On February 1, 2010, “Bedroom Classics” label released “El Turista”, the eighth Josh Rouse studio album. It was recorded in 2009, and was produced by Josh Rouse and Brad Jones.
Personnel:
- Josh Rouse – vocals, cymbals, acoustic, electric and nylon string guitars, kalimba, mellotron, string arrangements, arranger
- Brad Jones – vibraphone, baritone ukulele, bass, Fender Rhodes, 12 string guitar, Hammond B3, marimba, piano, organ, percussion, Shaker, string arrangements, engineer, mixing
- Joe Pisapia – electric guitar
- James Haggerty – bass
- Paco Loco – bass, engineer
- Esteban Fernandez Perles – drums, handclapping
- Robert Di Pietro – drums, percussion
- David Gehrke – drums
- Sam Bacco – congas, cuica, shaker, surdo, wood block
- Marc Pisapia – drums, bongos, shaker, tom-tom
- Chris Carmichael – viola, violin, cello, string arrangements
- Jim Hoke – clarinet, tenor saxophone
- Pepe Torres – flute
- Melissa Mathes, Muni Camon – background vocals
- Jim DeMain – mastering
- Paz Suay – design
- Jim Herrington – photography
Track listing:
- Bienvenido – Brad Jones, Josh Rouse
- Duerme – traditional, Brad Jones, Josh Rouse
- Lemon Tree – Josh Rouse
- Sweet Elaine – Josh Rouse
- Mesie Julian – Brad Jones/ Armando Oréfiche / Josh Rouse
- I Will Live On Islands – Josh Rouse
- Valencia – Josh Rouse, Paz Suay
- Cotton Eye Joe – traditional, Josh Rouse
- Las Voces – Josh Rouse, Paz Suay
- Don’t Act Tough – Brad Jones, Josh Rouse