NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 2018) --
Nashville composer, author and educator Chuck
Whiting has released a new album of original songs and instrumentals
featuring performances by respected Nashville musicians.
Whiting describes his first solo
effort, "Dreamer On The Prowl," as a reflection of his life's work.
For many years, he wrote songs with the goal of landing cuts with other
artists. Now his passion is aimed more towards the arts and originality, with a
focus on film and television.
"I have a love for all kinds of
music," Whiting said. "For me, recording this album wasn't about
trying to fit into a particular genre. It was more about being true to who I
am. I hope listeners will appreciate the authenticity. At this stage of my life
and career, my work is more about expressing myself and being real."
"Dreamer On The Prowl"
features eight instrumentals and four vocal tunes, with guest appearances by
acclaimed musicians such as clarinetist/saxophonist Max Niederle, harmonica player Chris
"Freight Train" Floyd, violinist Myles Thompson, guitarist Tim
Thompson, cornetist/guitarist Bryan
Cumming, and the Grammy-nominated The
WannaBeatles.
"These incredible Nashville area artists
helped lift my work to a higher level than I could have done myself," Whiting added. "They totally understood what I was reaching for."
Highlights on the album include the
Broadway-esque instrumental and vocal tune "Baby You're Good"
(written with Candy Paull), the inspirational pop ballad "When You Have
Love" (written with Lisa Aschmann), the classical instrumental
"Water" (a duet with violinist Myles Thompson), a New Orleans-inspired
instrumental called "Ragtimer Blues," and an
"outside-the-box" jazz instrumental arrangement of "You Never
Give Me Your Money" (a classic cover written by Lennon/McCartney). Max
Niederle duets with Whiting on several instrumentals, including the title
track.
"I couldn't record my first album
without including an instrumental cover of a Beatles song," Chuck continued.
"They've been with me since the very beginning."
Selections from "Dreamer On The
Prowl" were recorded in various recording studios with engineering support
from Fett, Bryan Cumming, Tim Thompson, Eric Normand, Dennis Scott, John
Nicholson, and Michael Erin Woody. The project was mastered by Fett, and
graphic design was handled by Brian T. Cox.
Chuck Whiting is a songwriter,
composer, pianist, singer, author, publicist and educator. He began his career
as a reporter for The Mobile (Ala.) Press
Register and The Birmingham (Ala.)
News. He worked in the PR field after that, including a seven-year stint as
the PR representative for the Opryland Hotel. He launched his own Nashville
company, Music City Arts Network, in 1993. He currently serves as an instructor
of Mass Communications for Motlow State Community College in Smyrna, Tennessee.
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| Chuck Whiting performs at "Tunesmithing" in Nashville |
Music-wise, Whiting has previously
released the Christmas book and CD, "The Littlest Star: a musical
story." The song hit the Top 100 on various charts, landing radio airplay
around the world. Performers on the project include Nashville Chamber violinist
Conni Ellisor, country star Margo Smith, and Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist
Denny Jiosa. Chuck also runs a monthly songwriters night in Nashville called
"Tunesmithing." His arts blog, Music City Arts Update, provides
insights on arts happenings in Middle Tennessee. Follow Chuck Whiting on
Facebook @ChuckWhitingMusic or on Twitter @ChuckWhiting
