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Dorothy Donegan Solo & Duo With Jay McShann - Hans van der Sys Solo & Duo With Dick Wellstood

Dorothy Donegan, Hans Van Der Sys

Artist: Dorothy Donegan, Hans Van Der Sys
Label: Swingtime Records (3)
Catalog number: 8201
Format: LP · Album
Country: Germany
Released: 1982
Genre: Jazz

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This 1982 Swingtime release captures the brilliant, virtuosic piano styles of Dorothy Donegan and Hans van der Sys alongside fellow jazz pianists Jay McShann and Dick Wellstood. As a collaborative effort, this record is prized by enthusiasts for its intimate documentation of stride and swing piano traditions, showcasing the technical mastery and improvisational flair of these four distinct artists.

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Dorothy Donegan Solo & Duo With Jay McShann - Hans van der Sys Solo & Duo With Dick Wellstood has 12 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

A1Here's That Rainy Day4:15
Written-By
Jimmy Van Heusen And Johnny Burke
A2Autumn Leaves / You Are So Beautiful5:19
A2.1Autumn Leaves
Written-By
Joseph Kosma
A2.2You Are So Beautiful
Written-By
Joseph Kosma
A3Tea For Two6:51
Written-By
Vincent Youmans
A4Ain't Misbehavin'5:40
Written-By
Fats Waller
B1Hank's Special2:15
Written-By
Hans Van Der Sys
B2Rag For Frederic2:52
Written-By
Hans Van Der Sys
B3I'm Gettin' Sentimental3:12
Written-By
George Bassman
B4You Make Me Feel So Young3:30
Written-By
Josef Myrow, Mack Gordon
B5Ack Värmeland2:25
Written-By
Traditional
B6Little Rock Getaway3:44
Written-By
Joe Sullivan

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Released in 1982 on the Swiss label Swingtime Records, this album serves as a collaborative showcase for virtuoso jazz pianists Dorothy Donegan and Hans van der Sys. The record reflects the label's commitment to documenting established jazz performers, often pairing them with contemporaries for duo sessions that highlight improvisation and technical mastery. The inclusion of stride pianist Dick Wellstood alongside van der Sys further underscores the project's focus on preserving traditional piano styles through late-career collaborative recordings.

The album was designed with a focus on the musicianship rather than elaborate visual branding, typical of European independent jazz labels of the era. By pairing Donegan, known for her high-energy, multifaceted playing style, with the more reserved, classically grounded approach of van der Sys, the production sought to contrast different generations and methodologies of jazz piano. The release was received as a niche but respected addition to the Swingtime catalog, serving primarily as a document of the artists' technical capabilities in a studio setting.

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