By any chance does anyone have any Eddie Duchen music to share, I would be most greatful....thank you,
TR

Tony ... the last name is spelled Duchin ... here is a link to a midi file and another to an mp3 ...
http://www.smickandsmodoo.com/oldcodgers/oldcodgers.shtml
http://mp3search.01-mp3search.com/top53-duchin.html

t.

Tony....Thanks a mil.....
TR

Tony,

Who was Eddie Duchen and what songs did he do? I know Eddie Shoemaker does that count?

Tom

Tom....Tony M is correct, it is spelled Duchin...he was a terrific piano player back in the late 20 into the early 40's I believe....he played classical as well as early jazz and the standards of the era ....It had to be you, Shine on harvest moon.....I also enjoyed the movie about him he was played by Tyrone Power and done an excellent job....listen to him if you get a chance....also, I really enjoy listening to your big band cd....Eddie Shoemaker is that Eddie from Fla....
TR

The piano parts for that movie were played by Carmen Cavallaro ... it was a pretty good flick ... there is a CD titled "The Eddie Duchin Story" that apparently is NOT the sound track of the movie ...
"Dizzy Fingers" was a big solo accordion piece back in my 'accordion competition' days ... ...
Read more here: http://www.amazon.com/Eddy-Duchin-Story-Tyrone-Power/dp/630236308X

t.

PS ... is Eddie Shoemaker related to WILLIE Shoemaker?!?
t.

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Tony, you've done your homework and a lot of research....I thank you....you done good.
TR

... it's my Goo Goo "GOOGLEdy" eyes... ...
t.

Tony Rome, hope all is well with you. Happened to see your name in the artist selection of my iPod on the drive into work yesterday. I listened to a couple of your selections " Nice and Easy" and "Besame Mucho. Very enjoyable music

Tony Mads, Since you brought up the name Carmen Cavallaro. He was a terrific pianist. In the late 60s when our local radio station WPRO-FM played what was called MOR music ( middle of the road) I was an announcer there on the late night shift. We had a specific play list each hour, but I use to be able to get away with slipping in some of his music since we had his albums and he was on the playlist anyway just not at the time I wanted to hear his music. Three of my all time favorites that he played were " Music to Watch Girls By", " Yellow Days" and " Make Me Rainbows." ............. But wait there's more, when I studied piano my teacher Salvatore Fransosi had been in a competition for playing a venue overseas. Turns out Carmen Cavallaro and Salvatore Fransosi were 2 of the finalists. The gig went to Carmen and understandably so. I do remember Salvatore telling me about Eddie Duchin as well.

P.S. Tony Mads are you and the Mrs. headed to see Tony Bennett at Mohegan Sun on the 24th?

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Steve ... Nov 23rd is Thanksgiving AND Lydia and my wedding anniversary ... 43 years - I don't know how she does it !!! ...
So, our son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids will be up for the weekend, along with other family members ... no way we will get out of the house - not that we would want to !!!
thnx for asking ...
t.

Tony R is one of the great 'crooners' around here ...
So you were a DJ in the 'true' sense of the word, eh ? ... that's sounds great ... I've thought of looking into something like that in 'retirement' ... late night jazz... after all, I do have a great face for radio ...
I even have a fairly unique idea for a show ( can't tell you what it is because someone else may grab it ), but I realize that these days it's pretty regimented ... have you listened to that 'new' station 102.7 FM ... some good classic jazz and swing, and Sunday mornings (I think from 9 to 11 AM) it is ALL ITALIAN songs and artists !!! .. it's great for making the meatballs and gravy (tomato sauce) !!! ....
t.



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Well, Thank you both for the very nice comments, I'm glad you are enjoying my music....when we are finished here with the rebuilding, we will be doing more recordings. I have already contacted some musician friends of mine that work on the ships and we will start laying some tracts
in mid January I hope....please stay tuned..
TR

TonyMads Congrats on 43 years send my regards to Lydia, she's done a great job

Yes, I was a DJ....but I had to stick with a script, no adlibbing like a Cousin Brucie or Dan Ingraham It was a fun job, I was a senior in high school at the time. I'll have to check out 102.7 sounds good.

BTW no explanation on "gravy" is necessary We do that some Sunday mornings as well

Tony Rome, I look forward to hearing more of your music.




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In the very early 70's, the famous old Phoenix hotel here in Lexington was remodeled and a "grand opening" week was scheduled. Carmen Cavallaro and his trio were headliners for the week. My partner Tom Johnston and I were offered the regular job. We didn't take it (day jobs), but were on the bill and I got to listen and visit with the band. Sat in on my old Ampeg upright and Ampeg flip-top.

How lucky I was to have this experience!


Russ

BTW no explanation on "gravy" is necessary We do that some Sunday mornings as well

Steve ... that was for the 'unblessed'

Sat in on my old Ampeg upright and Ampeg flip-top.
How lucky I was to have this experience!

Russ ... what a storied life you have had ...
t.

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I would have love to have been there!

Thanks, Tony and congrats to you and yours!

Now, what about that folk duo? The jobs are there, but the commute would be a bear!


Russ