by Bailey White
Staff Writer
Art lovers who visit all 10 stops at this month’s First Wednesday Art Walk will get a little something extra to take home with them.
Art Walk organizer Tony Allegretti has put together “In Town Sound,” a CD of eclectic music designed to get people moving through the city.
Allegretti collaborated with David Luckin, the host of WJCT’s Nightflight music show, to choose a dozen songs for the album. The result is a funky blend of jazzy tunes.
“We have such a broad demographic for the Art Walk,” said Allegretti. “There are rock-a-billy kids from Murray Hill, and there are soccer moms from Mandarin. It’s such a cool cultural melting pot. The music isn’t one particular style; if it is it’s world beat, and I think it will be embraced.”
Tracks include “Jazz Trippin’” by Org Lounge, “Super K” by Emotive Blue and “Claire de Lune” by Moodswings.
“It’s especially good to listen to with headphones, whether you’re relaxing at home or walking through the city,” said Allegretti.
Two additional tracks include an introduction by DVI executive director Terry Lorince and a recording of “Good Morning Downtown,” written and performed by Downtown Ambassadors Lydia Cobbert and Celeste Harrell.
One thousand copies of the CD were produced. The first four Art Walks have averaged about 1,000 people, with about 200-300 going to each stop.
The Art Walk is scheduled for Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Stops are 100 Laura Street (headquarters); Flat 38 (38 W. Monroe) St.; JMoMA (333 N. Laura St.); London Bridge Pub (100 E. Adams St.), Gallery L (second floor of Independent Square); the River Room (Southend Brewery at the Landing); Hemming Plaza Jewelers (221 N. Hogan St.); Brooklyn Arts & Design Center (123 E. Forsyth St.) and Magnificat Cafe (at the corner of Laura and Monroe streets). The event is free.