SHADE OF BLUE to Showcase Carlo Chapelle at Don't Tell Mama's

Chicago based singer, Carlo, will bring his smooth pop/jazz tones to the stage of the beautiful intimate club that is Don't Tell Mama's for one special show. With appearances in Chicago, Los Angeles and the Philippines, Carlo is excited to be bringing his love of different genres of music that he has a passion. Songs include "What are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?", the single "Please Don't Ask Me" which reached top 30 on the jazz charts in Australia several years ago, and his cover of the Kevyn Lettau hit, "Sunlight" .

Of said recording, Lattau stated that "Carlo has the voice of an Angel." These songs are featured on Carlo's debut Cd, "Shade of Blue", which was recorded over three years in Chicago, Indiana and Manila features an eclectic group of songs including several standards.

Songs include: "The Nearness of You" which opens "Shade of Blue", hints at the beauty of what is in store for you, the listener. Other highlights include "God Bless the Child" and the Bergman classic "What are You Doing the Rest of My Life", arranged especially for Carlo by well known singer/composer/arranger, Beckie Menzie.

"Shade of Blue" includes covers of the Kevyn Lettau hit "Sunlight", the guitar/vocal duets "Like a Lover" and "All Caught Up in Love" and the piano/vocal duet, "Any Other Fool". With this CD debut "Shade of Blue" Carlo shares the intimate moments from Carlo's inner most feelings and is for those whose love is real, sometimes hard, most times soft to the touch; but always heartfelt.

Music Director, Derrick Bounds, is a native of Chicago, Illinois, growing up taking private lessons in Classical, Jazz and Gospel Music. Beginning studying piano at age 11 under Juanita Calermee, Dennis Smith, Alan Swain and later Kevin Gainer of Waukegan, IL, he gained knowledge of various music styles.

Derrick has played, with various musical groups and varying styles of music. He has played with such notables as Otis Clay, Garland Green, Danny Boy, T.C. Carson as well as local artists D-Erania, Chris Zamora Group and hip hop group REALIFE. Derrick also occasionally works with Chicago based Black Ensemble Theater. Derrick has also written music for a few "Indie" films.

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