New CD Complete, Slated for APR 22 Release

Howard Fishman's first collection of original material since 2002's "Do What I Want" is complete and scheduled for release on April 22, 2005. Produced by veteran Rob Fraboni and recorded in New York City, the new CD features members of the current live band (Kevin Louis on trumpet, Jordan Perlson on drums, Ian Riggs on bass), special guests (Mazz Swift on violin and vocals, Michael Daves on electric guitar) and a surprise or two. Howard contributes vocals, guitar and piano, along with an original painting for the cover. Mailing list members will receive special advance ordering info -- if you'd like to join, go to the site's sign-up page.

And Another One

If that's not enough for you, next month will see the release of "HFQ VOL.2," a companion CD to the first HFQ recording, consisting of more material recorded for those sessions and never before released! Featuring the original HFQ lineup, the collection of mostly standards, jazz and blues will be available right here, so keep your eyes peeled!

The New CD

Work continues on the new Howard Fishman CD, due out on April 22, 2005. A collection of all new originals, the recording features Howard on guitar, piano and vocals along with Ian Riggs on bass, Jordan Pearlson on drums, Michael Daves on electric guitar, Kevin Louis on trumpet and Mazz Swift on violin. A CD release party is scheduled at Joe's Pub in New York City on 4/22, and tickets are now on sale at 212-539-8778.