13J Productions
13J Records has become 13J Productions, giving us room to do a variety of projects outside of the label’s perimeter. Our focus is on the recording of both legendary and up-and-coming guitarists and stringed instrumentalists of a variety of styles, including blues, rock, country, bluegrass and jazz.
We are excited to announce the completion and soon to be released recording of guitarist Daniel Donato. Also a singer and songwriter, Daniel’s first formal release entitled “A Young Man’s Country” will turn a lot of heads. His guitar playing is exceptional, having already caught not only Robben’s attention but also that of Vince Gill and many others during his nine years in Nashville, TN. His songwriting is mature beyond his years and his vocal delivery captivating.
13J begins the recording of legendary steel guitarist, Paul Franklin beginning August 1st. Recently inducted into The Country Music Hall Of Fame this will also be Paul’s first formal release. Included in the ensemble accompanying Paul will be Vince Gill, Richard Bennet and Robben Ford.
As a record company 13J has previously released two CDs, the first from the accomplished Icelandic guitarist Bjorn Thoroddsen entitled “Bjossi” featuring vocalist MacKenzie Wasner and produced by Robben Ford. This recording showcases some of Nashville’s finest musicians in an eclectic set of songs by Thoroddsen and Ford and three Bob Dylan compositions. A new single has been released by Bjorn and MacKenzie entitled “Hey Baby” in anticipation of a full album later in 2020.
The second is from Brooklyn-based guitarist Jeff McErlain entitled “Now” produced by Robben Ford who is also a guest on the recording. Full of rocking guitar instrumentals powered by a stellar rhythm section, vocalist Kendra Chantelle, an American Idol finalist, also makes an appearance singing on two of Robben’s original compositions.
Robben has long envisioned devoting more time to producing records for deserving talent and has found the ideal environment to develop this vision in Nashville—with the cream of the crop!
