The sweet STAIRWAY TO THE STARS was composed by violinist / arranger Matty Malneck and pianist Frank Signorelli, and first presented as PARK AVENUE FANTASY by Paul Whiteman in 1934. Later, Mitchell Parish added lyrics.
Dan Block knows and plays songs that might have been forgotten — adding his own deep romanticism to already lovely melodies. Here he leads an impromptu group at the Thursday night session before the official start of the Allegheny Jazz Party. Along with Dan, another deep romantic of a tenor player, Harry Allen; the illustrious Rossano Sportiello, piano; Nicki Parrott, string bass; Ricky Malichi, drums.
Climb with them and experience beauty:
Here is another view of the AJP with Duke Heitger and Bob Havens, and here is yet another with Dan Block, Harry Allen, and Dan Barrett.
May your happiness increase!
Lovely! this group should be recording together, there’s not a weak link to be found. Dan and Harry are the reincarnation of Al and Zoot, their soul and technique are unexcelled. The bass and pianist are magnificent,as well. A great posting, Michael.
Wow Wow Wow Wow!!!
I totally agree with Don “Zoot” Connor! I can’t believe they haven’t already recorded as a group. Smooth and lovely, I absolutely love this, Thank you NM,,