All Kooked Out! (Stanton Moore album)
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All Kooked Out! is the first studio album by New Orleans, Louisiana
based drummer Stanton Moore
.
It was recorded entirely live in the studio with no overdubs and no headphones, in a week-long session that also yielded Mysteryfunk
, the debut album for Garage A Trois
. Prior to this session, producer Dan Prothero
worked with Moore on Galactic
's first two albums.
When Prothero asked Moore of who he'd like to play on his solo debut album he thought of eight-string guitarist Charlie Hunter
and saxophonist Skerik
who had both previously sat in with Galactic. Moore stated getting "Charlie Hunter and Skerik together would just be insane 'cause they're both just really fun guys to hang around with... quirky... funny and just great musicians." Regarding the album's title according to Moore, Prothero stated approvingly about Hunter, Skerik and Moore, "(you're) the biggest bunch a kookers I've ever met."
Moore's line-up for his instrumental debut album also included several fellow New Orleans musicians. Ben Ellman (long-time associate from Galactic) and Brent Rose (Nightcrawlers) are on tenor saxophone. Matt Perrine (Bonerama
) plays sousphone
. Also there is Michael Ray (Sun Ra
) on trumpet, Craig Klein (Bonerama) on trombone and Brian Seeger on guitar. Notably, there are no keyboards on All Kooked Out!
This Enhanced CD
contains bonus audio and in-studio video.
Dan Prothero
- producer, engineer, editing, mixing, graphic design, photography, programming
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
based drummer Stanton Moore
Stanton Moore
Stanton Moore is a drummer raised in Metairie, Louisiana. Most widely known as a founding member of Galactic, Moore has also pursued a solo recording career and recorded with bands as diverse as jazz-funk keyboardist Robert Walter and heavy metal act Corrosion of Conformity...
.
It was recorded entirely live in the studio with no overdubs and no headphones, in a week-long session that also yielded Mysteryfunk
Mysteryfunk
Mysteryfunk is the first EP by Garage A Trois released in 1999. It is a 45 rpm 12 inch vinyl record. The recordings were taken completely improvised, live and with no overdubs, or samples at Magazine Studios during the February 1998 recording of Stanton Moore's debut solo release All Kooked...
, the debut album for Garage A Trois
Garage A Trois
Garage A Trois is a quartet including drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist Skerik, vibraphone and percussionist Mike Dillon and keyboardist Marco Benevento. They play a variety of music including rock, funk and jazz.- History :...
. Prior to this session, producer Dan Prothero
Dan Prothero
Dan Prothero is a San Francisco-based independent record producer, recording engineer, and record collector. He has been called "the true king of raw" by [ allmusic.com], for his emphasis on live performance, vintage analog recording techniques, and gritty drum tones.He founded Fog City Records in...
worked with Moore on Galactic
Galactic
Galactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,...
's first two albums.
When Prothero asked Moore of who he'd like to play on his solo debut album he thought of eight-string guitarist Charlie Hunter
Charlie Hunter
for the New Zealand racehorse trainer and driver see: Charlie HunterCharlie Hunter is an American guitarist, composer and bandleader....
and saxophonist Skerik
Skerik
Skerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, Skerik is a pioneer in a playing style that has been dubbed saxophonics. He is a founding member of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois and Skerik's Syncopated...
who had both previously sat in with Galactic. Moore stated getting "Charlie Hunter and Skerik together would just be insane 'cause they're both just really fun guys to hang around with... quirky... funny and just great musicians." Regarding the album's title according to Moore, Prothero stated approvingly about Hunter, Skerik and Moore, "(you're) the biggest bunch a kookers I've ever met."
Moore's line-up for his instrumental debut album also included several fellow New Orleans musicians. Ben Ellman (long-time associate from Galactic) and Brent Rose (Nightcrawlers) are on tenor saxophone. Matt Perrine (Bonerama
Bonerama
Bonerama is a brass funk rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.Bonerama was formed in 1998 by trombone players Mark Mullins and Craig Klein, who, from 1990 up until late 2006, were also members of Harry Connick Jr.'s big band...
) plays sousphone
Sousaphone
The sousaphone is a type of tuba that is widely employed in marching bands. Designed so that it fits around the body of the musician and is supported by the left shoulder, the sousaphone may be readily played while being carried...
. Also there is Michael Ray (Sun Ra
Sun Ra
Sun Ra was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his "cosmic philosophy," musical compositions and performances. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama...
) on trumpet, Craig Klein (Bonerama) on trombone and Brian Seeger on guitar. Notably, there are no keyboards on All Kooked Out!
This Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD, also known as CD Extra and CD Plus, is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players....
contains bonus audio and in-studio video.
Track listing
- "Tchfunkta"
- "Common Ground"
- "Green Chimneys"
- "Blues For Ben"
- "Kooks on Parade"
- "Nalgas"
- "Witch Doctor"
- "Boogaloo Boogie"
- "Nobodys Blues"
- "Stanton Hits The Bottle"
- "Farmstead Antiques"
- "Angel Nemali"
- "Honey Island"
- "DATA TRACK" (Enhanced CD)
Personnel
- Stanton MooreStanton MooreStanton Moore is a drummer raised in Metairie, Louisiana. Most widely known as a founding member of Galactic, Moore has also pursued a solo recording career and recorded with bands as diverse as jazz-funk keyboardist Robert Walter and heavy metal act Corrosion of Conformity...
- drums, percussion - Charlie HunterCharlie Hunterfor the New Zealand racehorse trainer and driver see: Charlie HunterCharlie Hunter is an American guitarist, composer and bandleader....
- eight string guitar - SkerikSkerikSkerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, Skerik is a pioneer in a playing style that has been dubbed saxophonics. He is a founding member of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois and Skerik's Syncopated...
- saxophonicsSaxophonicsSaxophonics is the creation of sounds through the use of a saxophone and one or more electronic effects units, often altering the acoustic sound of the horn beyond recognition. Additionally, saxophonics often entails the use of altissimo, overtones, growling, and other extended techniques...
, kookification - Ben Ellman - tenor saxophone
- Matt Perrine - sousaphone
- Brent Rose - tenor and soprano saxophone
- Brian Seeger - guitar
Dan Prothero
Dan Prothero
Dan Prothero is a San Francisco-based independent record producer, recording engineer, and record collector. He has been called "the true king of raw" by [ allmusic.com], for his emphasis on live performance, vintage analog recording techniques, and gritty drum tones.He founded Fog City Records in...
- producer, engineer, editing, mixing, graphic design, photography, programming