Popular Organ Favorites - The Melodies Of Jimmy McHugh

From the back of the album sleeve - Jesse Crawford, as most of you undoubtedly know, is one of the greatest organists in the entertainment world. He is known to his countless fans as "the Poet of the Pipe Organ". Jimmy McHugh is perhaps best known by the many hit songs he has written, / Can't Give You Anything But Love, Exactly Like You, Cuban Love Song and Don't Blame Me, to name just a few. In this album, the talents of these two men have been combined to produce an outstanding listening treat. Here are twelve of the most popular melodies from the prolific pen of Jimmy McHugh, magnificently interpreted by Jesse Crawford at the pipe organ. In this recording, Mr. Crawford is more than ably assisted by his daughter, Jessie Leeds, at the piano, celeste and Hammond chord organ. To the thousands of pipe organ devotees, this album will be a welcome addition to their collections ... insuring many hours of melodic pleasure. To those unfamiliar with the almost limitless resources of the pipe organ, Mr. Crawford's richly harmonized and beautifully rendered arrangements will provide a new, exciting musical experience. Possessing a style that has ultimately led to undisputed leadership in his field, the name Jesse Crawford is synonomous with great theater organ entertainment. He developed his now famous technique in Los Angeles, appeared as a featured attraction soon afterward at the Chicago Theater, and made musical history as organist at The New York Paramount. An inspiration to other organists the world over, his virtuosity and dazzling tone coloring are fresh and original, yet flawlessly true to the tradition of his art. .Listen now, as Jesse Crawford plays some of the most memorable compositions of jimmy McHugh . . . you'll find great listening pleasure in these "Popular Organ Favorites".