American Classics -- Pipe Organ Extravaganza VIII
Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, Illinois
4/27 Grande Barton Theatre Pipe Organ
5/104 Walker Digital Theatre Organ
4/26 Robert Morton Theatre Pipe Organ
5/80 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
Baldwin Grand Piano
Recorded live on April 23-25, 2004 at the now-legendary Rialtofest concert weekend, this 2-CD set features over 2 1/2 hours of exciting music, showcasing the
performances of Jelani Eddington and other world-class musicians, including Dave Wickerham,
Ron Rhode, and Rob Richards. The DePaul University Wind Ensemble makes special apparances as
well.
This album not only features the beautiful 4-manual 27-rank Grande Barton pipe organ,
but also is the very first recording of the largest digital theatre organ ever built -- a 5-manual
104-rank Walker digital theatre organ. As an added bonus, the recording features several tracks
from other Chicago-area theatre organs used during the Rialtofest concert weekend, including
the 5-manual 80-rank Sanfilippo Residence Wurlitzer, and the 4-manual 26-rank Van Der Molen residence
Robert Morton.
Click on the link to hear a brief mp3 clip of the tune.
The selections on this recording include:
Jelani Eddington (from the April 26, 2004 concert at the Rialto Theatre)
- Anything Goes (4/27 Barton)
- Of Thee I Sing (5/104 Walker)
- Over The Rainbow (5/104 Walker)
- Root Beer Rag (4/27 Barton)
- Deep Purple (Ron Rhode at the 4/27 Barton and Jelani Eddington at the Baldwin Grand Piano)
Jelani Eddington (from his April 25, 2004 concert at the 4/26 Van Der Molen Residence Robert Morton)
Ron Rhode (4/27 Barton & 5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer)
- Music, Music, Music (4/27 Barton)
- Takin' A Chance On Love (4/27 Barton)
- No, Not Much (4/27 Barton)
- Allegheny Moon (4/27 Barton)
- The Shadow Of Your Smile (4/27 Barton)
- Andrews Sisters Medley (4/27 Barton)
- Deep Purple (4/27 Barton, with Jelani Eddington at piano)
- Isn't It Heavenly? (5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer)
- Titanic Medley (5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer)
Rob Richards (5/104 Walker digital theatre organ)
- Life Is A Cabaret
- Star Trek Medley
- Minnie's You-Hoo
- My Funny Valentine
- Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
Dave Wickerham (4/27 Barton, 5/104 Walker, 5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer)
- Alexander's Ragtime Band (4/27 Barton)
- Stardust Melody (4/27 Barton)
- Blue Tango / The Synchopated Clock (4/27 Barton)
- Closer Walk (5/104 Walker)
- Fats Waller Medley (5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer)
- Napoleon's Last Charge (5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer)
DePaul University Wind Ensemble
- Yankee Doodle
- Band Medley
All Artists and the DePaul University Wind Ensemble
Total Time Disc One = 76:01
Total Time Disc Two = 78:25
This recording is available only as a 2-CD set for $30.00.
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