[Dixielandjazz] Quasthoff crosses the tracks

[AL LEVY]

Reply to the comment "I have no idea why great Lieder and
opera singers get bitten with the yen to sing classic pop."
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The worst was in the sixties when Patrice Munsel
(spelling?) sang Lullaby Of Birdland on National TV.
I think it was the Bell Telephone Hour.
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Now hear this! - in case you've never heard
Eileen Farrell - Lps
"I Got A Right To Sing The Blues"
Columbia CL 1465 with Luther Henderson orch.

"Here I Go Again"
Columbia CS 8453 (same arranger)

There is a very early recording of Eileen Farrell
singing the music of Alec Wilder - It's lost somewhere
in my warehouse. (Could be a tape)
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CD Eileen Farrell "Here" with Robert Farnon
Produced in 1993 by
Elbe Records 5008-2
20 Maple Street - Garden City NY 11530
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Okom content - "You'd Be Suprised"

I'd love to hear your opinion.

Cheers,
Al
Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Teacher and Music Prep.
Please visit me at
http://alevy.com