I think some of the comments are a little mis-informed, as Jesse crawford and George Wright were the best of friends and through the years , both men could not abide by "copy players".
Their influence was very strong among all the TO artists, whether they admit to it or not, but Tom was an artist unto himself. He played with some of the most ingenuous chord structure and phrasing that I've heard over the 40 plus years of my love affair with TO and the crop of artists.
Brought back memories - I had the pleasure of watching Tom play a number of times at Pizza & Pipes in Redwood City many years ago. I have recordings of both Tom and George Wright, and I can hear the similarity of their playing, but the one recording I have of Buddy Cole (with Monty Kelly (I think) Orchestra) sounds quite different to me.
I was also at the Grand Finale concert. It was brought to the Beatitudes Uni. in Phoenix Arizona. They are going to sell the Theater itsself pretty soon.
Very Expressive. George Wright was influenced by Buddy Cole .... many have forgotten him. He was also the "pianist to the stars" in the 40s. Tom had a similar style.
just FYI George Wright was highly influenced by Jesse Crawford not Buddy Cole. George and Buddy's style of playing the organ were in no way alike. Even though I admire Buddy Cole's style of playing, it could never have had the affect on the renaissance of the theatre pipe organ that George's style of playing had.
Hello 521wurliTzer ...I read years ago that George Wright was influenced by Buddy Cole's orchestral style. He thought Buddy was the BEST THEATRE ORGANIST in his generation. Best wishes and happy music making !! You're right Buddy's style was very seldom heardon GW recordings.
@bartonbuster --George admired Buddy Cole's musicianmanship, but thought "he played so many sad things all the time", Buddy P-O'ed George by once saying "George, why do you always play that corny s__t"? Both were hugely influential, but vastly different as to how they approached the instrument. Both were also successful studio musicians who happened to play the theatre organ.
Very reminiscent of the late George Wright's style of playing (constantly playing the stop tabs). Beautiful choice of combinations and registration on a great instrument. Buautiful expressive playing. We miss you Tom (and George too)
I would like to buy a digital like this, but i don't know where to get one, does anyone know where I can get such an instrument? (I'm in the uk)
TheJuicyfruitx 1 month ago
Thanks Uncle Dave! Very nice indeed.
tld
Yaledmot 8 months ago
Tom was brilliant and so musical. His phrasing and registrations always captured the mood of the piece he was playing.
OzzieJohnFerguson 9 months ago
A great old romantic song played so smoothly on the organ!
Jennings03 1 year ago
I think some of the comments are a little mis-informed, as Jesse crawford and George Wright were the best of friends and through the years , both men could not abide by "copy players".
Their influence was very strong among all the TO artists, whether they admit to it or not, but Tom was an artist unto himself. He played with some of the most ingenuous chord structure and phrasing that I've heard over the 40 plus years of my love affair with TO and the crop of artists.
splinterfoot 2 years ago
Brought back memories - I had the pleasure of watching Tom play a number of times at Pizza & Pipes in Redwood City many years ago. I have recordings of both Tom and George Wright, and I can hear the similarity of their playing, but the one recording I have of Buddy Cole (with Monty Kelly (I think) Orchestra) sounds quite different to me.
FallonBill 2 years ago
I was also at the Grand Finale concert. It was brought to the Beatitudes Uni. in Phoenix Arizona. They are going to sell the Theater itsself pretty soon.
dacatholicbandorgan 2 years ago
No kidden, I attended the organ's goodbye concert. Very interesting.
ChristainPatriot01 2 years ago 2
Nice job!
allendale1962 2 years ago
Great harmonies and tasteful playing!
OrganCat 2 years ago
Very Expressive. George Wright was influenced by Buddy Cole .... many have forgotten him. He was also the "pianist to the stars" in the 40s. Tom had a similar style.
bartonbuster 3 years ago
just FYI George Wright was highly influenced by Jesse Crawford not Buddy Cole. George and Buddy's style of playing the organ were in no way alike. Even though I admire Buddy Cole's style of playing, it could never have had the affect on the renaissance of the theatre pipe organ that George's style of playing had.
521wurlitzer 3 years ago
Hello 521wurliTzer ...I read years ago that George Wright was influenced by Buddy Cole's orchestral style. He thought Buddy was the BEST THEATRE ORGANIST in his generation. Best wishes and happy music making !! You're right Buddy's style was very seldom heardon GW recordings.
bartonbuster 3 years ago
@bartonbuster --George admired Buddy Cole's musicianmanship, but thought "he played so many sad things all the time", Buddy P-O'ed George by once saying "George, why do you always play that corny s__t"? Both were hugely influential, but vastly different as to how they approached the instrument. Both were also successful studio musicians who happened to play the theatre organ.
56Packman 1 year ago
Very reminiscent of the late George Wright's style of playing (constantly playing the stop tabs). Beautiful choice of combinations and registration on a great instrument. Buautiful expressive playing. We miss you Tom (and George too)
521wurlitzer 3 years ago
great player but he oughtta watch his timing. damn those idiots who walked out of the show.
chuckcolson 3 years ago
One o the very greatest all round players.Tom Hazelton will be never replaced.
orpedal 3 years ago
A beautiful tour of the tonal resources of a real TPO
joe38loewy 3 years ago