2003 Kate Markowitz – Map Of The World
Map Of The World is the debut solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Kate Markowitz, released on July 8, 2003, via Compass Records. Known as a top-tier backup vocalist for icons like James Taylor, Shawn Colvin, and Lyle Lovett, Markowitz stepped into the spotlight with this project, blending adult pop, folk, and alternative rock influences.
Tracks
1 Pride And Vanity (David Batteau; Kate Markowitz) 03:59
2 Luckier Girls (Kate Markowitz) 04:39
3 Map Of The World (Donny Markowitz; Kate Markowitz) 04:23
4 Can We Still Be Friends? (Todd Rundgren) 04:09
5 These Wheels (David Batteau; Kate Markowitz) 04:15
6 Lay Away (Ronald Isley; O’Kelly Isley; Rudolph Isley) 04:37
7 Light Of Day (Kate Markowitz) 04:39
8 Birds Of A Feather (Russ Kunkel; Kate Markowitz) 03:50
9 I Won’t Let Go (Craig Carothers) 03:49
10 Love In The Ruins (Kate Markowitz) 04:24
11 I’ll Remember You (Kate Markowitz; Donny Markowitz) 03:59
12 My L.A. (David Batteau; Kate Markowitz) 05:08
13 Who Needs The Spring? (Richard Markowitz; Haru Markowit) 04:09
Musicians
1 Pride And Vanity
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Steve Brewster |
| Acoustic Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Acoustic Guitar | Tom Bukovac |
| Hammond Organ | Catherine Styron |
| Piano | Pat Buchanan |
| Synthesizer | Tony Harrell |
| Programming | Steve Brewster |
| Bells | Kate Markowitz |
| Percussion | Steve Brewster |
| Background Vocals | Karen Blake |
| Background Vocals | Windy Wagner |
| Background Vocals | David Batteau |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
2 Luckier Girls
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Greg Morrow |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Acoustic Guitar | Dan Dugmore |
| Acoustic Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Hammond Organ | Tony Harrel |
| Keyboards | Tony Harrel |
| Programming | Greg Morrow |
| Viola | Andrea Zonn |
| Violin | David Davidson |
| Violin | David Angell |
| Background Vocals | Shawn Colvin |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
3 Map Of The World
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Steve Brewster |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Acoustic Guitar | Tom Bukovac |
| Ukulele | Mike Severs |
| Fender Rhodes | Tony Harrell |
| Synthesizer | Tony Harrell |
| Wurlitzer | Tony Harrell |
| Wurlitzer | Kate Markowitz |
| Programming | Steve Brewster |
| Percussion | Luis Conte |
| Background Vocals | Karen Blake |
| Background Vocals | Windy Wagner |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
4 Can We Still Be Friends?
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Greg Morrow |
| Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Acoustic Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Keyboards | Tony Harrel |
| Background Vocals | Tommy Lee James |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
5 These Wheels
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Greg Morrow |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Guitar | Dan Dugmore |
| Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Pedal Steel | Dan Dugmore |
| Piano | Tony Harrell |
| Synthesizer | Tony Harrell |
| Tambourine | Greg Morrow |
| Background Vocals | David Batteau |
| Background Vocals | Shawn Colvin |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
6 Lay Away
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Greg Morrow |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Wurlitzer | Tony Harrel |
| Programming | Greg Morrow |
| Percussion | Luis Conte |
| Background Vocals | James Taylor |
| Background Vocals | David Lasley |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
7 Light Of Day
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Greg Morrow |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Acoustic Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Acoustic Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Mellotron | Tony Harrell |
| Piano | Tony Harrell |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
8 Birds Of A Feather
| Bass | Russ Kunkel |
| Drums (programming) | Russ Kunkel |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Acoustic Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | Russ Kunkel |
| Percussion | Russ Kunkel |
| Background Vocals | Dorian Holley |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
9 I Won’t Let Go
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Steve Brewster |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Guitar | Tom Bukovac |
| Acoustic Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Wurlitzer | Tony Harrell |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
10 Love In The Ruins
| Bass | Tom Bukovac |
| Drums | Steve Brewster |
| Guitar | Alison Prestwood |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Acoustic Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Keyboards | Tony Harrell |
| Piano | Catherine Styron |
| Programming | Steve Brewster |
| Background Vocals | David Lasley |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
11 I’ll Remember You
| Bass | Alison Prestwood |
| Drums | Greg Morrow |
| Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Acoustic Guitar | Mike Severs |
| Acoustic Guitar | Pat Buchanan |
| Piano | Tony Harrell |
| Accordion | Tony Harrell |
| Background Vocals | James Taylor |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
12 My L.A.
| Bass | David Piltch |
| Drums | Fritz Lewak |
| Guitar | Jamie Kime |
| Acoustic Guitar | David Batteau |
| Keyboards | Jamie Muhoberac |
| Percussion | Fritz Lewak |
| Background Vocals | Windy Wagner |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Background Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
| Background Vocals | Dorian Holley |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
13 Who Needs The Spring?
| Piano | Catherine Styron |
| Vocals | Kate Markowitz |
Liner Notes
Producer – Alison Prestwood, Kate Markowitz
Producer – Russ Kunkel (Track 8)
Producer – Donny Markowitz, Kate Markowitz, Tony Shepperd (Track 12)
Recorded By – Mike Poole
Recorded By – Russ Kunkel (Track 8)
Recorded By – Tony Shepperd (Track 12)
Arranged By (Strings) – Andrea Zonn (Track 2)
Recorded By (Additional) – Tom Harriman, Mike Severs
Mastered By – John Mayfield
Mixed By – Mike Poole
Mixed By – Russ Kunkel (Track 8)
Design – Griffin Norman
Photography – Elena Mitchell, Lisa Roze
Mastered At Mayfield Mastering, Nashville
Mixed At The Money Pit, Nashville, TN
Mixed At Orchard Tree Studios, LA, CA
Recorded At Omnisound, Nashville, TN
Recorded At The Money Pit, Nashville, TN
Recorded At The Sound Factory, LA, CA
Recorded At Orchard Tree Studios, LA, CA
Recorded At Richmarv Studios, LA, CA
Recorded At Sunny’s Lab, Franklin, TN
Phonographic Copyright Kate Markowitz
Copyright Compass Records