Andre Previn - Sound Stage! (1964) Vinyl LP and similar items

Catalog Number: CSRP-8958 Condition Details: "Archives" sticker on front. Vinyl plays with crackles, clicks, pops and possibly some skips (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); some tiny surface abrasions on front, discoloration on back with darker discoloration spots. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with some wear. Minor shelf-wear along bottom-edge, heavier across top-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: You Oughta Be In Pictures The Way You Look Tonight Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Swinging On A Star I Only Have Eyes For You Around The World Someday My Prince Will Come There Will Never Be Another You When You Wish Upon A Star Stella By Starlight Summertime That Old Black Magic About The Record: Sound Stage!, by Andre Previn, featuring his interpretations of Broadway show tunes arranged for piano and big band, conducted by a young Johnny Williams (later renowned as John Williams of Star Wars fame). Recorded in April 1963 and released on Columbia Records, the album showcases Previn's virtuosic piano work alongside a brassy ensemble on tracks like Swinging on a Star, There Will Never Be Another You, and selections from shows such as Pal Joey and South Pacific. Historically significant as an early collaboration between two future musical giantsPrevin, who had just won Oscars for Irma la Douce and would soon for My Fair Lady, and Williams in his pre-film scoring daysthis recording exemplifies the 1960s West Coast jazz scene's fusion of pop standards with orchestral flair. It highlights Previn's versatility during his prolific jazz period before shifting focus to classical conducting. The album produced no major hit singles, though its energetic arrangements remain a beloved, underappreciated gem for jazz enthusiasts.