PepperJill & Jack, a musical duo comprised of Stephen Bent & Shannon O'Neil, originated in New York City. They debuted in March 2012, performing alongside the Astoria Symphonic Choir. PJ&J has played throughout NYC in various bars and clubs, always surprising audiences with their eclectic style and instrumentation. A genre-defying duo, they blend a Cole Porter lyric sensibility with Simon & Garfunkel style duo vocal harmonies. In a typical concert you'll hear everything from trombones to ukuleles, all used for maximum listener enjoyment. In early 2013 they were awarded a World Record for "Most Beatles References in a Single Song," an honor they accepted with a bewildering degree of seriousness. This eponymous album, their debut, is comprised of nine original songs. CREDITS All music and lyrics by PepperJill & Jack Postcard (Stephen) Stephen Bent: vocals, guitar, piano Shannon O’Neil: vocals Charles Yang: violin Dennis Michael Keefe: upright bass Ben Wasson: drums, percussion Absent Birthday Present (Shannon) Shannon O’Neil: vocals, toy piano Stephen Bent: guitar, piano Dennis Michael Keefe: upright bass Ben Wasson: drums High Hopes / Low Expectations (Stephen/Shannon) Stephen Bent: vocals, ukulele, acoustic guitar, electric guitar Shannon O’Neil: vocals Dennis MIchael Keefe: upright bass Ben Wasson: drums, percussion Dork For You (Stephen/Shannon) Shannon O’Neil: vocals Stephen Bent: vocals, guitar, piano, accordion Dennis Michael Keefe: upright bass Ben Wasson: drums Trombone Lover Man (Stephen) Shannon O’Neil: vocals, ukulele Stephen Bent: trombones Dennis MIchael Keefe: upright bass Ben Wasson: drums Eat Your Breakfast Slowly (Stephen) Stephen Bent: vocals, guitar The PepperJill & Jack Chorus: vocals Sgt. PepperJill’s 64 (Stephen/Shannon) Stephen Bent: vocals, electric guitar, trombone, piano, organ, accordion Shannon O’Neil: vocals Dennis Michael Keefe: electric bass, alto sax, tenor sax, vocals Ben Rydell: trumpet Charles Yang: violin, vocals Eric Allen: cello Ben Wasson: drums The PepperJill & Jack Chorus: vocals Teach the Torches (Music by Stephen, lyrics by William Shakespeare) Stephen Bent: vocals, guitar Shannon O’Neil: vocals Mark Ettinger: cello, upright bass Daniel Constant: violin No Lullabies (Stephen/Shannon) Shannon O’Neil: vocals Stephen Bent: vocals Eric Allen: cello Production Credits: Produced by PepperJill & Jack All tracks* recorded at Great White Wax studio in Times Square, NYC, by Dennis Michael Keefe All tracks* mixed by Bill Hare All tracks mastered by Bill Hare *except Teach the Torches All drums and percussion recorded by Mark Ettinger at Lethe Lounge “Teach the Torches” recorded and mixed by Mark Ettinger at Lethe Lounge Vocal Coach: Adam Eggleston Executive Producers: Gary & Parul Houlahan, Darlene Keeler Pollard, Richard E Carter, Ted Lai, David Bernard, Roy & Jenny Niederhoffer, Jeremy Pollard, Margaret Leith, Mary Lou O’Neil, Lori Robson, Warrington & Donna MacElroy, Joy DuPuis, David Haney & Roger Klorese, Bob & Jomary Bolles, Simeon Pillich, Andy & Elena Sapora, Brett Kuehner, Lucinda Mercer & Richard Cole, Brian O’Neil, Valarie, Rick, & CJ Arneson, Mary L. Holm & Art Baldwin, Ralph Grundler, Sharona DiConstanzo, Susan E Willis, Laurie and Scott, Karin Evansta & Mike Culver, Janet Egger & Eben Sprinsock, Mike Kattermann, Eric McCrea, Velibor, Carrie, Jim & Kimberly Rowland, Frankie C. Tin, Ron & Jeni Craswell, Durwood Gafford, Susan & Bill O’Neil, and Nancy & Sam Bent. Thanks to: The Astoria Symphonic Choir, Adam Eggleston, Mark Ettinger, Charles Yang, Dennis Michael Keefe, Eve Rickles-Young, & Bill Hare Special thanks to: Susan & Bill O’Neil, and Sam, Nancy, & Katie Bent, for their infinite support. The PepperJill & Jack Chorus is: Andrew Willis-Woodward, Jacqueline Jediny, Chris Goodwin, Steven Schmerler, MIchael Mehan, Eric Rodriguez, David Schmerler, Adam Eggleston, Allison Davis, Carolyn Zawislak, Danielle Gift, Hailey Apter, Seann Branchfield, David Wells, Dora Buzan, Patrick Simone, Eve Rickles-Young, Sam Hirsch, Mary McCarthy, Kristen Demaline, Geoffery Ream, Steve Hall, Richard Walker, Myrna Moss, & Frankie Tin.