Kevin Breit

...a new album from Kevin Breit and the Upper York Mandolin Orchestra.

"Kevin is one of the most creative musicians I've ever had the pleasure to play with." Norah Jones "Kevin's rich, gritty baritone resounds with all the honesty and musicality of his guitar playing." Holly Cole "Kevin Breit is a brilliant original - a true inspiration!" - David Wilcox A road trip, in which a crackly car radio, tuned into 2 stations, spit the words, Simple Earnest Plea. The automobiles driver, jotted the fore mentioned name and the journey continued. SEP is Kevin Breit's debut recording as a singer. He has worked with many fine singers, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, k.d Lang, Cassandra Wilson, Michael Buble, Serena Ryder, Lindy Ortega, Holly Cole, Amos Lee, Marc Jordan, Quartette, Rankin Family, Wailin' Jennies, Hugh Laurie, Tomi Swick, Harry Manx, Lynn Myles, Susana Baca, Misha Brueggergossman, Janis Ian, 2011 Poverty Playlist

featuring: Dawn Aitken Sue Patrick Breit Lisa Dal Bello Molly Dickie Rique Franks Rebecca Jenkins Molly Johnson Andrea Koziol Caroly Larson Kathryn Rose Lis Soderberg Gwen Swick Sylvia Tyson Suzie Vinnick Gary Breit: piano The recording of 14 original songs are taken from Breit's play of the same name. (the show never left the page but the first draft, musical accompaniment is found here) The production is sparse with only guest vocalist and piano throughout, providing the listener, with a chance to hear their renderings in it's most naked form. The songs revolve around the lives of 14 women, connected by their affiliation with the Brandon, Manitoba chapter of the Catholic Women's League. It is set between the years of 1943-1964. The songs touch on the characters hope, love, loss, pain and an enduring wisdom born from the hardship and splendour of an Manitoba backdrop.

Between 2000 and 2005, Kevin Breit's trio, Folkalarm, released 3 discs. 'Folkalarm', 'Skeddadle', and '5'. Here they are together as one compilation. Each had a their a completely different sound. 'Folklarm', celebrated the recognition of a new territory, Nunavut into the Canadian geography. The electric, slide guitar takes centre stage on this offering. 'Skedaddle', could of of been called, 1001 banjo's. 4,6,8,12 string banjo's loom large on this recording. It was recorded at the famed, Grant Avenue Studios in Hamilton. '5', finds the trio expand to a quintet status, with the addition of woodwind maestro, Perry White and accordion phenomenon, Denis Keldie. Russ Boswell and Jorn Andersen, lend their composition skills to he festivities. “… absolutely infectious brand of original instrumental music" Greg Quill, The Toronto Star “… an eclectic collection of spirited, jumping, free songs and somber, pensive pieces that showcases the prowess of every player.” Vish Khanna, Echo Weekly About Skedaddle: 'I had the most vivid and real dream. It was the kind of dream that leaves you empty when you awake because it was only a dream and wasn't 'real'. Simply put, in the dream, I was invited to the wedding of Levon Helm and Audrey Hepburn. Of course I attended the small ceremony. It was being held at your stereotypical, New York, pawnshop. None of the other guest were familiar to me except for the bride and groom. Levon looked stately in his southern attire and Audrey was totally Audrey: radiant and dignified. It was so obvious to everyone there that they were so in love...a marriage made in heaven for sure.... I woke. This is what totally inspired me to make the recording of skedaddle. They say that all of the characters in your dreams are manifestations of yourself, but I'm not buying that on this one! I love Levon and Audrey and they belong together in my books.' about "5"..." Gone are the days of the door to door salesperson; the smiling-but-not-too-be-trusted-face whose rhetoric is punctuated every 2nd sentence by your first name. Gone is the bouncing banter from the crimpt pages of a Dale Carnegie correspondence course from days of long ago. Folkalarm 5 embraces the spirit of the sale; the you-can't-pass-this-up; a deal-like-this-doesn't-come-very-often; the, for-you-my-friend. You believed in these characters because they believed it themselves(atleast you thought so). So, step right up and be one of the lucky ones to purchase another fine quality product from your friends at Poverty Playlist. Each disk is guaranteed not to rust, bust, corrode or explode, peel at the seams or fray at the edges. We'll put more whip in your hip, more jut in your strut and more pride in your stride. Featuring 5 (count 'em 5 ) factory trained professionals musicians (all playing quality instruments!!) That's 66% more musicians than previous Folkalarm products for the SAME PRICE!! Now don't be shy...who's going to be the first? Step right up!

This is the 2 Supergenerous recordings, put together at one low price. Supergenerous is Cyro Baptista and Kevin Breit. Their self titled, debut recording, was released on the prestigious, Blue Note label. It garnered critically praise and became a cult classic. It has become very rare and is out of print..that is until NOW!! Their follow up, Sao Paulo Slim has earned similar accolades. "Baptista and Breit, both of them with interests with in improvisations that go well beyond jazz, teamed up last year for one of those strange little duo albums that used to come out in tiny labels and promptly disappeared, but the album," SUPERGENEROUS", was on Blue Note, artfully recorded and well distributed. All hail the oddball notion." Ben Ratcliff -New York Times "like many of the best moments on this marvelous debut, it manages to feel outside and intimate at the same time." britt robson, the washington post "supergenerous is pure aural pleasure" steve graybow billboard magazine "weird, frightening and funny, but never remotely predictable ...but the cd's real lure is mr. baptista's and mr. breit's otherwordly strings and rhythms." thor christensen dallas morning news

This package is from 2 different releases: Maybelle and Empty. Maybelle is an all instrumental record centered around a 7 piece mandolin ensemble. Empty is an all-National resonator, instrumental recording. These were recorded a month apart, so they fit together. "...breit's natural fluency, drive and sculptured ideas holds interest throughout the disc."...geoff chapman, the toronto star " "while breit is a very evocative player, he's also economical. there isn't a lot of flash, and even when his fingers are flying over the fretboard, you get the impression that every note counts"....matt galloway, now magazine

...a new album from Kevin Breit and the Upper York Mandolin Orchestra.

"Kevin is one of the most creative musicians I've ever had the pleasure to play with." Norah Jones "Kevin's rich, gritty baritone resounds with all the honesty and musicality of his guitar playing." Holly Cole "Kevin Breit is a brilliant original - a true inspiration!" - David Wilcox A road trip, in which a crackly car radio, tuned into 2 stations, spit the words, Simple Earnest Plea. The automobiles driver, jotted the fore mentioned name and the journey continued. SEP is Kevin Breit's debut recording as a singer. He has worked with many fine singers, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, k.d Lang, Cassandra Wilson, Michael Buble, Serena Ryder, Lindy Ortega, Holly Cole, Amos Lee, Marc Jordan, Quartette, Rankin Family, Wailin' Jennies, Hugh Laurie, Tomi Swick, Harry Manx, Lynn Myles, Susana Baca, Misha Brueggergossman, Janis Ian, 2011 Poverty Playlist

featuring: Dawn Aitken Sue Patrick Breit Lisa Dal Bello Molly Dickie Rique Franks Rebecca Jenkins Molly Johnson Andrea Koziol Caroly Larson Kathryn Rose Lis Soderberg Gwen Swick Sylvia Tyson Suzie Vinnick Gary Breit: piano The recording of 14 original songs are taken from Breit's play of the same name. (the show never left the page but the first draft, musical accompaniment is found here) The production is sparse with only guest vocalist and piano throughout, providing the listener, with a chance to hear their renderings in it's most naked form. The songs revolve around the lives of 14 women, connected by their affiliation with the Brandon, Manitoba chapter of the Catholic Women's League. It is set between the years of 1943-1964. The songs touch on the characters hope, love, loss, pain and an enduring wisdom born from the hardship and splendour of an Manitoba backdrop.

Between 2000 and 2005, Kevin Breit's trio, Folkalarm, released 3 discs. 'Folkalarm', 'Skeddadle', and '5'. Here they are together as one compilation. Each had a their a completely different sound. 'Folklarm', celebrated the recognition of a new territory, Nunavut into the Canadian geography. The electric, slide guitar takes centre stage on this offering. 'Skedaddle', could of of been called, 1001 banjo's. 4,6,8,12 string banjo's loom large on this recording. It was recorded at the famed, Grant Avenue Studios in Hamilton. '5', finds the trio expand to a quintet status, with the addition of woodwind maestro, Perry White and accordion phenomenon, Denis Keldie. Russ Boswell and Jorn Andersen, lend their composition skills to he festivities. “… absolutely infectious brand of original instrumental music" Greg Quill, The Toronto Star “… an eclectic collection of spirited, jumping, free songs and somber, pensive pieces that showcases the prowess of every player.” Vish Khanna, Echo Weekly About Skedaddle: 'I had the most vivid and real dream. It was the kind of dream that leaves you empty when you awake because it was only a dream and wasn't 'real'. Simply put, in the dream, I was invited to the wedding of Levon Helm and Audrey Hepburn. Of course I attended the small ceremony. It was being held at your stereotypical, New York, pawnshop. None of the other guest were familiar to me except for the bride and groom. Levon looked stately in his southern attire and Audrey was totally Audrey: radiant and dignified. It was so obvious to everyone there that they were so in love...a marriage made in heaven for sure.... I woke. This is what totally inspired me to make the recording of skedaddle. They say that all of the characters in your dreams are manifestations of yourself, but I'm not buying that on this one! I love Levon and Audrey and they belong together in my books.' about "5"..." Gone are the days of the door to door salesperson; the smiling-but-not-too-be-trusted-face whose rhetoric is punctuated every 2nd sentence by your first name. Gone is the bouncing banter from the crimpt pages of a Dale Carnegie correspondence course from days of long ago. Folkalarm 5 embraces the spirit of the sale; the you-can't-pass-this-up; a deal-like-this-doesn't-come-very-often; the, for-you-my-friend. You believed in these characters because they believed it themselves(atleast you thought so). So, step right up and be one of the lucky ones to purchase another fine quality product from your friends at Poverty Playlist. Each disk is guaranteed not to rust, bust, corrode or explode, peel at the seams or fray at the edges. We'll put more whip in your hip, more jut in your strut and more pride in your stride. Featuring 5 (count 'em 5 ) factory trained professionals musicians (all playing quality instruments!!) That's 66% more musicians than previous Folkalarm products for the SAME PRICE!! Now don't be shy...who's going to be the first? Step right up!

This is the 2 Supergenerous recordings, put together at one low price. Supergenerous is Cyro Baptista and Kevin Breit. Their self titled, debut recording, was released on the prestigious, Blue Note label. It garnered critically praise and became a cult classic. It has become very rare and is out of print..that is until NOW!! Their follow up, Sao Paulo Slim has earned similar accolades. "Baptista and Breit, both of them with interests with in improvisations that go well beyond jazz, teamed up last year for one of those strange little duo albums that used to come out in tiny labels and promptly disappeared, but the album," SUPERGENEROUS", was on Blue Note, artfully recorded and well distributed. All hail the oddball notion." Ben Ratcliff -New York Times "like many of the best moments on this marvelous debut, it manages to feel outside and intimate at the same time." britt robson, the washington post "supergenerous is pure aural pleasure" steve graybow billboard magazine "weird, frightening and funny, but never remotely predictable ...but the cd's real lure is mr. baptista's and mr. breit's otherwordly strings and rhythms." thor christensen dallas morning news

This package is from 2 different releases: Maybelle and Empty. Maybelle is an all instrumental record centered around a 7 piece mandolin ensemble. Empty is an all-National resonator, instrumental recording. These were recorded a month apart, so they fit together. "...breit's natural fluency, drive and sculptured ideas holds interest throughout the disc."...geoff chapman, the toronto star " "while breit is a very evocative player, he's also economical. there isn't a lot of flash, and even when his fingers are flying over the fretboard, you get the impression that every note counts"....matt galloway, now magazine