Accordion Masterworks Presents
Joseph
Natoli & Richard Romiti
(LP = Neofonic, 1972 CD = JANPress,
2000)
 It
is with special fondness that Joe Natoli remembers
the events leading to this recording, because all four of the integral
masters who helped with this recording are no longer with us: Mickey
Bisilia, Tito Guidotti, Julio Giulietti, and Charles Magnante.
Without Mickey Bisilia's incredible vision and arranging capabilities,
as well as his tireless dedication to the rehearsals with Joe Natoli and
Richard Romiti, this compilation would never have gotten out of the starting
gates. Likewise, Tito Guidotti offered one of his most superb ballad
arrangements, Autumn In New York, for the CD, as well as his expert
advice on contents and performances. Julio Giulietti was one of the
few accordion manufacturers and publishers who donated money for free bass
accordion recordings on his Neofonic label. Many artists like Stephen
Dominko, William Cosby, John Torcello, Joe Natoli, and Richard Romiti were
very fortunate to have had Mr. Giulietti as an important benefactor in
promoting the cause of the accordion and more importantly accordion artists.
And of course, Charles Magnante was present every step of the way during
the final recording process and mastering. We hope you will enjoy
this recording (in either its vinyl LP or CD formats), since we believe
some of the duet as well as the solo performances are unique and not likely
to be heard on any other recording.
Contents: Solo and duet arrangements
with Joseph Natoli & Richard Romiti including
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Chopin's Piano Sonata in B Minor (Natoli),
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Gershwin's Autumn In New York (Natoli),
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Pick Mangiagalli's La Danza di Olaf (Natoli/Romiti),
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Romiti's Permutations (Romiti),
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Faure's Dolly Suite (Natoli/Romiti),
Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream (Natoli/Romiti)
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