Jose Melis / Mike Di Napoli
Spinorama Records M-75
From the back cover: This album is an exciting showcase for the talents of pianist-composer Jose Melis. Anyone who has ever viewed the Jack Paar TV show has seen and heard Jose and is familiar with the music that introduces the show the Jack Paar theme, probably his most well known composition. The Melis-Parr relationship started when they were both in the army together during World War II, and they have remained close friends ever since. When Jack Paar started the old Tonight show for NBC he chose Jose Melis as musical director and soloist. Popular demand has made Jose a featured performer on the present Jack Paar show. And the recordings in this album are without a doubt some of the finest Melis piano sounds.
The other half of this album features the fabulous piano stylings of Mike Di Napoli, a name familiar with anyone who has ever heard the Frank Petty trio, whom Mike was with for more than 13 years. A composer in his own right Mike has written many tunes which have been recorded by such famous personalities as the Mills Brothers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Hank Snow etc. etc.
From the back cover: This album is an exciting showcase for the talents of pianist-composer Jose Melis. Anyone who has ever viewed the Jack Paar TV show has seen and heard Jose and is familiar with the music that introduces the show the Jack Paar theme, probably his most well known composition. The Melis-Parr relationship started when they were both in the army together during World War II, and they have remained close friends ever since. When Jack Paar started the old Tonight show for NBC he chose Jose Melis as musical director and soloist. Popular demand has made Jose a featured performer on the present Jack Paar show. And the recordings in this album are without a doubt some of the finest Melis piano sounds.
The other half of this album features the fabulous piano stylings of Mike Di Napoli, a name familiar with anyone who has ever heard the Frank Petty trio, whom Mike was with for more than 13 years. A composer in his own right Mike has written many tunes which have been recorded by such famous personalities as the Mills Brothers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Hank Snow etc. etc.
Jack Paar Theme - Jose Melis
Our Love Is Here To Stay - Jose Melis
Mr. Sandman - Jose Melis
My Funny Valentine - Jose Melis
Blue Star - Jose Melis
Espana Cani - Mike Di Napoli
Gypsy Dance - Mike Di Napoli
Habanera - Mike Di Napoli
Brazillian Lament - Mike Di Napoli
Destine Me - Mike Di Napoli
I LIKE it alot. very nice!!! Would sound wicked on the Fisher console!
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