Frederick Hodges - Manhattan Serenade: Piano Masterpieces AEC Music which also exists without words

which also exists without words (Mendelssohn-Bartholdy)

the Reggae-vibed "Skip Town"

exotic and highly rhythmic

he began his artistic career

Frederick Hodges - Manhattan Serenade: Piano Masterpieces AEC Music which also exists without wordsThe early 20th century witnessed the flowering of an exciting new style of piano composition that fused European classical music traditions with the popular music styles of the New World. George Gershwin's music is highly representative of this tradition, but with this recording, pianist Frederick Hodges and Rivermont present a sampling of some of the lesser known gems of piano writing that emerged during the era. Includes works by Dana Suesse, Billy