Ocean of Dreams

music and lyrics by
HARRIET GOLDBERG
DEBRA MANN Vocals (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10) Piano (track 9)

DANE VANNATTER Vocals (tracks 2, 4, 6, 11)
BILLY NOVICK Alto, tenor, & soprano sax, clarinet, alto flute
PAUL SCHMELING Piano (except track 9)
JOHN WHEATLEY Guitar
MARSHALL WOOD Bass
BILL REYNOLDS Drums

Produced by Harriet Goldberg
Arranged by Billy Novick
Recorded and mixed by David Sparr of Little Dog Studio, Everett, MA
Mastered by Dana White of Specialized Mastering, Framingham, MA
Cover Design by Cindy Goldstein, One of a Kind Design, Brookline, MA

“Ocean of Dreams” is my second CD of original songs. In addition to making my music available to a wider audience, I am also looking for jazz or cabaret vocalists to perform or record my material. I’d be happy to send lead sheets to any interested singers or musicians.

Most of the songs I write have their origin in a word, a thought or an overheard phrase. There are a few, however, that originate from something more personal. “Don’t Go Away” was inspired by my father and mother. “I Love You So,” the lullaby that closes this album, was inspired by my daughter, Lily.

I am delighted and overwhelmed with these renditions of my songs. I guess that isn’t surprising given the caliber of the musicians, Billy Novick, Paul Schmeling, Marshall Wood, John Wheatley, and Bill Reynolds, and the talents of the vocalists, Debra Mann and Dane Vannatter. I continue to be in awe of the musicianship of everyone involved.

Many thanks are offered: to Debra and Dane, whose beautiful voices and moving interpretations truly make my music come alive; to David Sparr for his technical expertise, as well as his many musical suggestions; to Cindy Goldstein for such beautiful cover art; to my husband Don for creating a website for his technophobic wife; to my sister Karen for an unbelievable amount of support and encouragement; and to Billy Novick for his invaluable input from the beginning, along with his inspired arrangements and playing throughout.

This CD is dedicated to my Mom. Her smile shines through it.

Bring Back the Moonlight

This project was originally conceived of as a demo CD. I wanted to showcase the songs I’ve written for jazz and cabaret vocalists. In the process of making the CD, however, I was overcome by the beauty of Debra and Cassandre’s voices, as well as their interpretations of my tunes. And the musicianship of Billy Novick, Paul Schmeling, Marshall Wood, and Jim Gwin just took my breath away.

So I decided the CD would have a dual purpose. First, it continues to be a demo CD. I’m looking for vocalists who are touched in some way by the material, and would like to perform or record any of it. (Please call or e-mail me if you fit into that category. I love to hear different interpretations of my tunes. And I have lots of lead sheets.) Second, I decided to offer the music to a wider audience. I intend to distribute the CD independently through Hargold Music.

This album would be incomplete if I didn’t thank all the people who offered their encouragement, support, and suggestions on the long road to its creation. They include my family — Don and Lily, Mom and Dad, Karen, and Cousin Bunny. Also, Debra Mann, Cassandre McKinley, Stephen Angellis, and Dane Vannatter. Their support, in tandem with their talent meant more than they can imagine. Many, many thanks to Billy Novick for sharing his inspired musicianship, his limitless musical knowledge and humor, along with his friendship all these years.

Harriet Goldberg