William Bolcom's "Complete Cabaret Songs" is a vibrant and eclectic collection of ragtime compositions that showcase the artist's versatility and wit. Released on September 1, 2004, under Centaur Records, this live album spans a concise yet engaging 50 minutes, divided into four volumes of cabaret songs and a series of "Ancient Cabaret" pieces. Bolcom's unique blend of humor, nostalgia, and musical ingenuity shines through in tracks like "Fur 'Murray the Furrier,'" "Song of Black Max," and "Radical Sally." The album offers a delightful mix of whimsy and sophistication, with each song telling a story or painting a vivid scene. From the playful "Toothbrush Time" to the poignant "Love in the Thirties," Bolcom's compositions are both entertaining and thought-provoking. This album is a testament to Bolcom's mastery of the ragtime genre and his ability to create memorable, engaging music that resonates with listeners.
2004 Centaur Records, Inc.2004 Centaur Records, Inc.
Tracks
Ancient Cabaret: No. 1, On a Statue of a Runner - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
Ancient Cabaret: No. 2, Unlucky Eutichus - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
Ancient Cabaret: No. 3, An Encaustic Painting - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
Ancient Cabaret: No. 4, Timomarchus's Picture of Medea, in Rome - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
Ancient Cabaret: No. 5, Praxiteles' Aphrodite - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
Cabaret Songs, Vol. 1: No. 1, Over the Piano - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
Cabaret Songs, Vol. 1: No. 2, Fur "Murray the Furrier" - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
Cabaret Songs, Vol. 1: No. 3, He Tipped the Waiter - LiveWilliam Bolcom, Joan Morris
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