SPRING/SUMMER NOTES 2024

Hello Summer!
​2024

Summer is fully upon us as I take a moment to pause and review the latest from my area of the world.  

January saw the release of my new Single “Sunshine Yellow” which might have seemed out of place in the dead of winter but for me it was the promise of warmth and great vibes the sun always brings me.  I was fortunate to have guest guitarist Peter White on the track as well as Co-Producer, Co-writer Bassist Roberto Vally, Lil John Roberts, Sander Pinheiro and none other than Euge Groove serving up a great mix and master of the track.  I’ve received many notes about the track in the past few months but fast forwarding to today, June 25, “Sunshine Yellow” reached the #2 Position on Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart!!  

While this has been exciting my studio keeps undergoing changes and tweaks.  The addition of a Yamaha C3 has opened many possibilities for my goal of recording acoustic piano in my studio.   I’m still in the honeymoon phase of recording pieces I like just for myself.  I continue working on some new tracks for an upcoming Album as well.  I love all the new possibilities and find I’m having more creative ideas than ever.  

I’ve been active in areas of the music community as well.  In April I participated in a Focus Roundtable Forum by invitation only with WCLK as well as the 50th Year Celebration of WCLK Group Photo and Reception with the Mayor of Atlanta.   It has been fun also connecting with the Atlanta Jazz Community with some exciting new plans for a Jazz Venue in Decatur. 

Shows have also been a really great time to meet fans and perform my original tunes for audiences. In January the band performed at City Winery Atlanta with a fabulous audience, Lake Oconee Wine & Jazz Festival, Perfect Note, Atlanta, Middle C Jazz Club (Charlotte, NC), Jazz Jam Sessions, Private House Concert (Detroit, MI) performances have all followed.  

Going into the next season the band will perform August 18th at Club Indigo, Rialto Jazz Series, Athens, GA, Carol will perform September 6 for the VIP Reception for Blue Ridge Jazz Festival, the full band will perform Sept. 7 at the Blue Ridge Wine & Jazz Festival, Ellijay GA, October 19 Carol & Ragan Whiteside will perform for the MusicWoman Festival, in Atlanta GA which takes place October 17-19.  Please check my website for ticket links and more detailed information for all my events.  

I enjoyed a beautiful spring in Atlanta and revived my hobby of amateur photography.  While I’m not revealing the date of a new album release I can say it’s getting closer.  Stay tuned for more updates on shows and happenings and noteworthy news from me. 

Much love,
Carol