Sleeve Notes: Every smash-hit musical seems to be more overwhelming that the last, yet amongst them all South Pacific is something of a phenomenon – ever since the memorable night of April 7th, 1949, when it opened at the Majestic … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Here is another gem for the disc diadems of collectors of the Chaquito art. One that shines as brightly as all its predecessors, and one that reveals still more facets to the imaginative talent of this Latin gentleman. … Continued
Sleeve Notes: The Glen Gray Casa Loma Orchestra generates more swinging excitement than ever before as it brings new Latin rhythms to authentic re-creations of America’s big-band favorites. A String Of Pearls, Take The “A” Train, Casa Loma Stomp, Stardust, … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Once Harry James’s band was on tour and delayed by a snowstorm. Harry picked up a group of local musicians and went on the aft. A listener observed, “The audience heard that trumpet and they never knew the … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Twelve of the most vivid performances ever recorded by…Enoch Light and The Light BrigadeSpecially selected masterpieces of musical sound recording… All on one record for the first time! Label: Command SCOM 114Art Director: Daniel PezzaPhotography: Anthony Lloyd-Parker 1967 … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Irving Berlin was the first of a handful of brilliant American songwriters who, between the years 1910 and 1930, changed the direction and character of popular music. It was the phenomenal, musically untrained genius of this Russian-born immigrant … Continued
Sleeve Notes: In writing about THE KILIMA HAWAIIANS, one imagines the beautiful sounds of these wonderful Islands coming to you in their very special style, which has made this group to be loved in all parts of the world. With … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Capturing the essence of a romantic mood is a George Shearing specialty. Nor is this the first album in which his specialty is displayed, along with an inimitable and seemingly effortless style. His previous mood albums include two … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Siebzehn Jahr, Blondes Haar, Strangers In The Night, Er Ist Wieder DaTraumerei’n, A Taste Of Honey, Lara’s Theme From ‘Dr. Zhivago’, In Un Fiore, Spanish Eyes, Beat-Special No. 1, Michelle, I Left My Heart In San Francisco, Ab … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Hold Me, It’s The Talk Of The Town, So What’s New?, Somebody Loves You, Sermonette, Rose Room, Hold Back The Dawn, Love For Love, Lady, Take Seven, Marjoram, Pussy Footin’ Label: Polydor 184 072 1967 1960s Covers