Class of: 1974

Michael Monagan

Michael Monagan (CGS’71, CAS’74) of Culver City, Calif., writes that he and his band, The Sound—Demont Crawford, Ishmael Ferguson, and Joe Turano—have released a new album, Soul Survivor. “We have put together 11 songs (9 originals and 2 covers) recorded live at Shabby Road Studio. Percussionist extraordinaire Kevin Ricard has sweetened the songs with congas, cabasas, and, yes, even cowbells, while mix-master Tony Phillips has created a finished product with everything sitting in just the right place,” Michael writes. “Oh, we even have horns on a few songs—Joe Turano on sax, Paul Salvo on trumpet, and Chad Watson on trombone.” Visit www.monagan.com, and email Michael at michael@monagan.com.

From the Fall 2017 issue.