Sleeve Notes: The action of Madama Butterfly lakes place in the early 1900s, at Nagasaki, Japan. After a brief orchestral introduction, the curtain rises on the exterior of Pinkerton’s house, set against the background of the hay. the harbour, and … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Few works in the entire literature of orchestral music can match Scheherazade for brilliance, appeal or vividness of instrumental coloring. But then, few composers have possessed the wizardry to orchestrate music as did Rimsky-Korsakov. And until now, it … Continued
Featuring those classic Italian tunes: Volare Mama Scapricciatiello Torero Chella ‘Lla Guaglione Come Prima Souvenir D’Italie Arrivederci Roma Ciao Capri Label: Allegro Records ALL 853 1967 1960s Covers
Sleeve Notes: I think it true to say that everyone associated with the world of show business, and particularly with the recording industry, was delighted when the Mike Sammes Singers scored a chart success with the haunting “Somewhere My Love’ … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Paul Mauriat is an original, a young master, filling his musical masterpieces with a kaleidoscope of amazing sound variety. It is one thing to take an evergreen and shape it into a slick modern arrangement. But it is … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Side One Quickstep Medley: I’m A Believer, Simon Smith And The Amazing Dancing Bear, The Happening, Georgy Girl Latin Medley: What Would I Be, Memories Are Made Of This, Up Up And Away Slow Foxtrot Medley: Let’s Go … Continued
Sleeve Notes: La Derniere Valse, La Vieille Barque, Quand Fera-T-Il Jour Camarade, En Ecoutant Mon Coeur Chanter, Ponts De Paris, Un Monde Avec Toi, Les Yeux De L’Amour, La Chanson De Notre Amour, Chant Olympique, Seuls Au Monde, Quelqu’un Pour … Continued
Sleeve Notes: New York born And Stordahl is one of the most distinguished musical personalities in motion pictures, television and radio. Primarily self-taught, Mr. Stordahl went from Staten Island’s Port Richmond High School to a famous resort, where he joined … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Tijuana is a town often described as “Mexican” but it is in fact on the border of lower California and Mexico, on the West Coast, south of San Diego. It is a medium-sized town that has achieved international … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Tijuana, the exciting, exotic new sound for Brass, born of the fertile arranging genius of Herb Alpert, has hit the popular music scene with a never-to-be-forgotten impact. Record after record of “The Tijuana Sound” has swept to the … Continued