Name: Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro by Billy Childs
Brand: Billy Childs
SKU: 886444547567
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

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Pianist Billy Childs studied composition at USC and has written commissions for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Los Angeles Philharmonic while also playing jazz. Here, he pushes all these skills to the limit by arranging and orchestrating this stunning collection of Laura Nyro songs with assistance from a long, impressive, and varied list of musicians. (Names are included alongside each track.) Music fans will no doubt have a passing acquaintance with classics like “And When I Die,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” and others, but there are also deep cuts here like the title track and “Been on a Train.” All are dealt with a sure-handed blend (just as Nyro did) of soulful vocals, funk groove, singer/songwriter introspection, pop hooks, richly textured strings, and jazzy solos. Moreover, it’s woven together in a seamless way that honors the artist’s writing and unifies the dozens of players into a unified whole.

1. New York Tendaberry

by Renée Fleming

Primary Artist: Renée Fleming
Yo-yo Ma
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Bass: Scott Colley; Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma
Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Brian Blade; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Mike Bauer
Jordon Heskett
Dan Schwartz
Travis Karpak; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Blaney Joe
John Weston
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

2. The Confession

by Becca Stevens

Primary Artist: Becca Stevens
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Producer: Billy Childs
Larry Klein; Production
Bass: Scott Colley; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Brian Blade; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

3. Map to the Treasure

by Lisa Fischer

Primary Artist: Lisa Fischer
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Bass: Scott Colley; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Brian Blade; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Alyssa Park; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Mike Bauer
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Ed Tuton
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

4. Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp

by Esperanza Spalding

Primary Artist: Esperanza Spalding
Wayne Shorter
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Bass: Scott Colley; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Brian Blade; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Alyssa Park; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Mike Bauer
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Ed Tuton
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

5. Been on a Train

by Rickie Lee Jones

Primary Artist: Rickie Lee Jones
Chris Potter
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Bass: Carlitos Del Puerto; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Potter; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Alyssa Park; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Chris Owens
Mike Bauer
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Blaney Joe
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

6. Stoned Soul Picnic

by Ledisi

Primary Artist: Ledisi
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Bass: Carlitos Del Puerto; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Chris Owens
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Gabe Veltri
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

7. Gibsom Street

by Susan Tedeschi

Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi
Steve Wilson
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Steve Wilson; Performer
Bass: Carlitos Del Puerto; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Aki Nishimura
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Ed Tuton
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

8. Save the Country

by Shawn Colvin

Primary Artist: Shawn Colvin
Chris Botti
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Bass: Carlitos Del Puerto; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Performer: Billy Childs; Performer
Trumpet: Chris Botti; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Mike Bauer
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Ed Tuton
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

9. To a Child

by Dianne Reeves

Primary Artist: Dianne Reeves
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Bass: Carlitos Del Puerto; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Flute: Sara Andon; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Jordan Heskett
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Rich Breen
Lynne Earles; Production

10. And When I Die

by Alison Krauss

Primary Artist: Alison Krauss
Jerry Douglas
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Bass: Carlitos Del Puerto; Performer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith; Performer
Dobro: Jerry Douglas; Performer
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta; Performer
Guitar: Dean Parks; Performer
Harp: Carol Robbins; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolas Essig
Jordon Heskett; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Producer: Larry Klein; Production
Recording: Neal Cappellino
Rich Breen
Lynne Earles
Ryan Carr; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Label

Masterworks

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 19, 2015

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444547567

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Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro

1. New York Tendaberry

2. The Confession

3. Map to the Treasure

4. Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp

5. Been on a Train

6. Stoned Soul Picnic

7. Gibsom Street

8. Save the Country

9. To a Child

10. And When I Die

Technical Specifications

Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro

Product information

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1. New York Tendaberry

2. The Confession

3. Map to the Treasure

4. Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp

5. Been on a Train

6. Stoned Soul Picnic

7. Gibsom Street

8. Save the Country

9. To a Child

10. And When I Die

Technical Specifications