This song was composed by Phat Man Dee as a love song to her husband of nearly twenty years, Tommy Amoeba. It was recorded at Heid Studios and features: Lead Vocals - Phat Man Dee, Piano - Reggie Watkins, Saxophone - Matt Ferraro, Bass - Eli Naragon, Drums - Roger Humphries
Virgil and Kae
Phat Man Dee
Phat Man Dee and Reggie Watkins composed this as a love song to two jazz fans who aren't with us any more, specifically Virgil and his partner Kae. They were at every single jazz and poetry gig they could get to in Pittsburgh. We lost them, but we still feel their presence at the sessions. The musicians on this track, Dr James Johnson, Roger
Phat Man Dee and Reggie Watkins composed this as a love song to two jazz fans who aren't with us any more, specifically Virgil and his partner Kae. They were at every single jazz and poetry gig they could get to in Pittsburgh. We lost them, but we still feel their presence at the sessions. The musicians on this track, Dr James Johnson, Roger Humphries, Tony Campbell, and more, love and remember them. We want all of our audience members to understand that they are the most important members of the band.
Save You Save Me
Phat Man Dee - featuring Julie Slim, Geña, Mathew Tembo, and Sara Stock Mayo
Phat Man Dee is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single “Save you Save Me”
This song came to Phat Man Dee in a dream, and she woke up singing the chorus: "You want me to save you, I want you to save me, but we've got to save each other if we're going to be free..." In the dream she was singing in hundreds of languages, so when it
Phat Man Dee is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single “Save you Save Me”
This song came to Phat Man Dee in a dream, and she woke up singing the chorus: "You want me to save you, I want you to save me, but we've got to save each other if we're going to be free..." In the dream she was singing in hundreds of languages, so when it came time to record it she found vocalists to help her sing it in Arabic, French, Hebrew, Spanish and Chewa. Guest vocalists feature are Julie Slim (French, Arabic), Sara Stock Mayo (Hebrew), Geña Musica (Spanish), and Mathew Tembo (Chewa). The musicians featured are keyboardist Andre "Chez" Lewis (Brooklyn, NY), bassist Tony DePaolis (Pittsburgh, PA), and percussionist Brian E. Edwards (Pittsburgh, PA).
Julie, Andre, Brian, and Tony recorded at home studios due to the pandemic, though Mandee, Sara and Geña's vocals were recorded by engineer Larry Luther at Mr Smalls Recording and Mastering Studio. Mathew Tembo recorded with engineer Zamba Anamela at MOA Studios in Lusaka, Zambia. The track was mixed and mastered by Larry Luther at Mr Small's Recording and Mastering studio.
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/71YqBGgj3iVIl2UqzebeKw
On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/save-you-save-me-feat-geña-mathew-tembo-julie-slim/1541440070
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NZFN5RJ/ref=ap_ws_tlw_trk1
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y1WJ13wK6MQ
Phat Man Dee and Corey Fisher teamed up to record this poignant and inspiring composition by R.E.M. as a means to uplift their fans and friends with the lyrical notion that:
"Sometimes everything is wrong, now it's time to sing along, when your day is night alone, if you feel like letting go, if you think you've had too much of this life, well,
Phat Man Dee and Corey Fisher teamed up to record this poignant and inspiring composition by R.E.M. as a means to uplift their fans and friends with the lyrical notion that:
"Sometimes everything is wrong, now it's time to sing along, when your day is night alone, if you feel like letting go, if you think you've had too much of this life, well, hang on" - lyrics by R.E.M Released 2020
This composition was composed as a love song to the trans and my fellow members of the larger LBGTQIA community. The Pittsburgh MasQUe ProjecT is a joint effort of Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, TransPride Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Equality Center to connect our trans, queer, and LGBTQIA+ neighbors with face mask resources that are free
This composition was composed as a love song to the trans and my fellow members of the larger LBGTQIA community. The Pittsburgh MasQUe ProjecT is a joint effort of Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, TransPride Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Equality Center to connect our trans, queer, and LGBTQIA+ neighbors with face mask resources that are free and/or affordable. We distribute donated masks and promote queer owned and LGBTQ friendly vendors.
More info on the Pittsburgh MasQUe Project: https://www.pghlesbian.com/lgbtq_facemasks_pgh/
Lyrics by Phat Man Dee Music by High Prentiss
Songs to Fight Fascists By
Social Justice Disco
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Social Justice Disco’s debut release, “Songs To Fight Fascists By”, is a collaboration between Phat Man Dee (voted Best Jazz Performer in Pittsburgh City Paper 2018 Readers’ Poll) and Liz Berlin (founding member of triple-platinum selling band Rusted Root). This album includes 13 songs, both original and disco classics, showcasing songs such as “
Social Justice Disco’s debut release, “Songs To Fight Fascists By”, is a collaboration between Phat Man Dee (voted Best Jazz Performer in Pittsburgh City Paper 2018 Readers’ Poll) and Liz Berlin (founding member of triple-platinum selling band Rusted Root). This album includes 13 songs, both original and disco classics, showcasing songs such as “#BigBrotherIsTrending”, “Mni Wiconi/ Water is Sacred”, “Jim Crow is Alive and Well,” and “Fourth Reich Arising”. Cover songs include “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor), “Your Racist Friend” (They Might Be Giants), “Have You Been to Jail For Justice” (Anne Feeney), “I Can’t Breathe” (Peace Poets)”, a reworked version of the Bee Gee’s “Stayin’ Alive,” called “Black Lives Matter”, and more! With a vision of a world where all people have an opportunity to live free and be themselves without fear of oppression, Phat Man Dee and Liz Berlin have birthed a soundtrack to uplift those who would join this international struggle against racism, environmental destruction, war, religious intolerance, misogyny, homophobia and fascism.
Highlighting a wide array of voices from across Pittsburgh’s musical and activist communities including Justin Sane of Anti-Flag, Pastor Deryck Tines and The Lemington Gospel Choir, poets Christina Springer and Leslie Ezra Smith, MC’s Big Jus and HollyHood, cellist Nicole Myers, Korel Tunador, Johnny Creed Coe, SunBear Coe, Arlynna Evans, and Miguel Sague Jr. Core musicians on this project were drawn from Mandee’s jazz band and Liz’s pop band to include: Carlos Peña, Mark F. Strickland, Mike Speranzo, Jeremy Papay, Miguel Sague III, Howard Alexander, Megan Williams, Madame Christiane Dolores, Geña Musica, Katie Berlin, and the Steeltown Horns: Reggie Watkins, J.D. Chaisson, and Rick Matt.
Together with these powerful musicians and artists, Phat Man Dee and Liz Berlin use their musical gifts to empower each other to speak truth to the injustices of our nation. Liz and Man Dee have created an album that wails and rails against injustice through dance music performed lovingly in the righteous spirit of equity, justice and disco!
The revolution may not be televised but it will have a solid groove!
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Ball of Confusion 5:330:00/5:33
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All You Fascists 3:230:00/3:23
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I Can't Breathe 5:280:00/5:28
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Your Racist Friend 2:480:00/2:48
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For What It's Worth 5:510:00/5:51
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Fourth Reich Arising 4:280:00/4:28
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I Will Survive 4:330:00/4:33
Hey Phat Chick! (Ya Got It Comin' to Ya!)
Phat Man Dee and the Cultural District
Phat Man Dee is an old-fashioned torch singer with a number of new twists. She sings her original compositions & eclectic repertoire of standards in multiple languages! Her 7 piece band is comprised by the finest jazz warriors on scene in Pittsburgh, PA!
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Mr Fix It Man 3:190:00/3:19
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Sur Deux Notes 4:350:00/4:35
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Dreamland 2:420:00/2:42
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You Are Special 3:180:00/3:18
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Life Just Goes On
Phat Man Dee
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The debut album of this vaudevillianous cabaret jazz sensation showcases the vocal prowess and tasty song stylings of your favorite Phat Lady, the sweetheart of the sideshow, serving up some jazz with a sense of comedic burlesque.
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Life Just Goes On 4:460:00/4:46
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Man Be Man 3:170:00/3:17
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Mon Vieux Paris 3:220:00/3:22
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Blue Like Billie 3:500:00/3:50
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My Round Eyes 3:550:00/3:55
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Pepe 4:180:00/4:18
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Adam and Eve 2:120:00/2:12
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Wet Eyes 3:140:00/3:14
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In the Pines 6:570:00/6:57
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Ride the Rotor 2:290:00/2:29
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Sweet Freedom 3:420:00/3:42
Merry ChristmaChannaKwanzaa, Vol 1.1
Phat Man Dee
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This multi lingual, pan spiritual celebration of the season includes songs in Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, English and Picksburghese! Enjoy this much needed, somewhat stranger, addition to your favorite holiday playlist!
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Dona Nobis Pacem 4:090:00/4:09
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Torch Of Blue
Phat Man Dee
Considered a dangerous experiment in music, her stunning instrument couples with her previous life in the circus to create a wonderful combination of original and classic jazz with just a twist of dementia and comedic burlesque.
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Torch Of Blue 4:200:00/4:20
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Jones Beach 3:430:00/3:43
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Mr Tom 3:480:00/3:48
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Do That Thing Again 0:190:00/0:19
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Ay Linda Amiga 4:470:00/4:47
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Ascending Curves 5:330:00/5:33
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Heavy Roads 5:560:00/5:56
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TGIDKU 3:150:00/3:15
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Gandhi Lives 3:230:00/3:23
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What Kind Of Woman 3:120:00/3:12
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Two Tone Tattoo 2:470:00/2:47
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Poly Resin Icon 2:170:00/2:17
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Heavy Roads 6:380:00/6:38
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Dona Nobis Pacem 4:090:00/4:09