😱 Classical organist tries theater! 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue (how did I do?!)

[@jerrymartin79]

I have had this arrangement "on the shelf" for a number of years, and after a recent exciting trip to the Blackpool tower wurlitzer was inspired to dust it off and see what I could do with it - let me know what you think! My Blackpool experience: kzbin.infoNp00_0kAknY?t=3597&si=2JbEn0XSyjgRmB7A

[@BrooksLehnig]

Ausgezeichnet! Slow clap Standing O's all around. Your training is now complete... The Force is strong with this one! You never cease to amaze me, Jerry, my friend. It was truly a pleasure...leaving even the 🦉swooning and speechless. Hope you have a very pleasant and joyous Thanksgiving!

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you SO much Brooks! Ah but training is NEVER complete - but together we keep striving for new and fun things. Wishing you and your family the very best this Thanksgiving!

[@razzbuzz]

S’wonderful, s’marvelous. Jerry strikes up the band, he has rhythm and he has music. ❤❤❤❤

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊 Best wishes to you and yours!!!!

[@grahamtwist]

What a fabulous arrangement for theatre organ of this Gershwin classic by Jesse Crawford . . . and what an absolutely awesome performance by you, Jerry. You reference your trip to the Blackpool Tower and its wonderful Wurlitzer instrument, which elevates the player onto the stage from the pit. Well, that elevator - in recognition of your triumph in this recording - would not have stopped at the stage. No, you would have been elevated to the very top of the Tower (and beyond!) in honour of this super star-studded feat of entertainment: B R A V O ! ❤

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you SO very much Graham! I really appreciate your kind words. And an elevator to the top of the tower - wouldn't that be something! Or how about the elevator that also goes sideways Roald Dahl's "great glass elevator" 😂

[@billmacpyt]

Brilliant, Jerry, and so much fun! I saw the name Jesse Crawford on the sheet music and was immediately transported back to my boyhood home, where my parents had an LP (an anthology of hymns, I think) played by "The Poet of the Organ." I marvel at how you find the time to do all you do, and to such perfection! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you SO much Bill - I really appreciate that - and yes indeed - I have an LP of his for evening relaxation - I need to work up a few more of his pieces. He really developed a wonderful lyrical style. Best wishes to you and yours and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@seanpeare-M0WSP]

Love the mighty Wurlitzer in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Reginald Dixon, BBC 1950's. Your doing a fine job Jerry.

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊

[@FrenchHorn-61]

Simply great and perfekt, thank you, Jerry ❤

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊

[@secondpresbyterianchurchpo2142]

🤩🤩🤩

[@RalphLooij]

A delight, Jerry! I had my suspicions, but you mastered it!

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheMikeOrganist]

Wow, very good, love the arrangement and the sampleset - I NEED THIS!! ;D ^^

[@jerrymartin79]

Thanks! 😄Really appreciate your kind words!

[@mauricecoates1856]

Your middle name could be Phil after all Jerry! 🤣 As for using the Xkeys for cymbals, well I’m gonna post you a pair of old piano pedals for you to screw to the right of your console. You also need a microphone holder on the front left too now. Beautiful performance well revealing your double touch wizardry. Couldn’t detect it on the pedals yet……..😝

[@jerrymartin79]

Thanks so much Maurice!!!! And yes indeed... triggers for the cymbals - after I did that I realize I will probably use the x-keys exclusively for "effects" when in Wurli mode! Second touch on the pedals - that's definitely a thing! Now... wonder what it would take 😂

[@rsexton1683]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊

[@FraserGartshore]

How did you do? It was amazing!

[@jerrymartin79]

thank you SO much!! I really appreciate it - now we need to go to the Fox Detroit!!!

[@juliangerardcascio1111]

😊 Great 👍 +1-!!!! Bravo Jerry Martin 👏 🙌 👍 +1-!!!!!❤ Love it -!!!!!

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jillhertzog6365]

Wow Jerry I love it

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jeaniecreamer]

Nice arrangement! Sounds wonderful. Everyday should have a show biz ending like this one is having! 😊

[@jerrymartin79]

YES! Razzle dazzle! Thanks Jeanie!

[@rttipton]

Beautiful!

[@jerrymartin79]

I appreciate it 😊 Thank you for dropping by

[@aBachwardsfellow]

TOO MUCH FUN! Good arrangement -- nicely played!!

[@jerrymartin79]

Glad you enjoyed it! ☺

[@wimdewinter9786]

Really beautiful in the style of the theaterorganplayer.

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much!!!

[@MarcusReeves]

Masterful!

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MariaNew-cg1tw]

Wow, that was an amazing performance - well done. I could so imagine a train journey and the setting of a Wurlitzer organ at Blackpool Tower. You’ve proved that a classical Organist can play this style of music too. 👏👏👏

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michaelcollins6577]

As ever Jerry, you are full of surprises - loved this arrangement, colorful and moody registrations and memories of choc tops and red velvet curtains.

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you so much Michael!

[@georgesgentry5835]

Wow Jerry ❣️. Love it. So beautifully played on the organ. What a treat. 😊

[@jerrymartin79]

Thank you Georges!!

[@Goodchappy]

Is there anything you just cannot do Jerry?

[@jerrymartin79]

Aww thank you @Goodchappy - alas there are many things I cannot do - but that means I just have more work to do ;)