Whitman Mixtape Series Credits
The Walt Whitman Sampler Mixtape Series is a 10-part poetic and musical collaboration between local vocalists, musicians and poets working together to celebrate the life and work of the 19th-century American poet, Walt Whitman. This mixtape series, which is available to the public as a free download, acknowledges his influential contribution to modern American expression and his challenge to our democracy.
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #1 - November 2019
1. Balm In Gilead by Odean Pope
Traditional Spiritual arranged by Odean Pope
Tenor Sax: Odean Pope; Bass: Lee Smith & Bert Harris; Drums: Kim Pedro; Percussion: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. As I Give (Spiritual Returns) by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Taylor Toby Martin inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Bethlehem (Lead Vocal), Waverly Alston, Kimberly Quarles, Erica Corbo, Janine Kiatt, Estela Noguera-Ortega, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown & James Solomon
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. Delaware River Song by Emily Zeitlyn
Written & composed by Emily Zeitlyn
Guitar & Vocals: Emily Zeitlyn; Vocals: Stephanie Cole; Cello: Joshua Lennon; Bass: Richard Hill; Drums: Kim Pedro; Percussion: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. Canto Negro by Ana María Ruimonte
Composed by Ernesto Lecuona, Lyrics by Gustavo Sánchez Galarraga
Vocals: Ana María Ruimonte; Piano: Huberal Herrera; Bass: Jorge Reyes; Percussion: Roberto Ross
Recorded and mixed by Adalberto “Berty” Hernandez at PM Records in Havana, Cuba, 2018. Produced by Alan Lewine
5. About Myself by Charles Carr
Poem written & performed by Charles Carr & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
6. Mandrake by Tim Price & Maik Henry
Composed by Tim Price & Maik Henry
Flute: Tim Price; Drums: Maik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
7. A Noiseless Patient Spider by Lenny Belasco
Rendition of Walt Whitman’s “A Noiseless, Patient Spider,” adapted and performed by Lenny Belasco
Music: Group Improvisation
Vocals: Lenny Belasco; Bass: Keith DeStefano; Piano: Anam Owili-Eger; Trumpet & Flute: Stan Slotter
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #2 - November 2019
1. Mudang Magic/Ancestor Worship by Michelle Myers
Poem by Michelle Myers; Composed by Jocko MacNelly,
Vocals: Michelle Myers; Bass & Guitar: Jocko MacNelly; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Philadelphia by The Whitman Ensemble
Composed by Frank Rein
Trombone & Trumpet: Frank Rein; Clarinet & Soprano Sax: Tim Price; Bass: Bert Harris; Guitar: Dan Kaplowitz; Drums: Kim Pedro
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. Everyone Has A Choice by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Waverly Alston inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Stephanie Cole (Lead Vocal), Waverly Alston, Kimberly Quarles, Bethlehem, Erica Corbo, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown, James Solomon, Darcell Coklay, Frank Coklay, Ava Louise, Toby Vent Martin & Helena Reid
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. Sometimes With The One I Love by Lenny Belasco
Rendition of Walt Whitman’s poem, “Sometimes With The One I Love,” adapted and performed by Lenny Belasco
Music: Group Improvisation
Vocals: Lenny Belasco; Bass: Keith DeStefano; Piano: Anam Owili-Eger; Trumpet & Flute: Stan Slotter
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
5. From Song Of Myself, Part #6 performed by John Wall Barger
Written by Walt Whitman
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
6. The Play-Ground by Jocko MacNelly & Malik Henry
Composed by Jocko MacNelly & Malik Henry
Bass, Guitars & Banjo: Jocko MacNelly; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #3 - November 2019
1. I Sing The Body Electric by Keith DeStefano w/ Anam Owili-Eger
Poem by Walt Whitman, Composed by Keith DeStefano,
Organ & Vocals: Anam Owili-Eger; Bass: Keith DeStefano; Flute: Stan Slotter; Drums: Tom Cullen
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Out In It by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Toby Vent Martin & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Helena Reid (Lead Vocal), Waverly Alston, Kimberly Quarles, Bethlehem, Erica Corbo, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown, James Solomon, Darcell Coklay, Frank Coklay, Ava Louise, Toby Vent Martin & Stephanie Cole
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. Walk With Me by Papa Ed Stokes & Jocko MacNelly
Composed by Papa Ed Stokes & Jocko MacNelly
Harmonica: Papa Ed Stokes; Bass: Jocko MacNelly
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. To Pennsylvania by Autumn McClintock
Written & performed by Autumn McClintock
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
5. Grand Is The Scene by Lenny Belasco
Rendition of Walt Whitman’s poem, “Grand Is The Scene,” adapted and performed by Lenny Belasco; Music: Group Improvisation
Vocals: Lenny Belasco; Bass: Keith DeStefano; Piano: Anam Owili-Eger; Trumpet: Stan Slotter
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
6. The Night Sky by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Composed by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Clarinet: Tim Price; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #4 - November 2019
1. Camden by The Whitman Ensemble
Composed by Frank Rein
Trombone & Trumpet: Frank Rein; Clarinet & Soprano Sax: Tim Price; Bass: Bert Harris; Guitar: Dan Kaplowitz; Drums: Kim Pedro
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. For Whitman by Charles Carr
Poem written & performed by Charles Carr & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. Tap Drums by Pam Hetherington & Erica Mack
Composed by Pam Hetherington & Erica Mack
Inspired by Walt Whitman’s Drum-Taps
Tap Dance & Hand Claps: Pam Hetherington; Drums: Erica Mack
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
5. You Make It by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Toby Vent Martin & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Helena Reid, Waverly Alston, Kimberly Quarles, Bethlehem, Erica Corbo, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown, James Solomon, Darcell Coklay, Frank Coklay, Ava Louise, Toby Vent Martin & Stephanie Cole
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
6. Summer Days by Veronica Bowlan
Poem written & performed by Veronica Bowlan & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
7. The Relevance of Walt Whitman by Alonzo Jennings & Michael Andrews
Conceived by Alonzo Jennings / Inspired by Kurt Elling & Walt Whitman
Written by Stephen Sondheim & Walt Whitman
Arranged by Jim Holton
Narrator & Poetry: Alonzo Jennings; Vocals: Michael Andrews; Piano: Jim Holton; Bass: Kenny Davis; Drums: Rob H. Henderson
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #5 - November 2019
1. To You At 200 by Paul Giess featuring Kevin Valentine
Composed by Paul Giess; Written by James Solomon
Trumpet & Synthesizer: Paul Giess; Vocals: Kevin Valentine; Piano: Bernard Samuel; Bass: Jocko MacNelly; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Poets To Come (from Leaves Of Grass) by Veronica Bowlan
Written by Walt Whitman & Performed by Veronica Bowlan
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. Satterlee Hospital Song by John Wall Barger
Poem written & performed by John Wall Barger & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. Stepping On Fears & Tears by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Toby Vent Martin & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Toby Vent Martin (Lead Vocal), Helena Reid, Waverly Alston, Kimberly Quarles, Bethlehem, Erica Corbo, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown, James Solomon, Darcell Coklay, Frank Coklay, Ava Louise & Stephanie Cole
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
5. At 200 by Bernard Samuel
Composed by Paul Giess; Re-arranged by Bernard Samuel
Piano: Bernard Samuel; Bass: Jocko MacNelly; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #6 - November 2019
1. A Long Walk Home by Bethlehem
Composed by Bethlehem, Jack Drummond, Malik Henry & Richard Hill
Vocals & Tarima (platform drum): Bethlehem, Violin: Jack Drummond, Bass: Richard Hill; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Drum Sole #3 by Kim Pedro
Composed by Kim Pedro
Drums: Kim Pedro
Recorded at Spice House Sound, 2019
3. See What I Want To See by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Toby Vent Martin & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Bethlehem, Waverly Alston, Kimberly Quarles, Erica Corbo, Janine Kiatt, Estela Noguera-Ortega, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown & James Solomon
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. Cataclysm by Alan Lewine
Composed by Alan Lewine
Piano: Bill Mays; Bass: Alan Lewine; Drums: Tim Froncek
Recorded at Sweeney Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2019
4. Sparkles From The Wheel by Lenny Belasco
Rendition of Walt Whitman’s poem, “Sparks From The Wheel,” adapted and performed by Lenny Belasco
Vocals: Lenny Belasco; Bass: Keith DeStefano; Piano: Anam Owili-Eger; Trumpet & Flute: Stan Slotter
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
6. Song Of Open Road - Part #1 & Part #3 by Autumn McClintock
Written by Walt Whitman & Performed by Autumn McClintock
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
5. Trot by Papa Ed Stokes & Dan Kaplowitz
Composed by Papa Ed Stokes & Dan Kaplowitz
Harmonica: Papa Ed Stokes; Guitar: Dan Kaplowitz
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #7 - November 2019
1. Mother Earth by Ellect & The Bismuth String Quartet
Written by Ellect; Composed by Veronica Jurkiewicz,
Vocals: Ellect; Violin: Gabe Miller & Carlos Santiago; Viola: Veronica Jurkiewicz; Cello: Carolina Diazgranados
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Tear Down These Walls by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Waverly Alston
Vocals: Waverly Alston (Lead Vocal), Bethlehem, Kimberly Quarles, Erica Corbo, Janine Kiatt, Estela Noguera-Ortega, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown & James Solomon
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. Everyone Has A Choice (with Band) by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Waverly Alston & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Stephanie Cole (Lead Vocal), Waverly Alston, Kimberly Quarles, Bethlehem, Erica Corbo, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown, James Solomon, Darcell Coklay, Frank Coklay, Ava Louise, Toby Vent Martin & Helena Reid
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. My Body by Brittanie Sterner
Written by Brittanie Sterner; Music by Richard Hill
Vocals: Brittanie Sterner; Bass: Richard Hill
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. Song Of Myself - Part #7 by John Wall Barger
Written by Walt Whitman
Performed by John Wall Barger
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
5. Amputee/The Phantom Limb by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Composed by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Sopranino Sax: Tim Price; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #8 - November 2019
1. Logs On The River by Papa Ed Stokes & Dan Kaplowitz
Composed byPapa Ed Stokes & Dan Kaplowitz
Penny Whistle: Papa Ed Stokes; Guitar: Dan Kaplowitz
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Response To Poets To Come by Veronica Bowlan
Poem written & performed by Veronica Bowlan & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. You’ve Been There, You Know by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Toby Vent Martin inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Waverly Alston (Lead Vocal), Kimberly Quarles, Bethlehem, Erica Corbo, Janine Kiatt, Estela Noguera-Ortega, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown & James Solomon
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. In The Coming Times by Cassidy Arrington
Poem written & performed by Cassidy Arrington & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Lynasha Studios, 2019
5. A Song For The Road by Toby Vent Martin
Written by Toby Vent Martin & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Toby Vent Martin; Piano: Charles Smith
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
6. Banner by Bert Harris
Arranged & Performed by Bert Harris
Bass: Bert Harris
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
7. Beginning My Studies by Lenny Belasco
Rendition of Walt Whitman’s poem, “Beginning My Studies,” adapted and performed by Lenny Belasco
Vocals: Lenny Belasco; Bass: Keith DeStefano; Piano: Anam Owili-Eger; Trumpet & Flute: Stan Slotter
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
8. A Walk In The Woods by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Composed by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Oboe: Tim Price; Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #9 - November 2019
1. Such Divine Materials by Papa Ed Stokes & Dan Kaplowitz
Composed by Papa Ed Stokes & Dan Kaplowitz
Bansari & Penny Whistle: Papa Ed Stokes; Guitar: Dan Kaplowitz
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Cento For The Crossing Bridge by Charles Carr
A cento is a poetical work composed of verses or passages taken from other authors, compiled in a new form or order. This poem was created by Charles Carr from Walt Whitman's The Crossing Ferry and Leonard Gontarek's, 37 Photos From The Bridge.
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. How Long We Were Fool'd by Miles Orion Butler
Composed & Written by Miles Orion Butler, inspired by Whitman’s poetry
Guitar & Vocals: Miles Orion Butler; Vocals: Waverly Alston; Guitar: Jeff Podlogar; Piano: Jasmine Thompson; Alto Sax Clarinet & Bass Clarinet: Paul Butler; Bass: Brendan McGeehan; Drums: Kim Pedro
Recorded, Engineered & Mixed by Brendan McGeehan at Retro City Studios & Mastered by Tom Volpicelli at the Mastering House, 2019
4. Scuttlebutt Flute by Papa Ed Stokes & Jocko MacNelly
Composed by Papa Ed Stokes & Jocko MacNelly
Bansari & Penny Whistle: Papa Ed Stokes, Bass & Handclaps : Jocko MacNelly
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
5. Another Walk In The Woods by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Composed by Tim Price & Malik Henry
Oboe: Tim Price, Drums: Malik Henry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, 2019
6. Fuller Brush Man by Veronica Bowlan
Poem written & performed by Veronica Bowlan inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
7. Along The Way by Papa Ed Stokes & Jocko MacNelly
Composed by Papa Ed Stokes & Jocko MacNelly
Harmonica: Papa Ed Stokes, Bass: Jocko MacNelly
Recorded at Spice House Sound, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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WALT WHITMAN SAMPLER MIXTAPE #10 - November 2019
1. Healthy & Free by The Whitman Walker Chorus
Written by Taylor Toby Martin inspired by Whitman's poetry
Vocals: Kimberly Quarles (Lead Vocal), Bethlehem, Erica Corbo, Janine Kiatt, Estela Noguera-Ortega, Dwayne Grannum, Star Brown & James Solomon
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
2. Walt Whitman With Light On A Lake by Leonard Gontarek
Poem written & performed by Leonard Gontarek & inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
3. Battle Hymn by Dwayne Grannum
Compose & Written by William Steffe & Julia Ward Howe, Re-Arranged by Dwayne Grannum
Vocals & Piano: Dwayne Grannum
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
4. The Way Of Words by Veronica Bowlan
Poem written & performed by Veronica Bowlan, inspired by Whitman's poetry
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia; 2019
5. To Think of (Ragged) Time by Jawanza Kobie
Composed & Arranged by Jawanza Kobie
Piano: Jawanza Kobie
Recorded at Spice House Sound, Philadelphia, 2019
Mixed by Eric Bogacz & Homer Jackson
Executive Producer: Homer Jackson
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