Ed Jurdi Discography of CDs

Ed Jurdi CD discography Ed Jurdi is blazing a trail with music. His inimitable style, dubbed 'Cosmic American Soul,' has enthralled listeners, critics, and musicians across the country and beyond. It's like a cross-section of American musical history, starting with heaping doses of soul augmented by flashes of country, blues, bluegrass, gospel, and folk to create a sophisticated yet earthy union. People have certainly taken note of his archetypal musical map: over the past five years Ed has steadily emerged as one of the most exciting and dynamic artists in American music, earning 'best album,' 'best artist,' and 'best song' nominations and awards from several outlets, including the Portsmouth Herald, Windrift Music, JAM Music Magazine and Radio Belgium. Featuring ten original compositions from every corner of the musical landscape, Ed Jurdi's second album LONGSHORES DRIVE (Red Fez Records) showcases the extraordinary power, range, and depth of Ed's voice and songcraft. From the gospel tinged Van Morrison and Aretha Franklin-esqe "Keep on Trying" to the New Orleans stomp of "Walking and Talking" to the cool Memphis soul of "Bumblebee," the album traverses the roadmap of American music to a vibrant and fresh destination. Recorded and mixed by Thomas Eaton (Ellis Paul, Vance Gilbert) and featuring such luminary performers as John Platania (Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, and Randy Newman), Mark Erelli (Signature Sounds Records), Jon Nolan (Say Zuzu), Tom Yoder (ex-Don Campbell Band), and the Funky Divas of Gospel, the album was released in July 2003 by Red Fez Records and is distributed internationally by Fountainbleu/Burnside. Following his self-titled 1999 debut release, critics heralded the coming of a major new talent. "A ...

Ed Jurdi albums Roots Rock Blues Americana - in the spirit of traditional American music. Otis Redding and Van Morrison travel through this music on a journey through the mind and soul. The Groove is so deep it starts in your soul, moves down through your feet and up into your head. Some people call it rock and roll music, but Ed Jurdi calls it Cosmic American Soul. One Man. His Music. Plain and Simple. Grand and Magnificent. Haunting and Delicate. From the summertime rag-top feel of Love Me Till The Sunshines, to the sweet soul pocket Honeydew, to the haunting and poignant King Of Colorado, this record is a dweller ...

Ed Jurdi CD discography Recording information: The Aerie Studio, Austin, TX. Personnel: Collin Brooks (vocals, guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro, mandolin); Ed Jurdi (vocals, guitar, banjo, piano, organ, Wurlitzer organ); Gordy Quist (vocals, guitar, piano, organ); John Chipman (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: Mark Addison.

Ed Jurdi albums Recording information: The Finishing School, Austin, TX; Top Hat Studios. Editor: Maggie Walters. Illustrator: Joshua Marc Levy. Personnel: Collin Brooks (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, resonator guitar, dulcimer); Ed Jurdi (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, baritone guitar, banjo, harmonica, piano, Wurlitzer piano); Gordy Quist ...

Ed Jurdi music CDs Recording information: Abbey Trails, Austin, TX; Bismeaux Studio, Austin, TX; Bruce Hughes' House; Dave Sanger's House; Wire Recording, Austin, TX. Personnel: David Sanger (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: David Sanger .