Tag: Irving Berlin
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Fritz Kreisler: Encores, Arrangements, Compositions 1926-1938
Fritz Kreisler became the early 20th Century’s first world-celebrity violinist. Today he is remembered not only for the remarkable tone he achieved but also as composer, arranger and promoter of so many beloved works for violin. In the early years, he recorded his own compositionas and arrangements for His Master’s Voice and Victor Records, with…
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Hollywood Golden Era Songs
Full booklet notes with all dates, accompanists, film titles-inside ! “All the Songs and performances here are ‘unforgettable’ in that true sense that is so often abused nowadays. All came to fame in films of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s (‘Singin’ in the Rain, Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, High Noon ….) and will never, ever,…
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When I Fall In Love
“One of the most romantic of all vocal styles, accompanied usually with inimitable crafted arrangements by legends such as Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Pete Rugolo, Gordon Jenkins, Ralph Carmichael, Dave Cavenaugh or Les Baxter.” (MusicalMerit)
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Cole Porter & Irving Berlin Songbook Classics
“Ella herself acknowledged that Cole Porter album was a ‘turning point in my life. Doing those song books helped me get into spots I’d never been able to play before’. Porter simply commented ‘My, what marvellous diction that girl has’. Ira Gershwin was more appreciative remarking ‘I never knew how good our songs were until…
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Oscar Peterson Trio Play the Songbook Hits
“The great Oscar Peterson Trio’s inimitable swing style “crossed over” to some of the widest audiences that quality jazz has ever attracted and entertained, especially when playing American standards” -Music & Merit
