Shilts Interview Page 4

Smitty: Yes indeed. So, now, the record drops when?

S: June 6th.

Smitty:  June 6th, wow. Well, this is a great and highly anticipated record because we know your signature for great grooves and high energy and we know you like to blow that horn, so we’re certainly looking forward to this great new record and everything it represents and just looking at the caliber of artists that you have along with your great horn playing and Rick’s horn playing. This is sure to be a hit.

S:  Well, there are no guarantees, but I think that we really have put together an album that’s going to stand out. I think it’s got everything on there that I wanted to achieve and I’m very, very proud of it, and hopefully people are going to listen to it and appreciate the amount of hard work that’s gone into this. It isn’t easy, there’s a lot of work and a lot of time that’s gone into doing these things and we’ve got the right combination and I think it’s going to do well.

Smitty:  Yes indeed. We’re certainly looking forward to it, my friend, and you are to be congratulated for a great new project, and congratulations on your new record deal and having a great time with the music.

S:  Well, I’ll drink to that.

Smitty:  (Laughs.) That’s what I’m talkin about!

S: Ok, I’ll put the kettle on and make a nice cup of tea, I think.

Smitty:  Yes indeed.  I may join you.  All right, we’ve been talking with the great horn player Shilts.  He’s just signed a new record deal with ARTizen Music Group, he’s produced a great new CD, it’s called HeadBoppin and the name speaks for itself.  You will certainly enjoy the grooves and melodies and the serious energy from this great music. I highly recommend this record. Shilts, my friend, thanks again and best of everything with all that you’re doing in 2006.

S:  It was my pleasure.  Thank you very much indeed.

Baldwin “Smitty” Smith

For More Information Visit www.shiltsmusic.com or www.ARTizenmusic.com.