released April 5, 2016

Musicians:
Vocals - Krista Joyce
Alto/Soprano Saxophones - John Dawson
Tenor Sax/Bass Clarinet - Cully Joyce
Guitar - Jesse Thompson
Piano - Shawn Hanlon
Bass - Jason Crowe
Drums - Paul Shaw
Percussion - Tim Blake

Recording Engineer - Jesse O'Brien, Colorado Sound
Recording Editor - Jeff Valentine
Mixing by Bob Dawson, Bias Studios
Mastering by Mike Monseur, Bias Studios

Recorded Aug 27, 2014 at Colorado Sound, Denver CO
Mixed and Mastered at Bias Studios, Springfield VA

CD Artwork – Patrick Brush

Copyright - MyShowsLive Records 2016

Special Thanks & Biographies:

Cully Joyce ---- Special thanks to Jeff Valentine (Mr. Atomic Ears) for his tremendous editing work, and making us sound not half bad. Jeff was our trusted advisor in the studio as well. Also thanks to the wonderful folks at Bias Studios; Bob, Gloria, and Mike "you folks are awesome!"

Cully Joyce BioCully Joyce hails from Charleston SC, though he spent most of his formative years in Miami Florida. He studied jazz at North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) from 1989 – 1993 training under Rich Matteson and Dan Haerle among others on the faculty. He and/or his arrangements have been featured on over thirty-five recordings, and he’s played with such jazz greats as Ernie Watts, Marv Stamm, Chris Vadala, John Faddis, Michael Abene, Wycliffe Gordon, and Rufus Reid to name a few. He’s arranged music for numerous performers to include Wynonna Judd, Faith Hill, Lari White, Ernie Watts, the Macon Symphony, the Falconaires, Christ Church Choir, and numerous Air Force ensembles. In2009, Mr. Joyce retired from the U.S. Air Force after twenty years of serviceperforming, leading, and directing numerous music ensembles. Today, he continues to arrange for various ensembles throughout the country and perform as a freelance woodwind artist/jazz saxophonist in Colorad

Paul Shaw ---- Thanks to Melanie, Carly and Rebekah – I love you guys so much! Paul plays Tama drums, Crescent cymbals, and Vater sticks and percussion exclusively.

Paul Shaw grew up in Southern New Jersey and began playing the drums at age 5. He attended Rutgers University and Georgia State University, where he was a Jazz Studies major. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Excelsior College with a major in music and history. He joined the Marine Corps and spent four years stationed with the 1st Marine Division Band at Camp Pendelton, CA. He then joined the Air Force as a big band drummer. He has played with the Band of the Air Force Reserve, the United States Air Forces in Europe Band, and the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America. Paul has served as an adjunct professor of music at Mercer University and has taught privately for 14 years. Paul has been a member of many jazz groups including Inside Out; a traditional jazz quintet regularly featured on National Public Radio, and The Swing Association; a traditional jazz quartet voted Atlanta’s top jazz ensemble during Paul’s tenure with the group.

Jason Crowe ---- Thanks to my co-leaders of this project Cully and Paul for having the vision and talent to bring this project together. Special thanks to my family Megan and Molly for their support and for enduring endless hours of bass practice and group rehearsals in our basement preparing for the session.

Well traveled both geographically and musically, bassist/composer Jason Crowe has performed with a variety of artists in many different genres of music. Originally from Vancouver, WA Jason attended Eastern Washington University where he studied classical bass with Roma Vayspapir and jazz bass with esteemed Pacific Northwest bassist Clipper Anderson. Jason has performed or recorded with Marvin Stamn, Ernie Watts, John Clayton, Micheal Abene, Crystal Gayle, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Wynona Judd, Celline Dion, and CeCe Winans. As a member of the USAF Academy Band and leader of The Falconaires, Jason has been part of many projects including the Grammy nominated Falconaires recording, “Sharing The Freedom.” Jason was a featured Guest Artist at the 2015 International Society of Bassists convention. He also performed on Ricky Sweum’s Origin recording, “Pulling Your Own Strings.” Jason is a regular performer with the Worship Band at First Presbyterian Church and performs with many musicians in the Colorado Springs area.