As Thomas Conrad (allaboutjazz) once observed Bill Mays as “a literate, polished,
Mainstream jazz pianist (who) likes to do concept albums”, Bill Mays chose to build his first album on SteepleChase on the concept of movie themes. Mays’s mastery of color and touch superbly illustrates those silver screen memorable moments.
1. I've Never Been In Love Before (Frank Loesser)
2. The Shadow Of Your Smile (Johnny Mandel)
3. Pure Imagination (Anthony Newley / Leslie Bricusse)
4. Love Theme From Spartacus (Alex North)
5. Judy (Bill Mays)
6. The Summer Knows (Michel Legrand)
7. There's A Small Hotel (Richard Rodgers)
8. You Leave Me Breathless (Frederick Hollander)
9. Charade (Henry Mancini)
UPC/EAN: 716043168422