Four Bel-Aires - Where Are You / Tell Me WhyThe Four Bel Aires were formed in Georgetown, D. C. in 1955 when founders Vernon Ricks (bass vocals) and Robert Slick Russell (baritone) were joined by first tenor Alfred "Nookie" Robinson and Vernons cousin, second tenor Warren Ricks. Presented here is their classic 1958 single, Where Are You b w Tell Me Why. Newly remastered.

" (WQXR) "Conceptually intrepid

spin our lullaby versions of the ever-cool Outkast

With his quartet

albeit simplified and merged with a more direct sound akin to US avant-rock acolytes of the '60s folk revival like Gastr Del Sol and David Pajo

asking the musical question: "How Low Can You Go" is performed here by the great American DJ and rapper

Planet Rock

Mark's brother Matt notes "great care has been taken to archive and preserve Mark's music

- For their debut album the band set about transforming so-called "negative energy" into an opportunity for communal catharsis and healing

Hap Palmer - Walter the Waltzing Worm

all conveying that unexplainable feeling of sorrow

John Mahoney

and performed on KCRW's esteemed show