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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Stan Freeman's Piano Sweethearts

Laura
Stan Freeman's Piano Sweethearts
Arrangements by Rufus Smith
Columbia CL 1326
1959

From Billboard June 29, 1956: The package concept here is the collection of girl's names – thus, the sweethearts are all ages and types – from "Estrelita" to "Laura" to "Diane" to "Marquetta." Freeman's piano is sophisticated and the arrangements are suave.

Lushly arranged pieces wrapped in a cover featuring a fab photo that sets the tone for the LP.

Laura
Diane
Frasquita
Alice Blue Gown
Mimi
Ruby
Gigi
Marcheta
Stella By Starlight
Liza
Tangerine
Estrelita

Night Sounds - Joe Bushkin

Night Sounds
Night Sounds - San Francisco
Joe Bushkin
Orchestral Fusions Marty Paich
Decca DL 4731
1966

Smooth lounge piano backed with minimal space age orchestral touches.

From the back cover: Joe is currently living on the big island of Hawaii. He is doing a lot of riding, surfing, swimming, romping with the kids and Franny.

The Good Life
Night Sounds
Sentimental Journey
More
Something's Gotta Give
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
The Second Time Around
Downtown
Who Can I Turn To
Sweet Leilani
I'll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her
Cool Collins

The Now Sounds Of Today

Behind The Window
I Don't Want To Hear That Melody
The Now Sounds Of Today
Columbine Records NST-51

From the back cover: Columbine Records also endeavors to get exposure for its writers through television and radio promotions. At present we have a musical/variety show called "Columbine Records Presents America Sings." It is an exclusive presentation of songs that have previously been recorded by Columbine. Also in the works is a radio show that is an offshoot of the TV program.

And, once again, here is the link to a great video titled Off The Charts.

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Super Sounds Of Today

My Woman
I Live In A Gay Life
The Super Sounds Of Today
The Trendsetters
Century 21
CTO-3387-S
1978