Act Three CD Released [Produced and Musical Directed by John Sawoski (Co-produced by Michael Patterson)]
Act Three – Vocalists Judy Grubman Braun Whitmore, Lynn O’Hearn Wagner, and Billy William Grubman
Produced and Musical Directed by John Sawoski
Co-produced by Michael Patterson
ACT THREE materialized from the persistent dreams of three Southern California friends, Lynn O’Hearn Wagner, Judy Whitmore, and Bill Grubman. Each had planned on a life in musical theater but–no surprise–real life responsibilities sent them down different paths. Bill was an executive in the paper industry, Lynn was an executive in the advertising business, and Judy was a Marriage and Family Therapist and author. At a time when most people would be planning their retirements, Judy, Lynn, and Bill decided it was time to resurrect their old dreams. ACT THREE has embarked on a musical journey, and there’s no stopping them now. The three singers are featured in the award-winning documentary film “Once Upon A Dream,” which chronicles their journey to Carnegie Hall.
1. Overture 1:07 Koehler/Arlen/Gershwin/Gershwin (S A Music Co/Ted Koehler Music Company/Ira Gershwin Music/WB Music Corp)
Orchestra, Voice-over: Tom Shelton
2. Puttin’ On The Ritz / Let Yourself Go 3:29 Berlin (Irving Berlin Music Corp)
Featuring: Act Three
3. You Make Me Feel So Young 2:52 Gordon/Myrow (WB Music Corp)
Featuring: Billy Grubman
4. Moonlight In Vermont 3:28 Blackburn/Suessdorf (Johnny R Music/Michael H. Goldsen Inc)
Featuring: Judy Whitmore. Phil Feather, Tenor Sax
5. It’s All Right With Me 3:21 Porter (Chappell-Co Inc)
Featuring: Lynn O’Hearn Wagner. Don Clarke, Trumpet
6. I’ve Got The World On A String 4:22 Koehler/Arlen (S A Music Co/Ted Koehler Music Company)
Featuring: Act Three. Jeff Driskill, Tenor Sax
7. But Beautiful / It Could Happen To You 3:51 Burke/Van Heusen (Bourne Co/Music Sales Corp/Sony ATV Harmony)
Featuring: Judy Whitmore
8. Not A Care In The World 3:07 Duke/LaTouche (EMI Robbins Catalog Inc)
Featuring: Act Three
9. Night and Day 3:44 Porter (Warner Bros Inc Music Div)
Featuring: Lynn O’Hearn Wagner. Glen Berger, Alto Sax
10. Pennies From Heaven 3:59 Burke/Johnston (Anne-Rachel Music Corp.)
Featuring: Billy Grubman
11. A Foggy Day 3:53 Gershwin/Gershwin (Ira Gershwin Music/WB Music Corp)
Featuring: Act Three. Charlie Morillas, Trombone
12. I Love Being Here With You 2:50 Lee/Schluger (Denslow Music Inc)
Featuring: Judy Whitmore and Billy Grubman. Jeff Driskill, Tenor Sax
13. The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing / Steppin’ Out With My Baby 4:26 Berlin (Irving Berlin Music Corp)
Featuring: Act Three
ALL SELECTIONS ASCAP
Adapted and Arranged by John Sawoski (2-10, 12, 13) and Michael Patterson (1, 3, 7, 9, 11,13)
Orchestrated by Michael Patterson (1-3, 6-13) and John Sawoski (4, 5)
Strings arranged, orchestrated, and conducted by Michael Patterson (7, 10) and John Sawoski (4)
Act Three Orchestra
John Sawoski, Pianist / Musical Director
Glen Berger, Alto Sax / Flute
Phillip Feather, Tenor Saxophone / Clarinet
Jeff Driskill, Tenor Saxophone
Robert Carr, Baritone Saxophone
Don Clarke, Trumpet
Tim Rubottom, Trumpet
Charles Morillas, Trombone
Wendell Kelly, Bass Trombone
Timothy Emmons, Upright Bass
Albert Berk, Drums
Jason Goodman, Percussion
Brian Kilgore, Percussion (5, 7, 9, 13)
String Section
Violins: Chung-Mei Chang (concertmaster), Nancy Roth, Mike Markman
Kevin Kumar, Rebecca Chung, Neil Samples
Serena McKinney, Kevin Connolly
Violas: Jennie Hansen, Harry Shirinian
Cellos: Trevor Handy , Garik Terzian
Bass: Geoffrey Osika
Producer: John Sawoski
Co-Producer: Michael Patterson
Myrona DeLaney, Stage Director / Choreographer / Vocal Coach
Recorded by Steve Genewick at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA
Mixed by Steve Genewick at The Stewart House, Los Angeles, CA
Pro Tools Engineers at Capitol Studios: Nick Rives, Jeff Fitzpatrick
Additional vocal editing: John Hendrickson
Mastering Engineer: Ron McMaster at Capitol Studios and Mastering, Hollywood, CA
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