![]() ![]() ![]() After completing a combined engineering and music degree from Cornell University, music by various improvisational masters (Keith Jarrett, David Darling, Cecil Taylor, et al.) tilted her more and more in their direction. Catherine Marie says that “Ever since that day, I have striven to express my passion through the piano, to recreate emotions through sound, and to touch listeners’ hearts with my music.”Īs a young girl, Catherine Marie was fascinated by a myriad of musical influences: Romantic and Impressionist piano music from her classical studies, Virginia fiddle music, and new age artists Liz Story, George Winston, and Enya. You play with both strength and tenderness- how beautiful.” The letter now hangs framed in Charlton’s studio. In 2012, Carl’s Panomorphia won Best “Chill/Groove” CD of the Year in the 12th Annual Zone Music Awards, and his Life Under Stars was nominated for Best Instrumental Album by Zone Music Reporter in 2015.Īt Catherine Marie Charlton’s first solo piano concert at the age of 18, a woman in the audience was so moved that she sent flowers with a note that read “Only once before in my life has another pianist brought tears to my eyes. His 2002 CD escapesilence was voted #1 in the Best of Echoes Listener Poll. Carl’s music has been featured on National Public Radio programs All Things Considered and All Songs Considered, as well as the syndicated radio programs Hearts of Space, New Sounds, and Echoes. He has been described as “ one of the best indie musicians working today” by the San Francisco Chronicle, and “a consummate player” by All Music Guide. Since the 1980s, Weingarten has played a significant role in the progressive independent music scene, recording numerous solo and collaborative instrumental albums. Best known for his atmospheric sound and use of the slide guitar and Dobro, Carl grew up inspired by delta blues and the movie soundtracks of Ennio Morricone. Carl Weingarten is an American composer, producer, slide guitarist, and founder of the independent music label Multiphase Records.
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