Laura Pickett, Taylor Pickett, Ardent’s Jason Latshaw and A-list Memphis Players
March 10, 2011 by Daniel J Russo
Filed under Ardent Studios, Artist Spotlight, Featured, In The Studio
Texas singer Laura Pickett and her co-producer Taylor Pickett (who is also her husband, physician, and pilot) traveled from Texas for a little bit of Memphis in her first professional recording. Attracted by co-producer and engineer Jason Latshaw and a city known for its great players, they flew themselves up to Memphis to record a few soulful classics.
Her vocal style, described as a blend of Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, lent itself well to songs that included Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine,” Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” and Patsy Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight.” Dave Smith (Cat Power) on bass, Steve Selvidge (The Hold Steady, Big Ass Truck) on guitar, and James Robertson on drums rounded out the sound they needed to cut these 10 tracks.
Laura is another great example of what can happen when artist meets producer in a setting like Ardent Studios. From conception to full realization, Ardent is able to help with any and all steps in the recording process.
Stay tuned for further details on this very promising new artist!
In the picture, L to R: Taylor Pickett, Laura Pickett, James Robertson, Dave Smith, engineer Jason Latshaw, Steve Selvidge, and assistant Carter McHann.
