The early 20th century witnessed the flowering of an exciting new style of piano composition that fused European classical music traditions with the popular music styles of the New World. George Gershwin's music is highly representative of this tradition, but with this recording, pianist Frederick Hodges and Rivermont present a sampling of some of the lesser known gems of piano writing that emerged during the era. Includes works by Dana Suesse, Billy Mayerl, Rube Bloom, Louis Alter, George L. Cobb, and others, masterfully performed in Hodges's signature crisp, scintillating style. The deluxe 24-page color illustrated booklet features detailed liner notes by the artist. 22 tracks, 78 minutes.

Tracklist:

Manhattan Serenade
Dolly Dimples
Syncopated Love Song
Serenade To A Skyscraper
Shreveport Stomp
Willow Moss No. 1 From "Aquarium Suite"
Moorish Idol No. 2 From "Aquarium Suite"
Fantail No. 3 From "Aquarium Suite"
Whirligig No. 4 From "Aquarium Suite"
The Joker (A Further Contribution To "Four Aces")
Sweet William (A Syncopated Impression)
Estelle
Silhouette (A Musical Outline)
Sapphire (A Musical Gem)
That Futuristic Rag
Aunt Jemima's Birthday
Society Blues
The Cyclone
Chromatic Capers
Feeding The Kitty
Russianova
Variations On Waiting For The Robert E. Lee

UPC: 620953441028
Label: Rivermont
Release Date: 1.17.12
Format: CD

Frederick Hodges - Manhattan Serenade-Piano Masterpieces Of The Jazz (CD)