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John Bucchino : On Richard Rodgers' Piano
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Solo piano improvisational versions of Rodgers' songs on Rodgers' own Steinway.
Genre: Jazz: Smooth Jazz
Release Date: 2003
On Richard Rodgers' Piano
John Bucchino
Record Label: Art Food Music
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Do Re Mi/ The Surrey With The Fringe On Top 4:15 Album Only
2. My Favorite Things 2:50 Album Only
3. Isn't It Romantic 3:44 Album Only
4. Edelweiss 4:54 Album Only
5. My Romance 4:06 Album Only
6. It Might As Well Be Spring 5:27 Album Only
7. The Lady Is A Tramp 2:36 Album Only
8. Where Or When 4:14 Album Only
9. You Took Advantage Of Me 2:46 Album Only
10. If I Loved You 4:04 Album Only
11. My Funny Valentine 5:00 Album Only
12. Something Good 2:51 Album Only
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Album Notes

Between May 12th and May 30th 2003, during a series of eight recording sessions, I played (and played with)
these marvelous songs, many of which were no doubt born on this very instrument. Since I play purely by ear and by instinct, none of these arrangements was written down or even (with the exception of the basic structure of "My Favorite Things") pre-meditated. We'd turn on the machines and for a couple of hours I'd call out one Rodgers title after another and improvise wildly different versions as the spirit moved me. Then came the task of deciding which version of each song to include. I chose those takes in which I felt I'd responded in the most intuitive and spontaneous way to the instrument itself. I also tended to choose those where the song was at least somewhat recognizable (though there is a dissonant, nearly 12-tone version of "If I Loved You" that was tempting...) What you hear are all single takes. There was no overdubbing, no editing of takes together for perfection's sake. This is exactly what happened in the moment in what turned out to be a deeply rewarding collaboration - a collaboration with Richard Rodgers' piano.

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REVIEWS

On Richard Rogers' Piano
author: Owen Patotzka
                            
There are not enough such recordings around. This was a pleasure to listen to and a delight to hear such old friends played in a great new way. Another success for John Bucchino.
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Awesome rendition of classic faves
author: Gloria Marvin
                            
I have this on my CD player right now. While I melt from the lusciousness of his renditions, I just ordered 10 more as gifts. Top drawer!!
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creatively brilliant and technically amazing
author: Julie L.
                            
As a classical and musical theatre pianist, I am always on the lookout for great piano recordings of show music. This is absolutely the best ever. My husband discovered this CD and I couldn't be happier with it. Congratulations, John, on a creatively brilliant and technically amazing recording.
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I love your take on the great Rodgers songs.
author: Jeffrey Lindau
                            
I love Bucchino's take on these Richard Rogers classics. He has taken improvisation to a new level. In the tradition of Kieth Jarrett, John has created some gorgeous piano gems.
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