A Nice Boy from Brooklyn

On this CD:

1. The Man I Love, song (from Strike Up the Band, 1st version; orig. composed for Lady, Be Good!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

2. Swanee
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

3. Nobody but you, song (from musical La, La, Lucille)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

4. I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise, song (from George White's Scandals of 1922)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

5. Do It Again!, song (interpolated into "The French Doll")
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

6. Fascinatin' Rhythm, song (from Lady, Be Good!, musical)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

7. Oh, Lady Be Good (from Lady, Be Good!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

8. Somebody Loves Me (from George White's Scandals of 1924, revue)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

9. Sweet and Low-Down (from Tip-Toes)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

10. Clap Yo' Hands, song (from musical Oh, Kay!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

11. Do, Do, Do, song (from Oh, Kay!, musical)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

12. My One and Only, song (from Funny Face)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

13. 'S Wonderful (from Funny Face), song
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

14. Strike Up the Band, musical
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

15. I Got Rhythm, song (from Girl Crazy, 1930)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

16. Who cares?
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

17. That Certain Feeling (from Tip-Toes)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

18. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away), song (from Show Girl, musical)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

19. Preludes (3) for piano Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

20. Sleepless Night (Melody No 17) for piano
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

21. Rubato, prelude for piano (Novelette Prelude)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

22. Lullaby, piano version
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

23. Novelette in Fourths, piano rag
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

24. Work(s) Spanish Prelude
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

25. Clap Yo' Hands, song (from musical Oh, Kay!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

26. Looking for a Boy, song (from Tip-Toes, musical)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

27. Maybe, song (from Oh, Kay!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

28. My One and Only, song (from Funny Face)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

29. Someone to Watch Over Me (from Oh, Kay!) Someone To Watch Over Me
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

30. Sweet and Low-Down (from Tip-Toes)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

31. Funny Face, musical
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

32. That Certain Feeling (from Tip-Toes)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Michael Dulin

Editorial Reviews
Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications, October 5, 2004
"Brilliant virtuosity with a sparkling freshness and spontaneity. I give ‘A Nice Boy From Brooklyn’ my highest recommendation. Great stuff!"

Rick Anderson, All Music Guide, 2003
"The kind of grace and elegance the composer would have appreciated...a beautifully played overview of Gershwin's piano music."

Album Description
A 'must have' for all fans of George Gershwin OR Michael Dulin. 32 of Gershwin's own knockout arrangements of some of his greatest songs, in a performance by pianist/composer Michael Dulin that is "fresh and flawless". Gershwin's rollicking piano style comes shining through in every note, as Dulin performs some of Americas' favorite songs, by George - 'I Got Rhythm', 'Someone to Watch Over Me', 'Funny Face', 'My One and Only', and many, many more! Plus you'll get 8 songs arrangements of songs from Gershwin's radio appearances. As an extra bonus, 6 Preludes - the 3 original Preludes PLUS 3 more that were recently discovered! Over an hour of great Gershwin melodies, joyously performed by master pianist Michael Dulin. A 'Must Have' for any fan of George Gershwin OR Michael Dulin!

A Nice Boy from Brooklyn

Tracks:

Man I Love
Swanee
Nobody But You
I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise
Do It Again
Fascinating Rhythm
Oh, Lady Be Good
Somebody Loves Me
Sweet and Low Down
Clap Yo' Hands
Do Do Do
My One and Only
'S Wonderful
Strike Up the Band
I Got Rhythm
Who Cares?
That Certain Feeling
Liza
Allegro Ben Ritmato e Deciso
Melody Number 17
Rubato
Blue Lullaby
Novelette in Fourths
Spanish Prelude
Clap Yo' Hands
Looking for a Boy
Maybe
My One and Only
Someone to Watch Over Me
Sweet and Low Down
'S Wonderful/Funny Face
That Certain Feeling

Album Description

A 'must have' for all fans of George Gershwin OR Michael Dulin. 32 of Gershwin's own knockout arrangements of some of his greatest songs, in a performance by pianist/composer Michael Dulin that is "fresh and flawless". Gershwin's rollicking piano style comes shining through in every note, as Dulin performs some of Americas' favorite songs, by George - 'I Got Rhythm', 'Someone to Watch Over Me', 'Funny Face', 'My One and Only', and many, many more! Plus you'll get 8 songs arrangements of songs from Gershwin's radio appearances. As an extra bonus, 6 Preludes - the 3 original Preludes PLUS 3 more that were recently discovered! Over an hour of great Gershwin melodies, joyously performed by master pianist Michael Dulin. A 'Must Have' for any fan of George Gershwin OR Michael Dulin!

Customer Reviews:

from Solo Piano Publications.......2004-10-20

Equity Digital is rereleasing pianist Michael Dulin's two earlier classical recordings at the same time as his newest release, "Timeless: Classics for a New Age" (October 19, 2004). Originally released in 1999, "A Nice Boy From Brooklyn" is comprised of "The Gershwin Songbook," Six Preludes, and eight Improvisations that were never written down by Gershwin himself, but were transcribed from live radio broadcasts from 1926 and 1928 by Artis Wodehouse. Dulin's mastery of the piano makes all thirty-two tracks seem effortless and showcase his brilliant virtuosity as well as his amazing versatility. A world-class pianist with a long career in classical music, Dulin makes all of these pieces his own, giving them a sparkling freshness and a feeling of spontaneity. He added some of his own embellishments to the improvisations, but otherwise, remains faithful to Gershwin's original scores.

The extensive liner notes, also written by Dulin, give insight into Gershwin's personality with quotations from other artists and people who knew Gershwin, and then gives a history of many of the selections. "The Gershwin Songbook" was originally published in 1932, and is made up of eighteen variations and arrangements of songs that Gershwin used to entertain his friends in the intimacy of living room settings. Many of Gershwin's most famous and popular songs are included such as "The Man I Love," "Swanee," "Fascinating Rhythm," "Lady Be Good," "'S Wonderful," and "I Got Rhythm." The variety of styles is amazing - from bluesy ballads to full-tilt finger-flying jazz. Dulin's emotional range and tonal colorations are remarkable. The Six Preludes are quite short, and Dulin calls the firs three "his most perfect compositions." Of the six, I especially like "Blue Lullaby," a dark, slinky little piece. Some of the eight Improvisations are variations or arrangements of pieces from the songbook, so it is fascinating to see what Gershwin (and Dulin!) did to flesh them out. Again, Dulin's playing is fresh and flawless. Some of the titles in this section of the recording are "Clap Yo' Hands," "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Sweet and Low Down," and "'S Wonderful/Funny Face."

If you are new to Gershwin's music, "A Nice Boy From Brooklyn" is an absolute must-have. If you know all of Gershwin's music, this is also a must-have to hear the music as it was composed and interpreted by the composer himself. So much of Gershwin's music has been performed and recorded over the years, and most of it is improvised and arranged by the various musicians who play it, so it's refreshing as well as informative to hear the "real deal" - or, at the very least, how the music began and evolved during Gershwin's life. I give "A Nice Boy From Brooklyn" my highest recommendation. Great stuff!

Highly Recommended!.......2000-05-01

This is a fabulous performance of Gershwin's piano music. The CD includes some great music and new arrangements that I was unfamiliar with. Dulin plays the fire out of the piano on this CD. I heard him play live in New York, and he is a great player. I have a lot of Gershwin's music, and this CD is one of my favorites!

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