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N S O N ] Discography Little Big Man 1998 - Paradigm Records. New 14 song CD, produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, features twelve new Manson compositions as well as songs by long time Manson cohorts George Breakfast and Bruce Donnola. Musicians include Will Rigby, Steve Lindsay, Joe Flood, Tom Brumley and Joe Terry. Almost Home 1995 - A&M Records Produced by Michael Barbiero, this disc is Jono Mansons major label debut. The "band" consists of Bobby Shehan, Chan Kinchla and John Popper of Blues Traveler with Manson on guitar and vocals and Mark Clark on drums. Also appearing here is Warren Haynes (of Gov"t Mule and the Allman Brothers Band). One Horse Town 1997 - Club de Musique Records "One Horse Town" is a critically - acclaimed, fourteen song CD which features guest appearances by John Popper of Blues Traveler, Members of the James Brown horns, and many other great musicians from the New York roots rock scene. The album also contains some of the last recorded performances of late piano legend Nicky Hopkins. Live at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame 1996 - independent release Produced by Jono Manson and recorded by award - winning audiophile engineer Paul Blakemore, this 16- song disc is a live solo acoustic performance captured in an intimate Santa Fe, NM venue. In addition to the many Manson compositions performed, the artist also uses this concert to present his versions of some great blues standards. Black Blue Jeans 1997 - independent release ("CD single" with 5 bonus tracks) "My favorite out of the bunch is Black Blue Jeans: with Jeffrey Barr's sweaty-sounding organ and Hopkins's piano work trading time with Manson's guitar. This song is one of the best blues/gospel songs I've heard in years and easily worth the price of the CD by itself." Stereophile Magazine Music from the Motion Picture The Postman 1997 - Warner Bros.Records Among Jono's numerous film and television credits, this soundtrack features six songs written, performed and/or produced by the versatile artist. Mansons ballad "Almost Home" serves as the musical centerpiece for this post-modern adventure directed by Kevin Costner. "Kingpin" Motion Picture Soundtrack- 1996 A&M Records This ridiculously funny movie by The Farrely brothers, the idiots who made"Dumb and Dumber", features Jono's rendition of Miss Fabulous. The song is played while Randy Quaid dances in drag before a nightclub full of perverts! The movie also stars Bill Murray and Woody Harrelson. Bruce Donnola - Vaudeville 1998 - independent release Produced by Jono Manson, this fourteen song CD by the prolific, New York - based songwriter features a host of great musicians including David Hamburger, Ian Wallace, Joe Flood, Neil Thomas, Andy Resnick, Bert Dalton, Steve Lindsay and Andy Primm.The album was recorded in Santa Fe and New York. Some great performances of Bruces latest batch of tunes, each one a gem. Manson also appears on electric guitars, backing vocals, and shaker. Joey Miserable and the Worms (Self Titled) - 1985 Nightcrawler Records The first album by the now legendary Worms was released only on vinyl LP. Among the thirteen songs featured are such classics as: Out of Control / Broke Bored and Lonesome / I Like It / Pooper Scooper and many, many more. "The Worms" were founded by Jono Manson and Simon Chardiet in 1980. The line-up rotated over the ten year life of this NYC roots rock group, but Manson remained a constant throughout. This LP also features Jerry Dugger, Hollie Farris, Milo Z, Curtis Fields and Howie Wyeth. Joey Miserable and the Worms - Hanging Out for Your Love - 1986 Nightcrawler Records Remember when 12" 45 RPM vinyl discs were the latest innovation? Well, this four song EP was released in this format only and it sounds great next to any CD in this boy's collection. The album is the last with Simon Chardiet as a member of the group; also the last recordings of alto sax player Curtis Fields, who died of cancer before the record's release. Jono Manson and the Mighty Sweetones-Move Along b/w Sure Looks Good to Me 1991 Diesel Only Records 7" 45 RPM single from Jono's post - Worms power quartet with Craig Dreyer, Elton Reid and Jerry Dugger. This single spent years in the TOP TEN (on the Nightingale Bar jukebox) Ron Sunshine and the Smoking Section - Pick it Up - 1994 Golden Bug Records When not busy with his own projects, Jono has been a sometime member of Sunshine's NYC-based R&B unit. This CD features several tracks produced by Manson with performances by Dr. John, The Uptown Horns, and a cast of NYC's finest players. The album also features a funked up version of Jono's tune Try and Try Again!!! Manson is also featured on guitar and backing vocals on this disc. Santa Fe Sampler (Vol.1) - 1995 - MTI Records This compilation of Northern New Mexico- based recording artists features two songs by Manson. This eclectic collection also includes songs by Eliza Gilkyson, Robert Miribal and others. Simon and the Bar Sinisters - Look At Me I'm Cool - 1995 Upstart Records This CD from Jono's old Worms partner Simon Chardiet Features the song "Hanging Out for Your Love". This tune is the only song the two ever wrote together during their long history as bandmates! Simon Chardiet - Bug Bite Daddy - 1997 Upstart Records This album includes six tracks from the all-but-lost Shrimpjob Sessions, searing surf instrumentals engineered by Jono at Nightcrawler Studios (in his living room) in Brooklyn, NY back in 1987. Kevin Trainor - Self Titled - independent release On this fantastic album of nothing but hits by master songwriter Trainor (Surreal McCoys, Dogs, Five Chinese Brothers, High Leather Gurus), Jono reprises his part from The Dogs' vocal arrangement of I'll Look for You. He, Kevin and John Popper are the "three tenors" on this cut!This album will also be released in Italy on Club de Musique Records, summer 1999. The Blue Chieftains - Punk Rockin' Honky Tonk Girl b/w If I Could,Then I Would - 1989 Diesel Only Records 7" 45 rpm single produced by Jono Manson. The Blue Chieftans were Tim Carroll, "Homeboy" Steve Antonakos, Scott Yoder and Mark Horn on drums (now with The Derailers!) This record also features Howie Wyeth/ piano and Gib Wharton / pedal steel Mumbo Gumbo - Summertime Love b/w Goodmorning Mr. Afternoon - 1991 Diesel Only Records 7" 45rpm single produced by Jono Manson. Mumbo Gumbo - Miss Fabulous b/w All Along - 1990 Diesel Only Records 7" 45 rpm single produced by Jono Manson. The Rivera Brothers - Yvonne b/w Red Letter Day - 1991 Gaga Goodies Records 7" 45 rpm single co- produced by Jono Manson with Danny Rivera and Serene Dominic for Finnish record label. Manson also plays electric guitar on both cuts. STAY TUNED. JONO'S CATALOG OF MORE THAN 30 OTHER TITLES WILL BE ADDED SOON! LISTINGS WILL INCLUDE GUEST APPEARANCES, PRODUCTION CREDITS, FILM AND TELEVISION AND MORE. |