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A Rare Find: Forgotten Gems from the American Popular Songbook

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What a lovely find. Mr. Hayford is all class & polish, and very much in the vein of one of his influences, Matt Dennis. Wonderful seldom-heard and nearly forgotten songs that recieve fresh, glowing interpretations. No pseudo-hip arrangements or wailing ersatz jazz vocals here, just voice and piano -- understated, but still swinging -- and just perfect!

Justin Hayford's recordings of wonderful standards (that someone forgot to make standard)is a joy to hear. I love standards, but how many recordings of any one song do you want to own? Here is a raft of songs mostly new to me (and that's hard to do). Especially liked "You're Awful"
Thank you Chicago for sharing Mr. Hayford with the rest of us!

Seller is highly trustworthy. Product arrived on time and was well wrapped. Great job.

Mr. Hayford's voice is largely undistinguished. He's like a pleasant piano-bar player. But I give him points for finding such obscure and delightful treasures like ''I Go for That'' and ''When Bert's Not Here.'' If I start hearing these lovely tunes in more cabarets, it'll be due to this recording.