Description

(released in 1993)

October Child: Anne Hills

Flying Fish 621

 
Produced by jazz drummer Peter Erskine (of Weather Report fame) and recorded at Groove Masters studio in Los Angeles, October Child features ten songs written by Michael Smith (including two songs which have never been released elsewhere). Featured musicians include Paul McCandless (reeds) along with James Taylor band regulars Bob Mann (guitar), Jimmy Johnson (bass), Jim Cox (piano) and Carlos Vega(drums). Here’s a tracklist:

1. Three Monkeys
2. Starfisher
3. Sister Clarissa
4. Disappearing Heart (Smith/Hills)
5. Paterson Summer
6. Woman in the Mirror
7. Rose of Sharon
8. Rondi’s Birthday
9. Stranded in the Moonlight
10. The Dutchman

Sorry, this recording is no longer available as a CD … however, the recording is available to stream or purchase digital downloads through all the usual places (Apple Music, Tidal, etc.). Just search for Anne’s artist page on those sites.

If you would like to read Michael Smith’s notes for the songs, written right after the session, click

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