The Breithaupt Brothers - Just Passing Through: The Breithaupt Brothers Songbook Vol. II (2014) [Hi-Res]

Call them “modern standards.” The compositions of the prolific and terrific songwriting team of Jeff and Don Breithaupt are clearly modeled on the classic compositions of that golden age of songwriting represented in the Great American Songbook. Like such role models as The Gershwins, Rodgers & Hart and Cole Porter, these talented siblings devote themselves to the marriage of lovingly crafted melodies and well-honed lyrics, all arranged intricately, then sung by the cream of the crop of the pop and jazz singers of the era.

Just check out this elite crew, featuring many Grammy and Juno Award winners, platinum-selling and internationally acclaimed artists: Kellylee Evans, Denzal Sinclaire, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Ron Sexsmith, Jackie Richardson, Heather Bambrick, Marc Jordan, Paul Shaffer, Sophie Milman, Laila Biali, Sarah Slean, Monkey House, Patricia O’Callaghan, Ian Thomas, and Tyley Ross. Whew!

“The Breithaupt Brothers are writing for every generation, with a truly timeless sound.” (Kelli O'Hara)

“Jeff and Don Breithaupt have brought the high art and craft of songwriting into the 21st century.” (Catherine Russell)

“Seemingly from the golden age.” (All About Jazz)

Drew Zingg, guitar
Justin Abedin, guitar
Mike Francis, guitar
Maurizio Baccante, cello
Ross Wooldridge, clarinet, bass clarinet
Andy Ballantyne, saxophone
Phil Poppa, saxophone
John Johnson, saxophone
Turner King, saxophone
Mike Murley, saxophone
Vern Dorge, saxophone
Perry White, saxophone
Tony Carlucci, trumpet, flugelhorn
Dave Dunlop, trumpet
William Sperandei, trumpet
Doug Gibson, trombone, bass trombone
Terry Promane, trombone
Gord Myers, trombone
Don Breithaupt, keyboards
Paul Shaffer, keyboards
Steve Heathcote, drums, percussion
Mark Kelso, drums

01. The Breithaupt Brothers - Where Are They Now (Feat Kellylee Evans) (4:14)
02. The Breithaupt Brothers - Songs for Swingin' Lovers (Feat Denzal Sinclaire) (3:28)
03. The Breithaupt Brothers - Between Me and My Heart (Feat Emilie-Claire Barlow) (5:00)
04. The Breithaupt Brothers - Any Day Now (Feat Ron Sexsmith) (3:26)
05. The Breithaupt Brothers - Just Passing Through (Feat Jackie Richardson) (4:29)
06. The Breithaupt Brothers - (I'd Like to Think) Maybe He Loves Me [Feat Heather Bambrick] (2:54)
07. The Breithaupt Brothers - The Angels' Share (Feat Marc Jordan) (4:14)
08. The Breithaupt Brothers - Bad Influence (Feat Paul Shaffer) (4:07)
09. The Breithaupt Brothers - Ghost Writer (Feat Sophie Milman) (4:05)
10. The Breithaupt Brothers - Wonder Boy (Feat Laila Biali) (4:01)
11. The Breithaupt Brothers - Missing Me (Feat Sarah Slean) (4:32)
12. The Breithaupt Brothers - Where's Mantis Evar (Feat Monkey House) (5:36)
13. The Breithaupt Brothers - Last Call for Lovers (Feat Patricia o'callaghan) (4:40)
14. The Breithaupt Brothers - Not You (Feat Ian Thomas) (3:13)
15. The Breithaupt Brothers - The Style to Which I've Become Accustomed (Feat Tyley Ross) (6:11)