Born in the former Czechoslovakia and raised in Poland as a classical pianist, Adam Makovicz performs 12 jazz standards with staggering technique married to a European musical perspective: Caravan · Favorite Things · You Do Something to Me · Just One of Those Things · Passion Flower · more.

This multi Grammy-nominated pianist, arranger, composer and Concord Records jazz artist provides quiet renditions of romantic standards. Includes: Beautiful Love · Starcrossed Lovers · What Is This Thing Called Love · Everything I Love · I've Never Been In Love Before · Love In Vain · and many more.

Whether it’s the Brazilian moves to the Sherman brothers’ ’It’s a Small World’ or the variations on ’Twinkle Little Star’ (with a wink at Mozart), the 4-handed boogie-woogie of ’I’ve Been Working on the Railroad’ or the 6-handed round adaptation of ’Fréres Jacques,’ children of all ages (especially us overgrown ones) will enjoy Bill’s eclectic, contemporary renditions of these 14 familiar songs for kids.

Bill Mays’ exceptional talents lead players through a full range of jazz styles in the 10 songs on this disc. Includes: Moanin’ · Make Someone Happy · But Beautiful · Born to Be Blue · Nancy with the Laughing Face · Stridin’ in Five · Very Early · The Peacocks · more.

Jazz veteran Billy Taylor delivers an invigorating and moving set of 11 standards and original compositions, including: If You Really Are Concerned · Midnight Piano · Willow Weep for Me · Lover Man · Over the Rainbow · Love Walked In · more. Just how much Dr. Taylor enjoys playing the piano shows through in every number.

This music veteran of Broadway, TV, and motion pictures provides a spirited, theatrical set of well-known material that draws upon his various musical influences from Chopin to Gershwin, and his original television music for shows such as Matlock, Perry Mason, and many others. Includes: Night and Day · Someone to Watch Over Me · It Might As Well Be Spring · Fascinatin’ Rhythm · Dancing in the Dark · All the Things You Are · I Got Rhythm · and more.

In his early 20’s, Eric is unquestionably one of the hottest jazz pianists on the scene today. Dubbed one of the ’Young Lions,’ he’s already considered a veteran by fans and peers familiar with his solo work and as resident pianist for Wynton Marsalis. This disk features tunes from up-tempo ballads to blues to gospel, all displying Eric’s versatility. Includes: Danny Boy · Ain’t Misbehavin’ · Nightmist Blues · Spiritual Awakening · Sweet Lorraine · and others.

This collection of 10 songs inspired by the seasons is rendered by Fred with thought and introspection. Includes favorites such as: Autumn in New York · You Must Believe in Spring · Summersong · Summertime · Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most · The Winter of My Discontent · more.

Gerald 'Wig' Wiggins is a jazz institution. Part of the scene on both coasts since the '70s, he's performed as a pianist, accompanist, and composer with a virtual who's who of jazz greats: Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, and Duke Ellington, among the many. His quiet, harmonically rich approach to standards is his trademark. Includes: Street of Dreams · Take the 'A' Train · Gone with the Wind · These Foolish Things · Where or When · Beautiful Friendship · and more.

Jerry is one of the most successful composers ever in musical theatre. For the past thirty years, a day hasn't passed when one of his famous shows, such as 'Hello, Dolly!' or 'Mame' hasn't played somewhere in the world. Hearing Jerry perform on his own offers us a personal glimpse at his unforgettable songs. Includes: Song On The Sand · We Need a Little Christmas · The Best of Times · Hello, Dolly! · If He Walked Into My Life · Mame · and more.

Features Joyce Valentine performing 15 all-time favorite holiday songs: Good King Wenceslas · O Come, O Come Emmanuel · Gesu Bambino · I Wonder as I Wander · Carol of the Bells · I Saw Three Ships · Silent Night · Pat-A-Pan · and more.

In the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, Lincoln was one of the busiest musicians in Hollywood. Besides being staff pianist for Walt Disney Studios and a successful arranger for artists like Barbra Streisand and Andy Williams, he also co-founded Sheffield Lab Recordings, the Grammy Award-winning audiophile record label. His reputation as a superb champion of American music is confirmed here in his arrangments of immortal songs of Jerome Kern and Irving Berlin. Includes: How Deep Is the Ocean · I Got Lost in His Arms · The Song Is You · The Folks Who Live On the Hill · Smoke Gets in Your Eyes · Alexander’s Ragtime Band · and more.

Mario is an international master pianist and teacher with tremendous technique and dedicated understanding of his musical subject. Here he translates to the piano sixteen gorgeous Scarlatti sonatas with detail and authenticity that offer a rare musical glimpse into 18th century Spain.

In Max’s debut recording he delivers powerful and profound interpretations of three German keyboard giants. At 23 years of age, his poise and grasp of these mature works is astounding. Hear for yourself what everyone is talking about. Includes works by J.S. Bach, Schubert and Brahms.

This disk combines 24 essential preludes of Chopin with the moving variations Brahms wrote on his original Theme in D Major, Opus 21, No. 1 - all played with Max Levinson’s artful, uncompromising approach.

Mike is a pianist who can play any style of music. Though he's probabaly made more performance software disks than any other artist, his first disk for Virtuoso is a refreshing departure in which he presents some of his own and others' compositions and improvisations in a contemplative and contemporary style. Includes: Secret Love · Con Alma · C# Minor Etude · Lamambo · I'm a Fool · Blessing · Trilogy · Reflection · and many others.

With a technique that’s been mentioned in the same breath as Taturn & Peterson, Paul has been one of Hollywood’s enduring accompanists, arrangers, conductors and recording artists for better than 40 years. Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dinah Shore are but among the many who’ve procured his unique talents. This collection of well-known material showcases Paul’s stunning approach and whimsical sense of humor. Includes: Back Home in Indiana · Send in the Clowns · ’S Wonderful · If I Only Had a Brain · I’ve Got You Under My Skin · Body and Soul · and many more.

Rod’s exuberant renditions of rags and standards have delighted literally hundreds of millions of folks as they’ve strolled past him on Main Street at Disneyland for the past 25 years. His energetic, up-tempo style is astounding. Includes: Ain’t Misbehavin’ · Maple Leaf Rag · After You’ve Gone · The Sheik of Araby · Entertainer Rag · Alexander’s Ragtime Band · and more.

Roger is a musician of immense scope. He’s written for motion pictures and television, and he paved the way for new age music 20 years before everyone else caught on. He’s considered by jazz musicians to be among the greatest exponents of jazz piano today. Here he presents mostly original compositions, including his theme from All in the Family, that demonstrate his diverse ear for music and his staggering technique. Includes: Invasion of the Forest · A Look in the Mirror · Arcades · Un Canto Per La Pace · Jorjana #2 · Here’s That Rainy Day · Remembering You · and more.

Natalie Cole's talented pianist is known in Hollywood as a musician's musician. His subtle, deliberate voicings and shadings expose a deep understanding of jazz and harmony. This disk contains a tender, emotional set of Johnny's great ballads. Includes: A Time for Love · Emily · Quietly There · The Shadow of Your Smile · M*A*S*H · The Shining Sea · You Are There · and more.