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Dreamland: Piano Gems Circa 1903 Mark Birnbaum

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This is a very appropriate title for a unique collection of "piano gems." What a gentle, loving and romantic collection of classical and jazz. Featuring ragtime great Scott Joplin, our premier American piano poet (the American Chopin, perhaps)and the masterpieces of Debussy, Scriabin and Cyril Scott (whose music sounds like a mix of Debussy and Gershwin). This dreamy, meditative CD captures the flavor of the past century from US shores.

How pianist Mark Birnbaum so sucessfully blends the European pieces with the American pieces so well - I don't know how - it must be his secret. The collection closes with a blues tune from Jelly Roll Morton and several charming original works. A very relaxing and romantic CD - I love it!

What a snazzy CD this is! Sweet, Scott Joplin ragtime along side cool jazz. Renditions of Debussy, Scriabin and Cyril Scott (who is he? but he's smooth) The perfect "late night at home CD" to share with a loved one, or just relaxing alone. Ends with a "live" melodramatic original work by pianist Mark Birnbaum. Great!

Smooth, cool, late at night Piano CD. Sweet Scott Joplin tunes, jazzy Debussy and Scriabin. A treat from 1903, thank you Mark Birnbaum.