For a Hallmark budget release this album contains some fine trumpeting from Bobby Hackett if that is a correct term for the playing of a trumpet. Listen to “I Left My Heart in San Fransisco” and you’ll be transported to … Continued
Tony Danieli was a pseudonym used by Albert Ferreri, one of the founders of the VOGUE label. Sleeve Notes: Spécialiste du slow, cette danse calme, si propice aux plus tendres confidences, Tony Danieli avec son alto sax, nous invite à … Continued
Sleeve Notes: The name of George Melachrino will always be associated with rich, melodious instrumental music, and the titles on this L.P. ably demonstrate Melachrino’s easy-going style. Melachrino was born in London in 1909 of Greek parentage, and he showed … Continued
Sleeve Notes: TWIST DE TAHITI Le tamour se compose de 3 figures principales : les “ciseaux”, la “glissade”, le “roulement á bille” TWIST OF TAHITI The tamour consists of 3 main figures: the “scissors”, the “slip”, the “ball bearing” “LES … Continued
Sleeve Notes: George Albert Shearing was born totally blind in London, England on August 13th, 1919. Studying piano by the Braille method at the Linden Lodge School for the Blind, he developed a solid classical technique and a lasting affection … Continued