Molly Johnson : Messin' Around
2006, Universal

Messin' Around is the debut release for Universal/Anthem from Molly Johnson. This eclectic collection of songs features new compositions by Molly Johnson, Steve MacKinnon, and Lenny Kravitz's guitarist and co-writer Craig Ross. In addition to the originals, the album is peppered with interpretations of songs by Prince, Bruce Springsteen, and George Gershwin.

The mix is as diverse as the artist herself - adult-oriented pop songs, smoking versions of jazz classics, and soulful originals. Messin' Around showcases Molly's gift as a vocalist but also as a serious composer. Over half of the songs on the album (including the first single "Rain"), were co-written by Molly, displaying the maturity that this Canadian icon has developed.

Mark Mclean: Drums And Cymbals, Tea Towels, Tambourine, Shakers & Cowbell

Al Cross: Drums (on “ If You Know Love”)

Mike Downes: Bass

Andrew Craig: Hammond B-3 , Piano, Clavinet, Triangle, Background Vocals

Doug Riley: Hammond B-3 & Piano

Steven Mackinnon: Piano (on “ Philadelphia”)

Rob Piltch: Guitar

Craig Ross: Guitar and Arp Solina (on “Sunday” & “Messin’ Around”)

Colleen Allen: Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet

Guido Basso: Flugelhorn

Arnaud Méthivier: Accordion (on “Tristes Souvenir)

Vern Dorge: Bass Clarinet and Alto Flute

Bruce Cassidy: Trumpet and Flugelhorn

Background Vocals: Micah Barnes,& Billy Newton Davis

Recorded In Toronto, Canada At Canterbury Sound
February 27/06 – March 3/06
Arnaud Méthivier Appears Courtesy Of The Label Bleu
Produced By Steven Mackinnon At The Canterbury Music Co, Toronto, Canada
Engineered By John “Beetle” Bailey
Executive Producer: Pegi Cecconi
Mastered By Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, New York, USA

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