America's Best Selling Pianist by Roger Williams, released 20 September 2012.
This version of America's Best Selling Pianist comes as a 2xCD. - .. PIANIST // 1957-1961
2012 two CD collection. Roger Williams was certainly the most popular pianist in America during the 20th Century with Billboard magazine still ranking him as the best-selling piano artist in history. Four complete albums: With These Hands; Always; Songs of the Fabulous Fifties (which includes the #1 hit "Autumn Leaves") and Temptation. Plus three bonus tracks from Songs of the Soaring '60s. Despite his huge popularity in the USA most of his 100 plus albums have never been on CD so this is a release that is not to be missed. Jasmine.
"America's Best Selling Pianist" is a captivating CD collection by the legendary pianist Roger Williams, released by Jasmine Records. This album showcases some of Williams' most beloved and chart-topping performances, reflecting his unique ability to blend classical technique with popular melodies. Known for his expressive touch and innovative arrangements, Roger Williams became a household name in the 1950s and 1960s, especially after his iconic rendition of "Autumn Leaves," which remains the only piano instrumental to reach No.1 on the Billboard charts. The CD offers listeners an immersive journey through timeless standards and romantic ballads that highlight Williams? virtuosity and emotional depth at the keyboard.
Jasmine Records is renowned for its dedication to preserving classic recordings across genres such as jazz, pop, country, and easy listening. With meticulous remastering processes and comprehensive liner notes, Jasmine ensures music lovers can rediscover legendary artists like Roger Williams in pristine sound quality.
Roger Williams was celebrated not just for technical brilliance but also for bringing warmth and accessibility to piano music. Over his prolific career spanning more than five decades, he recorded over 100 albums?many achieving gold or platinum status?and delighted audiences worldwide with both studio masterpieces and unforgettable live performances.
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Technical specifications
Language
Features
Artist
Roger Williams
Distribution type
Physical media
Media type
CD
Number of optical discs
2 discs
Release date (DD/MM/YYYY)
12/10/2012
Song titles
Disc 1
with these hands - 1959
1. Gigi
2. O mio babbino caro (oh my beloved daddy)
3. An affair to remember (our love affair)
4. Two different worlds
5. Forgotten dreams
6. Yellow bird
7. Bess you is my woman
8. Greensleeves
9. With these hands
10. Strange music
11. Snowfall
12. The syncopated clock
always - 1960
13. Stardust
14. Stranger in paradise
15. Traumerei
16. Moonlight and roses
17. To a wild rose
18. Dark eyes
19. Love theme from 'romeo and juliet'
20. The skaters waltz
21. Moonlight sonata
22. None but the lonely heart
23. Brahms' lullaby
24. Till the end of time
disc 2
songs of the fabulous fifties - 1957
1. Moonglow / theme from 'picnic
2. Unchained melody
3. Tennessee waltz
4. Hey there
5. April in portugal
6. My heart cries for you
7. True love
8. La vie en rose
9. Three coins in the fountain
10. Young at heart
11. I believe
12. Autumn leaves
temptation - 1960
13. Theme from 'the sundowners'
14. Theme from 'the apartment'
15. Temptation
16. One finger symphony
17. Homesick for new england
18. La montana (if she should come to you)
19. Never on sunday
20. Riviera concerto
21. It's now or never (o sole mio)
22. What lies over the hill?
23. Raindrops
24. Little rock getaway
bonus tracks
from 'songs of the soaring '60s - 1961
25. Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polkadot bikini
26. Sailor (your home is the sea)
27. Main theme from 'exodus'
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