On the eve of his centenary, the pianist/composer Cy Walter is commemorated with the 2 CD retrospective collection 'Sublimities' that honors his remarkable career and talents. Volume 1 focuses on rare recordings, radio appearances and solo performances remastered from original '78s of this dean of cocktail piano players. Considered one of the premier interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Walter considered himself a "stylist of show tunes" and the first volume presents a rare ringside seat to the many classic performances of Walters' early career. Bringing deserved attention to Walters' near 40 year career, the collection includes a 24 page booklet with essays by contemporary pianists and music historians including Michael Feinstein, Peter Mintun, Maggie Perrin, Richard Behrens, and more.

Tracklist:

All The Things You Are: Very Warm Of May: All The Things You Are
Begin The Beguine
Body And Soul (Radio Version): Body And Soul
Dancing In The Dark: The Band Wagon: Dancing In The Dark
Summertime: Porgy And Bess, Act II: I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
I'll Be Around
Music For Twilight
Lover: Love Me Tonight: Lover
Swing Time: Swing Time: The Way You Look Tonight
Here's Howe: Crazy Rhythm
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Spring Is Here: I Married An Angel: I Married An Angel Medley
The Song Is You: Music In The Air: The Song Is You
Warsaw Concerto
Tea For Two: Introduction By Cy Walter
Tea For Two: No, No, Nanette: Tea For Two
Through The Years: Introduction By Cy Walter
Through The Years
Liza: Introduction To Liza
Liza: Show Girl: Liza
Summertime: Introduction By Charlie Star
Summertime: Porgy And Bess, Act II: Bess You Is My Woman
The Boys From Syracuse: Falling In Love With Love: Introduction By Frank Sinatra
The Boys From Syracuse: Falling In Love With Love
The Great Magoo: It's Only A Paper Moon: Introduction By Frank Sinatra
The Great Magoo: It's Only A Paper Moon
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction By Jack Smith
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43
It's April Again: Introduction By Cy Walter
It's April Again
Stardust: Introduction By Hoagy Carmichael
Stardust
Laura: Introduction By Milton Cross
Laura
The King And I: Introduction By Milton Cross
The King And I: The King And I: March Of The Siamese Children
Mrs. Malaprop: Introduction By Milton Cross
Mrs. Malaprop

UPC: 632433310328
Label: Harbinger
Release Date: 11.13.15
Format: CD

Cy Walter / Carmichael,Hoagy / Freeman,Stan - Cy Walter: Sublimities, Vol. 1 (CD)