Press on

Interactive systems and devices, from mobile phones to office copiers, do not fulfill their potential for a wide variety of reasons–not all of them technical. Press On shows that we can design better interactive systems and devices if we draw on sound computer science principles.

The release of Let Us All Press On: Hymns of Praise and Inspiration marks another chapter from an already busy season for the choir and orchestra. Beyond their traditional performing schedule, they performed in seven different cities in California; Washington; and Vancouver, Canada, during the 2018 Classic Coast Tour. The choir and orchestra also shared the Conference Center stage with actress/singer Kristin Chenoweth last December during the organization’s annual Christmas concert.

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Typically associated with the Australian Blues and Roots movement Mike De Velta’s compositions and performances are constantly on the move. A rich and energetic showcase splashed with a hint of the oriental, expressed through the shimmering and delightful tones of lap slide, resonator, electric and acoustic guitars.

Warmly chromatic and nicely tripped out guitar work from David T Walker – laid out over some great larger arrangements from the legendary Jerry Peters! The style here is a great blend of studio jazz and soul – a completely new recasting of the role of the guitarist in the soul instrumental field, and one that's clearly inspired by the styles of CTI and Kudu, yet a bit more straight ahead overall. Walker's guitar is amazing throughout – laidback, yet always filled with a strong sense of "voice" that really comes through – and other players on the set include longtime studio associates, like Harvey Mason on drums, Ernie Watts on alto, Tom Scott on tenor, and Oscar Brasher on trumpet. Titles are mostly covers, but done in really great versions – and tunes include "If You Let Me", "Superstition", "Work To Do", "Brother, Brother", "Press On", "Didn't I Blow Your Mind", and "If That's The Way You Feel".