m-pact

Los Angeles based jazz/pop a cappella group m-pact is thrilled to announce the release of their new EP, "Wonderful World". This is the band's fourth EP, in addition to their discography of five full-length albums and several single-song releases. "Wonderful World", which was released on August 24, 2018, is an unapologetically eclectic collection of 7 brand-new tracks combined with the group's 2018 CARA-winning single, "Come Together". In addition to stellar new vocal arrangements by band members Andy Degan, Jamond McCoy, and Tracy Robertson, the group also culled the m-pact archives to discover a treasure trove of hidden gems which had never been recorded - and in some cases, never performed - before. "This project was an opportunity for us to make a statement about who m-pact is today", said artistic director Jeff Smith, "while also shining a light on the legacy of the group's musical history, which we're so proud to be a part of." The EP takes the listener on a musical roller coaster ride, featuring m-pact's signature vocal stylings of pop tunes, jazz standards, choral works, and even a Disney ballad. With pristine in-house recording and production by Smith (mixing) and Aaron Schumacher (editing), "Wonderful World" is an exciting new addition to the band's 23-year catalog and will no doubt be a fan favorite for years to come.

TRACK LIST / ALBUM CREDITS

1) WE CAN WORK IT OUT
Written by John Lennon / Paul McCartney (c) 1965
Arranged by Matthew Selby / Andy Degan
Edited by Aaron Schumacher
Mixed by Jeff Smith
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Soloists: Jamond McCoy, Andy Degan, Jeff Smith, Tracy Robertson, Aaron Schumacher, Drew Tablak

2) STAY
Written by Linus Wiklund / Sarah Aarons / Anders Frøen / Alessia Caracciolo / Anton Zaslavski / Jonnali Parmenius (c) 2017
Arranged by Andy Degan
Edited by Aaron Schumacher
Mixed by Jeff Smith
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Soloists: Andy Degan, Drew Tablak, Tracy Robertson

3) COME TOGETHER
Written by John Lennon / Paul McCartney (c) 1969
Arranged by Britt Quentin
Edited by Jeff Smith
Mixed by Ed Boyer
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Soloists: Jamond McCoy, Drew Tablak, Andy Degan, Aaron Schumacher

4) FLY LIKE AN EAGLE
Written by Steve Miller (c) 1976
Arranged by Jamond McCoy
Edited by Aaron Schumacher
Mixed by Jeff Smith
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Soloists:  Jamond McCoy, Aaron Schumacher, Andy Degan, Tracy Robertson, Drew Tablak, Jeff Smith

5) WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
Written by Bob Thiele / George David Weiss (c) 1967
Arranged by Britt Quentin
Edited by Aaron Schumacher
Mixed by Jeff Smith
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Soloist: Jamond McCoy

6) DISTANCE
Written by Emily King (c) 2015
Arranged by Tracy Robertson / Andy Degan
Edited by Aaron Schumacher
Mixed by Jeff Smith
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Soloist:  Aaron Schumacher

7) CELESTIAL SOJOURN
Written and arranged by Greg Jasperse (c) 2004
Edited and mixed by Jeff Smith
Mastered by Dave Sperandio

8) WHEN SHE LOVED ME
Written by Randy Newman (c) 1999
Arranged by Fletcher Sheridan
Edited by Aaron Schumacher
Mixed by Jeff Smith
Mastered by Dave Sperandio
Soloists:  Drew Tablak, Andy Degan

Album artwork / layout / design by Elliot Woolworth