Previous posts for March 23rd may be found here: Julius Reubke (2019), Arthur Farwell (2020), Anthony van Hoboken (2021), Dave Frishberg; Dane Rudhyar (2022), and Ludwig Minkus (2023)
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David Frishberg (23 March 1933 – 17 November 2021) was an American jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and lyricist.
I’m Just a Dave
Dave Frishberg lived in old St. Paul
Before he heard the coastal call.
He started on his way to fame
By playing piano at The Flame.
He had an easy breezy way
With songs for club or cabaret,
Performers loved the sassy zip
Of ”Peel Me a Grape” and then “I’m Hip”.
He wrote his songs like these ad hoc,
And later wrote for Schoolhouse Rock.
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Eugène Gigout (23 March 1844 – 9 December 1925) was a French organist and a composer,
One Chestnut
The 10 pièces pour orgue include the "Toccata in B minor", Gigout's best-known creation, which turns up as a frequent encore at organ recitals. – Wikipedia
Unless you’re an organist, you
May not have encountered Gigout.
If you haven’t, you have gotta
Check out his Toccata
On a YouTube performance or two.
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