Sublimities Centennial Tribute, Volume 1

On the eve of his centenary, the pianist/composer Cy Walter is commemorated with the 2 CD retrospective collection 'Sublimities' that honors his remarkable career and talents. Volume 1 focuses on rare recordings, radio appearances and solo performances remastered from original '78s of this dean of cocktail piano players. Considered one of the premier interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Walter considered himself a "stylist of show tunes" and the first volume presents a rare ringside seat to the many classic performances of Walters' early career. Bringing deserved attention to Walters' near 40 year career, the collection includes a 24 page booklet with essays by contemporary pianists and music historians including Michael Feinstein, Peter Mintun, Maggie Perrin, Richard Behrens, and more.

Track List

1    Cy Walter–    All The Things You Are
2    Cy Walter–    Begin The Beguine
3    Cy Walter–    Body And Soul
4    Cy Walter–    Dancing In The Dark
5    Cy Walter–    I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
6    Cy Walter–    I'll Be Around
7    Cy Walter–    Music For Twilight
8    Cy Walter–    Lover
9    Cy Walter–    The Way You Look Tonight
10    Cy Walter–    Crazy Rhythm
11    Cy Walter–    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
12    Cy Walter–    I Married An Angel Medley
13    Cy Walter–    The Song Is You
14    Cy Walter–    Warsaw Concerto
15    Cy Walter–    Intro To "Tea For Two"
16    Cy Walter–    Tea For Two
17    Cy Walter–    Intro To "Through The Years"
18    Cy Walter–    Through The Years
19    Cy Walter–    Intro To "Liza"
20    Cy Walter–    Liza
21    Charlie Star–    Intro To "Bess, You Is My Woman Now"
22    Cy Walter–    Bess, You Is My Woman Now
23    Frank Sinatra–    Intro To "Falling In Love With Love"
24    Cy Walter–    Falling In Love With Love
25    Frank Sinatra–    Intro To "It's Only A Paper Moon"
26    Cy Walter–    It's Only A Paper Moon
27    Jack Smith (2)–    Intro To "Rachmaninoff Variations"
28    Cy Walter–    Rhapsody And Variations On The Theme From Paganini
29    Cy Walter–    Intro To "It's April Again"
30    Cy Walter–    It's April Again
31    Hoagy Carmichael, Cy Walter–    Intro To "Stardust"
32    Cy Walter–    Stardust
33    Milton Cross (2)–    Intro To "Laura"
34    Cy Walter–    Laura
35    Milton Cross (2)–    Intro To "March Of The Siamese Children"
36    Cy Walter–    March Of The Siamese Children
37    Milton Cross (2)–    Intro To "Mrs. Malaprop"
38    Cy Walter–    Mrs. Malaprop