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Title: Music to eliminate tension and stress
Review: Artie Butler has been arranger,producer and supporting keyboard player for many top music artists, such as Janis Ian, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart and Joe Cocker (that's Artie on the legendary piano opening on "Feeling Alright"). There are few albums released under his own name, so CLASSIC BROADWAY, issued in 1995, is a special treat. The selections are all well-known standards, mostly instrumentals superbly executed by the Hollywood Rainbow Pops and arranged & conducted by Mr. Butler. Guest vocalists include Michael Dees ("Try to Remember" and "If I Loved You") and Julie Budd ("All I Ask of You").Artie Butler in 1968 released a more uptempo pop-jazz collection, HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES? (A&M SP 3007- CTI). This earlier set, which showcases his piano playing, has yet to be issued on CD. Fans of his music legacy would like to see that happen soon.
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