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Call toll-free: 1-866-727-4637.
Numbers include: Johnny's Theme, My Way, Blue Skies, Darktown Strutter's Ball, Harlem Nocturne and more.
Track notes by Brian Nadeau (not included on CD): 1. Johnny's Theme....This was Al's opening number at just about every concert we played. Crafted by legend Paul Anka for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, it is a sure way to get crowds excited for an upcoming show! 2. Just Enough...A tune the band played at concerts and dances alike during the decades of the 1970's and 80's. We feature Lee Prager's spark and energy on the trombone solo as he performed during those years and still today. 3. My Way...A loving musical tribute to Al Corey from pianist and long time friend Gerry Wright. Al admired Gerry's talent at the piano, and when you hear this it will be apparent why. 4. S'Wonderful...We proudly bring to your ears the finest vocalist Al ever had with his band, Ginny Palmer. She lights up this arrangement that really swings by Dave Wolpe. 5. Blue Skies...A nice medium tempo swinger that's another nice showcase feature for Ginny. This also features Ted Casher on the tenor solo. 6. You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You...Another medium swing feature for Ginny. 7. Monday's Child...This was a tune Al did during the '70's and 80's at concerts and dances, and was always well received. It features Andy Forster on the flugelhorn.
8. Darktown Strutter's Ball...This is a cute arrangement that Al used to kick off many dances with the lead tune. It's catchy and fun featuring every section of the band. 9. A Walk in the Black Forest...Another favorite of Al's that features the great sax section led by Glen Sargent. Al used to say "A little Lawrence Welk" just before playing this chart. You'll see why when you hear the Welk style of this arrangement. 10. Harlem Nocturne...Al's feature and signature song from Island Park concerts in the 1950's and beyond. Listen closely as guest artist Ted Casher gives a chilling rendition of his close friend's solo. 11. That Old Black Magic...A great arrangement by Billy May with the Corey Band energy behind it. Enjoy the trumpet section work and spark in the front of the tune featuring Brian Nadeau, John Foss, Lester Nadeau and Andy Forster. 12. Two for the Road...Composed by the legendary Henry Mancini and led by trombonist Lee Prager. It then features the rest of the skilled trombone section of Jim Winters and Don Heald. the brass section has a beautiful dramatic building section in a couple of spots that Al used to love, and Gerry Wright plays the beautiful piano fills that were Mr. Mancini's. 13. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To...This Cole Porter tune really shines and swings for the band. This was played at many concerts by the band in the 1970's. On this recording you'll hear lead alto saxophonist Glen Sargent on some great jazz improvisation in the middle. 14. This Is Loneliness...Al's theme song at the end of concerts in the 1970' and 1980's, and again the last three years. I guess one could consider it a lullaby and loving kiss good bye to the audiences he loved. Ted Casher plays it beautifully, at times echoing Al's style, but nobody in the world will play it as pretty as "Uncle Al" did. 15. The Very Thought of You...This is a special tribute feature done by Joe LaFlamme (tenor saxophonist) for Al. Joe has been Al's lead tenor player for about 5 years now. |
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