Las Vegas Prima Style - Louis Prima

Greenback Dollar Bill

Las Vegas Prima Style
Louis Prima
Keely Smith
With Same Butera and The Witnesses
Recorded Live At The Sahara Hotel
Capitol Records T1010
1958

The Witnesses:
Sam Butera Tenor Saxophone
Harvey Lang, Drums
Lou Sineaux, Trombone
Bob Roberts, Guitar
Tony Liuizza, Bass
Willy McCumber, Piano

From the back cover: It's past midnight in Las Vegas, the town without a watch. Neon lights hoot and holler, point and promise in the desert air, loud with the crash of silver dollars, alive with a thousand spinning wheels.

At 12:30, in the Hotel Sahara, trumpeter-vocalist Louis Prima issues the call that summons the faithful. The crowd gathers – celebrities from Hollywood, travelers from Des Moines and New Orleans, winners, losers. Soon the tables in the Casbar Theater are filled beyond capacity.

From now until six in the morning, Las Vegas belongs to Louis Prima.

It's been this way ever since Vegas met Prima some four years ago. For Louis is the one entertainer who's overwhelmed this fantastic town on its own terms. His wild, uninhibited singing and trumpeting of jazz classics like Honeysuckle Rose and such favorites as Tiger Rag, along with the rocking sounds of saxophonist Sam Butera and the Witnesses and the smoky, expressive voice of Keely Smith, cause wheels to stop spinning, break up card games and empty tables all over town.

This album, recorded at just such a performance in the Casbar Theater, beards "The Wildest" in his frantic den. It's full and brimming with the life and laughter, the electricity that is "Las Vegas – Prima Style."

Them There Eyes and Honey Suckle Rose
Tiger Rag
Embraceable Your and I Got It Bad
Should and I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
White Cliffs Of Dover
Holiday For Strings
Greenback Dollar Bill
Love Of My Life (O Sole Mio)
Too Marvelous For Words

Polka Party - Eddie Gronet

Clarinet Polka

Polka Party
Starring Eddie Gronet and His Polka Time Orchestra
Waldorf King Size
Waldorf Music Hall - Harrison, N. J.
MHK S.D. 1410

Clarinet Polka
Harmony Polka
Casimir
Happy Wanderer
Jolly Musicians
Wyoming Valley Hop
Pennsylvania Polka
Julida
Lover's Polka
Milwaukee The Home Of The Braves
After Work Polka
Beer Barrel Polka

20 Martin Denny Golden Hawaiian Hits

Hawaii Is Waiting For You

20 Martin Denny
Golden Hawaiian Hits
Producer: Dave Pell
Arranger: Hal "Lanky" Linstrot
Cover Design: Studio Five
Photography Courtesy of Matson Lines, severing Hawaii and the South Pacific
Liberty LRP-3415
1965

From the back cover: To begin with, a phase about the unusual sound and fame enjoyed by Martin Denny would be a redundancy of the first order. Ever since his first album of Liberty Records, "Exotica," the "Exotica Sounds of Martin Denny" have become world famous. Famous to the point that many other musicians have paid him compliment of trying to imitate his sound, but never doing so successfully. For only the sounds of Martin Denny are the sounds of Martin Denny. He is known as the musical spokesman of the Islands, and no one will take his place.

The Denny group recently performed at the plush Kahala Hilton Hotel where a new room was opened for him. He has had return engagements at the Hilton Hawaiian Village plus appearances at Duke Kahanamoku's Restaurant and as a single at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

With a reputation like this, it is only natural that Martin Denny should include in one album the all time hit songs identified with Hawaii, Martin has taken such standards Hawaiiana as "Aloha Oe," "The Hawaiian Wedding Song," "Lovely Hula Hands" and "Hawaiian War Chant" and enhanced their appeal with new treatments. These are songs that tell of Hawaii and its people, as played by the musical spokesman of the Islands, Martin Denny – The Sound Of The Islands! – Hal Bock - Honolulu, Hawaii (Hal Bock fled TV and Hollywood for Honolulu ten years ago and has become on of Hawaii's top public relations counselors. He is a close friend of Martin Denny as well as being on of his biggest fans.)

From Billboard - September 25, 1965: The unique sound of Martin Denny returns with 20 of his famous jungle-paradise hits. Famous throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the magic musical charm of pianist Denny has spread rapidly on the mainland via such beautiful tunes as "Hawaiian Village," "Lovely Hula Hands," "Pagan Love Song" and "Hawaiian War Chant," all included here.

Hawaiian Village
Little Brown Gal
The Cockeyed Mayor Of Kaunakakai
To You, Sweetheart, Aloha
The Hukilau Song
Diamond Head
Lovely Hula Hands
Across The Sea
Princess Poo-poo-ly
On The Beach At Waikiki
My Little Grass Shack
Off Shore
Hawaiian Paradise
Pagan Love Song
The Hawaiian Wedding Song
The Moon Of Manakoora
Aloha Oe
Now Is The Hour
Hawaii Is Waiting For You
Hawaiian War Chant

Cafe Continental - Andre Kostelanetz

Vienna, City Of My Dreams, Op. 1

Cafe Continental
Andre Kostelanetz And His Orchestra
Photo: Rapho Guillumette
Columbia CL 863
1956

Waltz From "Sari"
Composed By – Emmerich Kalman*
Humoresque
Vienna, City Of My Dreams, Op. 1
Hora Staccato
Gold And Silver Waltz, Op. 79
Träumerei, Op. 15, No. 7
Two Hearts In Three-Quarter Time
Lullaby, Op. 49, No. 4
Waltz Dream
Pizzicato Polka
Gypsy Love
Hungarian Dance No. 5 In F Sharp Minor

"Boots" The Sax - Bob Jackson

Boots Bailey

"Boots" The Sax
Bob Jackson with The Strange Ones
Bob's Red Hot Sax
Alshire S-5272
1972

From the back cover: Bob Jackson – Born under the sign of the Capricorn in Oklahoma, puts together a lively and fresh selection of updated oldies with this great tenor sax effort. As Bob's love for music grew he was inspired by such greats as Earl Bostic, Bob Wills, and the contemporary sounds of Neil Diamond, giving him the appreciation of ALL types of music from jazz to country and contemporary. That's what you find in this album, Bob Jackson (Boots) The Sax. "Horn Corn" (written by Bob), and "Boots Bailey," are my personal favorites. Bob's sincerity and warm personality prevail as you weave through this neat package of nostalgia. Sit back, relax, and now listen to my favorite sax. – Jerry Wallace, Decca Records

Horn Corn
Riverside Downs
Frankie & Johnny
Wabash Cannonball
Flower Blower
Boots Bailey
Coriny - Coriny
The Saints Blow In
Jug Honker
Taco Sauce

Dance To The Magic Of Billy Daniels

I've Found A New Baby

Dance To The Magic Of Billy Daniels
With The Rhythm Rockers
Tops Records L1644
1959

From Billboard - March 2, 1959: Despite title, this is primarily a vocal album. Package should do well in the low-price field. Chanting is in the vocalist's well-known night club style – with a lot of verve and dash. Tunes are standards as "Baby Won't You Please Come Home," "Perfidia," "I've Got The World On A String."

The Touch Of Your Lips
Baby Won't You Please Come Home
All Or Nothing At All
Heartaches
I Miss You So
I've Found A New Baby
Perfidia
Can't Get Out Of This Mood
East Of The Sun (West Of The Mood)
I've Got The World On A String

In - The Outsiders

Haunted By Your Love

In
The Outsiders
Produced by Tom King
Capitol Records T 2636
1967

From Billboard - April 27, 1967: The Outsiders are chart-bound again with this rockin' album, which includes their hit, "Help Me Girl" and another single "Give Me Time (To Think It Over)." "Kind Of A Drag" and "Haunted By Your Love" are also other top performances. The group also does well by "I Wanna Be Free," a slower paced number.

I'm Not Tryin' To Hurt You
Help Me Girl
Bend Me, Shape Me
Kind Of A Drag
Haunted By Your Love
Charlena
You Gotta Look
I'll Give You Time (To Think It Over)
Gimme Some Lovin'
I Wanna Be Free
It's Your Love

Let's Dance To Russ Morgan

Arab Dance

Let's Dance To Russ Morgan and His Orchestra
Vocalion
A Product Of Decca Records VL 3601
1958

From Billboard - June 23, 1958: Bright, bouncy wax with a solid ballroom terp beat makes this low-priced ($1.98) Decca subsid package a good commercial bet. Sides, many featuring vocals by Morgan, Betsy Gay, Clyde Rogers and the Morganaires, include "The Poor People Of Paris," "Alabama Bound" and "That's My Weakness Now."

The Poor People Of Paris
Till I Waltz Again With You
Walkin' To Missouri
Arab Dance
Banjo Tango
Alabamy Bound
The Tennessee Wig-Walk
Dancin' With Someone
The Golden Years
Kentucky
None But The Lonely Heart
That's My Weakness Now

Romance 'a la Mood - Pierre Chaille

The Love Nest

Romance 'a la Mood
Pierre Chaille and The Grande Orchestre
ABC-Paramount ABC-280
1959

From the back cover: From the first bright sweeping strains of "A Shine On Your Shoes," you know that here is a recording dressed up in its musical best for that something or someone special: the most delectable of dishes – "Romance a la Mood."

The something special in this case may be attributed to the continental sound of Pierre Chaille and the Grande Orchestre. Long a favorite with European audiences, here is the American debut of this outstanding orchestra. Performed by more than fifty accomplished musicians, the full-bodied Chaille arrangements applied to standard American songs bring a sparkling dynamic sound suited for dancing, dining or relaxed listening. With the liberal use of strings and brass, the gifted conductor has perfected the listening formula.

Since his early years on Paris's famed Left Bank, Pierre Chaille has diligently pursued his first love – music. His own instrument, the violin, afforded him his first job in a tiny Paris club. Often earning only enough to pay for his meals, Chaille natured his ambitions in the company of his Left Bank comrades. Immediately prior to World War II, he organized a small orchestra so successful that when he entered the French armed forces, he continued his musical career as band director. Folling a distinguished military career, he formed the large orchestra that has gained an international reputation. By means of lush arrangements, the maestro compensates for his Left Bank days when he performed with only piano accompaniment in the Paris night spot. His first album for ABC-Paramount is a valuable addition to the American catalog of European artists.

Covering the range of musical expression from the capricious "Dancing Tambourine" to the beautiful "Heaven Can Wait," here is memorable music for your mood. – Rick Ward

From Billboard - August 31, 1959: This album represents the American debut of the ork of 50 musicians. Arrangements are lush, with a continental flavor. Tunes are standards from the archives of Harms, Inc., Remick Music and Witmark, like "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "Heaven Can Wait," "Remember me?"

A Shine On Your Shoes
For You
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Heaven Can Wait
I've Got Rings On My Fingers
The Love Nest
Dancing Tambourine
Remember Me
Breezin' Along With The Breeze
Thou Swell
You Oughta Be In Pictures
Too Marvelous For Words

Getting Romantic - The Swingle Singers

Etude - Op. 10, No. 6 - Chopin

Getting Romantic
The Swingle Singers
The Creative Swingle Singers Freshen-Up The 19th Century Romantic Composers:
Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Moussorgsky, Albeniz and Schubert
All Selections Arranged and Adapted by Ward Swingle
Philips PHS 600-191
1966

Scherzo - Sonate Op. 24 for Violin and Piano - Beethoven
Allegro - Sonate Op. 26 - Beethoven
Etude - Op. 10, No. 6 - Chopin
Etude - Op. 25, No. 2 - Chopin
Valse - Op. 64, No. 2 - Chopin
Petit Prelude Et Fugue - Album a la Jeunesse - R. Schumann
Le Marche De Limoges - Pictures At An Art Exhibition - Moussorgsky
Andante - Quartet, Op. 44, No. 1 - Mendelssohn
Zohtzico - Albeniz
Andante - String Quartet, Op. 29 - Schubert