Description
Deák Big Band – Evergreen Melodies (Örökszép Melódiák) / Qualiton LP Stereo, Mono 1978
SLPX 16596
Product Features
- Label: Qualiton – SLPX 16596
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Country: Hungary
- Released: 1978
- Genre: Jazz, Classical
- Style: Big Band, Neo-Classical
Overview
Experience a unique blend of big band jazz and neo-classical interpretations with the Deák Big Band's "Evergreen Melodies" (Örökszép Melódiák). This 1978 Qualiton release features a range of classical pieces arranged with a fresh, big band twist, conducted and arranged by Támas Deák.
Interesting Facts
- Genre Fusion: This album represents an innovative fusion of big band jazz and classical music, showcasing the versatility of both genres.
- Prominent Arranger: Támas Deák, who both arranged and conducted the album, is known for his skill in blending different musical styles.
- Diverse Repertoire: The tracklist includes classical compositions from renowned composers such as Tomaso Albinoni, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Fryderyk Chopin, reimagined in a big band setting.
Track Listing
Side A:
- Adagio
- Composed by Tomaso Albinoni
- Backing Vocals: Harmonia Vocal
- Recorder: László Czidra
- Rustle Of Spring
- Composed by Christian Sinding
- Piano: Ádám Fellegi
- Les Pecheurs De Perles
- Composed by Georges Bizet
- Backing Vocals: Harmonia Vocal
- Poem
- Composed by Zdenek Fibich
- Horn: Ferenc Tarjáni
- Liebestraume
- Composed by Liszt Ferenc
- On The Waves Of The Danube
- Composed by Iosif Ivanovici
Side B:
- Persian Fair
- Composed by Albert William Ketèlbey
- Für Elise
- Composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Serenade
- Composed by Enrico Toselli
- Trumpet: Támas Deák
- Romance
- Composed by Peter Tchaikovsky
- Backing Vocals: Harmonia Vocal
- Cello: János Devich
- Mattinata
- Composed by Ruggiero Leoncavallo
- Etude In E Major
- Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
- Backing Vocals: Harmonia Vocal
- Piano: Ádám Fellegi
Key Credits
- Arranged By: Támas Deák
- Conductor: Támas Deák
- Orchestra: Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
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