Name: Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro by Billy Childs
Brand: Billy Childs
SKU: 886444547550
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 Renee Fleming, Yo-yo Ma, Billy Childs

Bass: Scott Colley; Performer
Composer: Laura Nyro; Composer
Cello: Vanessa Freebairn-smith
Yo-yo Ma; 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
Assistant Engineer: Nicolás Essig
Mike Bauer
Dan Schwartz
Jordon Heskett
Travis Karpak; Production
Vocals: Renee Fleming; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: John Weston
Joe Blaney
Lynne Earles
Rich Breen; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Childs
Renée Fleming
Yo-yo Ma; Main Performer
Producer: Larry Klein; Production

2. The Confession

by Becca Stevens, Billy Childs

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
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jordon Heskett
Nicolás Essig; Production
Vocals: Becca Stevens; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: Lynne Earles
Rich Breen; Production
Primary Artist: Becca Stevens
Billy Childs; Main Performer
Producer: Billy Childs
Larry Klein; Production

3. Map to the Treasure

by Lisa Fischer, Billy Childs

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
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Alyssa Park; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mike Bauer
Jordon Heskett
Nicolás Essig; Production
Vocals: Lisa Fischer; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: Ed Tuton
Lynne Earles
Rich Breen; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Childs
Lisa Fischer; Main Performer
Producer: Larry Klein; Production

4. Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp

by Esperanza Spalding, Wayne Shorter, Billy Childs

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: Alyssa Park
Mark Robertson; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolás Essig
Mike Bauer
Jordon Heskett; Production
Vocals: Esperanza Spalding; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: Lynne Earles
Ed Tuton
Rich Breen; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Childs
Esperanza Spalding
Wayne Shorter; Main Performer
Producer: Larry Klein; Production

5. Been on a Train

by Rickie Lee Jones, Chris Potter, Billy Childs

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: Alyssa Park
Mark Robertson; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Nicolás Essig
Mike Bauer
Chris Owens
Jordon Heskett; Production
Vocals: Rickie Lee Jones; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: Lynne Earles
Joe Blaney
Rich Breen; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Childs
Chris Potter
Rickie Lee Jones; Main Performer
Producer: Larry Klein; Production

6. Stoned Soul Picnic

by Ledisi, Billy Childs

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
Percussion: Jay Bellerose; Performer
Piano: Billy Childs; Performer
Viola: Luke Maurer; Performer
Violin: Mark Robertson
Jen Choi Fischer; Performer
Arranger: Billy Childs; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Owens
Jordon Heskett
Nicolás Essig; Production
Vocals: Ledisi; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bernie Grundman At Bernie Grundman Mastering; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: Gabe Veltri
Lynne Earles
Rich Breen; Production
Primary Artist: Billy Childs
Ledisi; Main Performer
Producer: Larry Klein; Production

7. Gibsom Street

by Susan Tedeschi, Steve Wilson, Billy Childs

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

8. Save the Country

by Shawn Colvin, Chris Botti, Billy Childs

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

9. To a Child

by Dianne Reeves, Billy Childs

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

10. And When I Die

by Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Billy Childs

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

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 33 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

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

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Piano

Label

Masterworks

Music Distribution Service

Sony Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 4, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444547550

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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

Release options

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