Marty Paich - The Broadway Bit
Marty Paich - The Broadway Bit Marty Paich
The complete album + 2 bonus tracks - limited edition audiophile pressing on 180g vinyl.
The Broadway Bit - a programme of hit show tunes from the '40s and '50s arranged and conducted by the great Mary Paich (1925 - 1995), with himself on piano and an all-star big band that includes Art Pepper, Jimmy Giuffre, Mel Lewis, Scott LaFaro, to name just a few.
A man of formidable talents as a musician, composer and arranger, his resume of work includes arranging film scores such as Disney Studio's animated film Lady and the Tramp, working as accompanist for vocalist Peggy Lee, playing piano for Shorty Rogers' Giants, touring with Dorothy Dandridge, and providing arrangements for many local bands in Los Angeles. As a musician and arranger, he worked with such star names Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Kenton, Al Hirt, Art Pepper, Buddy Rich, Ray Brown, Shorty Rogers, Ray Charles, Barbara Streisland, Sammy Davis Jr., and Mel Torme.
Includes the bonus tracks 'No More' and 'It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)'.
Track List
A1 - It's All Right With Me (from Can-Can)
A2 - I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face (from My Fair Lady)
A3 - I've Never Been In Love Before (from Guys And Dolls)
A4 - I Love Paris (from Can- Can)
A5 - No More
B1 - Too Close For Comfort (from Mr. Wonderful)
B2 - Younger Than Springtime/The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (Oklahoma!)
B3 - If I Were A Bell (from Guys And Dolls)
B4 - Lazy Afternoon (from The Golden Apple)
B5 - Just In Time (from Bells Are Ringing)
B6 - It Don't Mean A Thing