Product DescriptionRecorded live at the now-legendary "Rialtofest" concert on April 27, 2002, this 2-CD set features over two hours of exciting music, showcasing the organ performances of Jelani Eddington and other world-class musicians including Charlie Balogh, Ron Reseigh, and Rob Richards.
The instruments featured in this CD include the 4-manual 27-rank Grande Barton theatre pipe organ, a 3-manual Walker digital theatre organ, and a 9-foot Petroff grand piano. As an added bonus, this recording features a performance from the late George Wright, as well as several selections from the April 28, 2002 concerts by Charlie Balogh and Rob Richards at the 5-manual 80-rank Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ at the Sanfilippo residence in Barrington, Illinois. CD set contents are:
Jelani Eddington & David Harris (Grande Barton & Petroff Concert Grand Piano): Another Openin' Another Show, The Petite Waltz, Richard Rodgers On Broadway (piano/organ duo with David Harris) (including Falling In Love With Love, Getting To Know You, Bali H'ai, How Long Can Love Survive?, Surrey With A Fringe On Top, Love Look Away, Maria, You'll Never Walk Alone).
Charlie Balogh (Grande Barton & 5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer): On The Town (Rialto Barton), Big Band Medley: April In Paris, Cute, Silk Stockings (with DePaul Jazz/Big Band Orchestra), Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans (Sanfilippo Wurlitzer), Pure Imagination (Sanfilippo Wurlitzer).
Rob Richards (Walker digital theatre organ & 5/80 Sanfilippo Wurlitzer): Takin' A Chance On Love (Rialto Walker)
Bewitched (Rialto Walker), Medley From "Dumbo" (Rialto Walker), Body And Soul (Sanfilippo Wurlitzer), Forgotten Melody (Sanfilippo Wurlitzer), Jalousie (Sanfilippo Wurlitzer). George Wright (by recording): Tico Tico
Ron Reseigh (Walker digital theatre organ): South, It's Alright With Me, Boogie. Grand Finale - All Artists and DePaul University Wind Ensemble And Jazz/Big Band Ensemble: Armed Forces Medley, Strike Up The Band, Stars & Stripes Forever.