Stanley Black, His Piano and Orchestra Digital Spectacular! [1979]

London LDP 30001

This is one of Stanley Black's greatest albums. Recorded in 1979 with the then new technology, it has only 10 cuts, but it can be argued, that this is the most satisfying Black album ever. With new tunes of the 1970's and an outstanding arrangement of Herb Alpert's Rise, this makes for a winner. In fact, Black's version of Rise is superior. It is an outstanding arrangement for piano and orchestra. Another great cut is Tomorrow from Annie. This is Black's last great album because the next year, Mantovani would pass away and Black would take over his orchestra. If you like Stanley Black, then do yourself a favor and grab this album. It will please you for years to come.

Tracklist:
01 Chiquitita
02 California Suite
03 Theme From "Bilitis"
04 Tomorrow (From "Annie")
05 Just When I Needed You Most
06 Rise
07 Here's That Rainy Day
08 Cavatina (Theme From "The Deerhunter")
09 The Way We Were
10 I Will Survive

Tracks 2 and 9 arranged by Stanley Black
Recorded at Decca Studios, London 29th October – 1st November, 1979