Biography

Contact info:
Robert Carlton
rcarlton@arrowrecords.com

Visionary World is the latest CD from Rousseau & Carlton of all original instrumental music inspired from life's inner journey. Songwriting and arranging was done in collaboration with multiple Gemini winner and Genie winner, Chris Dedrick. Visionary World was recorded on two inch analog tape at Inception Sound in Toronto, Ontario by Chad Irschick. This recording beautifully captures the pure sound of the flute and guitar with their world class acoustic ensemble. The title track Visionary World, features multiple Juno Award winner Roman Borys on Cello.

Track List
1. Song of Your Heart
2. Visionary World
3. Journey Home
4. Within a Rainbow
5. Destiny
6. What you Believe
7. All Around Us
8. The Only Treasure
9. Beyond Words
10. Until We Meet Again
11. Someday

For Lorraine Rousseau & Robert Carlton, music has always been a way of life. As husband and wife, they have devoted their lives to composing, performing and recording original instrumental music that is uniquely their own. From their classically trained backgrounds, Rousseau & Carlton create music that showcases the melodic artistry of Lorraine on flute and Robert on guitar which blend classical, smooth jazz, new age, folk and pop influences to create a unique musical style.

Lorraine Rousseau & Robert Carlton have created four critically acclaimed instrumental CDs: Its a Mystery, A Christmas Wish, Acoustic Café and Visionary World. Receiving extensive radio airplay across North America and Europe, Rousseau & Carlton have struck a chord with listeners by creating timeless, lyrical melodies.



Reviews
"Visionary World, was in the top 20 on my June and NAR report. Congratulations on a great CD with a great cover"
Tyra Phipps - WFWM

"What an incredible transformation in your music on this album (Visionary World)! Actually, it’s more like you both have evolved to a higher plane. Such a sunny sound, exciting arrangements, and the best melodies ever."
Renee Gelpi - Galaxie Radio

Lorraine Rousseau | flute
Robert Carlton | acoustic nylon, steel, and electric guitars
Mike Francis | electirc & acoustic guitars
Ray Parker | grand piano, keyboards
Vernon Dorge | alto & soprano saxophone
Roman Borys | cello
Tom Szczesniak | bass & accordion
Brian Barlow | drums and percussion

Produced By Lorraine Rousseau & Robert Carlton for Arrow Records
Engineered & Recorded by Chad Irschick at Inception Sound, Toronto, ON, Canada
Mastered by George Graves at The Lacquer Channel Toronto, ON, Canada
Photo of Rousseau & Carlton by Yanka Van der Kolk, Toronto, ON, Canada
Art Direction, Photography & Design -Raj Naik, California, USA
Arrangements by Chris Dedrick
All songs published by © Anjali Music - SOCAN