Quintology – “Quintology” 1998.
Eponymous debut of the all original modern jazz quintet Quintology from New Orleans, Louisiana. Voted “Best New Jazz Band” in 1999 OffBeat magazine. Winner of “Jazz King’s” competition 1999-2000 sponsored by Le Meridien Hotel. Featuring Charlie Dennard (piano), Mark DiFlorio (drums), Brady Kish (bass), Mark Rapp (trumpet), and Brent Rose (saxophone). Produced by Brian Seeger with liner notes by Grammy award winning trumpeter Nicolas Payton. www.quintology.com Purchase Info
Quintology – “Blues By Five” 2000.
Quintology’s sophomore release produced by Tim Green. Nominated for “Best Jazz Recording” in 2000 OffBeat magazine. News articles and interviews in Billboard Magazine, Jazziz, and New Orleans Magazine’s “People to Watch”. Featuring Charlie Dennard (piano, organ, Rhodes), Mark DiFlorio (drums), Brady Kish (bass), Brent Rose (saxophones, flute), and Brian Seeger (guitar). www.quintology.com Purchase Info
Mp3 – Blues by Five (sample)*
Mp3 – Jacanabac (sample)*
Mp3 – Sylvia (sample)*
New World Funk Ensemble – “New World Funk Ensemble” 1998.
This large 10 piece aggregation mixes funk and world music influences and instruments to create a whole new sound for the beginning of the new millenium.Voted “Best New Funk Band” in 1999 OffBeat magazine. Often described as ‘the thinking-man’s funk band.” Featuring Charlie Dennard & Andrew Adair (keyboards), Erik Jekabson (trumpet, didgeridoo), Todd Duke (guitar, vahlia, kalimba), Micael Skinkus (percussion), Karl Budo (drums), Loren Pickford (sax, flute, vocal), Scott Bourgeouis (sax), Grant Harris (trumpet), Sam Price (bass), and Brian Seeger (guitar).
Mp3 – Bridgeport Blues (sample)*
Mp3 – New World (live) (sample)*
Mp3 – Fela’s Famous (live) (sample)*
New World Funk Ensemble – “Live” 1999.
Recorded live at the Mermaid Lounge, House of Blues, and Snug Harbor in New Orleans, Louisiana. This recording captures the NWFE at its best forging new ground on their home-front playing extended jams and eclectic music. Featuring Charlie Dennard (piano, organ, keyboards), Todd Duke (guitar, vahlia, kalimba), Ray Moore (sax, flute), Mark Rapp (trumpet, didgeridoo), Brent Rose (sax), Joe Scatasa (trombone), Karl Budo (drums), Michael Skinkus (percussion), Sam Price (bass), and other special guests…
Stanton Moore – “Flyin’ The Koop” 2002.
Stanton Moore is probably the hottest young drummer to emerge from the New Orleans music scene in the last decade. Although most notably known for his work with the funk band Galactic, Stanton also maintains a vibrant solo career and this is his 2nd solo release to date. “Flyin’ The Koop” features compositions by Charlie Dennard and Brian Seeger who played in Stanton’s local and touring band called Moore & More (1998-2002). “Flyin’ the Koop” personnel: Stanton Moore (drums), Skerik (Sax), Chris Wood (bass), and Brian Seeger (guitar). www.stantonmoore.com
Mp3 – Swami (unreleased) featuring Charlie Dennard (organ), Stanon Moore (drums), Skerik (sax), Brian Seeger (guitar). (sample)***
Mp3 – Hunch (sample)***
Olivier Bou – “Boo-sha-ray” 2002.
French singer and saxophonist Olivier Bou performs jazz standards (au francais) with an all-star line-up of New Orleans musicians. Charlie Dennard is featured here again in the classic organ trio context with Stanton Moore (drums) and Steve Masakowski (guitar).
www.olivierbou.com
Mp3 – Burgundy (sample)*
5 O’Clock Charlie – “The Lookout” 1996.
This is Charlie Dennard’s first all original jazz/fusion album that he produced as a bandleader featuring his Birmingham Alabama band-mates 5 O’Clock Charlie. Dennard’s compositions clearly reflect his early influences ranging from Joe Sample to Booker T. & the MG’s. Audio clip features Charlie Dennard (keyboards), Bert Cotton (guitar), Don Jones (bass), and Chris Fryar (drums).
Mp3 - Fusebox (sample)*
Electravibe – “Millenium Morning” 2002.
The only New Orleans ambient/electronica/lounge project to ever exist at the time, Electravibe was the brain-child of Charlie Dennard (keyboards), Chris Collins (keyboards,programming), and Jesse Lewis (guitar). After holding down a steady lounge gig on world famous Bourbon Street in 2001, Electravibe decided to record an album of their greatest anthems ever. On these three audio samples Dennard handles all of the keyboard tracks, Chris Collins (aka Gotham) plays samples and does programming, and vocalists Kimberly Longstreth and Ali Lefevre take care of the sensual songs and melodies composed by European super-star Anders Larson
Mp3 - Inertia (sample)*
Mp3 - Lunar (sample)*
Mp3 - Spectrum (sample)*
Mp3 - Only Time (sample)*
Mp3 - Would You (sample)*
Mp3 - Being Beautiful (sample)*
Robert Moore – “Wildcat” 1995.
Currently based out of Portland, Oregon Robert Moore is a singer that also plays trumpet and harmonica whose influences range from Cab Calloway to Chet Baker as well as Muddy Waters to Mose Allison. “Wildcat” is the first of three independent recordings produced by Robert yet this CD clearly sets the precedent for his unique sense of vocal arrangements and song repertory that have continued throughout his career. Featured musicians include Robert Moore (vocals, trumpet), Oteil Burbrige and Cleve Eaton (bass), Charlie Dennard (piano, organ), Mark Kimbrell (guitar), Matt Kimbrell (percussion), and Don Davis (drums).
Mp3 – Wildcat (sample)*
Sarah Kramer – “Perspectives” 2001.
Originally from New Mexico, Sarah Kramer is a grass roots singer/songwriter who writes witty but soulful alternative country songs “a la” Lucinda Williams. “Perspectives” showcases her abilities in more ways than one in that she also plays trumpet and co-produced the album along with New Orleans guru Brian Seeger. Featuring Charlie Dennard (keyboards), Sarah Kramer (vocals), Louis Ramanus (drums), Dave Broulliett (bass), and Brian Seeger (guitar). www.sarahkramer.com
Mp3 – I Will Be Blue (sample)*
More Selected Discography
Alabama Blues Showcase – Vent Records 1994
Geoff Green Quartet – “Geoff Green Quartet” 2001 Purchase Info
Robert Moore – “Serve You Ma’am?” 1997
Birmingham Metropolitan Orchestra – “Alabama, You Belong To Me” 1996
Theresa Andersson – “TAG” 2000
Patrick Verbeke – “Y2K Blues” 2000
Brides – “Saints and Sinners” 2002
Friends of Jabu – “First Offering” 2002
The Sounds of New Orleans – “Vol. 14 & 15” WWOZ compilation 2001-2002
New Orleans Juice – “All Lit Up” 2001 Purchase Info
*Copyright
All mp3 samples are used with permission from their respective parties.
New World Funk Ensemble; Bridgeport Blues (copyright Loren Pickford/Earth Spirit Music, ASCAP), New World (copyright 1998 Erik Jekabson/Jekab's Music, BMI), Fela's Famous (copyright 1998 Erik Jekabson/Jekab's Music, BMI)
Stanton Moore; Swami (copyright 1996 Skerik/Skerik Music, BMI)
Olivier Bou; Burgundy (music copyright Steve Masakowski - lyrics Olivier Bou)
Electravibe; Would You (copyright 2002 Anders Larson), Being Beautiful (copyright 2002 Anders Larson)
Sarah Kramer; I Will Be Blue (copyright 1999 Sarah Kramer)
Hunch (copyright 2000 Charlie Dennard, ASCAP & Brian Seeger, BMI) Where Y’At magazine CD compilation 2001 - featuring Charlie Dennard (organ), Stanton Moore (drums), Brian Seeger (guitar).
Fusebox (copyright 1996 Charlie Dennard – Deneaux Music, ASCAP)
Spectrum (copyright 2000 Charlie Dennard-Deneaux Music,ASCAP)
Only Time (copyright 2001 Charlie Dennard – Deneaux Music, ASCAP)
Blues by Five - copyright 1998 Charlie Dennard - Deneaux Music, ASCAP
Lunar - copyright 2001 Charlie Dennard - Deneaux Music, ASCAP
Inertia - copyright 2001 Charlie Dennard - Deneaux Music, ASCAP