“Josh’s new album takes me back to the golden era of recording in the early 70s- the sound and the feel are just right…he’s got it nailed. Love it!”
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Josh Charles is a critically acclaimed piano prodigy, guitarist, singer, producer and songwriter mentored by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John. He has recorded for Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Island Records and Elektra Records/Warner Music Group. Josh has produced/co-produced and written/co-written seven albums, including his own “Love, Work & Money” and “1974” (to be released). In-depth television profiles of Josh and his music — including his philanthropic efforts to help re-build New Orleans after hurricane Katrina — have appeared on “Good Morning America,” "Tavis Smiley,” “CNN," "Better TV" and more. He has also been featured in national print and digital media, including “USA Today,” “LA Weekly,” “The Huffington Post,” “Keyboard Magazine,” “Voice of America,” “Electronic Musician,” and others. Josh was the first musical artist for Casio, serving as the national spokesperson for Casio’s Privia brand of digital pianos and appearing in the nationwide marketing campaign. He is also endorsed by Gibson Guitars, UVI, and Aston Mics.
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1974 Album Credits
Produced by Tracey Freeman and Josh Charles
Recorded by David Farrell at Parlor Studios, New Orleans
Mastered by Jeremy Lubsey at Vlado Meller Mastering
Art Direction and Photography: vonjovey
All songs by Josh Charles (Nolanyc Music) and Milton L. Brown (Bamaboy Music) (BMI)
Released by:
AWAL/ Kobalt
Josh Charles- Lead Vocals, Rhodes, Hohner D6 Clavinet, Hammond B-3, Producer, Arranger, Composer
George Porter, Jr. - Bass
Shane Theriot- Guitars
Doug Belote- Drums
Michael Skinkus- Percussion
Alonzo Bowen, Robert Campos, Maurice Trosclair- Horns
Yolanda Robinson, Jolynda Phillips - Backing Vocals
Horns arranged by Mark Mullins