Friday, February 27, 2009

Great critique

While the engineers are busy finishing the editing and mastering of Denise's new album, "Hotel LaFayette", we sent an advance copy of one of the songs to legendary Hollywood composer Lalo Schifrin who wrote it 44 years ago as the theme for the classic movie "The Cincinnati Kid". Mr. Schifrin is famous for doing the scores for a large number of movies including many of Steve McQueen's and Clint Eastwood's, and many TV shows including Mannix and Mission Impossible. Yesterday we received the following letter:

"Dear Ms. Brigham:

Thank you so much for selecting the Cincinnati Kid for your recording. I must congratulate you for your rendition and also, please convey to the arranger and the musicians my applause. The record is really cooking and your singing is outstanding! You mentioned that Andre Kostelanetz's instrumental version which I haven't heard. On the other hand, I had the pleasure to compose, arrange, record, and conduct the original for Ray Charles in the end credits of the film. Once again, Bravo!

Best regards,

Lalo Schifrin"

Everyone involved in the production is very proud of this!