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Most of these songs are from the "Golden Age of Music," the 30's and 40's. It was the era that produced many of the great standards or "Evergreens," coinciding with the rise in popularity of the accordion, that music and the instrument were extremely compatible. The songs are very melodic, making possible interesting harmonic choices. The accordion, when played in an orchestral manner, utilizing the full potential of the left hand, with the blending of the reeds and smooth phrasing of the bellows, can produce sounds reminiscent of the big band sax sections. This is most noticeable on the ballads. Best example: Ralph Burns' tune, "Early Autumn."
Recorded at Lang Studios, Tacoma, Washington - Engineer: Dave Lana, July 18, 1992
Song List: (Click on  to hear sample tracks)
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1. Ain't Misbehavin' |  |
| 2. Prelude To A Kiss | |
| 3. They Can't Take That Away From Me | |
| 4. Everything Happens To Me | |
| 5. Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | |
| 6. Early Autumn | |
| 7. Blusette | |
| 8. A Night In Marocco | |
| 9. You've Changed | |
| 10. One Note Samba | |
| 11. Love Dance | |
| 12. I Should Care | |
| 13. Moonlight In Vermont | |
| 14. Isn't She Lovely | |
Check out these other CD's by Frank Marocco
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| Be-bop Buffet - NEW RELEASE - October, 2006 - Frank went all the way to Italy (after being in Germany to record 'Just Friends') in the Spring of 2006 and recorded this great new "Accordion Jazz Duo" featuring Simone Zanchini of Italy. You must hear this album to believe it... |
| Just Friends - NEW RELEASE - August, 2006 - Frank went all the way to Germany in the Spring of 2006 and recorded this great new "Frank Marocco Group" CD featuring 12 terrific tracks including: Just Friends, Ti Voglio Bene, Frankly Speaking, Oblivion, Samba De Orfeu, Spring is Here, Caravan, and more... |
| Back In Time - NEW RELEASE - February, 2006 - Frank goes solo on this album playing and interpreting these classic standards like only the incomparable Frank Marocco can do. Jazz aficionados and fans of Frank will not want to miss having this album in their collection. |
| Appassionato - Frank Marocco delivers creative improvisation and first-rate music on an unlikely Instrument. His fascinating performance thoroughly affirms the fact that its not the Instrument that makes the music, it's the imagination and creativity of the person who is playing it. |
| Ballad For Anne - If Frank's musical picture hasn't been clear to you as of this point, it will be now as his unique harmonic setting provided the backdrop for his melodic venturing. Easily embracing the gentle written melody on one hand, he shows his visionary concepts on the other... |
| Evergreens - Most of these songs are from the "Golden Age of Music," the 30's and 40's. It was the era that produced many of the great standards or "Evergreens," coinciding with the rise in popularity of the accordion, that music and the instrument were extremely compatible. |
| A Nite In Marocco - This started out to be a solo acoustic Accordion album much like Frank's last "Evergreens" album. However, Frank's good friend Ron Feuer, a great jazz piano player, talked about using Hammond Organ and accordion together.
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| Turn Out The Stars - This CD features some of the Jazz artists Frank has played live and/or recorded with on a recent tour of Europe. Also included are two solo acoustic medleys. Turn out the Stars you will hear something probably never heard before: Two unusual Jazz Instruments, acoustic Accordion and Concertina. |
| Beyond The Sea - This NEW Release features the Solo Continental Accordion of Frank Marocco. All of Franks previous recordings have been jazz records and Frank is probably most known in the Accordion world as a jazz artist. However... |
| Freedom Flight - Includes NINE Original Frank Marocco Compositions. Recorded at Studio Tube, Rances - CH by Marc Champod, on June 19 - 20, 1995. Accordion: Frank Marocco Vibes: Philippe Cornaz Double-Bass: Ivor Malherbe Drums: Marcel Papaux |
| Brazilian Waltz - Frank Marocco, with his keen jazz instincts and virtuostic facility, has given new life to the accordion. Nowhere in his unique style is there any evidence of that heavily breathing squeeze box that can detract so from good musical phrasing... |
| Made In Germany - Included on this CD is all you could ever wish for, perfect timing combined with melodic feeling and harmonic versatility performed with improvised fantasy and virtuoso ease. |
| Like Frank Marocco - This is a new CD Release of Frank's very first cassette tape and has been digitally re-mastered. Carrying the solo work in addition to Frank in the set are young British vibist Victor Feldman and guitar veteran Al Hendrickson... |
| Frank Marocco Live - Recorded live at a Jazz Concert presented by Frank Marocco at a Chicago Accordion Club gathering in the late 1990's. Frank was joined by Chicago area jazz musicians... |
| An Evening In Italy - Tony Galla: "With great pleasure I am proud to feature the world renowned Accordionist FRANK MAROCCO and the incredible voice of MANDIE PINTO." |
| From My Heart To You - This CD Release by Tony Galla features Frank Marocco on Accordion providing his magic touch to the wonderful tunes included on this album. |
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