Album Notes

"I loved your performance ... it was professional and entertaining!" - Joanne Wheatley, Special Events Organiser for the Tourism Division of the City Of Toronto

"The orchestra sounds like swingers having a time of their lives!" - John Edward Liddle, Conductor, Clinician, Music Director & Trumpet Soloist with the celebrated Kings of Swing

"Open yourself to the sounds of this fine ensemble ... they are a must at any event or occasion." - Denis Mastromonaco, Assistant Conductor with Opera Mississauga and York Symphony Orchestra

"A driving personality, Paul Weston is a conductor who has now been seen in so many different guises, but it makes no difference – he is at home with a glorious symphony ... the contemporary windband repertoire or wooing his audience with a Big Band behind him.” - Plymouth Evening Herald

"Leigh Graham has a satiny swing in her voice and a candor to her performance which makes the delightful interpretation of her material like the soda in the scotch ... a charming entertainer!" - George Wall, Grasshopper Jazz and Blues


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Their best work to date, this is the 5th CD that the Sheraton Cadwell Group of Music Professionals (www.sheratoncadwell.com) has produced over the last 2 years under the leadership of executive director, Paul Weston (www.paulweston.ca).

A compilation of a series of live big band recordings during October/November 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this CD features vocalist Leigh Graham (www.leighgraham.com), a delightful jazz vocalist
who has hosted live entertainment on board Celebrity cruise ships and in many clubs around Toronto.

Professionally managed and staffed by over 100 talented vocalists and musicians from the Greater Toronto Area, the Sheraton Cadwell Group is on the fast track to achieving in a fraction of the time what most musical organizations take decades to accomplish.

Generous sponsorship and experienced leadership have made it possible for this unique organization to achieve world-class standards with its big bands and other smaller ensembles, including the Toronto Starlight Orchestra (www.starlightorchestra.ca), the Wyndham Regency Orchestra (www.wyndhamregency.com) and the Philips Westin Orchestra (www.philipswestin.com).

All artists recruited by the Sheraton Cadwell Group have an average of at least 10 years performing experience, having been auditioned and selected for their high level of artistic flair, technical proficiency and professionalism.

Whether it is a romancing soloist, intimate duet, sassy trio, classical string quartet, jazz quintet, latin combo, swinging big band or grand ballroom dance orchestra, artists with the Sheraton Cadwell Group have an extensive repertoire for almost any occasion to please the most discerning clients. Performances have characteristically been described as professional, warm, lively and engaging.

With over $80,000 invested to date in the best available sound & recording equipment and other logistics, all orchestras under the management of the Sheraton Cadwell Group continue to be among the most well-equipped entertainers in the industry. With efficient administrative support, their artists are available for performances at weddings, corporate functions and other
special events.

Clients who have commissioned Sheraton Cadwell's line-up of musical ensembles include high-profile organizations such as Bank of America, United Way and the City of Toronto, among others.

Sheraton Cadwell's big bands have performed at many upscale venues and prestigious festivals. The Toronto Starlight Orchestra has been showcased in grand banquets
and ballrooms at 5-star locations such as the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel while the Wyndham Regency Orchestra and the Philips Westin Orchestra have been commissioned to present outstanding live performances at the Celebrate Toronto! Street Festival and Sunday Serenades at Mel Lastman Square, respectively, public concerts which feature the best of big bands auditioned and shortlisted each year by special event organizers from the City of Toronto.

The primary mandate of the Sheraton Cadwell Group of Orchestras is to support the fundraising activities of major charities and humanitarian organizations dedicated to alleviating poverty in less developed communities outside Canada.

Net proceeds from performances and CD sales are donated to international agencies such as UNICEF, World Vision, Oxfam, CARE, Doctors Without Borders and the Red Cross through the Global Poverty Relief Foundation (www.gprf.net) to support disaster and poverty relief programs.

To date, orchestras affiliated under the Sheraton Cadwell organization have helped to raise over $350,000 for charitable and humanitarian projects.

Thank you so very much for helping make the world a more equitable place for all with your kind patronage!