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Ukulele
Serenade – Andy Eastwood I
have always thought that Andy Eastwood was probably one of the best
ukulele players within the GFS. With the release of Ukulele
Serenade Andy rightfully claims the number one spot! Not only does Andy feature his considerable ukulele
skills here, but he also plays every other instrument on 12 totally
listenable tracks. From George Formby’s Leaning On A Lampost to the
closing track, Buddy Holly’s True Love Ways you will find something
to suit virtually any listening taste. This CD oozes quality and I
can’t help thinking that if Beryl Formby had been around today, she
would have been working overtime to have these songs suppressed as
she would have probably felt that they would have been a threat to
George’s livelihood! There are in fact, six Formby numbers within the
selection and each one features a stunning ukulele solo pretty close
to the Formby originals, but with Andy’s own style thrown in for good
measure. Whilst Andy is a dedicated Formby follower, his musical tastes
go much further and he shows ukulele players the way home with two
beautiful instrumental classics, Misty and Glen Miller’s all-time
favourite Moonlight Serenade. For those outside the GFS, Andy is a music student
at Oxford University and the CD is a joint production between Andy and
his father. A totally professional production it is, with an 8-page CD
sleeve supplying all the recording details and photographs of the artist. If you are looking for a nice stocking-filler in
the run up to Christmas or, you just enjoy listening to a talented
artist performing an excellent choice of material you should make
the effort and purchase.
At £9-50 (including 50 pence for UK postage) the CD is a bargain, and
can be obtained from: Andy Eastwood, 81 Glenville Road, Walkford,
Dorset, BH23 5PX. (Cheques payable to Andy Eastwood, in £
sterling please.)
Alternatively, it is available via the internet from: www.thecdcompany.com
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