Tragically died at the age of forty-one, Ralph Rainger (1901-1942) was in his time one of America‚s most admired and respected composers. A giant contributor to the Hollywood musical of the 30s, whose timeless hits include “Easy Living,” “I Wished on the Moon,” “If I Should Lose You” and Academy Award winner “Thanks for the Memory”.This CD celebrating the composer's finest achievements should help to redress the balance and right a patent wrong to the memory of a remarkable talent. Justice has been done by three exceptional musicians: pianist Jan Lundgren, bassist Chuck Berghofer, drummer Joe La Barbera, and a legendaryvocalist, Sue Raney, who know understand appreciate the Rainger canon. The music he wrote will endure forever, but today his name is hardly recognized.
Chuck Berghofer Trio
Featuring: Jan Lundgren (p),
Chuck Berghofer (b),
Joe La Barbera (d),
Sue Raney (vcl on #6 & 14)
15 tr.
Recorded at Entourage Studios, Hollywood, January 5 & 6, 2008
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