Piano Music by Billy Mayerl Vol. 1
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BILLY MAYERL
Piano Music by Billy Mayerl Vol. 1
Philip Martin (piano)
[ Somm / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 1 October 2013
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Post World War 1, broadcasting became ever more popular and most of the music played on the radio in those early days could be categorized as jazz or ragtime. The main element of these styles of music was of course syncopation and in Britain, Billy Mayerl had arguably become one of the most famous 'syncopaters' regularly broadcast on the radio at that time.
The distinguished Irish pianist and composer Philip Martin is the pianist introducing us here to Volume 1 of the series of Billy Mayerl's music from Somm Records.
Somm has established itself as a great exponent of British piano music and this series is sure to be revered in the same light as previous releases of Bridge and Bax's music.
"Martin's depth and breadth marks him out as a musician of exceptional qualities...This music needs to smile and dance (and occasionally to weep and yearn), but always there must be a soulful connection made, and hence Martin's playing is so much at the service of the music." - International Record Review
Tracks:
Autumn Crocus
Wistaria
Evening Primrose
Aquarium Suite
Puppets Suite
Three Contrasts
Harp of the Winds
Shallow Waters
Robots, Op. 81
