Michael Whalen - Michael Whalen & The Fire Brigade '2019

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ABOUT MICHAEL WHALEN & THE FIRE BRIGADE
Michael Whalen grew up in Washington DC at a hot time for music of all
varieties. Jazz of the fusion variety, Punk, and Go-go all factored into the
scene, and Michael was an energetic young man with open ears. School was not his
thing, he had already been creating music in the basement before he hit the
seemingly sterile educational environment, so it wasn’t long before he
was off to New York to intern at a major agency. Immediately in synch with the
fast pace of writing for commercials, film, and TV, Michael flourished and moved
straight into the limelight as a prolific composer. In his career he has written
over 750 TV and Film scores - perhaps the most ubiquitous is the Good Morning
America theme song - and he’s taken home two Emmy Awards for his work.
Michael Whalen already has a successful career as a musician, with 31 solo and
and soundtrack recordings to his credit.

One would think this is enough, that he owns his lane and should damn well stick
to it. But that would not be very Michael Whalen. As a 14 year old boy he heard
Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, and Herbie Hancock and the fire behind their
creations. He vowed that he would make that Jazz fusion album one day, and that
day has arrived. Recruiting the best - Michael League, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bob
Magnuson - Whalen hit the studio to celebrate Jazz and Funk (and Go-Go), with an
ear on keeping the melodies and not getting lost in the virtuosity.

Michael Whalen & The Fire Brigade’s self titled album is ready for prime
time on March 1, 2018. A boy and his dream never forgotten. Let’s
celebrate, shall we?

Tracklist:
01. Michael Whalen - Code 10-80 (4:16)
02. Michael Whalen - Flabbergasted (5:14)
03. Michael Whalen - Slippery Slope (3:33)
04. Michael Whalen - Go-Go Bird (4:35)
05. Michael Whalen - A Childish Dream (4:15)
06. Michael Whalen - Duck Walk (4:37)
07. Michael Whalen - Gringo Suave (4:11)
08. Michael Whalen - Bennys Brooklyn Blues (4:26)
09. Michael Whalen - Song at Midnight (4:38)
10. Michael Whalen - Blues for You (9:23)

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