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If I Could Be with You ()

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Track Listing
  1. In a Southern Sense
  2. Just a Closer Walk With Thee]
  3. Maple Leaf Rag
  4. Arkansas Blues
  5. Carolina Shout
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  1. In a Southern Sense
  2. Just a Closer Walk With Thee]
  3. Maple Leaf Rag
  4. Arkansas Blues
  5. Carolina Shout
  6. Embraceable You
  7. Moonlight in Vermont
  8. Keep off the Grass
  9. Rippling Waters
  10. Sweet Repose
  11. Country Blues
  12. If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
  13. Let's Call This
  14. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
  15. What Is This Thing Called Love?
  16. Mood Indigo
  17. Preach, Reverend, Preach
  18. Snowy Morning Blues
  19. Fascination
  20. In a Southern Sense
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This is one of Marcus Roberts' finest all-around recordings. The set of solo piano improvisations features Roberts performing many older tunes (including "Maple Leaf Rag" and four James P. Johnson tunes) plus some of his originals, showing off his stride technique. Roberts' right hand borders on the miraculous, while his left often breaks up rhythms, jumping one beat ahead or behind purposely for short stretches and adding tension to the performance. Among the CD's highlights are "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," "Carolina ...

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