NEW RELEASE
Recorded live, "under the bones" at New Bedford's Whaling Museum, our latest release showcases vocalist Sarah Brooks and Graceful Soul in a live concert setting from December of 2006. "Graceful Soul" consists of guitarists Jim Robitaille and Bob Schlink, saxophonist Marcus Monteiro and a rock-steady rhythm section of Bill Miele on bass and drummer Ken Hadley. This CD has captured what happens when a soulful vocalist is united with a group of seasoned musicians, with free rein granted. The result; A powerful live performance captured for all to enjoy. Eleven tracks, including Sam Cooke's "Bring it on Home to Me,"
and Lennon & McCartney's "You Can't do That" are performed to perfection. Two versions of "Amazing Grace" are also included; One, a vocal version recorded as part of this performance, and the other, a bonus instrumental version, recorded ten-years earlier to the date, which featured a duet of saxophonists Al Oliveira and Dino Govoni. A very dynamic CD that's well worth a listen!
CLICK HERE to hear Sarah Brooks & Graceful Soul.
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What Program Directors and Music Directors at National Jazz Radio are saying about Whaling City Sound:
"quality of WCS is a given and will most likely always be added to our rotation"
- Lester A. French Jr., Jazz Director / WMEB 91.9FM Orono, ME
"Whaling City Sound has always been a reliable resource for new voices in Mainstream Jazz."
- B.H. Hudson / WNCU - Raleigh, NC
"There are many record labels based in New England, but Whaling City Sound
is the cream of the crop. They're not only documenting the original jazz
emanating from New England, but delivering that music to the world in a
tight, pleasing and progressive package. There's not a week that goes by
without a Whaling City Sound disc being heard on New England's Jazz And Folk
Station. Keep wailin' Whaling City Sound!!!"
- Joe Zupan / WICN - Worcester, MA
"Consistently in recent years Whaling City Sound has provided this station
and the music rich Nashville market an impressive, expressive roster of
talent including many of whom we're presently playing (Moretti, Beck,
Leibman,Monteiro & Robitaille). It's a welcome, viable alternative to the
steady flow of music from the "3 coasts'".
- Greg Lee / WMOT- Nashville, TN
"Over the past few years we have come to truly appreciate the releases
from Whaling City Sound. Whaling City has consistenly provided us
with great releases that we have been happy to share with our listeners.
Whaling City Sound has been a constant on our playlists, and reported
on our top ten lists. Keep the music flowing!"
- Ken Irwin / WMUA - Amherst, MA
"In a world where it seems that even jazz musicians want to be "rock stars";
where the hype precedes the accomplishments or dues-paying; where the
popularity of a musician's work can be determined or even manipulated by the
most superficial means, Whaling City Sound has quietly, stubbornly, turned
out recordings of substance, artistry, and grace, that satisfy the heart and
soul of anybody with a pair of ears and a brain between them."
- Chris Sampson / WHUS - Storrs, CT
"I appreciate the high quality of Whaling City Sound recordings. They have a
rich diversity of artists, and they capture the full array of jazz
varieties. From swing, to bebop, great jazz vocalists, and instrumentalists.
Whaling City Sound leaves nothing to the jazz imagination."
- Renee Williams / WCLK - Atlanta, GA
"As Music Director for one of the few remaining full-time jazz stations in
the USA, I look forward to receiving Whaling City CDs. They are nicely
packaged with all the necessary information about the contents easily
accessed by our on-air hosts and their music covers straight-ahead, edgy,
vocals and Latin which are all part of our daily jazz programming."
- Arturo Gómez / KUVO - Denver, CO
"Whaling City Sound time and time again has sent me great product. I know
what to expect when one of their CDs comes across my desk: quality sound,
packaging and most of all - great jazz! Keep up the good work!"
- Michael A.Valentine / WDNA - Miami, FL
"I always await new releases from Whaling City Sounds with anticipation.
With his label, Neal Weiss consistently provides excellent music to the jazz
enthusiast and it's easy to love introducing listeners to his artists and
the bright moments he captures."
- Mark Rynearson / DMX - Worldwide
"Whaling City has done a tremendous job of documenting the art and genius of
the top performers in New England. Their recordings are consistently
engaging and entertaining and the packaging and promotion reflect the
excellence of the product. They are one of a handful of labels that seem
driven to make each release special and we all have benefited from their
efforts."
- Will Kinnally / Music Choice - Worldwide
"From listening to a number of their albums over the years...it is pretty
clear to me that Whaling City Sound and its impressive roster of artists
have one very important philosophy and that is to satisfy the demands of a
jazz audience hungry for quality."
- Eric Cohen / WAER - Syracuse, NY
"Whaling City is one of a handful of labels that I look forward to every
release that they put out. I appreciate their commitment to quality music
and progressive artists. It is small labels like Whaling City in which I
believe the future of recorded jazz music will be dependent upon - with
major labels cutting back their rosters in a big way. Thank goodness for
Whaling City and other independent labels that are supporting the art and
fostering deserving artists"
- Brad Stone / KSJS - San Jose, CA
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