NewK: A Cavalcade of Mystery

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1.	Uniform Frame in the Cross 04:02	info	buy track
2.	The Peasant Girl 06:01	info	buy track
3.	The Audition 05:32	info	buy track
4.	Song for Rick 04:30	info	buy track
5.	Celebration of Chance 03:26	info	buy track
6.	Postcard 04:33		buy track
7.	Bridges and Murals 04:43	info	buy track
8.	Our Movie 07:52	info	buy track
9.	Saga of Billy, Frank, and The Clam 06:09	info	buy track
10.	Ghosts 04:14		buy track
11.	Bodies in Motion 04:48	info	buy track
12.	'Nam Absentee 04:56	info	buy track
13.	Black Wednesday 09:34	info	buy track

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Recorded in 1986, this is a cycle of “art songs” featuring solo piano accompaniment and overdubbed vocals. The material, written in the 70’s & early/mid 80’s, reflects a wide array of influences including: Joni Mitchell; Jack Bruce; Laura Nyro; Charles Mingus; and Henry Cow.

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released October 2, 2019

NewK
A Cavalcade of Mystery

1.) Uniform Frame in the Cross 3:57
2.) The Peasant Girl 5:58
3.) The Audition 5:23
4.) Song for Rick 4:25
5.) Celebration of Chance 3:16
6.) Postcard 4:28
7.) Bridges & Murals 4:35
8.) Our Movie 7:52
9.) Saga of Billy, Frank & the Clam 6:10
10.) Ghosts 4:03
11.) Bodies in Motion 4:36
12.) Nam Absentee 4:47
13.) Black Wednesday 9:27

NewK – vocals and piano
James Harris Gruft – additional vocals (1, 3, 5, 7 and 11)

All music and lyrics by NewK (aka John Newcott)
© & p 2019 Sean Francis

Produced by NewK
All tracks recorded, mixed and mastered by Brian Koonin
at Rockland Recording Orangeburg, NY 1986
Remastering by Joe Q: Nyack, NY 2007
Graphic Design: Dan Karcher

P & © 2019 NewK All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

Please visit www.newkisms.com

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NewK Jersey City, New Jersey

Started writing music at age 13. In the early 70's, "opened" as a singer/songwriter for: Vince Bell; Guy Clark; Lightning Hopkins; Willis Alan Ramsey.
Played in various jazz & rock bands, while working in multiple capacities in the theater. Writes both song form & instrumental works. In addition to my own work in the studio, Co-Produced the last 3 recordings by jazz pianist Michael Wolff. ... more

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