Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

Here are a few of the many talented and inspirational women within our company that deserve some recognition.

Elizabeth Fradin, owning her own company called “BethBakes“, creating and selling artisanal crackers that are not only gluten, nut and soy-free, but also vegan, made with whole grains and non-GMO! A healthy alternative for restricted diets or to simply enjoy a delicious snack. Click here to visit her page. 

Artist and musician, Mary Ann Rossoni, creates beautiful lyrics and performs regionally sharing her glorious voice with her listeners. She is not only musically talented but visually artistic as well. Click here to view her page!

Photographer and writer, Jill Brody, captures the reality of various communities and specializes in documentary projects. Click here to view her page.

Ti Adoro jewelry by Maria Ruggieri creates lavish accessories. She works to transform “beautiful women into exquisite ones.” The production of these beautiful jewels takes place in Providence, RI at Maria’s design studio. Click here to check her out!

Once again, Happy Women’s History Month.  Achieve, inspire and keep doing great things, girls!

It is with deep shock and sadness that we report the unexpected passing of Debra Mann

It is with deep shock and sadness that we report the unexpected passing of Debra Mann

It is with deep shock and sadness that we report the unexpected passing of Debra Mann, an acclaimed and supremely talented jazz singer, pianist and composer on our Whaling City Sound label. Her most recent recording, Full Circle, featuring the music of Joni Mitchell, was released in August 2018. She had also released three CD recordings on her label, Jobe Records.  

Her career was decorated with highlights. A Berklee grad, Debra was widely hailed as Rhode Island’s premier jazz pianist and vocalist. She performed at Symphony Hall in Boston as a featured guest soloist with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra. She had the distinct honor of performing at the request of Frank Sinatra. In celebration of Women’s History Month, she performed with her trio on Ron Dellachiesa’s WGBH radio program “Music America.” She was a prized member of the regional jazz community, having shared the stage with artists including Dick Johnson, Herb Pomeroy, Gray Sargent, Marshall Wood, Ted Casher, Jeff Stout, Ed Saindon, and many others. Dino Govoni, Jay Azzolina, Dave Zinno, Marty Richards, Jerry Leake, and Paul Angel joined her on our Full Circle release. 
She was also a passionate educator, on the faculty of Brown University and Wheaton College.
 
We at Whaling City Sound, along with the music community, will miss Debra’s extraordinary and elegant musical voice. We mourn deeply her passing and extend our sympathy to her family and friends.
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