Album Notes

Charlie Weyant is a reed player specializing in Jazz and Swing. He began clarinet lessons at age nine and was encouraged by his teacher to pursue a career in music. Following his high school graduation, he served as a U.S. Navy musician with trombonist Bill Watrous. He has been playing in Connecticut clubs since the early 60s. Currently he is playing five regular gigs a week with four different bands. He also performs with various groups at private parties including weddings, anniversaries birthdays or "just a good time party". He may be heard Tuesday through Sunday at various venues in Connecticut. FRIENDS AND ARTISTS ACCOMPANYING CHARLIE Tom Boates-Trombone; Peter Davis-Piano; Jim Tutunjian-Bass; Tom Palinko-Percussion; Florence Adams-Guest vocalist; Mike Giuffrida-Guest Percussionist " Harlem Nocturne" PENELOPE ANN CZAJKA March 12,1968 May 16,1997 Penny was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was five months old. She received extensive treatment and medication to keep her congenital disease under control. Always battling for "The Breath of Life" Penny struggled to graduate from high school and pursue a career as a hairdresser. She was licensed and worked as a hairdresser for a short period of time. When she was no longer able to function without a continuous supply of oxygen, she became a candidate for lung transplants. She was not fortunate enough to realize this dream. She died at home in the arms of her parents. She was only 29 years old with a vibrant hope for an easier life. Charlie Weyant did not have the privilege of knowing this courageous young woman. Charlie's wife Jane, Penny's aunt, encouraged him to dedicate his first CD to her memory. Penny has been in Heaven for five years, but her lust for life will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. We love you Penny and thank you for the many lessons that you taught us. All proceeds [after shipping & handling] are donated in Penny's memory to: the Connecticut Chapter of The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with our hopes that soon there will be a halt to this devastating disease. -Charlie & Jane Weyant, 2002 Recording Studio-Manor Recording; Production Assistants-Kenneth E. Chant, Donald E. Smith, Jean Hadley; Photography-Jane Turner Weyant, Curtis Studios Graphic Design-Jane Turner Weyant Manufactured and printed by Disc Makers, Pennsauken, NJ, U.S.A. PENELOPE A. CZAJKA MEMORIAL FUND Jane Turner Weyant, Trustee 10 Spruce Circle Milford, CT 06460