The music of Don Shirley

It takes one note - for others who searched after the movie & decided on this CD of original Don Shirley instead ofthe film soundtrack, the reviews are spot on. This is enchanting. I was basically farting around the house, put on the cd, heard the first note of the first track - and came to a halt. It is totally fabulous.

I have been a fan of Don Shirley's recordings for many years and have purchased most of his albums available at Amazon and I recommend them all, however these is some duplication of sone of the performances on the various disks. I am happy with all of them, however. Before these CD's were available I only had the Water Boy LP available. This was probably the best of Don Shirley's recordings and it is available on these re-releases. If you only get one, be sure to get Water Boy.

Good. Music

I was disapointed that the CD's case was cracked 10cm!! I think that plastic bag is soft for send to foreign countries.You should use a hard bag!

not what I expected. Not the same as the movie soundtrack.

Loved the music. Saw Green Book and fell in love with Don Shirley.

Piano and jazz. A little slow. Wish it was more just piano.

Very talanted pianist. The cd is relaxing.

I was so pleased to know that this CD was available as I have an original recording of this on Vinyl. Lovely playing which brings back many happy memories

Neither of the two cds I purchased just do not play on a CD player.

I enjoyed this pair of CDs … was prompted by the film The Green Book to explore this talent. Pleased I did.

These kind of products should be prohibited!!!

I had watched the movie: "Green Book" and loved the movie. It details musician Don Shirley as he toured the deep south, this was the time of racial segregation, though many loved his music, they wouldn't let him stay in hotels or eat in restaurants. The cd contains 18 selections. Shirley learned piano at the age of 2 and obtained a bachelor's degree in music in 1953, classical music was his love, director Sol Hurok told him that audiences were not ready to hear a black man play classical. He marched at Selma and was a favorite of Duke Ellington. His music is tinged with classical references. One hit was Water Boy. He also had a version of Ray Charles Drown in My Own Tears. Standards include Georgia, At Last, Just for a Thrill, Old Man River and My Funny Valentine, some have organ touches. R&B standards also included are Amen and Stand By Me. Also recommended is The Best of Don Shirley which features some duplicates . Groundbreaking Artist, not deterred by the racial inequality of the times.