Percy Faith and His Orchestra Tara's Theme From 'Gone With The Wind' and Other Themes [1961]

Columbia Records CS 8427

"In his arrangements, Percy Faith follows a composer's intentions so sympathetically that he never distorts a melody.  In fact, he enhances it, adding exotic color with instruments, creating constant surprises with counterpoint of tunes or intricate rhythms.  In his performances, the sound of the massed strings, the lustrous brasses and impeccable tempos have made "The Fabulous Faith Touch" world famous."  [Excerpt liner notes]

Wilhelm Rörh and The Nord Deutsches Symphony Orchester Scheherazade [1958]

Somerset Stereo Fidelity SF-2600

Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov wrote his
symphonic suite, Scheherazade, in 1888.

The Rippling Rhythm of Shep Fields [1960]

Dot Records DLP 25348

Fields was at a soda fountain when his wife was blowing bubbles into her soda through a straw, and that sound became his trademark that opened each of his shows. A contest was held in Chicago for fans to suggest a new name for the Fields band, in keeping with the new sound. The word "rippling" was suggested in more than one entry, and Fields came up with "Rippling Rhythm."

Sergio Franchi From Sergio - With Love [1967]

RCA Victor LSP-3654

"In this album, Sergio sings the songs that suit him so well - tender, romantic love melodies that shimmer smoothly in the night.  Here, he does some of the most beautiful ballads ever written and illuminates them with soft candor."  [Excerpt liner notes]

Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra Of Vodka and Caviar [1967]

Philips PHS 600-215

Rich and savory new arrangements of famous Russian songs.

The Ames Brothers With Esquivel and His Orchestra Hello Amigos [1960]

RCA Victor LSP-2100

Esquivel appropriately takes as much of a back seat as he is capable; consequently, this is unlike his more adventurous work. About half the tracks provide some delight for the Esquivel completist, and the Ames' singing certainly has its moments.

Living Brass and Living Marimbas Play Songs Made Famous By Herb Alpert [1969]

RCA Camden CAS-2337

"People like music that's fun.  They want something to sing in the shower and whistle on the street.  Herb Alpert is the man who gave it to them by using two trumpets playing in parallel thirds and sixths over a strong beat.  What critic Morgan Ames calls "modern ragtime."  The music is simple, melodious, infectious.

Here then is the music of Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass interpreted by the Living Brass and Living Marimbas.  It defies analysis.  Enjoy it.  That's what music is all about anyway."  [Excerpt liner notes]

Norman Leyden and His Orchestra Music For A Back Yard Barbecue [1959]

RCA Victor Living Stereo LSP-1939

Norman Leyden was given the lifetime title of laureate associate conductor by the Oregon Symphony following his retirement in 2004 after 34 seasons as music director of the orchestra’s Pops series and 29 years as its associate conductor.

In 1970, Norman Leyden initiated the Oregon Symphony’s Pop series, one of the most successful programs of its kind in the nation. He also founded the popular family- oriented Symphony Sunday programs, which featured Oregon Symphony players and Northwest artists as soloists. He also served as the music director of the Seattle Symphony Pops for 18 years.

Throughout his career, Leyden was in demand as a guest conductor throughout the country. He conducted nearly 40 leading American symphonies including the Boston Pops, Minnesota Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Syracuse Symphony, National Symphony and the Utah Symphony. His European guest engagements included performances in Norway, Holland and Austria.

The Original Broadway Cast, Rodgers and Hammerstein In Association With Joseph Fields Flower Drum Song [1958]

Columbia Masterworks OS 2009

(Original 1958 issue "Flower Drum Song" includes artwork in gold base)

"Flower Drum Song" opened at the Shubert Theater in Boston on October 27, 1958, and in New York at the St. James Theatre on December 1, 1958.

Christopher Parkening In The Classic Style [1968]

Angel Records S-36019

Christopher Parkening is celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar. The Washington Post called him “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.” The New York Times described his playing as “so intelligent, sensitive and adept that one can forget everything but the music.” The Los Angeles Times stated that “Parkening is considered America’s reigning classical guitarist, carrying the torch of his mentor, the late Andrés Segovia.” The great Spanish guitarist Segovia himself proclaimed, “Christopher Parkening is a great artist—he is one of the most brilliant guitarists in the world.”