July 9 - Pierre Cochereau; Ed Ames (The Musical Birthday Series, 3rd Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for July 9th are here: Ottorino Respighi (2019) and Richard Hageman (2020)

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Pierre Cochereau (9 July 1924 – 6 March 1984) was a French organist, improviser, composer, and teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spur of the Moment

For Cochereau improvisation

Was part of his chosen vocation.

When he got on a roll

On that Cavaillé-Coll

It startled the whole congregation!

 

 

 

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Ed Ames (b. 9 July 1927) is an American singer and actor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready, Ames, Retire

At present one seldom exclaims,

“I’ve got to hear songs by Ed Ames!”

It’s been years since he had a career.

Though you see by his dates he’s still here,

I hope that he’s living in clover

On the strength of “My Cup Runneth Over.”

 

 

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