Dynamic, soulful jazz vocalist June Garber presents her fourth studio album, “Off the Carousel”. A masterful interpreter of standards, June has chosen some of her very favourite compositions that reflect upon her life’s ride thus far, on roads both rough and smooth.
Album Tracks – Listen to Samples
“My new album Off the Carousel was released on September 17, 2021. More than any other album I have ever done, this one encapsulates a mood, a whole experience. I wanted the album to reflect my life’s journey, on roads both rough and smooth.
The title Off the Carousel reflects these experiences and a myriad of related thoughts –
Is it a feeling of dizziness and weak-leggedness to finally stand on terra firma?
Is it leaving something behind?
Is it finally a realization of what is real?
Is life’s ride slowing down, with gratitude for the exhilaration and with so much hope for those whose journey is beginning?
I don’t know really. Maybe it’s all of these emotions that enrich and add texture to our lives.
Please listen to the samples on this page. I will let you know when the full album is available to download or stream, or to purchase a physical copy.
I would love to hear what you think of it.”
June Garber
Personnel
June Garber: vocals
Lou Pomanti: keyboards (all tracks, except #6)
Mark Rogers: bass (1,4,5,7)
Steve Heathcote: drums (1,2,3,7)
Jake Langley: guitar (1,4,6)
Drew Jurecka: strings (1,2,3,4,5)
William Sperandei: trumpet (7)
Robyn Black: background vocals.
Label: Independent
Produced and arranged by: Lou Pomanti
Recorded at: LP Music, Toronto, Canada
Additional Recording by: Steve Heathcote, Marc Rogers, William Sperandei, Drew Jurecka, Jake Langley
Mixed by: Lou Pomanti
Mastered by: João Carvalho
Photography: David Leyes
CD Layout & Design: Lucie Frigault
Recordings
- Off the CarouselJune 2021
Released September 17, 2021
- Windmills of Your MindAugust 2021
Released August 20, 2021
- He Never Mentioned LoveJuly 2021
Released July 30, 2021
- This I KnowJanuary 2016
Released 2016
- Here’s To YouFebruary 2008
Released 2008