Genius At Play

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Genius At Play

Label 2xHD

Artists Dick Hyman

€29,99 EUR

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2xHD presents Genius At Play. The album is a collection of improvised Jazz Pieces for Solo Piano by Dick Hyman, the musical 'Man for all Seasons'. Genius At Play was originally released on the Monmouth-Evergreen label in 1974. The Analog Recording has been transferred to Stereo DSD and DXD by Rene Laflamme at 2xHD from the Original Analog Tapes. Re-introducing this classic offering for modern audiences! NativeDSD has created a special Stereo DSD 512 edition of the album for our listeners - only available at NativeDSD.Com Producer Bill Borden says "Dick recorded all the material we are using in three consecutive sessions. We did not have to do any splicing, mixing, or 'fiddling' with the takes chosen, an experience new to me since the advent of tape, and a highly pleasing one to Dick. It would be superfluous to comment on the various improvised performances, as they speak for themselves. However, it should be pointed out that these are all titles he has not previously recorded, for each of which he feels a personal affinity, and which have been among his most requested numbers." Dick Hyman - Piano

Tracklist

Total time: 30:44

1. I Loves You, Porgy

04:36

2. Lush Life

05:31

3. I Will Wait for You

04:17

4. God Bless the Child

04:48

5. I'll Take Romance

03:41

6. Sunrise, Sunset

05:20

7. Truckin'

02:31

Additional Information

Label

2xHD

SKU

2XHDJA1201

Qualities

DSD 128, DSD 256, DSD 512, DXD 24 Bit, FLAC 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz, DSD 64

Channels

2ch Stereo

Artists

Dick Hyman

Composers

Gershwin, HEYWARD, Strayhorn, Legrand, Gimbel, Herzong Jr, Holliday, Oakland, Hammerstein, Bock, Harnich, Bloom, Koheler

Genres

Jazz

Original Recording Format

Analog

Instruments

Piano

Release Date

April 09, 2021

Higher Rates Program
Not Available on SACD

Reviews

AllMusic

Ken Dryden

During his long career, Dick Hyman has recorded a number of albums of solo piano. This one is among his best. Mixing jazz standards with music from the stage and pop tunes, he comes up with innovative approaches to each selection.

Of particular interest is the unusually upbeat arrangement of Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child," and a lush treatment of "Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler on the Roof.

Unfortunately, this album has long been unavailable since the demise of Monmouth Evergreen. It recently reappeared in the catalog of George Buck's Jazzology Records because he acquired the entire label's library.

Highly recommended.

Source: www.allmusic.com

Reviews by Customers

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

giortinApril 20, 2021Verified buyer

Great quality and performance.

Genius At Play

Genius At Play

€29,99 EUR

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