Luckey Roberts Discography of CDs

Luckey Roberts albums Despite his talents as a pioneering stride pianist, Luckey Roberts only led three recording sessions in his long career. The second date (which comprises half of this CD reissue) ranks up there with his earlier Solo Art set. Roberts performs six originals on this release, none of which (including "Nothin'," "Inner Space," and "Outer Space") are particularly known, although traditional jazz pianists would be well advised to explore these pieces. The second half of the release features the equally distinctive Willie "The Lion" Smith on six piano solos of his own, including five originals (highlighted by "Relaxin'" and "Concentratin'") and the standard "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea." Wonderful and classic music. ~ Scott Yanow /Willie "The Lion" Smith. Personnel: Luckey Roberts, Willie "The Lion" Smith (pianos). Personnel: Luckey Roberts (piano). Recording information: New York, NY (03/18/1958). Photographer: Lee Friedlander.

Luckey Roberts music CDs Luckey Roberts, considered one of the big three of 1920s stride piano (along with James P. Johnson and Fats Waller), was by far the most obscure of the trio, running a successful society band for decades but leading only three record sessions during his long career. This Solo Art CD brings back the six songs from his earliest (1946) date, and is quite impressive. Roberts' virtuosity and total command of the piano are remarkable and he really tears into his originals, which include "Ripples of the Nile" (turned by Glenn Miller into the pop hit "Moonlight Cocktail"), "Pork and Beans," and "Music Box Rag." Also on this valuable CD are pianist Ralph Sutton's four performances (plus an alternate take) from his debut as a leader in 1949 and eight exciting stride-filled duets with drummer George Wettling from 1952. While Sutton shows the influences of Bob Zurke and Joe Sullivan on the earlier titles, by 1952 he had found his own voice within the classic idiom. A highly recommended disc. ~ Scott Yanow Lucky Roberts-pno & Ralph Sutton-pno, w. George Wettling-dms, ...

Luckey Roberts discography Track Listing of songs: St. Louis Blues; By the Beautiful Sea; If You Knew Suzie; After You've Gone; Darktown Strutters Ball; Bill Bailey; Ballin' the Jack; Honeysuckle Rose; Anything Goes; Sweet Georgia Brown; I'm Just Wild About Harry;

Luckey Roberts CD discography  

Luckey Roberts albums Pianist JOHN NOVACEK regularly tours the Americas, Europe and Asia as solo recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist; in the latter capacity he has presented over thirty concerti with dozens of orchestras. John Novacek's major American performances have been heard in New York City's Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Hall, 92nd Street Y, Columbia University's Miller Theater, Merkin Concert Hall, The Metropolitan Museum ...

Luckey Roberts music CDs Track Listing of songs: Fantasia; Four Songs; Allegro; Chevy Chase; Junk Man; Fuga Iv; Quintet No. 3; When the Saints Go Marching In; United States Air Force Song;

Luckey Roberts discography Track Listing of songs: Jumpin' Jive; Tu-Li Tulip Time; Oooooh Boom!; Tuxedo Junction; Johnny Peddler; Daddy; Coffee Song; Straighten Up And Fly Right; Three Little Sisters; I'll Pray For You; Pennsylvania 6-500; Rainy Night In Rio; Mister Five By Five; Money Is The Root Of All Evil; Rancho Pillow; Massachusetts;