Notes and Editorial Reviews
Jason Howard recreates the baritone roles of Hollywood's great musicals in a tribute to Howard Keel and Gordon MacRae, the performers who originated the roles that live forever on the silver screen.
Howard's smooth, rich vocal talent lends itself easily to the Broadway show tunes. The compositions of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and others are crowd pleasing, passionate anthems of the golden age of musical theater. Howard has both the technique and showmanship to make this collection a pleasure. Duets with Ria Jones and Jill Washington give an interesting emotional depth. Accompaniment by Paul Bateman and the City of Prague Philharmonic is at once elegant and elaborate. The beautiful performances are enough to make
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Works on This Recording
1.
Oklahoma!: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' by Richard Rodgers
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Written: 1943
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
2.
Kiss Me, Kate: Where Is the Life that Late I Led by Cole Porter
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1948; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
3.
Kismet: Stranger in Paradise by George Forrest
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone),
Jill Washington (Voice)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1953; USA
4.
Carousel: If I loved you by Richard Rodgers
Performer:
Jill Washington (Voice),
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra,
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1945; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
5.
Annie Get Your Gun: The girl that I marry by Irving Berlin
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra,
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1946; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
6.
Smiles: Time on my hands by Vincent Youmans
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1930; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
This selection is part of a medley entitled "Gordon MacRae Film Medley"
which also incorporates "Dames: I only have eyes for you," by Al Dubin and
Harry Warren (featured in the film "Tea for Two") and "Just One Girl," by Karl Kennett and Lyn Udall (featured in the film "By the Light of the Silvery Moon").
7.
Rose Marie: Rose Marie by Rudolf Friml
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1924; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
8.
Roberta: Lovely to look at by Jerome Kern
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1933; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
9.
Just One Girl by Lyn Udall
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1898; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
This selection is part of a medley entitled "Gordon MacRae Film Medley"
which also incorporates "Dames: I only have eyes for you," by Al Dubin and
Harry Warren (featured in the film "Tea for Two") and "Smiles: Time on my
hands" by Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon and Vincent Youmans (featured in the
film "Look for the Silver Lining").
10.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: Bless Your Beautiful Hide by Gene DePaul
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1954; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
11.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: When You're in Love by Gene DePaul
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone),
Jill Washington (Voice)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1954; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
12.
Annie Get Your Gun: Anything You Can Do by Irving Berlin
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone),
Ria Jones (Voice)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1946; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
13.
Annie Get Your Gun: They say it's wonderful by Irving Berlin
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone),
Ria Jones (Voice)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1946; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
14.
Carousel: Soliloquy by Richard Rodgers
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1945; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
15.
Carousel: You'll never walk alone by Richard Rodgers
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1945; USA
Notes: Arranged: Don Walker
16.
Oklahoma!: The Surrey with the Fringe on Top by Richard Rodgers
Performer:
Leondros Taliotis (Bass),
Jason Howard (Baritone),
Ralph Smith (Voice),
Emma Kemball-Cook (Voice),
Victoria Matthews (Voice),
Jill Washington (Voice),
Bruce Boyd (Voice)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Modern
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
17.
Oklahoma!: Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers
Performer:
Bruce Boyd (Voice),
Jill Washington (Voice),
Leondros Taliotis (Bass),
Ralph Smith (Voice),
Victoria Matthews (Voice),
Emma Kemball-Cook (Voice),
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra,
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Period: Modern
Written: United States of Ame
18.
Show Boat: Make believe by Jerome Kern
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone),
Jill Washington (Voice)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1927; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
19.
Dames: I only have eyes for you by Harry Warren
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1934; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
This selection is part of a medley entitled "Gordon MacRae Film Medley" which also incorporates "Smiles: Time on my hands," by Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon and Vincet Youmans (featured in the film "Look for the Silver Lining") and "Just One Girl," by Karl Kennett and Lyn Udall (featured in the film "By the Light of the Silvery Moon").
20.
Pagan Love Song: Why Is Love So Crazy? by Harry Warren
Performer:
Jason Howard (Baritone)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1929; USA
Notes: Arranged: Paul Bateman
21.
Annie Get Your Gun by Irving Berlin
Performer:
James Greame (Voice),
Jason Howard (Baritone),
John Langley (Voice),
James Pearson (Voice),
Dean Collinson (Voice)
Conductor:
Paul Bateman
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1946; USA
Notes: Arranged: Robert Russell Bennett
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