Dick Hyman - Zillion Strings
Although today he's one of the most renowned jazz pianists in the world, Dick Hyman was a highly sought after session man in the 1950's and 60's and made many fine jazz and easy listening albums during those decades, often experimenting with new sounds on a variety of keyboard instruments. This vintage 1960 audiophile recording featuring Hyman's lush piano backed by a large string orchestra, conducted by Jules Schacter, is now considered an easy listening masterpiece. All selections newly re-mastered.
Although today he's one of the most renowned jazz pianists in the world, Dick Hyman was a highly sought after session man in the 1950's and 60's and made many fine jazz and easy listening albums during those decades, often experimenting with new sounds on a variety of keyboard instruments. This vintage 1960 audiophile recording featuring Hyman's lush piano backed by a large string orchestra, conducted by Jules Schacter, is now considered an easy listening masterpiece. All selections newly re-mastered.
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Although today he's one of the most renowned jazz pianists in the world, Dick Hyman was a highly sought after session man in the 1950's and 60's and made many fine jazz and easy listening albums during those decades, often experimenting with new sounds on a variety of keyboard instruments. This vintage 1960 audiophile recording featuring Hyman's lush piano backed by a large string orchestra, conducted by Jules Schacter, is now considered an easy listening masterpiece. All selections newly re-mastered.