Joe Reichman - The Pagliacci of the Piano (1975) [SEALED] Vinyl LP • Big Band

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*****Add pictures to Discogs.**** Unopened/new vinyl, factory sealed, small break in shrink on bottom-right corner and wear to the same corner, and in excellent condition. Release date is approximately late 1970s. Label design can't be confirmed because it's sealed. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Southern Fried
2. California Moon
3. Dream
4. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
5. I've Never Been In Love Before
6. The Best Things In Life Are Free
7. Penguin At The Waldorf
8. Crazy Rhythm
9. Misirlou
10. Ba-Du-Ca-Da
11. The Girl Friend
12. Chiu Chiu
13. I'm Gonna Love That Guy
14. Rosemary

About The Record:

The Pagliacci of the Piano by Joe Reichman features the pianist and bandleader's signature dramatic and theatrical style at the keyboard, blending sweet, danceable big band arrangements with clowning antics that earned him the enduring nickname inspired by the operatic clown. Reichman conducts his orchestra on the collection of tracks, which highlight elegant hotel-style melodies perfect for ballroom dancing and include vocal contributions from Penny Lee, Marion Shaw, Chet Leroy, and Reichman himself. A unique aspect is Reichman's expansive, flowery piano playing reminiscent of contemporaries like Eddy Duchin, combined with his reputation as a temperamental yet captivating performer who stood while playing and entertained audiences at top venues. Historically, the album captures the sound of 1940s society orchestras that thrived in hotel ballrooms hosting high-society events, reflecting the era's preference for melodic, hum-worthy dance music over hotter swing styles. No standout popular songs or fan-favorites are widely noted from this particular release beyond the overall charming repertoire.