Mattias DeDoes: "I'm A Player" CD Content

"I'm A Player" - About The Music (go to hear clips)

Track List

"Morning Dance"
(Beckenstein) - arranged S.DeDoes
"In The Zone"
(S.DeDoes)
"Overdrive"
(M.DeDoes) - arranged S.DeDoes
"Smooth Overdrive"
"Over The Rainbow"
(Arlen/Harburg) - arranged S.DeDoes
"Learnin' From The Masters"
(S.DeDoes)
"Take Me Out To The Ballgame"
(Norworth/Von Tilzer) - arranged S.DeDoes
"SGB" (Sweet Georgia Brown)
arranged S.DeDoes

Track Descriptions, and Samples

"Morning Dance" (Beckenstein) | hear a clip
a funk-based remake of the instrumental hit by Spyro Gyra
"In The Zone" (S.DeDoes) | hear a clip
original funk-jazz composition - "Smooth Jazz" brought home
"Overdrive" (M.DeDoes) | hear a clip
original rock-jazz instrumental composed by the artist
"Smooth Overdrive" (M.DeDoes/S.DeDoes) | hear a clip
a "quick hitter" version of track #3, in a funkier groove
"Over The Rainbow" (Arlen/Harburg)
"Learnin' From The Masters" (S.DeDoes) | hear a clip | hear my solo
"Take Me Out To The Ballgame" (Norworth/Von Tilzer) | hear a clip
Mattie's thoughtful recording of a sports classic
"SGB" (Sweet Georgia Brown) | hear the entire track !
a funk-Latin trip in hoops history !

Musical Personnel

Mattias DeDoes, saxophones, co-producer
Steve DeDoes, piano/keyboards, producer, arranger, and rhythm tracks

The Matt Michaels Trio Plus, on "Learnin' From The Masters":
Dan Jordan, bass
Cary Kocher, vibes
Matt Michaels, piano
David Taylor, drums

Additional Guest Artists:
Ben Pernick, guitar on "Overdrive"
Singe, guitar on "Morning Dance" and "In The Zone"
Esteban deSiete, Latin percussion on "In The Zone" and "SGB"

CD Production Credits

CD Mastering: Solid Sound Studios in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mastering Engineer: Eric Wojahn
Tracks Recorded at Steve DeDoes Music Productions, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Art Design and Concepts: GGD Graphix
Graphics Production: Mike Tanner
Duplication and Printing by World Class Tapes, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Pre-Release of "Player" Raises Funds for FGR Baseball
In March 2009, a "special edition" CD release of "I'm A Player" was published by Unknown Legacy Records.

This pre-release was done to raise monies for Mattie's high school baseball program at Gabriel Richard H.S. - and we are happy to report that this was a great success, as hundreds of dollars were raised.

Thanks to all the listeners and baseball fans who supported that project. See below for information to acquire the newer tracks from the complete release.

Read about FGR's great 2009 season !

First Radio Airplay !!
The track "In The Zone" from this CD aired on February 1 and other times nationwide as part of the syndicated broadcast program "Notes From Above."

This edition of the music program found producer/composer Steve DeDoes joining hosts Tom Loewe and Sister Sarah Burdick as they explored and explained the inspirational aspects of jazz music. In addition to some wonderful tracks from Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, and more, Mattie's horn soars in the second half of the program.

Ordering "I'm A Player" via the Internet
Soon, we'll be announcing how you can order a CD copy of "I'm A Player" via this website -- with the help of our friends from World Class Duplication. Stay tuned for these details...

For now, get in contact with us to purchase the CD.

The First CDs -
For listeners who bought some of the first copies of "I'm A Player" -- more Mattie music will be coming out soon. We'll make some of these tracks available to you for download ! Make sure we have your email address.