Search - Chandler Travis :: Ivan in Paris

If the reviews of his debut CD writer-songsinger (also on Sonic Trout) are anything to go by, Chandler Travis (also known for his work with the Incredible Casuals) is starting to make a name for himself as a fine songwriter, in addition to his acknowledged reputation as a live performer. This time around, on the new Ivan in Paris (recorded at six different studios over a period of five years), he completely drops the novelty material that has long been his calling card to concentrate on real songs, and the result is disarmingly direct, warm, and intelligent. Aided and abetted by a large and varied cast including drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., seven-string jazz guitarist Fred Fried, Incredible Casuals bandmates Aaron Spade and Steve Wood, producer Bill Scheniman, and a host of others, Travis has fashioned an album that leans toward the quiet side, but is still remarkably varied. Those who thought they heard potential last time will be gratified to see it fully realized on "Ivan in Paris".