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John Eaton : John Eaton Presents The American Popular Song, Volume Four: The Jazz Connection
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Sit back, listen, laugh and learn as John, legendary bass-man Jay Leonhart and a live audience take you on a radio-style journey through the world of The Jazz Connection in American popular song.
Genre: Jazz: Piano Jazz
Release Date: 2009
John Eaton Presents The American Popular Song, Volume Four: The Jazz Connection Record Label: Wolf Trap Recordings
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Introduction and opening comments 1:33 $0.99
John explains the meaning of The Jazz Connection 2:43 $0.99
Ain\'t Misbehavin\' 2:56 $0.99
Commentary: Jazz improvisation and Waller as a naturally ... 5:50 $0.99
Medley: Black and Blue-Blue Turning Grey Over You-Keepin\' ... 4:14 $0.99
Commentary: How Waller\'s chord structures invite improvisation 12:36 $0.99
Jitterbug Waltz 3:29 $0.99
Discussion: Differences between Waller\'s and Carmichael\'s ... 2:31 $0.99
Rockin\' Chair 3:51 $0.99
Mid-point Break 0:30 $0.99
Rockin\' Chair-reprise with discussion 8:06 $0.99
Medley:New Orleans-Jubilee 4:49 $0.99
Discussion:Jubilee and Johnny Mercer\'s praise of Carmichael... 2:38 $0.99
Georgia on My Mind 3:13 $0.99
Discussion: Durability of Georgia on My Mind 1:51 $0.99
Skylark 3:23 $0.99
Discussion:Introduction of Honeysuckle Rose 0:48 $0.99
Honeysuckle Rose 3:32 $0.99
Conclusion and program credits 2:00 $0.99
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Recorded live before a studio audience at the Center for Education at Wolf Trap, this CD captures the essence of pianist, vocalist, musicologist, and humorist John Eaton’s many concert/lectures on the American Popular Song. Sit back, listen, learn, and laugh as John and Jay explore the world of Hoagy Carmichael and Fats Waller in The Jazz Connection.

Unquestionably the Washington area’s most popular jazz pianist, as well as an expert raconteur and American music aficionado, John Eaton’s engaging humor and scholarly insight have earned him a fiercely loyal following in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

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