The Explosive Dorothy Donegan

by Dorothy Donegan

Overview

After a long period of neglect, the great pianist Dorothy Donegan made this Progressive album, her first American recording in 17 years. Joined by bassist Jerome Hunter (who had to be very alert to follow Donegan's wild flights) and drummer Ray Mosca, Donegan performs nine songs (seven veteran standards plus two of her originals) in unpredictable fashion, displaying technique that is on the level of a masterful classical pianist; highlights include "Lover," "Love for Sale," "Donegan's Blues" and a very explorative "St. Louis Blues." Although this album helped give her some recognition, Dorothy Donegan's next set for an American label would not take place until 1990. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/01/1995
Label:	GHB JAZZ FOUNDATION
UPC:	0762247220923

Tracks

1. Lover
2. The Lady Is a Tramp
3. I Like the Likes of You
4. The Man I Love
5. Medley : Downtown/Matilda, Matilda/Bye, Bye, Blackbird
6. I Just Want to Sing
7. Love for Sale
8. Without a Song
9. Donegan's Blues
10. Medley : The Man I Love/Rhapsody in Blue Themes
11. Wave
12. St. Louis Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dorothy Donegan   Primary Artist,Piano
Jerome Hunter   Bass
Ray Mosca   Drums

Technical Credits

Cole Porter   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
Antonio Carlos Jobim   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Harry Thomas   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
W.C. Handy   Composer
Dorothy Donegan   Composer
Edward Eliscu   Composer
Tony Hatch   Composer
Billy Rose   Composer
Vernon Duke   Composer
James Mason   Engineer
Lauren Deutsch   Cover Photo