"Deems Taylor (1885-1966) was one of America's truly original 20th c. composers, his works crossing between serious classical and a somewhat more popular vein. - An ASCAP Board of Directors member for over thirty years, he also served as ASCAP President from 1942-48. - Of the 24 songs featured on this Centaur release, sung by soprano Elizabeth Tryon accompanied by George Small, virtually all, if not all are receiving their first recordings. - Ms. Tryon, often referred to as ""two voices in one artist"" sings both classical music and Top 40 pop, making her a perfect candidate for this literature."