Moods Of Mancini By The Rudolph Statler Orchestra

Lovers In New York

Moods Of Mancini
By The Rudolph Statler Orchestra
Wyncote SW 9158

The set contains four extended arrangements featuring Statler playing jazz inspired piano passages backed by a small combo layered over lush strings. This is a sweet mood project from budget label, Wyncote.

Arabesque
Baby Elephant Walk
Lovers In New York
Theme From Hatari

Make You Own Kind Of Music - Pete Fountain

Lady-O

Make Your Own Kind Of Music
Pete Fountain
Arranged and Produced by Charles Bud Dant
Cover Photo: Mike Nagro
Wardrobe by Suzy Creamcheese, Las Vegas
Coral Records, Inc. CRL 757510
1970

From Billboard: February 28, 1970: The title of this album is a perfect description of what Pete Fountain does... makes his own kind of music. And it's good music! This should come in for top programming and sales.

Early In The Morning
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
Shangri-La
New Orleans Breakdown
Holly Holly
Make Your Own Kind Of Music
Midnight Cowboy
Lady-O
Leaving On A Jet Plane

From St. Louis To Seville - Carlos Montoya

From St. Louis To Seville
Carlos Montoya and His Guitar with Rhythm Accompaniment
Produced by Johnnie Camacho
Recorded in Studio A, New York City, November 3, 1958
Recording Engineer: Ed Begley
RCA Victor LSP-1986
1959

Available for online purchase download so I will not be posting a sample, but would agree with Billboard that St. Louis Blues is the standout track. closely followed by Improvisation. Current online downloads do not feature the original cover art. There is no mention, in the jacket notes, of who Montoya's session (New York jazzmen) were.

From Billboard - February 15, 1960: Here's an unusual package, wherein the great flamenco guitarist works with a jazz group on one side and give his unique and expressive interpretations of five pop tunes, best of which is a virtuoso treatment of "St. Louis Blues." Flip spotlights the usual exciting flamenco guitar work on five Latin items. "Zambrilla," "Tarants," etc.

St. Louis Blues
Rain On The Roof
Blues In The Night
Improvisation
Que Sera Sera
Zambrilla
Tarantas
Tango de los Ojos Negros
Antonio Vargas Heredia
La Cancion del Ole

The Latin Touch - Dave Bacal

The Latin Touch Of Dave Bacal
Cover Design: Hobo Arts
Photography: Tom Kelly
Crown Records
CST 176 & CLP 5146 (lower cover image featuring a slightly different image crop)
1960

From the back cover: Currently, the talented Bacal improves to various exercises on the daily Jack LaLanne Show, seen throughout the country via the marvel of videotape.

The Latin Touch combines the unique talents of Dave, drummers Milt Holland and Gene Estes, and the ultimate product is a truly different package!

Worth collecting for the graphic impact of the jacket art and the luminescent red vinyl. The set, however, is dated by 1960 standards, lacking impact due to tame arrangements and or the sub-par engineering.

El Relicario
Malaguena
The Breeze And I
La Paloma
La Cumparsita
Dengozo
Estudiantina
Chiapanecas
La Golondrina

Softly Softly Jazz - Eddie Barnes

Lost Love

Softly Softly Jazz
Eddie Barnes And His Hi-Fidels
Dot
DLP-3041
1957

From Billboard - January 19, 1957: The Hi-Fidels consist of Barnes on bass, Bay Perry, drums and Joe Knight, piano. The trio works over a number of torch, lazy mood ballads in almost a cocktail lounge style. Individual flights are few with the spotlight largely falling on Barnes' rather throaty, deep down bass vocalizing. Jazz, in the strict sense at least, is almost a misnomer here. Nevertheless, tunes are agreeable and some may find them okay for background purposes. Market, however, would have to be called limited here.

From the back cover: Eddie Barnes: The bassist and vocalist with The Hi-Fidels, was born in Beaumont, Texas, March 22, 1924. He started singing while attending school and sang regularly with both the school choir and band. After leaving school he vocalized professionally in the club circuits on the west coast. He served three years with the U.S. Army and upon being discharged (1946) headed for New York.

Eddie has recorded with many of the major companies here in the east, and has two Town Hall Concerts to his credit: – one with Theolonius Monk at Piano and Oscar Pettiford, Bass. He played with many good jazz groups, outstanding of which was Tiny Grimes.

Bay Perry (Drums): A Bostonian who comes from a musical family. Many jazz fans will remember the late Ray Perry (alto saxophone and violin with Lionel Hampton's orchestra). There is another brother, Joe, who is keeping things musically moving up in bean town. Bay has travelled extensively and has, during lapses in touring, squared away to study serious percussion.

The jazz groups he has played with attest to the fact that he has plenty of jazz experience – Howard McGhee, Theolonius Monk, Mary Lou Williams.

Joe Knight (Piano): A 34 year old Brooklynite, who until 1945 did not know he was destined to be a professional musician. In 1947, he joined the Hot Lips Page band as a pianist and from then on came a whirlwind of unexpectancies – in 1948. Don Redman, Pete Brown. In 1952 he joined Earl Bostic and really put in some mileage. In 1953 he joined Lucky Thompson at the Savoy Ballroom. Since 1953, Joe resumed serious piano studies in the approach to jazz, has given the trip a real subtle sound.

Isn't That Romance?
Day By Day
Eileen
But Not For Me
Lost Heart
The Night That We Met
Fallen Out Of Love
Smooth Sea
Lost Love
Somebody Loves Me
Now That I Found You
Absence

The Love Generation

Mama

A Generation Of Love
The Love Generation
Producer: Tommy Oliver
Arrangers: Tommy Oliver, John Bahler (Fluffy Rain and W. C. Fields)
Art Direction: Woody Woodward
Design: Andrew C. Rodriguez
Photography: Ivan Naggy
IR Imperial Records
LP-12364
1967

From Billboard - January 27, 1968: Although there is some question about the current popularity of flower youth, a quality album like this always is welcome. In there second album, the Love Generation drives with "You" and hits a gentler beat with "Epitaph" (A World Without Love)." Included in the 10 other selections are new dimensions for such recent songs as "Workin' My Way Back To You" and "Stop! In The Name Of Love."

Hey Girl
Consciousness Expansion
You
Leaves Grow Grey
A Groovy Kind Of Love
The Bummer (Guide Me Home)
Working' My Way Back To You
Epitaph (A World Without Love)
Maman (Mama)
Stop! In The Name Of Love
Fluffy Rain
W. C. Fields

Adventures In Flamenco! - Carlos Montoya

Ritmos Gitanos

Adventures In Flamenco
Carlos Montoya
Produced by Sid Feller
Composed and Published by Carlos Montoya
Cover photo & design: ARW Productions, Inc.
ABC-Paramount
ABCS-508
Recorded: December 1964 - Bell Sound Studios, N.Y.C.

From Billboard - March 30, 1965: The master of the classical guitar is in his metier with flamenco standards. He's equally impressive with the improvised material in this album. It's the sound that packs concert halls.

Ritmos Gitanos
Caribe Aflamencao
Toque Murciano
Recuerdos De La Sierra
Albaicin Flamenco
Compas Trianero
Variaciones
Aires De Santa Maria

Music To Soothe That Tiger - Herbert Rehbein

When I Fall In Love

Music To Soothe That Tiger
Herbert Rehbein And His Orchestra
Featuring Emil Wurster, Tenor Saxophone
Produced by Milt Gabler
Decca DL 74584
1965

From the back cover: Rehbein, a newcomer to America audiences, but known and respected in musical circles here and aboard as a gifted musician (he is an arranger for Bert Kaemphert and a musical director of Swiss radio), brings us a rich, full-bodied treatment of these beloved songs. The smooth sound of his romantic strings and the haunting, melodic interpretations of tenor saxophonist Emil Wurster, add up to listening perfection that sets you tingling.

From Billboard - February 6, 1965: This album title understates the contents. The tunes and arrangements could sooth the most savage of beasts. Lush, smooth strings and brass envelop the listener into relaxation.

When I Fall In Love
Don't Talk To Me
East Of The Sun
Chances Are
The Lady Smiles
Prisoner Of Love
I Love You So
Love Is Here To Stay
If I Had You
Moon Maid
Speak Low
Dry Eyes

English Muffins - The Mystic Moods Orchestra

Something

English Muffins
The Mystic Mood Orchestra
Produced and Directed by Brad Miller
Arranged and Conducted by Richard Clements
A&R Director: Robert H. Sarenpa
Cover Photography: Stan Malinowski
Line Photography: Chris Hopper
Album Design: Marvin Glick
Recorded at Olympic & Trident Studios, London, England
Re-recorded at Mercury Sound Studios West, San Francisco, California
Philips PHS 600-349
1970

English Muffins

The Mystic Mood Orchestra

Produced and Directed by Brad Miller

A Mobile Fidelity Production

Arranged and Conducted by Richard Clements

A&R Director: Robert H. Sarenpa
Cover Photography: Stan Malinowski

Art Director: Desmond Strobel

Album Design: Marvin Glick

Recorded at Olympic & Trident Studios, London, England

Recordists: Michael Shields, Barry Ainsworth, Keith Grant

Mixers: George Horn, Mark Harman, Michael Shields

Sound Effects recorded by Brad Miller

Bainbridge Entertainment Company BT 6210

1972

From Billboard - October 31, 1970: Britain is the spotlight attraction in this latest entry by the Mystic Moods Orchestra, and it should follow in the same successful footsteps of their previous albums. Featured are "England Swings," "Words," "Early In The Morning" and "Ticket To Ride," and the smooth and lush orchestrations are enhanced by the intriguing sound effects accompanying each selection.

England Swings
Early In The Morning
Ticket To Ride
Color Of My Love
Here, There And Everywhere
Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
Something
Words
First Of May
Massachusetts
Golden Slumber/Carry That Weight

Arthur Murray's Dance Course

Bossa Nova

Arthur Murray's Dance Course
Music by the Arthur Murray Orchestra
Under the direction of Ray Carter
Recorded at RCA Victor's Studio A New York For Jayme Prods., Inc.
P3RM-9782
1960

From Billboard - February 20, 1960: An extremely marketable group of sets, which can acquire more salability due to the opportunity of consistently plugging Murray's TV show. The group of four cover just about every popular dance step, and the back cover of each gives instructions and footwork diagrams for the dance covered in that particular album. The music is nicely performed by Ray Carter and the Murray Ork. Each cover shows the famous couple on the dance floor. These have solid merchandising value singly, or as a group.