![]() ![]() He sang the first eight bars of the song at the beginning of each episode of his eponymous television show and named his production company and venue in Branson, Missouri, after it his autobiography is called "Moon River" and Me. It became the theme song for Andy Williams, who first recorded it in 1962 (and performed it at the Academy Awards ceremony that year). The song has been covered by many other artists. The song also won the 1962 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Happy to share with you that we are exchanging ideas for future projects."Moon River" is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. And on Sunday mornings we saddled our mountain bikes, cruising forests and polders, and discussing life. I rented him an apartment in my hometown Amersfoort, we started a business venture called Tunes On Tap, formed a group (The Dutchbeaters), recorded A Good Thing, toured all over Europe, performed with Metropole Orkest. The Netherlands sort of became ‘home away from home’ to Gino. To cut a long story short, in time we became close friends. Eventually, Gino and I sat down for 1,5 hours. ‘Gino will have 10 minutes after recording’, the labelmanager said. After a serious amount of phone calls at last I was invited to come to the studio where he recorded for a tv show. ![]() I chased the record label for an interview. A music business girlfriend told me he would come over to do some promotion. The single track ‘Hurts To Be In Love’ became a hit in the Netherlands. Gino hit the Hot Billboard 100 charts, got Grammy nominated and toured the world.ĭue to a dispute with his next record company, Gino sort of vanished for a period of almost five years. I had been a fan from the mid 1970’s when Gino released 6 albums with A&M Records, consisted of a range of material: from experimental synthesizer arrangements, live orchestral pieces, jazz inflected tunes, to contemporary R&B inspired songs. Gino Vannelli and I met in person for the first time way back in 1985. A refreshing and vibrant modern classical/cross-over mix, profiling Geoff Muldaur as an creative artist, still very committed to develop his favorite music into the future. “His Last Letter” is a retrospective of an impressive career. ![]() “Eclectic” is the word for those who appreciate classical and jazz music, Americana and blues, good songs and stories. and young at heart, specifically with an interest in the ‘60/’70s American music scene, culture, art and theatre. It is a collector’s item for contemporary adult music lovers, educated and sophisticated in taste. a 2-LP boxed set with 40-page booklet which includes exclusive photos, foreword by composer David Amram, and extensive track-by-track notes and personal stories by Geoff Muldaur. These recordings are available in an exclusive high-end package. Muldaur takes us on a musical journey, collaborating with some of Holland’s finest classical and jazz musicians to present stylish renderings of tunes from the American folk and jazz “songbag,” musical settings for the poems of Tennessee Williams, paying tribute to heroes such as Jelly Roll Morton and Duke Ellington and new, original compositions. ![]() “His Last Letter” ( The Amsterdam Project) is Geoff Muldaur’s most ambitious project to date a tour de force in a long line of highly-acclaimed recordings by this venerable musician. Muldaur (73) is now releasing “His Last Letter” with Moon River Music. John, Phil Everly, Jerry Garcia and many more. Geoff Muldaur is not only one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the folk, blues and folk-rock scenes from the American East Coast, he also lived in legendary Woodstock for many years and played several Newport Folk Festivals when the Americana/folk genre was at its height.ĭuring the 1960's and '70's, Geoff made a series of highly influential recordings as a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and later with Paul Butterfield's Better Days group, as well as collaborations with then-wife Maria Muldaur and other notables: Bonnie Raitt, Eric Von Schmidt, Dr. GEOFF MULDAUR epic release "HIS LAST LETTER". ![]()
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