Time: 56:41
Size: 129.8 MB
Styles: Guitar jazz
Year: 2012
Art: Front
[5:05] 1. Look For The Silver Lining
[6:50] 2. Bill
[5:09] 3. Dearly Beloved
[5:53] 4. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
[4:02] 5. Can't Help Singing
[4:36] 6. Make Believe
[3:25] 7. Remind Me
[4:16] 8. Pick Yourself Up
[7:27] 9. The Folks Who Live On The Hill
[5:02] 10. A Fine Romance
[4:51] 11. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
So, here you have it! !a live concert recording, !a one shot deal with no second takes, ! and with only a single rehearsal.
As this concert approached, I felt fairly confident with my choices ! Kern's timeless songs, an amazing lineup of musicians who care so much and collaborate so well, an outstanding recording engineer in Jim McGee. Add to the recipe a receptive and enthusiastic audience and all the ingredients were in place for a wonderful concert experience. I hope that you enjoy listening to the music as much as we enjoyed performing it. ~ Pete Smyser
For generations, jazz musicians have turned to American Songbook Standards as a source of inspiration. During the early part of the 20th century, the musical compositions of Jerome Kern were crucial in pioneering this uniquely American style of songwriting for stage and screen. Kern (1885-1945) had a special talent for creating beautifully satisfying melodies and his innovative writing style had a profound influence upon other prominent American songwriters of the era.
Recording information: Foy Hall, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA (01/30/2011).
Pete Smyser (7-string guitar); Tom Lawton (piano); Madison Rast (upright bass); Dan Monaghan (drums).
As this concert approached, I felt fairly confident with my choices ! Kern's timeless songs, an amazing lineup of musicians who care so much and collaborate so well, an outstanding recording engineer in Jim McGee. Add to the recipe a receptive and enthusiastic audience and all the ingredients were in place for a wonderful concert experience. I hope that you enjoy listening to the music as much as we enjoyed performing it. ~ Pete Smyser
For generations, jazz musicians have turned to American Songbook Standards as a source of inspiration. During the early part of the 20th century, the musical compositions of Jerome Kern were crucial in pioneering this uniquely American style of songwriting for stage and screen. Kern (1885-1945) had a special talent for creating beautifully satisfying melodies and his innovative writing style had a profound influence upon other prominent American songwriters of the era.
Recording information: Foy Hall, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA (01/30/2011).
Pete Smyser (7-string guitar); Tom Lawton (piano); Madison Rast (upright bass); Dan Monaghan (drums).
The Jerome Kern Concert Live