Invitation – Jazz piano (Trio)
You have heard my version of “INVITATION” composed by: Bronisław Kaper (February 5, 1902 April 26, 1983) He was a Polish film composer who scored films and musical theater in Germany, France, and the USA. The American immigration authorities misspelled… Continue reading
Abe Lyman’s California Ambassador Hotel Orchestra – A Jazz Holiday (1928)
Abe Lyman (Aug.4,1897 – Oct.23,1957) was a popular bandleader from the 1920s to the 1940s. He made recordings, appeared in films and provided the music for numerous radio shows, including Your Hit Parade. His name at birth was Abraham Simon… Continue reading
Jazz Legend Adelaide Hall sings Sophisticated Lady
The magnificent Adelaide Hall (at the age of 85) sings ‘Sophisticated Lady’ on the Terry Wogan show in 1987. “Sophisticated Lady” is a jazz standard, composed as an instrumental in 1932 by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills, to which words… Continue reading
On Green Dolphin Street – Jazz Piano solo improvisation
“Green Dolphin Street” by Bronisław Kaper. The latter for the 1947 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film of the same name. He also scored the MGM film musical Lili (1953) and the TV series The FBI (1965-1974). I hope you enjoy! More about the… Continue reading
Orlando Combo jazz band Melbourne, weddings/corporate functions (instrumental Trio)
Please go straight to www.orlandocombo.com.au for our client and performance history, references and to see/hear us ‘in action’. Breif Bio Orlando Combo gives you the genuine Jazz experience from Melbourne’s best working band. The group believes a good band can… Continue reading