The Boy Next Door By Al Viola

Al Viola was an American jazz guitarist who worked with Frank Sinatra for 25 years. In 1946 he formed a trio with Page Cavanaugh and bassist Lloyd Pratt that recorded for several films, including "A Song Is Born". Viola most often worked in Los Angeles, performing for film, television, and numerous recordings. He was an often-requested session musician, appearing on over 500 albums. He played with Bobby Troup, Ray Anthony, Harry James, Buddy Collette, Stan Kenton, Gerald Wilson, and Terry Gibbs and many others. Jazz great Judy Chamberlain is quoted as saying, "He was a chameleon and could play in any style—that was his great talent." His mandolin playing can be heard in the soundtrack to "The Godfather". This track is from his album "Imagination" released in 1961, and is an excellent example of how pure his playing style was.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Stereo
• fantastic
• guitar
• pop
• standard
• jazz
• classical

[Jedwardkakin]

Perhaps the root of this music lies in Johnny Smith's Boy Next Door?

[jsbach15]

What a grand way to start the New Year!  Thank you. 10+ stars!

[karateslaginnek]

very beautifull! now i gotta fing "jennyluvver"`cause she`s also into this kind of music!!

Thanks sir.