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Jelani is at it again...

Last post 02-12-2007, 3:52 AM by Digi. 1 replies.
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  •  02-11-2007, 7:49 PM 29179

    Jelani is at it again...

    Two new recordings by the amazing Jelani Eddington are coming out this month.  I just pre-ordered 'em today :)

    One, "The Mighty Wurlitzer: A Symphonic Celebration", is recorded on the famous oft-recorded Wurlitzer that used to belong to ATOS founder Dick Simonton.  The organ, already a very large and customized Wurli,  was further enlarged and restored to a 4 manual, 38-rank powerhouse, and installed in a large private Virginia music studio/home (living in a studio with 38 ranks of Wurli... what a concept Yes).  While sniffing 'round the 'net to research writing this lil post, I found this very interesting and detailed website about the whole thing:   http://members.cox.net/wurlitzer/

    This recording should be a great one!  Amongst the selections are:  The Galloping Comedians, El Relicario, a Sinatra medley, My Funny Valentine, Over The Rainbow, and Grieg's Piano Concerto in A-Minor.
     

    The other disc, "An Evening At The Tennessee" is recorded on a 3/17 Wurlitzer, still in its original home, the Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville.  The instrument has been fully restored, and has received rave reviews from theatre-organ fans and experts.  Highlights are:  Get Happy, Sweet And Lowdown, All The Things You Are, a Phantom medley, The Light Cavalry Overture, and a Carpenters medley.

     


    Q: How do you make a theatre organ sound like a church organ?

    A: Take out all the GOOD stuff!
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  •  02-12-2007, 3:52 AM 29197 in reply to 29179

    Re: Jelani is at it again...

    Thank you for the link to the Hardman WurliTzer. It was great!

    Also, the info. about Jelani.

    Thank you. 

    Digi.
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