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Keep up with Baila's new developments - get the inside scoop on what made Baila a hit! Check out the Artist Bios and the Press Release. BAILA: THE PRODUCERS
Samuel Turcotte, Executive Producer In addition to technology savvy, Turcotte also brings an extensive creative background to his executive producer role of Baila's Shall We Dance?. An award-winning filmaker, he has over eight years experience in film and video production. Turcotte also earned a Meritorious Achievement Medal while serving on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for his role in developing an interactive video production studio at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Even with a demanding position in the rapidly changing computer industry, Turcotte savored the opportunity to bring his concept of Baila to fruition with the making of Shall We Dance?. "I've always had a need for a creative outlet, and Baila is the realization of a longtime goal to make a fun, positive, high-energy album," says Turcotte. "For the past few years, Terry (Wollman) and I have worked on refining the concept of Baila and bringing together an extremely talented group of musicians to fulfill our vision. Listening now to the end result is extremely satisfying." Turcotte received a BS in Radio-Television-Film from The University of Texas and later earned a MA in Communications as well as an MBA. He has taught and consulted with top executives of many Fortune 500 companies including Time Warner, McGraw Hill and Price Waterhouse, and also personally trained President George Bush how to use the Internet. Samuel Turcotte is also the writer-producer-director of the new feature film "No Pain, No Gain".
Terry Wollman, Producer Originally from Miami, Wollman began his music education in his hometown before traveling to Boston in the late 70's to attend the Berklee College of Music where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Arranging and also studied guitar. In 1981, Wollman made the move to Los Angeles and within several months landed his first job, handling orchestration for a Grammy Awards performance by The Crusaders featuring Joe Cocker. Throughout the 80's, Wollman continued working with The Crusaders, including handling orchestration for their live concert performances with the Tokyo Philharmonic. It was also during this period that Wollman began to build his reputation as a session player, composer, producer and arranger with the ability to contribute to all types of musical projects from jazz to pop, from rock to world music, from R&B to Latin. In 1988 Wollman turned his talents to recording his first solo record Bimini (Nova), a contemporary jazz collection that received wide critical acclaim. Also in 1988, Wollman received his first of many offers as a music director for television with FOX TV's "Late Show". Wollman went on to work as music director for "The Byron Allen Show" and appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Arsenio Hall Show" as guest musical director with artists such as Little Richard and Go West. He has also lent his guitar talents to several television shows, performing on "The Larry Sanders Show" and recording music for "The Gary Shandling Show" and "Married With Children". This past month, Wollman signed on as arranger/guitarist and contributing composer for the new CBS-TV show "Grapevine". In addition to his work as a hired gun, Wollman continues to pursue independent projects by composing, producing, and arranging music for several up-and-coming artists. His songs have been recorded by many renown artists, and most recently, Wollman co-wrote the single "The Miracle" which became a UK hit for Cliff Richard in 1999. As a solo artist he honed his skills on the Los Angeles club scene and released his second solo album, "Say Yes" (Sonic Images/Universal) in 1998. Terry Wollman is also the composer of the musical score for the new feature film "No Pain, No Gain". Contact:Barbara Shelley Public Relations ph: 323-653-1588 e-mail: babspr@aol.com Back to the Press Release 
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