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John Eaton : John Eaton presents the American Popular Song, Volume Two: Harold Arlen - the Wonderful Wizard of Song
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The second in a series of recordings designed to capture the essence of pianist, vocalist, and humorist John Eaton’s many concerts/lectures on the American popular song.
Genre: Jazz: Piano Jazz
Release Date: 2007
John Eaton presents the American Popular Song, Volume Two: Harold Arlen - the Wonderful Wizard of Song Record Label: Wolf Trap Recordings
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Introduction and Opening Comments 7:41 Album Only
Get Happy 1:43 Album Only
Jay Leonhart's Introduction 5:00 Album Only
Cotton Club Medley 5:50 Album Only
Commentary On Arlen's Influence On Jazz 2:57 Album Only
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 1:00 Album Only
Commentary on Improv of Arlen's Compositions 5:00 Album Only
Last Night When We Were Young & A Sleepin' Bee 4:31 Album Only
Discussion of Capote and the Jewish Influence on Arlen and Jazz 7:10 Album Only
Let's Fall in Love and Outro to First Half 2:08 Album Only
Blues in the Night 4:53 Album Only
Commentary On Arlen's Incorporation of the Blues 1:44 Album Only
Come Rain or Come Shine 1:50 Album Only
Discussion of Harmony and Songs For The Wizard Oz 8:09 Album Only
Over the Rainbow & Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead 4:44 Album Only
Closing Credits 2:40 Album Only
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Album Notes

This album is the second in a series of recordings designed to capture the essence of pianist, vocalist, and humorist John Eaton’s many concerts/lectures on the American popular song. Sit back, listen, laugh, and learn as John, legendary bass-man Jay Leonhard, and a live audience take you on a radio-style journey through the world of Harold Arlen—The Wonderful Wizard of Song.

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