Holmes,Leroy Sophisticated String Arrangements CD

EU-only two CD collection. Leroy Holmes was an American songwriter, composer, arranger and conductor. This is a "must listen" for those who are after the sweep of lustrous violins, muted cellos and the vibrant darkness of violas. You will hear on this collection a cleverly balanced program of arrangements covering five original LPs, Which highlight glorious string sections, big band themes, a selection of Spanish songs, movie themes and a tribute to the great Ray Charles. The musical taste and imagination of Leroy Holmes is self-evidently displayed in an appealing fashion on these 60 tracks. Many of these songs may set toes to tapping, as this CD set is made for pure musical enjoyment, and to be savored as one would a fine wine. Jasmine.

1. There's a Small Hotel 2. What Is This Thing Called Love? 3. At Last 4. Powerhouse 5. The Hour of Parting 6. The Moon Was Yellow 7. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 8. Mood Indigo 9. Humoresque 10. Blue Moon 11. Sophisticated Lady 12. Tico Tico 13. Lamento (Song of the Wind) 14. Delicado 15. Andalucia (The Breeze and I) 16. Lisbon Antigua 17. Dolce Far Niente 18. My Shawl (Ombo) 19. Dansera 20. Tara Lara 21. The Rain in Spain (El Rey Que Hay en Madrid) 22. Los Perros Lanudos (The Pink Poodles) 23. Vaya Con Dios (May God Be with You) 24. Adios 25. Flying Home 26. Contrasts 27. Ciribiribin 28. Smoke Rings 29. Cherokee 30. Snowfall 31. Let's Dance 32. I Can't Get Started 33. Take the "A" Train 34. Nightmare 35. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 36. Moonlight Serenade 37. Lucy's Theme from "Parrish" 38. Love in a Goldfish Bowl 39. Where the Boys Are 40. Tammy 41. The Parent Trap 42. Theme from "A Rebel Without a Cause" 43. April Love 44. Gidget 45. Theme from "A Summer Place" 46. Theme from "Return to Peyton Place" 47. (Love Is) the Tender Trap 48. Love Me Tender 49. Unchain My Heart 50. I'll Drown in My Tears 51. Hit the Road Jack 52. Cherry 53. Hallelujah, I Love Her So 54. Tell All the World About You 55. Georgia on My Mind 56. Ain't That Love 57. Just for a Thrill 58. What'd I Say 59. Ruby 60. I Got a Woman