Willie Smith -Grand Piano -SACKVILLE CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1. I'VE FOUND A NEW BABY
2. A PORTER'S LOVE SONG TO A CHAMBERMAID
3. I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU
4. SOME OF THESE DAYS
5. JUST YOU, JUST ME
6. EVERYBODY LOVES MY BABY
7. CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS
8. YOU TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME
9. KEEPIN' OUT OF MISCHIEF NOW
10. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN

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W/ Don Ewell

Description:

Grand Piano by Willie 'the Lion' & Don Ewell Smith, released 21 September 2017, includes the following tracks: "I Would Do Anything For You", "Just You, Just Me", "Can't We Be Friends", "Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now" and more. This version of Grand Piano comes as a 1xCD. - W/ DON EWELL

In the spring of 1965 pianist Don Ewell began his four-week engagement in Toronto that lasted seven months. David Gillman, a jazz fan and one-time promoter, started hanging at the Golden Nugget and was reminded of another stride legend Willie "The Lion" Smith who he had presented in the '40s. Fast forward to '66, Gillman brings Ewell and Smith together for a Canadian TV filming. While in town the two jam together often at the Nugget and informal, live recordings are made (issued as Stride Piano Duets, DMK 249). The following year the two are brought together into a recording studio and this album is the astonishing result.

"Grand Piano" is a remarkable CD by the legendary jazz and blues pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith, released under the Sackville label. This album captures Smith's virtuosic piano style, blending stride, ragtime, and early jazz influences into an expressive performance that showcases his mastery of improvisation and rhythm. The tracks on this CD highlight both classic standards and original compositions, offering listeners a journey through the golden era of jazz piano. Willie "The Lion" Smith was one of the most influential pianists in early 20th-century American music; his innovative techniques paved the way for future generations of jazz musicians. Over his prolific career, he recorded numerous albums and performed with icons such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Sackville Records is renowned for its dedication to authentic jazz recordings, preserving historic performances with exceptional sound quality.

Manufacturer No.:

SAK2004.2

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