Release Date: 11 November 2014
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 717101843725
Description
Dorothy Donegan was an acclaimed pianist working in nightclubs and cocktail lounges in Chicago. She also appeared in the film "Sensations of 1945" where she played a duet with pianist Gene Rodgers, with assistance from Cab Calloway and his orchestra. She was known as a virtuosic pianist fluent in several jazz styles.
Art Tatum (who along with Earl Hines was the biggest influence on Donegan's style) heard about her and had her play for him. They become a good friends and Tatum even taught her some ideas.
On this 2 CD set there are recordings from London House in Chicago 1961, Antibes, France in 1975 and Jazzhouse Slukefter in Copenhagen 1980.
Tracklisting
Carsten Dahl, Reuben Rogers & Gregory Hutchinson
Karsten Vogel
Rosalia De Souza Quarteto 55
Duke Ellington
Lennart Ginman, Thomas Blachman & Carsten Dahl
Doug Raney Quartet
Sophisticated Ladies
Michel Petrucciani Trio
Tim Richards Trio
Eddie Gripper
Rachel Sutton
South West Oldtime All Stars
Catherine Russell
Baby Dodds
Naissam Jalal
Judith Berkson; Trevor Dunn; Gerald Cleaver
