Russ Kassoff - Bird Fly By

The gamut of emotions accompanies this CD including memorial tributes and honorable expressions of joy. Included with this magnificent trio is Adam Niewood as a special guest performing Joy - an original by his late father Gerry and and Elegy which I wrote for my big band. Inspiration for the completion of this project came from my usual sources plus the addition of my association as conductor/pianist for the critically acclaimed brand new broadway show Come Fly Away - choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp. Being surrounded by so much music allowed me to put together this program and get the CD done!

1) Yes Sir That's My Baby
2) Bird Fly By
3) Edelweiss
4) Joy
5) As Life Disappears
6) The Groove Merchant
7) The Heather on the Hill
8) A Breath of Spring
9) One Minute More
10) Every Day I'm in Love with You
11) River Stay Way from My Door
12) New Sun in the Sky
13) Until It's Time for You to Go
14) Elegy Part I - Suite for Gerry