This cd is not, strictly speaking, a jazz album, but a collection of ballads that moore had written through the years. Also appearing were his son chris lemmon piano, bea arthur, jackie cooper drums, dudley moore piano, writer sheldon keller, pat mccormick and the beverly hills jazz band. We all know he was a great comedian, but dudley moore was also. The music score which is masterfully played by dudley moore on the piano is nothing short of perfect. Not only but also remembering dudley moore the jazz pianist. Dudley moorelive from an aircraft hangar is dudley moore at his absolute best in this new cd which features moore performing in all 24 tracks. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. It was released in 1969 on decca records in the uk and australia, and on london records in the united states personnel. The cd features moore as pianist and composer, as soloist and with the dudley moore trio and the bbc concert orchestra.
His wit as a comedian, especially with peter cook, has given us all always something to smile at. I have all his audio cds and can listen to his style of playing for ever and ever. Dudley moore, peter mcgurk and chris karan were the dudley moore trio, album credited to dudley moore. Moore was een goede vriend van producer chris gunning en speelde piano. Officially called dudley moore at the hollywood bowl a salute to george gershwin. Apr 15, 2015 the dudley moore trio play my blue heaven the album popular in our house was his 1965 work, the other side of dudley moore. The music is the standout, dudley s humour at least to me less so. He opened a restaurant in venice beach called 72 market street with his friend director. Dudley down under unabridged by the dudley moore trio on. Moore was a close friend of record producer chris gunning and played piano uncredited on the 1969 single broken.
He was a great, kind, funny, talented actor and musician. Dudley stuart john moore, cbe 19 april 193527 maart 2002 was een engels acteur, cabaretier, muzikant en componist. This is a fascinating book containing the letters written by dudley moore 19352002 to his former high school music teacher, peter cork, between the years of 1980 and 1994. The dudley moore trio play my blue heaven the album popular in our house was his 1965 work, the other side of dudley moore.
Comedy duo peter cook and dudley moore photographed in 1973 when they. Dudley moore 1935 2002 was a multitalented entertainer who possessed the abilities to sing, act, compose, and play piano. We all know he was a great comedian, but dudley moore was also one of. Amalgam, with its hyperactive piano underpinning and stately tune, is nighon impossible to play convincingly with two hands and was originally recorded with dudley overdubbing the melody. Sheet music collection finding aid pdf miller nichols library. The music is the standout, dudleys humour at least to me less so. Two thoughts about dudley moore i worked for dudley moore as his personal assistant for 16 years, starting in 1980. Oct 07, 20 dudley moore, star of 9, shows his talent at the keyboard playing a jazz version of together alone. Dudley moore, bbc concert orchestra, dudley moore trio live.
Published for the first time, these 44 letters reveal dudley s thoughts and feelings on music, movies, life in hollywood, and much moreat a time when his film career was. Dudley moore sheet music scores download and print. Sheet music collection lincoln memorial university. Dudley moore, who of course is best known as an actor, has been playing piano since his youth. Peter cook, dudley moore, peter sellers goodbyeee song from not only but also duration. In the 60s and 70s, peter cook and dudley moore were a major part of the new comedy era, and peter cook was probably one of those who was the most responsible for the change in direction of comedy. Dudley moore plays the theme from beyond the fringe.
Dudley moore, star of 9, shows his talent at the keyboard playing a jazz version of together alone. On the classicaloriented solo set which at times borders on muzak, moores acoustic piano is backed by his synthesizer and, on two numbers, joined by kenny gs soprano. Maestro sir georg solti en komiek dudley moore vormen het illustere. The dudley moore trio is a 1969 jazz album and the fifth lp recorded by the british jazz trio led by musician, composer, actor and comedian dudley moore. The dudley moore trio and orchestra 4 dudley moore. The song is its easy to say from the motion picture 10. It was most memorably delivered by a fictional psychrock band called drimble. To access the vocal sheet music collection, please come to the music. Today released in 1972 is the last studio album by the dudley moore trio. Thank you ivory dreams for the link to the music by dudley moore. It was the saddest time when he died so young and very upsetting. Dudley stuart john moore april 19, 1935 dagenham, essex, england, uk. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Dudley moore some piano humour here is the second of my series of summer holiday posts, this week on pianorelated humour because we all need a bit of light relief from time to time.
He was in my book britains best jazz pianist, his music was his bedrock something he could always rely on. This recording in full from the sydney town hall so many years ago is a joy to listen to. Dudley moores bestknown song is the recurring theme from the 1967 movie bedazzled. The dudley moore trio decca 1969 was dudleys most ambitious record, replete with intrepid moore originals, yet has never been given a cd reissue. File extention gary moore still got the blues ebook gary moore. Dudley moore songs without words accurate piano solo transcriptions of all the pieces from this classic dudley moore album originally released in 1991 includes six weeks part 1 waltz for suzy patrick thank you ilyich anemone six weeks part 2 brogan.
Dudley stuart john moore, cbe 19 april 1935 27 march 2002 was an english actor. Dudley moore, was an english actor, comedian and musician. Arabys daughter rom lalla rookh written by thomas moore esq. Perry published by horace waters, 481 broadway, new york satb. On the back was a cool photograph of dudley ripping a book of bachs. Schedule appointment click here to read moore pianos statement about anticovid19 precautions we are taking to protect the health of our customers and employees. Mann said, and dudley moore can play it with apparent ease. Dudley moore is probably more well known for his acting in successful films such as arthur and 10 than for his comedy with his partner peter cooke. To mark the 80th anniversary of his birth on 19 april, here are 10 of his best piano. A2, a3, b1, b3, b4 notes recorded at united sounds pty. I used to have this album back in the early 1970s, and reading a newspaper piece about dudley moore s piano playing reminded me how much i loved it. Dudley moore was one of the best piano players to hear, see and know.
Milwaukie or 97267 usa 5037949696 mondaysaturday 9. Dudley moore from film scores to funk music the guardian. Its easy to say dudley moore improvisation from the. This clips is from a show called this joiint is jumpin, produced in 1988 by golden era pictures. There is much laughter as moore introduces some of the pieces, the audience responding enthusiastically to this beloved artists wit and humor. Jazz piano transcriptions recommended jazz advanced piano. This video clip is from the 1950s60s british comedy group beyond the fringe. The dudley moore trio and orchestra 4 dudley moore 30 is a dangerous age cynthia the real stuff single 2 versions. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Dudley moore as composer, conductor and pianist in a dazzling collection of music from the sixties and seventies. Find the dudley moore trio discography, albums and singles on allmusic. I was hoping to find a piano solo version of some of his more classical works, but i do appreciate the link you sent. It was released in 1969 on decca records in the uk and australia, and on london records in the united states.
Vocal sheet music collection carnegie library of pittsburgh. Victor borge i once saw victor borge at the royal albert hall in london, and like the rest of the audience laughed until i cried. Practising the piano dudley moore archives practising. It is a heart wrenching film about a young girl who dreams of being a ballerina.
Dudley moore playing piano beyond the fringe youtube. She is very talented and gets the chance of a lifetime. Moore first came to prominence in the uk as a leading figure in the british satire boom of the 1960s. Original drummer hugo boyd died in a car crash in france in the early 1960s. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. I have always enjoyed the piano playing and compositions of the late dudley moore. The disappearance of kevin johnson dudley moore 1996. Dudley cd, 2006 all dudley moore transcriptions you can order by email and download in pdf, midi, sib, mus, xml and etc digital formats transcriptions. Dudley moore, bbc concert orchestra, dudley moore trio. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from dudley moore. Dudley moore and marian mcpartland south carolina public radio. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration.
Find dudley moore discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Dudley moore trio jazz piano chris karan drums pete mcgurk bass. Dudley moore, the gifted comedian who had at least three distinct career phases that brought him. Dudley moore trio the world of dudley moore 1970, vinyl. In 1998, law dedicated a piano transcription of moores music from the film bedazzled, and sent the unsolicited score to him, who was so impressed that he invited. Dudley moore plays a very funny but also musically ambitious parody of a beethoven piano sonata based on very odd yet wellknown thematic material, the whistling tune from bridge over the river kwai.
Not only but also remembering dudley moore the jazz. Played at the royal albert hall in london, which dudley moore affectionately calls an aircraft hangar, this program was recorded during moores highly acclaimed. We have 2 songs for dudley moore piano, vocal and guitar sheet music and other instruments. Here is the second of my series of summer holiday posts, this week on pianorelated humour because we all need a bit of light relief from time to time. Dudley stuart john moore, cbe 19 april 1935 27 march 2002 was an english actor, comedian, musician and composer. Choose from dudley moore sheet music for such popular songs as its easy to say, yesterdays, and. He was one of the four writerperformers in the comedy revue beyond the fringe from 1960 that created a boom in satirical. Moore werkte met peter cook als het duo dud and pete en allerlei andere. Following on the critically acclaimed jazz jubilee, this new cd includes classic jazz, swing and bluesstudio recordings featuring dudley with drummer chris karan and bassists pete mcgurk and peter morgan, who because the trios bassist after mcgurks death.
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