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The “Blues in Schools” program will be an adaptation of the songwriting program
Henry developed while working as an artist in residence in Arkansas a few years
back. "I look forward to listening to, working with and helping develop these soon
to be blues artist in the development of their personal skews on life’s woes and
world views" he says. The program is scheduled to start at the end of January.  
Then there is the long overdue CD project which features all original songs.
Written in collaboration with Jammel the Poet and Ethan Lodge, a 15year-old
tune-smith. Henry comments "their contributions lends a light-hearted view to
recent tragedies and co-dependency issues.  The band for this project consists of
stellar session musicians of the Bay-Area. All are sot after Soul, Blues, Jazz and
R&B sidemen. Each of these guys is a pillar of support for the front men or woman
they back. Henry say, " I was extremely fortunate to be able to get these guys
together for this session".  "I fell extremely honored they would come out to help
me". On guitar and helping with production is Lloyd Gregory (Zakiya Hooker),
(the Natural Four), laying down steady syncopation on drums is Bill Mo (Craig
Horton, Lady Bianca). On keyboards, adding a true  gospel ambiance to the tracks
is Michael “Sugar-G” Robinson (the original GAP Band). Filling in the auditory
voids and adding ear candy is Oscar Myers on percussion (Eli’s Mile High House
Band, Boom Boom Room House band), Featured on this project is the saxophone
styling of Bernard Anderson (Queen Ida, Sonny Rhodes, Pat Wilder) and a guitar
solo by “Fat Harry”, "the blues-man" of Rotterdam Holland.

The tracks are being recorded at Expressions College of Digital Arts and Ballaydre
Productions



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Henry will be starting 2008 fulfilling his obligation to Marin Performing
Stars and their brand new “Blues in Schools” program while finishing
the  recording of his “NEXT” CD.
Henry w/ Bernard Anderson
Oakland Art & Soul Festival
Henry Oden