Eli Rosenblatt, a man the Monarch chatted with here for his Timber! performance, will soon be releasing a new album for kids and families called, Elephant Car. The 7-track record features playful lyrics and fun stories atop world music – from samba to klezmer.

The record features performances by some of Seattle’s best musicians, ‘ta boot – from drummer Sam Esecson (Polyrhythmics) to trumpeter Ahamefule J. Oluo (Industrial Revelation). “The album is an unabashed, joyful celebration of rhythm, absurdity and love for humanity,” says Rosenblatt, “I hope it inspires people of all ages to absorb themselves in the music with the fascination and abandon of a child.”

The song’s title track describes the construction of a 128-foot long by 74.5-foot wide car – big enough for an elephant family! The break of this song magically resembles a beat from Dr. Dre. The sixth track, “Grow”, is a sweet acoustic tune very much in the style of Rosenblatt’s club bands, Si Limon and Picoso. The composer really is a master of production and sonic flavor able to switch genres at the drop of a hat.

Elephant Car will be released May 31 during a free, all-ages show at the Mount Baker Community Club on Sunday, May 31st 10:30am. Come dance!