Fanfare is the second studio album released by LA-based artist Jonathan Wilson. It was released in 2013 on the British indie label Bella Union. The album was recorded at Wilson's studio Fivestarstudios in Laurel Canyon.
The album was recorded over a period of nine months, at Wilson's studio located in the legendary Laurel Canyon. Similar to his previous album Gentle Spirit, Wilson continued to collaborate with numerous artist such as Roy Harper, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Benmont Tench, Father John Misty, Patrick Sansone, Dawes among others. Prior to recording the album, Wilson set out to find a grand piano, which were to serve as the centerpiece and main feature on the album and help to achieve a more epic sound than previous. Wilson found a Steinway Grand Piano for sale on Craigslist and was lucky enough to convince the seller for him to rent it for about nine months.
Fanfare features all original Wilson compositions, with the exception of his rendition of Sopwith Camel's "Fazon".
All songs written by Jonathan Wilson (except where noted).
- "Fanfare" – 7:06
- "Dear Friend" – 7:16
- "Her Hair is Growing Long" – 4:53 - additional lyrics by Jacqueline Suskin
- "Love to Love" – 4:10
- "Future Vision" – 5:55
- "Moses Pain" – 6:39
- "Cecil Taylor" – 6:31
- "Illumination" – 6:39
- "Desert Trip" – 4:26
- "Fazon" – 5:38 - (Sopwith Camel cover) - written by Peter Kraemer, Terry MacNeil, Martin Beard and Norman Mayell
- "New Mexico" – 6:41 - lyrics by Roy Harper
- "Lovestrong" – 6:32
- "All the Way Down" – 5:55
"Fanfare"
Jonathan Wilson – Drums, Bass, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Mellotron, Millennium bells, Hammond Organ, Vibes, Percussion and VocalsKeefus Ciancia - Moog synthesizersJames King - SaxophoneNate Walcott - Flugelhorn"Dear Friend"
Jonathan Wilson – Bass, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, Vibes and VocalsRichard Gowen – DrumsJason Borger - Hammond Organ and PianoOmar Velasco - Electric Guitar"Her Hair Is Growing Long"
Jonathan Wilson - Guitars, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Hammond Organ, Synthesizer and Vocals"Love To Love"
Jonathan Wilson - 6 string and 12 string Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Percussion and VocalsRichard Gowen - DrumsDan Horne - BassOmar Velasco - GuitarJason Borger - Hammond Organ"Future Vision"
Jonathan Wilson - Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic 12 string Guitars, Piano, Hammond Organ, Synthesizers, Clavinet and VocalsJosh Tillman - Harmony VocalsGabriel Noel - Cello"Moses Pain"
Jonathan Wilson - Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Vibes and VocalsRichard Gowen - Drums and PercussionMike Campell - Slide GuitarBenmont Tench - PianoJason Borger - Hammond OrganJackson Browne, Graham Nash, Josh Tillman and Jenny O. - Harmony Singers"Cecil Taylor"
Jonathan Wilson - Guitars, Bass, Piano, Hammond Organ, Drums, Percussion and VocalsNate Walcott - FlugelhornDavid Crosby - Vocal Solo and Harmony VocalsGraham Nash - Harmony Vocals"Illumination"
Jonathan Wilson - Drums, Bass, Electric Guitars, Piano, Percussion, Hammond Organ and Vocals"Desert Trip"
Jonathan Wilson - Acoustic Guitar, Percussion and VocalsRichard Gowen - DrumsOmar Velasco - Nashville GuitarGabriel Noel - Upright BassJason Borger - Piano and MellotronJosh Tillman - Velvet Vocal PillowsJackson Browne - Ending Vocals"Fazon"
Jonathan Wilson - Drums, Bass, Guitars, Piano, Mellotron, Bicycle Wheel and VocalsJames King - SaxophoneFarmer Dave Scher - Harmony Vocals"New Mexico"
Jonathan Wilson - Drums, Bass Guitars, Organ, Dulcimer, Percussion and VocalsOmar Velasco - Harmony VocalsJames King - Flute"Lovestrong"
Jonathan Wilson - Electric Guitar, Organ, Clavinet, Synthesizer and VocalsRichard Owen - DrumsDan Horne - BassOmar Velasco - MellotronBenmont Tench - PianoGabriel Noel - Cello"All The Way Down"
Jonathan Wilson - Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Vibes, Mellotron, Stratocaster and VocalsRichard Owen - DrumsDan Horne - BassOmar Velasco - Electric GuitarBryce Gonzales - Chamber RadioPatrick Sansone - Strings Arranged and ConductedProduced and Recorded by Jonathan Wilson at Fivestarstudios in Los AngelesEngineered by Bryce GonzalesMixed by Jonathan Wilson and Bryce Gonzales at Groovemasters Studio in Santa Monica, California; Assisted by Bil Lane and Rich Tosi with the help of Ed Wong and Eddie Santos Groove MastersMastered by JJ Golden at Golden Mastering in Ventura, California
