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Monday, December 20, 2021

The Don Scaletta Trio • Any Time... Any Groove!

 



Jazz pianist and band leader.

Born on August 16th, 1937 in Cumberland, MD.
Don earned a national reputation as a jazz pianist, arranger, and composer which resulted in numerous recording contracts. Two of his albums, were spotlighted in Billboard and Cashbox Magazines. Don toured with the Glen Miller and Charlie Spivak Orchestras and other famous entertainers. Don taught Jazz Improvisation at the University of Louisville and the University of North Florida. He performed at the Walt Disney World Village with many notable musicians. Don entertained on the inaugural cruises of Disney's Magic & Wonder. His recent work included concerts with his 20 piece orchestra, "The Jazz Project".
Extract from Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/orlandosentinel/name/don-scaletta-obituary?id=16111740

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Pianista y director de banda de jazz.

Nació el 16 de agosto de 1937 en Cumberland, MD.
Don se ganó una reputación nacional como pianista, arreglista y compositor de jazz, lo que le valió numerosos contratos de grabación. Dos de sus álbumes, fueron destacados en las revistas Billboard y Cashbox. Don realizó giras con las orquestas de Glen Miller y Charlie Spivak y otros artistas famosos. Don enseñó Improvisación de Jazz en la Universidad de Louisville y en la Universidad del Norte de Florida. Actuó en el Walt Disney World Village con muchos músicos notables. Don actuó en los cruceros inaugurales del Disney's Magic & Wonder. Su trabajo reciente incluyó conciertos con su orquesta de 20 piezas, "The Jazz Project".
Extracto del obituario: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/orlandosentinel/name/don-scaletta-obituary?id=16111740


Tracklist
A1 - Yankee Doodle Boy - 3:01
A2 - Hello, Dolly! - 2:53
A3 - Tomorrow Never Comes - 7:04
A4 - Old Folks - 4:24
A5 - Jani's Tune - 3:28
B1 - York's Sauna - 7:40
B2 - Over There - 3:28
B3 - With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair - 5:25
B4 - A Taste Of Honey - 3:25


Credits:
    Bass – Ted Blondell
    Drums – Nikki Lamkin
    Liner Notes – Noel Wedder
    Piano – Don Scaletta
    Producer – Lee Gillette

Label: Capitol Records – ST-2204
Released: 1965
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/3297445-The-Don-Scaletta-Trio-Any-Time-Any-Groove








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2 comments:

  1. Esto sí que es una verdadera rareza. Don Scaletta era un pianista magnífico del que apenas si hay registros. Tenía 2 discos y éste tuyo me alegra el día. Muchas gracias.

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    1. Sí de acuerdo, ha sido difícil conseguir una biografía completa.
      Gracias por tu comentario.
      ;)

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