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Way Ahead Of The Game: The Lyrics Of Johnny Mercer
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Acclaimed composer Richard Rodney Bennett has also forged a highly successful career as a jazz musician, his solo shows at London's 'Pizza on the Park' always a resounding success. On this disc he is joined by a host of musicians to perform some of the exceptional songs based on the lyrics of Johnny Mercer.Johnny Mercer was a highly individual singer-songwriter, whose prolific gift as a wordsmith soon became legendary in Hollywood and on Broadway, with both musicals and films becoming his speciality. This disc features some of his best numbers, the result of fruitful collaborations with songwriters such as Hoagy Carmichael and Henry Mancini. At the heart of the collection is one of Mercer's own songs, Harlem Butterfly, which displays his abilities as a writer of music as well as of words.The combination of Mercer's talents and the stylish performances on this disc makes for a hugely entertaining collection - a must for all jazz fans. Only $11.98 - Click here to buy now! |