Derek Smith - To Love Again (2009) [2017 SACD]

A jazz pianist noted for his versatility and elegance, Derek Smith, originally from London, has been playing professionally in the U.S. since 1957. He remains relatively unknown in the U.S. but is strongly admired by fellow musicians and ardent fans.

After his successful debut Beautiful Love, a trio album, Smith went into the studio by himself this time to record a solo album at the suggestion of Venus producer Tetsuo Hara. A program of well-known touch and harmonic elegance, romantic and even dreamy interpretations and an undeniable sense of jazz and swing.


Tracks:

01. To Love Again 《 Chopin 》
02. When Your Lover Has Gone 《 E. A. Swan 》
03. The Bad And The Beautiful 《 D. Raskin 》
04. Last Night When We Were Young 《 H. Arlen 》
05. Moonlight Sonata ・ Yesterdays 《 Beethoven , J . Karn 》
06. Too Late Now 《 B. Lane 》
07. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square 《 M. Sherwin 》
08. Waltz 《 Chopin 》
09. Darn That Dream 《 J. VanHevsen 》
10. Elvira Madigan ～ Piano Concerto No.21 Andante 《 Mozart 》
11. Glad To Be Unhappy 《 R. Rodgers 》
12. We’ll Be Together Again 《 F. Laine C. Fisher 》
13. September Song 《 K. Well 》
14. I Get Along Without You Very Well 《 H. Carmichael 》
15. Sweet Lorraine 《 C. Burwell 》

Personnel:

Derek Smith - piano