Mati Haskell: 10, 2 & 6
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:34 pm
Debut album from super-talented young artist from Ontario, Canada. She mixes in a variety of styles and tempo - blues, gospel, soul, jazz, country. Couple of tracks on youtube:
Nothin' But the Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZUy7YWh5A8
Blessing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NUj2VIzFk
I could find only one review on the internet but no matter - she is making her own tracks. Americana is alive and well and living in Canada.
"It's been a long time coming," a line from the famous Sam Cooke song, and a sentiment Mati Haskell can relate to as her debut album"10, 2 & 6" comes to fruition.
The soulful, bluesy, rootsy, gospel, country and jazz infused vocalist is on the cutting edge of the Americana-Triple A format, and on the edge of becoming a real breakthrough artist.
Her dynamic voice and interpretation of song captivates an audience, and leaves many wondering how one, originally from the small town of Chatham, Ontario can embody the soul and grit of someone from a much harder place and time.
Maybe it's because Mati has been inspired and influenced by a variety of Soul, Motown, Gospel and Roots music artists. Listening to their voices and learning with every note about heart, soul, pain, and joy, she draws inspiration from her musical heroes Mavis Staples, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Mike Farris and other eclectic artists whose roots run deep.
"10, 2 & 6." Boasts an impressive, hand selected all-star group of musicians from Nashville and Toronto including Glenn Worf (Mark Knopfler), Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughn), John Gardner (James Taylor), Jim Hoke (Mike Farris) and Juno award winner Carlos Del Junco.
Also joining Mati is an incredible array of legendary singers including Americana/Bluegrass superstar John Cowan, Bekka Bramlett, Jonell Mosser and Gospel divas, the McCrary Sisters. Each musician adding their own unique, and authentic touch to the project.
"It's a record that will leave you mimicking horn's and scatting electric riffs." Say's one fan.
The album was produced in Nashville by the award winning JK Gulley with Mati alongside and Jason Lehning as head engineer.
"Let's Make A Baby King" a New Orleans flavoured track from singer/songwriter, Jesse Winchester reached top five and top ten most played songs on Americana podcasts along side acts Joan Osborne, Bright Eyes, and Iron & Wine. It was also featured on Canada's premier Jazz station FM 91 on Danny Mark's "Bluz FM" program.
Mati has performed recently at the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival, Collingwood's Blues at Blue Fest, Mariposa Folk Festival, Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, Canadian Country Music Week, and various other clubs and theatres throughout Canada and the US.
She has gigged with Sass Jordan, Colin Linden, Sue Foley, Mary Gauthier, Tom Russell, Tom Wilson, and Fats Kaplin.
The Haskell voice has also appeared on several Canadian recordings and jingles.
Recording information: Blue Roof Studio, Nashville, TN; Blue Tube Studio, Kitchener, ON; Cedartree Recording Studio, Kitchener, ON; Creative Caffeine, Nashville, TN; Lonesome Pine, Toronto, ON; New England Sound, Nashville, TN; Omni Sound Studios, Nashville, TN.
Photographer: Amanda Macinnis.
Personnel: Jason Duncan, John Cowan, Donny Anderson, Grace Henry, Algreda M. Lee, Jonell Mosser, Ann McCrary, Vicki Hampton, Bekka Bramlett, Robert Bailey , Regina McCrary, Amoy Levy (vocals); John K. Gulley (acoustic guitar); Tom Britt (slide guitar); Connie Ellisor (violin); Jim Grosjean (viola); Carole Rabinowitz (cello); Carlos Del Junco (harmonica); Coleen Allen, Jim Hoke (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Steven Herrman, Chase Sanborn (trumpet); Roy Agee (trombone); Reese Wynans (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond b-3 organ, Wurlitzer organ); Gordon Mote (piano); Glenn Worf (upright bass); John Gardner (drums, percussion); Janet Henderson, Joshua Taylor Henderson (hand claps).
Audio Mixer: John K. Gulley.