Album Notes

"The Summer Of Life" is full of surprises. Darcie's lyrics transport you from one season of emotion to another just as the music weaves from one genre to another. The fun and sassy, "24 Funky" and the charming and entertaining "Tic Tock" will leave you smiling both inside and out. The ruminative and reflective "Never, Never Land" and "Who Will Catch Me" opens questions for the heart and soul. The free flowing "Bridge" and title cut "Summer of Life" are celebrations of those moments that make you glad you are alive.

This CD includes an exceptionally talented group of musicians, showcasing the piano virtuoso George M. Mancini, Trombonist/Musical Arranger George W. Mancini, Dave Edward on flute and sax, Preston Keating on drums, Dave Foster on Bass, Michelle Kasanofsky, backup vocal and Mario Lopez, backup vocal.

Darcie brings many years of performing vocally to this project. She won her first regional vocal competition as a teenager in Ohio. In the years that followed she performed on and off with a number of musical groups in Ohio, Georgia and Florida where she now lives with her husband and three children. After taking an extended hiatus to raise her children, she has renewed her passion for music through piano, voice and composition. Her voice has been described as outstanding, having a pure and engaging quality that draws you into each song. Working under the instruction of George M. Mancini has resulted in the collaboration of the "Summer of Life".

Darice and George are the finalist in the "Adult Contemporary" portion of the Song of the Year Contest. Song of the Year (SOTY) is an international contest encouraging the art and discipline of songwriting. Its primary focus is to find great songwriters while helping them network with professionals in the music industry. Please visit: http://www.songoftheyear.com/songwriting/winners0704.htm


As an accomplished musician, George M. Mancini has played with many of the finest artists throughout the world. George's keyboard artistry has taken him from major cities in the United States to the capitals of every European country as well as Japan and Korea. As a music educator, he has developed numerous keyboard teaching programs for the elementary and secondary levels, as well as working closely with major music programs at the University level.He has performed as a clinician for Kurzweil, Samick, Korg, Hohner, Wurlitzer, Baldwin and others.He truly is a "Musician's Musician"