Soul Redemption is Taking the World by Storm
Worldwide, the critics all agree, everybody needs some Soul Redemption. The debut album from Jerry Marotta and Flav Martin has been a surprise hit with fans and reviewers alike. Everyone that gets their hands on a copy is taken by surprise bat the catchy, well crafted songwriting from Flav.
Soul Redemption is the debut release from guitarist/vocalist Flav Martin and drummer Jerry Marotta. This nine song album is filled with fresh, modern adult rock and a sprinkling of traditional world pop flavor. Whether performed in an Italian cafe or on the polo fields of Indio, these songs would feel comfortably at home in either environment.
Innovative acoustic guitarist Flav Martin teamed up with long time friend Jerry Marotta to deliver a solid album that showcases Flav’s strength as a singer-songwriter and vocalist. Seven of the nine songs on Soul Redemption were penned by Flav. Standout tracks are “Soul Redemption“, “Please” and the infectious “Rio De Janiero“. The traditional Italian ballad “Coffee Song (Cosa Hai Messo Nel Caffè)” captures Flav and Jerry’s Italian roots.
Fans of Peter Gabriel will delight as Jerry Marotta and Tony Levin, the rhythm section of his classic line-up, reunite for the backbone of this album. Also backing up the duo are their long time friends Peter Primamore (piano), Thor Jensen (guitar), Marc Shulman (guitar), and Gary Schreiner (harmonica/accordion).
Soul Redemption was produced by Jerry Marotta and mastered by Chris Athens. Michael Cozzi (Security Project, Shriekback, Sky Cries Mary) was instrumental in mixing the album. A majority of the album was recorded at the famed Dreamland Recording Studio near Woodstock, NY.
Produced by Jerry Marotta
Executive Producer Debra “Chappy” Chapman
Engineered by Bella Blasko, Matthew Cullen, Connor Milton, Pete Caigan, Adam Armstrong, Joe Quigley
Mixed by Michael Cozzi
Mastered by Chris Athens
Sculpture Art by Lucy Krupenye
Art Design by Wellspring Media Group
Recorded at Dreamland Studios (West Hurley, NY), Jersville Studios (Woodstock. NY), and Mojo Creative Arts Studio (Westerly, RI)
All songs written by Flav Martin
except “Tell Me To My Face” written by Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash
“Coffee Song” written by Giancarlo Bigami, Riccardo Del Turco, Giorgio Antola
What Are the Critics Saying?
“This collection of tunes proves there’s no music that doesn’t sound better when Levin and Marotta put their collective stamp down.” – Modern Drummer Magazine
“Soul Redemption, a remarkably good record” – Mix Magazine
“The sound quality on this album is impeccable. These compositions have a nice warm organic sound that should please folks who appreciate the analog sound of music from the past. And the arrangements for each track are spot on.” – Babysue
“All the songs get stuck in your head, have catchy riffs, are meticulously crafted, and are intricately complex, yet somehow, come across as so simple that one cannot help but sing along.” – Malcolm Moore for NewEARS
“This album has great vocals and instrumentation as well as it being well written, recorded, produced and performed.” – Oasis Entertainment
“Experienced producer Marotta has clearly brought out the best in the others, because Soul Redemption sounds wonderfully relaxed. ” – Music That Needs Attention
“In a lot of ways, I feel like if you need to stay awake or want to get pumped up for something you can put on some metal. “Soul Redemption” is kind of the opposite effect of that as it can be calmer and more relaxing, but yet, it can also be something you can put on for good energy.” – Raised by Gypsies
“It’s gentle yet it still grabs you and doesn’t let go. A real treat.” – Zeitgeist & The Rocker
Help Spread the Word
Jerry is staying busy promoting the album with radio and podcast interviews (drop us a line if you’d like to interview Jerry). Most recently Jerry was featured on LocalMotion with Rita Ryan and the crew at NewEARS Prog podcast.
For booking, marketing & promotion opportunities please contact:
Marketing/Promotion (North America) – Billy James for Glass Onyon
Marketing/Promotion (Europe) – Peter Holmstedt @ Hemifrån
Booking (Europe) – Roger Salem
Strategic Liaison – A.J. Chippero