Ava and The Mystic Mangos
Elephants In My Ears
© 2007 Ava Chante de l'Esprit aka Ava Scofield (634479621796)
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A funky eclectic soufflé of sounds for young people of all ages--Pop, rock, reggae, polka, funk, jungle-bop--you name it. There's enough zing here to make Great Grandma jump up and do the Pachyderm Twist. Includes a 20 page eye-popping color lyric book.
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"CONGRATULATIONS galore on your wonderful CD.
What a wonderul and special CD you've made, Ava. I've been playing it for
my son on the car ride to school and he loves it. He particulary loves the ABC
song, Neener Neener Neener, and Leonard's Lizard Larry. He requests the CD
frequently in the car which is a very good sign.
I love the cover of the CD. Fantastic painting, Brian...and so cheerful and fun.
I still can't get over your amazing attention to detail.
Once again, (Ava) thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us."
Alex Zamm (Director: Dr. Doolittle III, Inspector Gadget ll, My Date with the President's Daughter)
"I really enjoy your jazzy approach to kids music- and especially the Professor Longhair-influenced "Owee" song. Keep up the great work!"
Tito (The Hipwaders)
“Nicely produced and performed celebration of the wonders of the world without and within and with just a dash of whimsy thrown in for good measure.” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com
"Your music is soooo cool!" Dee Settlemier (the Midnight Serenaders)
THE STAMPEDE IS ON!
A pack of precocious pachyderms are proudly parading their way into plazas and pleasing people's palates!
Ava and The Mystic Mangos is an ensemble of five accomplished musicians and special guests whose collective experience makes “Elephants In My Ears” a stellar CD for young people of all ages. With a 20 page eye-popping lyric booklet, “Elephants” is a funky eclectic soufflé of well-seasoned sounds--pop, rock, reggae, polka, funk, jungle-bop, you name it—with enough zing to make Great Grandma jump up and do the Pachyderm Twist.
Ava Scofield, accomplished versatile singer/songwriter has packed Elephants In My Ears full with twelve sweet, silly swingin’ songs delightful to the ears of children and adults alike. Included is a 20 page full-color lyric booklet brimming with eye-popping paintings and illustrations by artist Brian Clarke.
All the musicians on “Elephants In My Ears” are magnificently “mangolicious”--each one filled with a sweet wealth of experience.
Singer/songwriter Ava Scofield has been composing music and performing since the age of 5. She’s versed in a number of styles of music and has been a featured soloist in countless productions and at events. Career highlights include performing with former Metropolitan Opera singer Jerome Hines and learning jazz-singing technique from Bobby McFerrin and the great now-deceased Carl Anderson. She’s been teaching music to children and adults for 18 years.
Pianist John R. Burr, along with being a Mango, performs with the Grammy-winning Alison Brown Quartet. Bass-player Bill Lanphier recorded on Joanie Bartels “Silly Time” and “Bath Time” and also toured with Madonna on her “Like a Virgin” tour. Sax-player Tom Politzer, guest-artist, is with Tower Of Power. Grammy nominee Jeremy Cohen is a virtuoso violinist. Drummer Bili Turner is a wonderful blues drummer who has played with Albert King, Chuck Berry, Junior Wells and other great artists.
Nimble-fingered Guitarist Mark Holzinger also performs with the country-western swing band “Lost Weekend.” Acoustic bass-player Ruth Davies played regularly with the late Charles Brown and many other musicians. Michaelle Goerlitz added her skilled conga-playing and percussion to a number of “Elephants In My Ears” songs. Flute-player Nika Rejto also added her wonderful skilled sound to this CD!
And of course, there are the Mangoettes, the splendid herd of children who joined Ava and added their vocal prowess and whimsy to four of the songs on this delightful CD.
Shake, boogie and bop; do the Pachyderm Twist and the Mango Tango to the hip, hoppinin’ sounds of Ava and The Mystic Mangos. Elephants In Your Ears will shoogie your woogie!
We're excited to share Ava and The Mystic Mangos’ “Elephants In My Ears” with you!
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This CD is for everyone!
"If you think Elephants in my Ears is just for kids, think again! The music and lyrics on this CD are just great. Lots of fun jazzy songs that really keep your toes tapping. One of my favorites is In My Own Little Tree House, just reminds me so much of great childhood memories. For anyone that knows children, or is still a child at heart this music is for you. The messages contained in the songs are beneficial to one and all. I will be purchasing several for my friends and their children. I will be looking forward to more great music from Ava and the Mystic Mangos!!!" By Vicki Tomlinson
“My cockatiel sings whenever she hears your singing and the cats just jam!” Santi
"I really enjoy your jazzy approach to kids music- and especially the Professor Longhair-influenced "Owee" song. Keep up the great work!"
Tito (The Hipwaders)
“Lovely stuff.
Bless.” Mellow Baku
“Wow...I love the happiness that I feel when I listen to your music.” Elli
”…I love your music and the killer band you've assembled to play it!” Rick Gordon
“I feel refreshed now after listening to "Owee". Somehow it puts life in perspective. Thanks,” singer-poet Lisa Bernstein
“My little girl loves your music. I’m just droppin’ you a line letting you know that my kids ..Joshua who is 5 and Emily who is 11 love (your) songs.” Stacey
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Kudos to all!
author: MargaretI really enjoy listening to this CD! It is quite delightful. I think every track is just great. I love the concept of the music emphasizing diversity, using your resources like the library, counting in different languages and kids learning their ABC's in various languages. Also, I loved the voices of the children's choir. The musicality was wonderful, and the drumming is fabulous! Kudos to all associated with the CD. My hats off to the soloist, she has a beautiful voice. She sounds like the actress/singer Julie Andrews. The CD is very educational and fun, with catchy lyrics and music that makes one want to tap their feet, sing along, and smile. I would definitely recommend the CD to the age group toddlers to elementary students and early middle school students.
Kids and Parents Adore!!
author: KellyThis is an awesome CD. Great for kids and parents. It is nice to hear more original music with my daughter. She has favorites! She loves "In my own little treehouse" and I love "Neener Neener". I also think the ABC 123 is wonderful in all the different languages. I can't wait for more from Ava and the Mystic Mangos! Kelly
Elephants in My Ears
author: LynnThis is a wonderful CD for kids AND adults. It's playful and bright and my granddaughter considers it her favorite. It keeps her so happy to sing along while she's in the car on the way to daycare. Thank you, Ava. Your talent shines!! Can't wait for more of your work. - Lynn
All I need is a tree
author: HankieOLove flows throughout this music. Ava obviously loves to sing and tell stories, the kids who sing with her and the top notch musicians who back her up obviously love being a part of the process. The listener also feels a part of it all, as if she were right there in the studio taking it all in with a smile. Music for kids? Yeah, I guess so, but I challenge mom and dad to listen to "Rocket To The Moon" or "We All Make A Difference without movin' some part of your body to the beat and anyone who had a heart (I love that song too, maybe Ava will cover it on a future CD) is bound to get a lump in his throat listening to "I'm A Dog" or a tear in her eye as she tucks in her child with "Let Music Be The Wind" playing softly in the background. Feel the love.
Brilliant!
author: A. WilliamsI purchased a dozen of these CDs for my friends' kids at Christmas (keeping one for myself) and we all loved it. One little girl has memorized all the songs, but her favorite is "I'm a Dog." It's my personal favorite too and makes me laugh and cry every time I hear it. "Owee" is the most catchy and memorable. These are all brilliant, original tunes - all of which are unique and surpass the standard olden-day lullabies and clunky amateur folksongs one typically finds in children's' music sections. I haven't heard anything so uplifting, insightful and joyful since the Sound of Music. Elephants is obviously more contemporary but has a similar appeal for both young and old, and I think will become timeless too. The music, lyrics and graphics make a perfect little symbiotic package of "Wow!" Wish I were a kid again!!
Elephants and other big fun in your ears!
author: PabloJust like an elephant with her powerful memory, it's hard to forget the enjoyable melodies found on "Elephants In My Ears" by Ava and The Mystic Mangos. What fun! What funky, jazzy, crazy tunes, full of wise messages and humorous rhymes. You'll be singing and dancing along in no time. My niece and nephew love this album, and so do I. I really appreciate the mix of fine musicianship all around, including the really young singers. "Neener, neener, neener"...so there! -- Joy, Pablo
Fun CD!
author: nancyThis CD is really fun for all ages. It's musical, creative and unique. Ava has a great voice and it's great to hear the kids, too.
- author: Brenda
We listen to this cd all the time in our home! The music is fun and catchy! We're giving this cd to all our friends and family this Christmas! We highly recommend it!!!
love,love,love it!
author: MaeveThis CD has everything you want in a CD: it is creative, well performed, and a lot of fun! Clearly it was a work of love by a telented bunch!
I, too, have Elephants in my ears!!
author: KentA friend told me her son thoroughly enjoyed this CD and insisted I buy a copy for my son. What a great work of music, lyrics and art this is. My wife, son and I drove across state listening to the CD (upon my son's insistance of course) and we ended up sounding like a choir on our way back having learned all the lyrics.
Elephants in my ears
author: CuppaI purchased this for my 3 year old granddaughter as a Christmas present, but have nearly worn it out ! This ole Grandma loves every song, and will have to buy another cd ! Owee is perfect, get me a bandaid please ! I'm a dog is so catchy, you find yourself singing it all day, it's twu. You ought to buy one for every Christmas stocking.. you won't regret it !