NIGHT AND DAY II: Joe's latest album of all-new songs was released on
October 24, 2000 on his own imprint, MANTICORE, in association with
Sony Classical. The songs are all about New York City, as seen through
the eyes of several different characters. The album picks up where Joe's
classic 1982 album NIGHT AND DAY left off, and as on that album, the
music is built around his own keyboards with significant contributions
from GRAHAM MABY (Bass), and SUE HADJOPOULOS (Percussion). Also featured
are the string quartet ETHEL, and three guest vocalists: Iranian diva
SUSSAN DEYHIM, drag performer DALE DE VERE, and the legendary MARIANNE
FAITHFULL. All other vocals are by Joe himself. Click
here to see a special site created by Sony Classical
for the recording.
The
NIGHT AND DAY II TOUR finished in New York on April 20th 2001, after
68 shows in 12 countries. According to Joe, this was one of his best
tours ever, featuring his best-ever live band: GRAHAM MABY (Bass), SUE
HADJOPOULOS (Percussion), ALLISON CORNELL (Vocals, Violin & Keyboards),
ROBERT RODRIGUEZ (Drums), ANDY EZRIN (Keyboards), and CATHERINE BENT
(Cello).
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