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NATIVE HEART (1996)
Record Label: MBM

"The concept of Native Heart came like a vision, the music just flowed through, there were no rules, no guidelines, just inspiration!"

Perhaps Alan feels an affinity with the native soul, being brought up in Petoskey, Michigan (named after the Ottawa Indian chief Petoskey) where daily pow wows and storytelling were a regular occurrence.

Tunes like "Afrika" and "Native Heart" punctuate that point using African percussion, interwoven with acoustic guitars, lush keys and distinctive vocals provide a synopsis for soothing/inspirational music... LA BEACH NEWS

Musicians:

• Alan is lead vocalist on "Native Heart" and is featured on piano, synthesizer, drums and African percussion. Jon Defaria (Kitaro, Jon Secada, Miami Sound Machine) contributes on nylon guitar as well as electric guitars. Randy Mitchell (Donna Sommers) plays acoustic and electric guitars. Marty Ward (Marty Ward CD - Midwest Records) performs on alto, tenor and soprano sax. Jim Ross (David Benoit, David Foster) plays viola.

• Paul Klingberg, award winning engineer (Earth, Wind & Fire, Ramsey Lewis, Urban Knights, Pat Metheny, etc.) mixed "Native Heart" in Dolby Surround* at Mama Joes Studio in Hollywood.

Reviews:

Alan Hewitt has been hailed as one of the "new innovators of modern music"...   People Magazine

Native Heart is " a masterpiece and must have!"...   Home Theater Magazine

..."a complete listening experience - soothing and inspirational!"...   L.A. Beach News

"Mixed in Dolby Surround Sound, "Native Heart" promises to shock your senses, and give you an incredible listening experience."...   .Jordan Sloan - Music