   "I
had the pleasure of having Warren and Amber
Whitlock record a song of mine called "Going Home".
The song was recorded on April 5, 1998 at Amber's studio and it was engineered by Rick
Kraushaar. Warren and Amber worked so well together that I was absolutely
spellbound. Although I was only in his presence for a few hours during that session, he
made such an impression on me that I have played the rough mix of the session hundreds of
times for myself, my family and my friends. A knockout talent. It was only recently, when
I learned of his passing. After revisiting the studio for a final mix of "Going
Home," I was unable to call him to tell him how excited I was about the recording.
Having then left a message for Amber, she called back with the sad news. I felt as if I
had lost a close friend. I get goosebumps every time I hear the song. The world cannot
replace this talented man. I have heard many sing but have been truly moved by precious
few. Warren not only brought "Going Home" to life, he gave it his passion. It
has been an honor to have his voice in my home. " Jim Centorino
About Jim
Centorino....
Jim Centorino is a prolific composer and accomplished trumpet player. A native of Salem,
Massachusetts, Jim bacame involved with music before he could read. His formal studies in
music began with local piano, trumpet and accordion teachers and escalated to drum and
bugle corps and various band activities through high school and college. While at Boston
College, Jim starred as trumpet soloist and was band president. He was also soloist for
the Bston Crusaders and Rhode Island Matadors. As soloist and group performer, Jim played
to packed stadiums and on radio and television. He has also played the National Anthem at
games for Boston College sporting events, as well as for the Boston Celtics, New England
Patriots, an the Los Angeles Lakers. Among Centorino's hundreds of compositions, many are
published and have been performed live, and regulary broadcasted internationally. Jim's
music is influenced by the people, places and events in his life. His debut release
Footsteps in the Sand, a collaboration with composer/pianist Carol Cole, was a top selling
album in 1991. His debut, Ivory, is a compilation of pieces dedicated to endangered
animals of the world and portrays their beauty, ferocity and splendor. It's Christmas
Everywhere, Jim's latest release, is a contemporary blend of traditional and original
material crafted with technical mastery and resonating with festivity and evocative
melodies. |
