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CD I, recorded over two short evenings in July 2004 at West Kortright Center, NY, was accomplished with a very limited number of takes, and edits. The ?triple threat? treats us to saxophone, clarinet, as well as bass clarinet with a variety of styles performing of some well-known tunes, along with those perhaps lesser known, but of no doubt, equal beauty. Al is humble about his few squeaks, making a conscious choice not to over-dub. Allowing him to face the limits of his age, he quotes, "To hell with it, we?ll make excuses! Just let somebody else try this at 91."
CD II showcases beautifully re-mastered recordings spanning the 1940?s through the 1970?s. It contains some of his finest live radio and concert performances including Chopin?s Waltz No. 2 Opus 64, Beebe, Nola, Valse Vanite and many other contemporary pieces of this early era, to an unparalleled exquisite home recording of Francois Schubert?s ?The Bee?.
What captures the interest of those hearing Al Gallodoro for the first time, is that Al?s career has entered an amazing ninth decade. Beginning his professional career at the age of 13, Gallodoro has performed in Vaudeville houses, speakeasies, coffeehouses and jazz clubs all over the U.S., and at Carnegie Hall six times. His longest association was with the ?King of Jazz? Paul Whiteman. Gallodoro played the lead alto sax, as well as the clarinet and bass clarinet for the band. Al was a regularly featured soloist on live broadcasts spanning the 1930?s until today. He has performed more on-air solos than any other performer in history, averaging 3-4 times a week during a span of over thirty years. Gallodoro is also a classical performer in his own right, having worked for many years under symphonic conductors Arturo Toscannini and Leopold Stokowski. His playing remains as strong and confident today, as it was back then!