Jim DiSpirito
Composer
Composer Jim Dispirito has enjoyed a long career in music both as a solo performer and as the
percussionist for the band Rusted Root from 1993-2001. As part of Rusted Root, Jim recorded a
number of major label releases, including the bands' definitive recording effort, WHEN I WOKE.
Touring extensively throughout the US, Canada and the UK, Jim has had the opportunity to share the
stage with artists such as Santana, the Dave Mathews Band, the Allman Bros. Band, Robert Plant &
Jimmy Page, Jewel, Joan Osborne, and Sheryl Crow. In addition to his work scoring the music in My
Tale of Two Cities, Jim is also a three-time Emmy Award nominee for his music for television, and
has composed music for independent and IMAX films. Jim continues to compose music for film and
television and is an active session musician, performing regularly on many recording projects. Jim
also continues to perform in a number of ensembles, from the singer/songwriter genre to
world-music-fusion groups. For more information on Jim, check out
http://www.jimdispirito.com
Carol Lee Espy
Composer
Carol Lee Espy is an award winning writer, composer, producer, voice-over artist, a TV and Radio
host and a pro-golfer wanna-be. In short a multi-hyphenate. Her favorite projects include
collaborations with husband/composer Jim DiSpirito. She resides in Pittsburgh Pa., with husband
Jim, their incredible son, a goldfish and screwball dog.
Additional Music by The Newlanders
The NewLanders are a group of Pittsburgh area musicians and songwriters who have researched and
rediscovered songs written by, and about, the people of southwestern Pennsylvania. By forging these
old tunes in their own style, the Newlanders have created a new sound -- while honoring and
preserving the spirit of southwestern Pennsylvania's rich past. For more information, go to
http://www.newlanders.com
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