Bobby van Deusen - The Naked Piano: Trio (2003)

Tracklist:

01. Take the "A" Train (7:18)
02. All the Things You Are (5:30)
03. Summer Wind (3:45)
04. Someone to Watch over Me (7:43)
05. Fiddler on the Roof (10:13)
06. Summer of '42 (3:41)
07. The Ragtime Dance (3:23)
08. On Green Dolphin Street (5:55)
09. The Days of Wind and Roses (4:36)
10. The Sound of Music (9:34)

Robert van Deusen, a Philadelphia native, began his musical training at age 7. Precocious from a very early age, he started picking out tunes by mimicking the family player piano. Classically trained, he attended Whetstone School of the Performing Arts in Columbus, Ohio, graduating with distinction. Further studies at Capital University, Ohio State, Eastman, and Curtis helped develop the dazzling technique that became a trademark of his playing style.
After turning pro in 1976, Bobby toured the Midwest, playing clubs, piano bars and providing concerts. Moving South in 1985 led him to the Rosie O’ Gradys Dixieland Band, and gigs in New Orleans with Pete Fountain, Al Hirt, and The Dukes. He performed with the Delta Queen Steamboat Company for 5 years, perfecting his stride and ragtime styles.
Bobby has played all over the country with Hilton Hotels, including the Hilton Sandestin, where he was featured entertainer for 5 years. He has also been the ‘House Band’ for RadioLive, a production of WUWF Public Radio, for 18 years. Bobby has toured the country playing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with civic orchestras.