5th solo studio Cd – ‘SHUFFLE’ is Americana with colors of rock, punk and jazz, influences from a multi-genre past. Songs of longing, loss, hope – about love and politics and always thought provoking in his intense and deliberate lyric writing. Schick has a loyal following, and for good reason – his has very entertaining live shows, there is passion, laughter, tears, craftsmanship, and thought provoking lyricism. The shows take listeners on a journey with much interplay between him and the audience. Kenny is a generous performer and uses his quick comedic sense to balance the intensity of the songs, which often explore the darker realms of human experience.
Players on Kenny Schick’s ‘Shuffle’:
Kenny Schick – songwriter, guitars, bass, saxophone, percussion
Michael Freitas – drums/percussion – 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15
Sabiné Heusler-Schick – vocals – 2, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17
Heather Courtney – vocals – 3, 6, 11
Madeleine Rowan – cello – 3, 11, 15
Tony Lanzino – trombone – 6, 11
Tom Maitland – trumpet – 6, 11
Dave ‘Swampy’ Ryle – bari sax – 3
Tim Kahihikolo – vocals – 6
David Sierra – double bass – 10
David Nelson – drums – 10, 12
Chris Jercha – vocals – 13
Les Harris – clarinet – 9
Jerry Ososkie – vocals – 6
Dan Shafer – piano – 17
Dave Gary Jr. – drums -17
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