Amber Gray, Michael R. Jackson, Sophia Anne Caruso

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that The Liz Swados Project will be released on CD in stores and online Friday, October 2.The album is currently available on digital and streaming formats. The CD booklet features Liz’s personal illustrations, archival photos, selected lyrics, and special reminiscences from colleagues and friends.

 “a stunning new anthology album” by American Theatre MagazineThe Liz Swados Project – a newly-recorded tribute to the visionary artist – features an epic family of performers, composers and lyricists, who have been influenced and inspired by Swados as a performer, composer, lyricist, teacher, and trailblazer. The all-star cast of luminaries from Broadway, downtown and beyond, including vocalists Starr BusbySophia Anne Caruso, Damon DaunnoAmber GrayStephanie Hsu, Jo Lampert, Alicia Olatuja, Ashley Pérez Flanagan, Grace McLean,and Ali Stroker, in addition to songwriter/performers The BengsonsHeather ChristianMichael R. JacksonTaylor Mac, Dave Malloy, Shaina Taub, and the late Michael Friedman, among others.

The album – featuring the world premiere recordings of 14 songs – is produced by Lauren FitzgeraldKris Kukul and Matt Stine, with Kurt Deutsch and Roz Lichter serving as executive producers. Kris Kukul, Ms. Swados’s longtime music director, provides orchestrations and arrangements. Preston Martin serves as choir manager. To stream or download the album, or pre-order the CD, visit ghostlightrecords.lnk.to/lizswadosproject.