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{"id":10641496079,"title":"Dainty Debutantes: Female Novelty Pianists of the 1930s","handle":"1149","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoted novelty piano expert Alex Hassan writes \"\u003cem\u003eDainty Debutantes\u003c\/em\u003e may be the snappy title of this collection of scintillating rhythmic piano solos and transcriptions, but it's hardly descriptive of the young women responsible for the toe-tapping, driving virtuosity that fills the grooves of so many of these 78 rpm performances... These ladies of syncopation were considerably better schooled technically, and more imaginative in their arranging abilities, than the vast majority of their male counterparts.\" The highly arranged, technically sophisticated style of piano playing heard on this CD enjoyed its greatest popularity in England in the early 1930s. With only two exceptions, all of the recordings on this disc were made in London, and few were ever released in the United States, which may in part explain why the names of Raie Da Costa, Renara, Patricia Rossborough, Edythe Baker, Vera Guilaroff, and Beryl Newell remain unknown to most American collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 12-page booklet that accompanies the disc includes rare photographs, complete discographical information, and insightful commentary by Alex Hassan. All of the selections have been painstakingly remastered directly from the extremely rare Depression-era 78 rpm pressings for superior sound. As Hassan points out, the \"flying fingers, propulsive tempos and imagination-run-rampant make repeated listenings so easy.\" Enjoy a few of the sound samples on this page and see if you don't agree. 79 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRivermont catalogue number: BSW-1149\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cplayer\"\u003e\n\u003caudio id=\"audio\" preload=\"none\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"#\" data-track-number=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1847\/5227\/files\/1149-02.mp3?16043626266602528185\" data-track-number=\"2\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"#\" data-track-number=\"3\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"#\" data-track-number=\"4\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"#\" data-track-number=\"5\"\u003e \n \u003csource src=\"#\" data-track-number=\"6\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"#\" data-track-number=\"7\"\u003e\n \u003csource 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Newell\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"play-list-row\" data-track-row=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track-number\"\u003e13.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"small-toggle-btn\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"small-play-btn-hide\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track-title\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"playlist-track\" href=\"#\" data-play-track=\"13\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeryl Newell\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"play-list-row\" data-track-row=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track-number\"\u003e14.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"small-toggle-btn\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"small-play-btn\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track-title\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"playlist-track\" href=\"#\" data-play-track=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eTwo for Tonight Medley, Part 1 (Without a Word of Warning \/ Takes Two to Make a 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data-play-track=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eGershwin Medley, Part 1 (Rhapsody in Blue \/ Lady Be Good \/ That Certain Feeling \/ Looking for a Boy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRenara\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"play-list-row\" data-track-row=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track-number\"\u003e17.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"small-toggle-btn\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"small-play-btn-hide\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track-title\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"playlist-track\" href=\"#\" data-play-track=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eGershwin Medley, Part 2 (Wait a Bit Susie \/ I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise \/ The Man I Love \/ I Got Rhythm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRenara\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"play-list-row\" data-track-row=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track-number\"\u003e18.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"small-toggle-btn\"\u003e\u003ci 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novelty piano expert Alex Hassan writes \"\u003cem\u003eDainty Debutantes\u003c\/em\u003e may be the snappy title of this collection of scintillating rhythmic piano solos and transcriptions, but it's hardly descriptive of the young women responsible for the toe-tapping, driving virtuosity that fills the grooves of so many of these 78 rpm performances... These ladies of syncopation were considerably better schooled technically, and more imaginative in their arranging abilities, than the vast majority of their male counterparts.\" The highly arranged, technically sophisticated style of piano playing heard on this CD enjoyed its greatest popularity in England in the early 1930s. With only two exceptions, all of the recordings on this disc were made in London, and few were ever released in the United States, which may in part explain why the names of Raie Da Costa, Renara, Patricia Rossborough, Edythe Baker, Vera Guilaroff, and Beryl Newell remain unknown to most American collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 12-page booklet that accompanies the disc includes rare photographs, complete discographical information, and insightful commentary by Alex Hassan. All of the selections have been painstakingly remastered directly from the extremely rare Depression-era 78 rpm pressings for superior sound. 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Dainty Debutantes: Female Novelty Pianists of the 1930s

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Noted novelty piano expert Alex Hassan writes "Dainty Debutantes may be the snappy title of this collection of scintillating rhythmic piano solos and transcriptions, but it's hardly descriptive of the young women responsible for the toe-tapping, driving virtuosity that fills the grooves of so many of these 78 rpm performances... These ladies of syncopation were considerably better schooled technically, and more imaginative in their arranging abilities, than the vast majority of their male counterparts." The highly arranged, technically sophisticated style of piano playing heard on this CD enjoyed its greatest popularity in England in the early 1930s. With only two exceptions, all of the recordings on this disc were made in London, and few were ever released in the United States, which may in part explain why the names of Raie Da Costa, Renara, Patricia Rossborough, Edythe Baker, Vera Guilaroff, and Beryl Newell remain unknown to most American collectors.

The 12-page booklet that accompanies the disc includes rare photographs, complete discographical information, and insightful commentary by Alex Hassan. All of the selections have been painstakingly remastered directly from the extremely rare Depression-era 78 rpm pressings for superior sound. As Hassan points out, the "flying fingers, propulsive tempos and imagination-run-rampant make repeated listenings so easy." Enjoy a few of the sound samples on this page and see if you don't agree. 79 minutes.

Rivermont catalogue number: BSW-1149


Track list:

1.
Dancing Till Dawn
Edythe Baker
2.
You Are My Heart's Delight (Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz)
Edythe Baker
3.
I've Got You on My Mind
Raie Da Costa
4.
Thanks (Intro: The Day You Came Along)
Raie Da Costa
5.
Mr. Whittington Medley, Part 1 (The Sun Is Round the Corner / Who Do You Think You Are?)
Raie Da Costa
6.
Mr. Whittington Medley, Part 2 (Oceans of Time / Weep No More, My Baby)
Raie Da Costa
7.
Just by Your Example
Raie Da Costa
8.
Ridin' Around in the Rain
Raie Da Costa
9.
Just Humming Along
Raie Da Costa
10.
Film Hits Medley, Part 1 (I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm / Will You Remember? / Slumming on Park Avenue)
Vera Guilaroff
11.
Film Hits Medley, Part 2 (This Year's Kisses / September in the Rain / Let's Call the Whole Thing Off)
Vera Guilaroff
12.
Jazz Up Your Lingerie
Beryl Newell
13.
Black-Eyed Susan Brown
Beryl Newell
14.
Two for Tonight Medley, Part 1 (Without a Word of Warning / Takes Two to Make a Bargain)
Renara
15.
Two for Tonight Medley, Part 2 (I Wish I Were Aladdin / Two for Tonight / From the Top of Your Head)
Renara
16.
Gershwin Medley, Part 1 (Rhapsody in Blue / Lady Be Good / That Certain Feeling / Looking for a Boy)
Renara
17.
Gershwin Medley, Part 2 (Wait a Bit Susie / I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise / The Man I Love / I Got Rhythm)
Renara
18.
Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
Renara
19.
Sweet Adeline Medley, Part 1 (Why Was I Born / Don't Ever Leave Me)
Renara
20.
Sweet Adeline Medley, Part 2 (Lonely Feet / We Were So Young / I Won't Dance)
Renara
21.
Dainty Debutante
Patricia Rossborough
22.
Piccadilly Playtime
Patricia Rossborough
23.
Darts and Doubles
Patricia Rossborough
24.
To a Wild Rose
Patricia Rossborough
25.
Crazy Days (Intro: Do / Love Was Born / Stranger in a Cup of Tea)
Patricia Rossborough
26.
The King of Hearts
Patricia Rossborough

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Barry McCanna
DIGITAL KEYBOARD TICKLERS

This is a stunning compilation of recordings by female novelty pianists of the 1930s, some of whom became household names in that period.
All of the ladies concerned possessed keyboard skills of a very high order, but the standout for me is the South African Raie de Costa, whose artistry elevated popular songs of the day into minor works of art. If you need convincing of her skills, just sample what Alex Hassan's great liner note refers to as her amazing theme and variations on Cole Porter's "I've Got You on My Mind". That alone is worth the price of the CD, which includes also rarities by the American Edythe Baker, and Australian Beryl Newell. Sound quality is truly amazing, most of these tracks sound as though freshly minted yesterday. This is another labour of love from one of my favourite labels.

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