Dave's True Story CD

A collection of quirky songs, originally released in 1994, newly remastered with 4 previously unreleased bonus tracks. The CD features the songs "Crazy Eyes" and "Sequined Mermaid Dress" from the hit film "Kissing Jessica Stein" (neither song appears on

Dave's True Story's self-titled debut album was originally issued as a limited release in 1994. This 2002 reissue includes bonus tracks and is the first widely distributed version.
Dave's True Story: David Cantor (vocals, various instruments); Kelly Flint (vocals).
Recorded at Baby Monster Studios And Greenhouse Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel: David Cantor (vocals, guitar); Kelly Flint (vocals); Andy Snitzer (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Chris Botti (trumpet); Steve Gaboury (piano); Earl May (upright bass); Michael Visceglia (electric bass); Oliver Jackson (drums); Dave Lebolt (sampler).
Audio Mixer: Dennis McNerney.
Audio Remasterer: Scott Hull.
Recording information: Baby Monster Studio; Greenhouse Studio, New York, NY.
Photographer: Diana Lannes.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Steve Alcott; Jim Allen ; Richard Julian.
Arrangers: David Cantor; Jeff Eyrich.
The eponymous debut album by Dave's True Story won substantial acclaim upon its initial release in 1994. Following its release, the New York Times devoted a Sunday edition article to the group, which went on to win the 1995 Kerrville New Music Award because of this debut effort. The album showcased the eerie vocals of Kelly Flint and the songwriting of Dave Cantor, the man who gave the group its name. Together, they create relaxed lounge music with both jazz and pop overtones, though more the former than the latter. In particular, "Crazy Eyes" stands out because of its appearance in the film Kissing Jessica Stein. Originally self-released, this eponymous debut remained long out of print until 2002, when Flint and Cantor remastered and re-released it with four bonus tracks, one of them being a remix of "Crazy Eyes." [In addition, the 2002 re-release featured a slightly altered cover design.] ~ Jason Birchmeier
The eponymous debut album by Dave's True Story won substantial acclaim upon its initial release in 1994. Following its release, the New York Times devoted a Sunday-edition article to the group, who went on to win the 1995 Kerrville New Music Award because of this debut effort. The album showcased for the first time the eerie vocals of Kelly Flint and the songwriting of David Cantor, the man who gave the group their name. Together, they create relaxed lounge music with both jazz and pop overtones, though more the former than the latter. In particular, "Crazy Eyes" stands out because of its appearance in the film Kissing Jessica Stein. Originally self-released, this eponymous debut remained long out of print until 2002, when Flint and Cantor remastered and re-released it with four bonus tracks, one of them being a remix of "Crazy Eyes." ~ Jason Birchmeier
Dave's True Story is a duo, David Cantor and Kelly Flint, based in the Greenwich Village songwriter's community. Cantor, who writes the material, has a very wry macabre sense of humor. Its not that these are funny songs but some are so dark you can't help but laugh. The arrangements, which owe a debt to classic Blue Note Jazz, are beautifully recorded. Cantor plays guitar and Kelly Flint sings with a breezy Julie London/June Christy sort of sound. Flint's flat delivery of the gender bending "Nadine" is very classy. All her vocals are understated and clearly communicate the smartness of the lyrics. Other key tracks are "My Last Go Round" about impending reincarnation and a pick-up bar, and "Flexible Man," which is an upscale generous song about bondage. ~ Richard Meyer
The eponymous debut album by Dave's True Story won substantial acclaim upon its initial release in 1994. Following its release, the New York Times devoted a Sunday edition article to the group, which went on to win the 1995 Kerrville New Music Award beca