least part of it. His mother was what is commonly called “Black Irish” (dark, hair, dark eyes, etc.) and his father was of Scandinavian origin. Clown has 2 brothers. One has musical talent and made his living as a music teacher. Clown moved to the New York City area from Ireland in his early teens and has lived here since. He is a jazz guitar player, as am I, and can speak on the subject of Miles Davis and Charlie Parker with far greater authority than I and I know my stuff pretty well. But there are some people who are born with an encyclopedic memory. I am not one of them, but “Clown” appears to be. Clown’s parents owned a bar in the Bronx, an area of New York City, where he worked as a teen. He never subscribed to the conventions of so called “normal society” and never liked to punch a clock. In his words: “ trapped like a rat in a cage” is not his style. Like many who share these same qualities of independence, “Clown” was simply born to be free from the clutches of our world and tragically, like countless thousands, will probably be forgotten, except by me and a few others. Clown chose his way of life. Dressed in rags, and aside from a few pals, he lives somewhat in solitude. He has a very distinctive look and is very natural on camera. I have the impression he would have done well as an actor, on a stage telling stories to the world. When listening to him speak, you would never know that this New World Order we live in with it’s life functions critical, has essentially put him on a cross. While hobbling down the street, he can be heard singing the song, “It’s A Beautiful Morning” by the Rascals. He seems happy most of the time. One can’t help but wonder who the lucky ones are, Clown and others like him or all the “normal folk”. He speaks in a very animated manner with an eagerness to communicate, when he tells me of his life and other things. Sometimes he is very abrupt with people. At the time of writing these liner notes, my friend, Paul, aka “Clown”, was arrested by the police for disorderly conduct. He is well known to have a problem with authority figures. It’s been several months since I’ve seen him. I am told that he is still in prison but okay. Ironically, as I mentioned above, he never liked being “trapped like a rat in a cage”. Hopefully, one day I will see my friend, Clown, again. Imagine an interactive circus that makes you feel as if you were in the middle of a Magical Mystery Tour with the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and much more. No! ... it would not mean that you took too many drugs as a child... On the contrary, it would be the reality that you were at an event called the “The Traveling Imaginary” created and performed by the entrepreneurial second man, who also inspired me to write Story Teller. I first met Julian, the second man, whose first name will suffice, at the conclusion of a rather unexpected and magical evening. I was invited to attend an event by his supportive father and his father’s long time significant other, one a renowned musician and the other a renowned artist. While traveling uptown together on our way to the event, I asked them to describe what we were about to attend. They simply said: “You’ll see”. I asked again and they said: “You’ll see”. I made an attempt at being a bit more inquisitive but the only thing they said was: “You’ll see. It’s difficult to describe”. They weren’t trying to be illusive but, by night’s end, I would finally understand what they meant. The Traveling Imaginary is as hard to describe, as it is incredible. If you asked me the same question, I would probably say: “You’ll see”. Julian never studied music but he writes music and plays several musical instruments, including the musical saw which he plays in a highly successful international band, whose schedule includes Madison Square Garden. But that is only a small part of him and his imaginative mind. He has always been fascinated by the circus and studied the art of Magic, Mentalism and a host of other related disciplines. He and his band of fellow performers, sometimes dressed as clowns, present an unimaginable evening. There are tubas, banjos, musical saws, calliopes, gags, games, and tricks, all under a circus tent. It is fundamentally a circus on a small scale but much more. And yes, he does make things magically appear out of nowhere in the middle of the room. ... And....be very careful what you secretly write down on that piece of paper in your hand because he will tell everyone in the audience exactly what it says. The Traveling Imaginary is profoundly inventive, humanistic and greatly entertaining. It tells an incredible story. About the music: Story Teller has a rather intricate musical construction. Having been a professional arranger and orchestrator for many years I was able to carefully interweave all the instruments in such a way that they tell a musical story all of their own. The Instrumentation is as follows: Lead vocalist, Ring leader’s voice, Full SATB Choir, Piccolos, Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, Cornets, French Horn, Baritone Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Steel String Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Banjolino, Ukulele, Bass, multiple Drums and Cymbals, Honking Car Horns, Slide Whistle, Police Whistle, Kalimba, Tambourine, Sandpaper, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Celesta, Calliope, Solo Violin effects and a Full String section. The 1st verse, about the first Story Teller, a man named “CLOWN”, begins very simply, with a solo steel string acoustic guitar. I remember seeing Clown with an acoustic guitar sticking out of his shopping cart. The guitar was eventually stolen from him. A rhythm played on sandpaper is added on the second strain of the melody panning from left to right to suggest him walking around in his scruffy manner. Strings and other orchestral highlight instruments enter each time on the hook, “He’s a Story Teller...”. The 2nd verse is about the second Story Teller, Julian, a man who created a unique circus called The Traveling Imaginary, a very well suited title. Calliope, banjo, tuba, etc. weave in and out to forecast the ultimate circus of life to come. After another musical hook, the Vocal Choir enters like a Greek chorus, adding commentary on a view of the world, “good and bad’, through all eyes, including our own. I guess we all see the world in our own way. Today that seems to be especially important. The choir is followed by a full instrumental interlude of Circus music to suggest the comedy and tragedy of the world in a Shakespearian sense, which is ultimately what a Circus does. Story Teller concludes with a final hook and circus tag. STORY TELLER LYRICS Verse 1 (Clown) I met a man named CLOWN He hob-bled all a-round our neigh- bor- hood He smiled through a frown But nev-er let us lin- ger long- er than we should. He walked a- round in rags with his bot- tles and his bags as best he could. The lost and nev-er found, May- be a man of some re-nown, Mis- un-der- stood. He’s a Sto- ry Tel- ler A Sto- ry Tel- ler of some mag- ic world for you and me. He’s a Sto- ry Tel- ler A Sto- ry Tel- ler Tel- lin’ all the world who he’d rath- er be. Verse 2 (Julien) I met an- oth- er man A circus was his plan for the un- i- verse. The men- tal- ist be- gan and “The Trav’- ling I- mag- in- ar- y” be- came a FIRST. He spoke of oth- er lands and worked us with his hands ... and his song and verse Mus- ic- ian and a clown, but nev- er with a frown. Some have it worse. He’s a Sto- ry Tel- ler A Sto- ry Tel- ler of a mag- ic world for you and me. He’s a Sto- ry Tel- ler A Sto- ry Tel- ler Tel- lin’ all the world who he’d rath- er be. Choir: THROUGH THEIR EYES WE SEE THEM ALL GOOD OR BAD, IT’S NOT OUR CALL CIRCUS MUSIC (Instrumental) Last Verse He’s a Sto- ry Tel- ler A Sto- ry Tel- ler of a mag- ic world for you and me. He’s a Sto- ry Tel- ler A Sto- ry Tel- ler Tel- lin’ all the world who he’d rath- er be. Tel- lin’ all the world who he’d rath- er be. “Story Teller “Music and Lyrics by Joe Gianono (ASCAP) Copyright © 2015 Joe Gianono Music Publishing Credits Eugene Ruffolo: lead vocalist Dan Block: Principal Piccolo, Flute & Bb Clarinet Dave Peel: French Horn Jeff Kievet: Trumpet and Cornet Jim Fryer: Trombone, Euphonium & Tuba Elaine Chelton; Solo Piano on “Castle” Josh Marcum: Solo Upright Bass and Orchestral Bass Violins: Beryl Diamond Chacon, Concertmaster, Rena Isbin, Alex Dzubinsky, Emilie-Anne Gendron, Arthur Dibble, Viola: Will Hakim, Cello: Robert Burkhart Choir and background Vocals: Conducted by Joe Gianono, featuring The Original Uptown Sound singers: Jim Cornehlsen, John DiPinto, Paul Geidel, Larry Hurst, Noriko Kumada, Loretta Hunt Marion, Jacqueline G. Nieman, David Plavin, Allen Reddick, Jack Rickly & Kirsten Skrinde joined by Ralph Alterbaum, Ginger Broderick, Clayton Bryant, Kayrique Chisom, Clyve Waite, Esjae, Catherine Haala, Justin Malinow, Ron Roullier, Thalia Longchamp, David Nass, Brooke O’Hare, Molly Gallentine, Stephanie Sellars, Beryl Diamond Chacon, Rena Isbin, Alex Dzubinsky, Emilie-Anne Gendron, Arthur Dibble, Will Hakim, Robert Burkhart, Marieta Carrero, Joe Gianono, Sandra L. Kilsby, Oscar Zambrano, Kit Basquin, featuring Nanette Gahn Pezzutti. Special thanks to Jacqueline G. Nieman. Joe Gianono: Conductor, Ring leader’s voice, Piccolo, Flute, Saxophones, Steel String Acoustic, Nylon and Electric Guitar, Banjo, Banjolino, Ukulele, Electric Fender Bass, Drums and Percussion, Car Horns, Slide Whistle, Police Whistle, Kalimba, Tambourine, Sandpaper, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Celesta, Calliope, Solo Violin effects. Production Co-ordinator/ Graphic Editor: Sandra L. Kilsby Graphic Concept: Joe Gianono Graphic Design: Scott Mayoral, Richard Blinkoff (Richard Blinkoff Photography) Intern to Joe Gianono: Justin Malinow I would like to especially thank Midtown New York based photographer, Richard Blinkoff, who’s photographic and graphic design artistry has rendered the STORY TELLER cover graphic as I always dreamt it to be. Recorded at Zampol Productions and MSR Studios, NYC Principle Recording Engineer, Mixing, Editing: Oscar Zambrano Additional Engineers: Alex Venguer, Bradshaw Leigh Assistant Engineer: Alex Hendrickson Mastered by Oscar Zambrano Produced by Joe Gianono Associate Producers: Anthony Carrociolo, Gene Bertoncini, Eva K. Kulm and Johanna Staray PS.-Thank you all for believing... JG About the artists: Eugene Ruffolo (Vocalist) New York City singer/songwriter Eugene Ruffolo is hard at work on his seventh studio recording - a CD of Italian songs celebrating both his heritage and his love of Mediterranean folk and popular music. Ruffolo's five previously recorded original cds have been released and critically acclaimed worldwide. His debut ,“A Fool For Every Season”, produced by Grammy- winning producers Ben Wisch and John Leventhal, was recorded for For Life Records, Japan’s largest indie label, and received rave reviews in both the United States and in Europe, where it was hailed by Rolling Stone as “ a cd sure to please women everywhere!”. Germany’s audiophile “Audio Magazine” called it “a jewel of folk pop”. His following two cd’s, "When We Were Kings" and "The Hardest Easy", recorded in America, were released independently here and distributed throughout Europe by Rounder Records. This was followed by three pristine recordings produced and released by Germany’s premier audiophile label, Stockfisch Records. A prolific and deeply personal songwriter, he has won first prize in both the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass and Merlefest songwriting competitions. Last year he was a awarded a prize by the Public Domain Foundation (created by Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary) for having written one of the year’s most notable songs of social significance and change. Eugene tours regularly both in the United States and Europe in support of his recordings. In addition to his original music, Eugene’s unique vocal talents have made him a favorite of many prominent artists, with whom he has shared the stage. Both in the studio and in live performance, he has worked with artists as diverse as Garth Brooks, Tony Bennett, Kenny Loggins, David Wilcox, Run DMC, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lori Lieberman, Spyro Gyra, Cheryl Wheeler, and Livingston Taylor to name a few. In the course of his varied career, he has written, produced and sung on hundreds of radio and television commercials. He has been the solo voice of 43 national television spots, and won a Clio award for the first commercial he ever composed. During Barack Obama’s successful bid for the White House—Eugene’s voice was used in the most widely aired TV campaign ad. Ruffolo has worked on the recorded musical offerings for shows such as Saturday Night Live and The David Letterman show. A first call studio singer-his voice has been featured in numerous Hollywood sound tracks, including The Stepford Wives, Mission to Mars, Radioland Murders, The Hudsucker Proxy, The Corpse Bride, Ameila and ,most recently, Johnny Depp's Rum Diary. He has worked with famed composer and directors Ennio Morricone, George Lucas, and Brian DePalma. One of Eugene’s passions is his work with children. A three time winner of the coveted Parent’s Choice Award, he has been a part of several successful children’s music projects, including the McClanhan Book Company’s series of children’s recordings and several Berlitz productions for children around the globe. His work on “Teddy Bear Tunes” earned rave reviews, and his involvement in The Ellipsis Arts series of world music recordings has reached children worldwide. Eugene also remains active in his favorite charity—The Songs of Love Foundation—creating personalized songs for terminally ill children. Last year—Eugene wrote, recorded and produced 115 songs for children in need all over the country. ELAINE CHELTON (featured piano on “Castle”) has performed as piano soloist at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Denmark, Paris, Russia, Hong Kong & Japan as a piano soloist for the New York City Ballet and has premiered new ballets by Eliot Feld, Boris Eifman, Liam Scarlett & Robert Binet. She is a composer & her musical God’s Country was an official selection of the New York Musical Theater Festival in 2013. Voice of the City received a workshop production at the Human Race Theatre in Dayton, Ohio where it was named one of the top ten best musicals. She has made 2 CD’s of ballet music for Roper Records and her music is featured on Luellen Abdoo’s CD “Luango”. She is a recipient of an Anna Sosenko Grant & a member of the Dramatists Guild. Josh Marcum, (featured Double bassist ) Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, began his musical studies on the guitar at the age of nine. He discovered the bass at the age of 15, and moved to New York City following his graduation from the University of Tennessee. As a long-time student of Michael Moore, he has studied with many of New York’s master musicians including Orin O’Brien and Jordan Frazier. Josh performs regularly with guitar great Gene Bertoncini, and has played with Roni Ben-Hur, Donald Brown, Michael Kanan, Ed Laub, Ralph Lalama, Pete Malinverni, Ron McClure, Paul Meyers, Bill Mobley and the Smoke Big Band, Bob Mover, Les Paul, among others. He has performed with orchestras and jazz ensembles at such renowned venues as Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Iridium, Smoke, Symphony Space, and more. Hal Hackady, (Co-lyricist for “(I Go) Round n’ Round”) is known though out the world as an American lyricist, librettist and screenwriter. Early in his career he wrote several episodes for ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS and many of the rock and roll period movies like HEY, LET’S TWIST with stars Annette Funicello and Elvis Presley, etc. However his real claim to fame came from his work as a lyricist in the Broadway theatre. He is best known for his lyrics for Snoopy!!! The Musical, a sequel to You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Goodtime Charley, Teddy & Alice, Ambassador and Minnie’s Boys for which the song, Mama, A Rainbow, was written and has since become a cabaret standard. Oddly enough, many people don’t know that all New York Mets fans are familiar with his lyrics for “LETS GO METS”, the team’s theme song. Hal is also the winner of London’s coveted OLIVIER AWARD presented to recognize excellence in the professional theatre. Oscar Zambrano, Principal Recording Engineer and Mastering Engineer, is an award-winning Mastering and Mixing engineer who has over ten years of experience working with multi-platinum artists, film and television program creators, and multi-national companies. Whether he is working on Broadway’s An American In Paris, Marc Anthony, David Bustamante, Victoria’s, a new pop artist, or an indie sitcom, he will bring his expertise to take your project to its highest potential. In 2005 Oscar and Jorge Castellanos founded Zampol Productions and have been in charge since. Joe Gianono is a NYC based composer, producer, performer and lyricist who works in a wide range of musical genres. His music can be heard as the episode theme music for “The Soup” (E! Entertainment), as well as on “Chelsea Lately” (E!), “Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers”(Disney) and “Fatal Honeymoons” (E!), etc. and feature film, “SOMEBODY MARRY ME”. Recently, the Beryllium Piano Quartet released their new cd called “Beryllium Performs Chamber Music of Joe Gianono”. One review said the cd, “Bouquet (for Emi) and other Piano Pieces (released on ACM Records) can simply be described as a beautiful collection of solo piano and multiple piano pieces. “ Violinist, Luellen Abdoo’s cd, Luango, co- produced by Joe Gianono, was named for the tango called Luango composed by Joe Gianono and contains other pieces by him as well. Violinist, Eva Ingolf, has performed his pieces for solo violin in Weil Recital Hall, Carnagie Hall and various other venues worldwide. Joe is the resident composer of the White Horse Theater Company and has composed incidental music for “Little Eyolf”, “’Night Mother”, “The Book Of Lambert”, “Savannah Black & Blue” and several plays by Tennessee Williams including "Small Craft Warnings", "In the Bar Of A Tokyo Hotel", “Clothes For A Summer Hotel”, ”The Rose Tatoo”, “Suddenly Last Summer”, “I Can’t Imagine Tomorrow” and Sam Shepard’s “Eyes For Consuela. He is currently completing the score for “You Are Perfect” by Cyndy A. Marion. His musical, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, written with lyricist, Hal Hackady and book writer, Tony Scully, has been performed at the York Theater in NYC. As an arranger/ orchestrator for over 30 years in every venue, he has work for many of the world’s finest orchestras and artists including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York City Opera, Paul Taylor Dance, Company, PM Dawn, Philip Bailey, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chita Rivera, Michel Camilo, Bucky Pizzarelli, Gene Bertoncini and over 30 Broadway & regional musicals. Recent and up coming publications include Trois Jimnopedies for Flute and Guitar, TNT for Chorus and Piano and Elegy for solo Cello and String Orchestra published by Subito Music. He is an ASCAP and BMI member and is also published by ACM Records, Subito Music and Joe Gianono Music Publishing. Mr. Gianono recently completed a new ballet, SAYADIO AND THE MAGIC CUP, based on a Native American Indian legend. His piece titled “Spatial Quantum”, which is dedicated to the members of the space shuttle “Challenger” is written for large choir, winds, brass percussion, strings, harp, organ and pre-recorded soundscape. The Joe Gianono Music record label is primarily dedicated to popular music. SILLY GIRL was recorded in Nashville with vocalist Brandon Maddox and the Reba McEntire band. The Silly Girl Lyric Video can be seen on Youtube. SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS, performed by Luellen Abdoo and Elaine Chelton, has been played on "EXPLORING MUSIC" hosted by Bill McGlaughlin on WQXR (105.9 FM) and it’s nationwide affiliates. On the same program A VERY SLIPPERY SLOPE was performed by trumpeter, Glen Drewes. Many of Joe Gianono’s songs can be heard on Youtube. INJ. This cd “STORY TELLER” is dedicated to Hal Hackady, who was one of the best storytellers there ever was.