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“Fernando is a first rate singer and a musician’s musician. His songwriting has an alternative slant with a fresh innocence that’s very much a part of Fernando.” - Marianne Faithful
“I have always thought Fernando is a very advanced human… maybe I should study with Fernando because he’s really on a very high level of existence through his music.” – Lou Reed
World class bass player/singer/songwriter/producer, Fernando Saunders is releasing his 3rd CD I Will Break Your Fall featuring duets with long time collaborators Lou Reed and Marianne Faithfull. Rolling Stone Magazine says it’s “an album of beautifully crafted pop songs and ballads that tug at the heart strings. The duet with Lou Reed [“Baton Rouge”] is achingly beautiful.” The CD will be released in Canada on June 17, 2008 on Summit/Conveyor//Universal while Saunders will be in Toronto for the North By North East Festival as a touring panelist and possible showcase tbc.
Saunders came to international prominence as one of the core players with pop artist, Hamilton Bohannon, and then as a key member of the pioneering rock/jazz ensemble, The Jeff Beck/Jan Hammer Group. In the early '80s, Saunders started long-term collaborations as a player, producer and co-songwriter, with the esteemed urban rockers Reed and Faithfull
The new release will have an exclusive bonus track “Delusion” and a new remix of “I Will Break Your Fall.” Musicians will love the two instrumental jams “Bass Talk” and “Live in Spain” which take the listener on a musical journey from improvisational jazz to funk to Latin inspired rock while showcasing Saunders mastery on bass. Two alternate versions of “Lover” and “All For You” are included which were recorded in Iceland with pared-down arrangements. Canada’s Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies) is featured on piano on the Marianne Faithfull duet “Backstreet Girl.”
During his career Saunders traveled the world recording and performing with music legends Joan Baez, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Joe Cocker, Slash, Heart, Pat Benatar, Tori Amos, Kip Hanrahan, John McLaughlin and even Pavarotti. Saunders recalls “at first the rock artists wanted me involved because of my r&b and jazz background, but then after years in rock the R&B and jazz artists wanted me for my rock experience.”
Saunders has recorded and produced three critically acclaimed solo albums, Cashmere Dreams (Grudge/BMG), The Spin (A&M) and the current I Will Break Your Fall (Summit/Conveyor//Universal).
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Thanks for the add Fernando! I remeber hearing you on a John McLaughlin album back in the day and greatly enjoying your playing. I wish you all the best! Peace, Brooke
Hiya Fernando! Thank you for the nice message you sent me about my guitar playing. I wanted to let you know that my new album "Letting Go" is now released.I have six new songs from this album on my myspace player.It would be great if you could give them a listen and let me know what you think. God Bless, Tim.
Hi Fernando! How is it going? I was wondering If you're planing to play in Spain sometime.. It would be nice to see you again... Its been a while since I last saw you!
Hi Fernando, Robert and I are doing great despite all the traveling... We are ready whenever you are to start on the lyrics for your Italian song. Too bad we're missing your show in Rome...maybe some other place around the world? Enjoy the rest of the week... Peace, Angela
hi fernando, just saying hello and sending love. i'll be in europe in late june. would love to chat before and see you if possible. hope you're doing great. much love, s
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Thanks dear Fernando for message! Still got my LP from your great works with Mclaughlin & Your tunes at the player is really good! My next CD "One step up" be released in July. All the best to you...Roine.
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