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12 beautifully crafted songs, presented in a seductive tapestry of grooves and instrumentation - reminiscent of Randy Newman and Tim Hardin. As the great Happy Traum puts it, "Foot-tapping grooves, excellent back-up playing, and top-notch guitar and vocals...Marc's songs are timeless." Marc draws from the depth of his life stories for lyrics of wit and intelligence. The kind that reveal themselves over time. And whether it's the sultry opener, 'Red Lite', or the laugh out loud, 'I Love You Rachel Maddow', Marc's vocals are soothing and clear, adding a rich texture?never getting in the way of the song. This is music to be felt and heard in many contexts. Perfect for driving, dancing?or just hanging out with the music Most of this collection was recorded in California with Jay Bellerose (drummer on the Alison Krauss/Robert Plant CD) and Jennifer Condos on bass. Marc also gets assists from Steve Gadd, Mark Goldenberg, Sloan Wainwright, Don Davis (Microscopic Septet), Jeremy Black (Apollo Sunshine) and many other players, all with the skill and subtlety to help present this high level of craftsmanship.