André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra - Andre Kostelanetz Plays A Chorus Line, Treemonisha, And Chicago (1976) [Hi-Res]

Andre Kostelanetz's 1976 album serves as a comprehensive musical exploration of the American theatrical scene, focusing on the prominent productions of the 1975–76 Broadway season and its historical heritage. The repertoire features selections from the musicals A Chorus Line and Chicago, alongside excerpts from Scott Joplin's folk opera Treemonisha. The Maestro expertly blends contemporary orchestral arrangements with elements of Dixieland, ragtime, and 1920s jazz. Special emphasis is placed on the dance-oriented nature of the compositions, notably through the inclusion of Joplin's original choreographic instructions. The participation of distinguished arrangers and violinist Joe Venuti underscores the innovative character of the project, establishing the album as a definitive tribute to theatrical history, ranging from folk origins to modern Broadway masterpieces.

Tracklist:
1-1 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - One (From the Broadway Musical "A Chorus Line") [3:12]
1-2 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - What I Did For Love (From the Broadway Musical "A Chorus Line") [2:40]
1-3 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - Dance: Ten ; Looks; Three (From the Broadway Musical "A Chorus Line") [2:03]
1-4 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - Nothing (From the Broadway Musical "A Chorus Line") [2:46]
1-5 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - At The Ballet (From the Broadway Musical "A Chorus Line") [2:18]
1-6 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - Aunt Dinah Has Blowed De Horn (From the Musical Production "Treemonisha") [1:59]
1-7 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - A Real Slow Drag (From the Musical Production "Treemonisha") [2:28]
1-8 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - Roxie (From the Musical Production "Chicago") [2:14]
1-9 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - And All That Jazz (From the Musical Production "Chicago") [1:47]
1-10 André Kostelanetz And His Orchestra;Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra - Maple Leaf Rag [2:19]