Album · 2009
Splendor in the Grass
- Released
- 26 October 2009
- Label
- Audiogram
- Catalogue no.
- ADCD 10266
- Tracklist
- 14 tracks
- Length
- 54:15
- Country
- US
“Splendor in the Grass” is an album by Pink Martini, released in 2009 on Audiogram. The original release has 14 tracks with a running time of 54:15. The line-up features Alex Marashian (producer, instrument arranger), Thomas M. Lauderdale (producer, piano), Martin Zarzar (drums (drum set), maracas), China Forbes (vocals) and Phil Baker (double bass, acoustic guitar).
Who played on Splendor in the Grass
- Alex Marashian producer, instrument arranger, background vocals all tracks
- Thomas M. Lauderdale producer, piano, vocal arranger, background vocals all tracks
- Martin Zarzar drums (drum set), maracas, timbales, instrument arranger, background vocals, shakers on 12 tracks
- China Forbes vocals on 11 tracks
- Phil Baker double bass, acoustic guitar, sitar on 11 tracks
- Gavin Bondy choir vocals, trumpet, cornet, instrument arranger, background vocals, tenor horn / alto horn on 9 tracks
- Robert Taylor trombone, choir vocals, instrument arranger, background vocals, euphonium on 9 tracks
- Derek Rieth bongos, güiro, percussion, timpani, tambourine, congas on 8 tracks
- Nicholas Crosa violin on 7 tracks
- Timothy Nishimoto claves, choir vocals, güiro, background vocals on 7 tracks
- Dan Faehnle guitar on 6 tracks
- Brian Davis congas, vibraslap, percussion, washboard on 5 tracks
- Jennifer Arnold viola on 4 tracks
- Joy Fabos violin on 4 tracks
- Paloma Griffin violin on 4 tracks
- Charles Noble viola on 3 tracks
- Gregory Ewer violin on 3 tracks
- Heather Blackburn cello on 3 tracks
- Inés Voglar Belgique violin on 3 tracks
- Joël Belgique viola on 3 tracks
- Julie Coleman violin on 3 tracks
- Jun Iwasaki violin on 3 tracks
- Justin Kagan cello on 3 tracks
- Pansy Chang cello on 3 tracks
- Paul Crosa cello on 3 tracks
- Dave Gerow mandolin on 2 tracks
- Maureen Love harp on 2 tracks
- Peter M. Murray background vocals on 2 tracks
- Ari Shapiro vocals on 1 track
- Charles Reneau bass trombone on 1 track
- Chavela Vargas vocals on 1 track
- Cole Blume conductor on 1 track
- Courtney Taylor‐Taylor electric guitar on 1 track
- Doree Jarboe conductor on 1 track
- Emilio Delgado vocals on 1 track
- Jacob Storms background vocals on 1 track
- JáTtik Clark tuba on 1 track
- Karen Brooks toy piano on 1 track
- Katy Wagner-West conductor on 1 track
- Lenore Nash background vocals on 1 track
- Nate Overmeyer bass drum on 1 track
- Pacific Youth Choir choir vocals on 1 track
- The Royal Blues choir vocals on 1 track
- Timothy Jensen soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, instrument arranger on 1 track
- William D. Tennant background vocals on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Ninna nanna 4:43
- 2 Ohayoo Ohio 4:47
- 3 Splendor in the Grass 3:41
- 4 Où est ma tête? 4:13
- 5 And Then You're Gone 2:44
- 6 But Now I'm Back 3:01
- 7 Sunday Table 4:31
- 8 Over the Valley 4:40
- 9 Tuca tuca 2:51
- 10 Bitty Boppy Betty 2:44
- 11 Sing 4:10
- 12 Piensa en mí 4:00
- 13 New Amsterdam 4:52
- 14 Ninna nanna (reprise) 3:18
Production
- Dave Friedlander mix, recording
- Guillaume Lejault mix
- Rick Modlin vocal arranger
- Salvador Tercero recording
More albums by Pink Martini
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Splendor in the Grass?
The line-up of Splendor in the Grass includes Alex Marashian (producer, instrument arranger), Thomas M. Lauderdale (producer, piano), Martin Zarzar (drums (drum set), maracas), China Forbes (vocals), Phil Baker (double bass, acoustic guitar), Gavin Bondy (choir vocals, trumpet), Robert Taylor (trombone, choir vocals) and Derek Rieth (bongos, güiro).
Which label released Splendor in the Grass?
Splendor in the Grass was released in 2009 on Audiogram (ADCD 10266).
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