La Nuit Blanche by Erik Deutsch [Vinyl 12" LP]

La Nuit Blanche was born out of the pandemic--the music composed at my home in CDMX during lockdown and eventually recorded in NYC (the same weekend I received my second vaccine). There was a unique energy within the group. Musical spirits were allowed to open and release whilst our collective sense of inwardness was discarded for something we all knew how to do: just play. Whatever happened in that Queens studio felt special and seems to have translated to the recording. Aided by Jeff Hill’s vibey mix, the music invites you inside to listen or just soak… So lots of love to all the folks involved—I can’t wait to hear these jams on wax.

Erik Deutsch - keys
Avi Bortnick - guitar
Mike McGinnis - reeds
Brian Drye - trombone
Jeff Hill - bass
Tony Mason - drums
Mauro Refosco - Percussion on “Tio Ilegal” + “Lockdown”

All songs by Erik Deutsch BMI Diamond Darcy Songs

Recorded by Colin Mohnacs w/ Hector Castillo @ GBs Juke Joint — Long Island City, Queens April 18 & 19, 2021

Mixed by Jeff Hill

Mastered by Gene Paul at G&J Audio

Cover Art by Killdisco Design

Design by Kaya Marks

Photo by Victoria Reed

Produced by Erik Deutsch and Jeff Hill