Lew plays Rosa's own composition, Dreaming, on her Rodgers' theatre organ in her house. It's one of the best performances ever. Rosa was very pleased! All of her music is in print again at Michael's Music Service.
106, I didn't know that. I'm sure I have this song Dreaming around here someplace and I'll play it on my Rodgers 33E. Mine is like hers but in light walnut but the thought crossed my mind to have this one painted like Ms Rosa's. Couldn't tell it through the video but these organs sound huge in person. I am honored to own such a beautiful instrument and love that Rosa Rio owns one as well. Rodgers made wonderful theatre organs. J.Barrow
A Conn has a total other kind of sound .more jazz / Hammond kind . I owned a 652 ( later Model) . Nice but not to be confused with a Rodgers .A 33 E as played here is build between 1964 and 1975. Then came the Rodgers Olympic 333 which I have myself..
A 321( B model is best) I would prefer over a Conn since they don,t break down unlike ALL CONN will do.. as time pass by. COLD soldering techniques brought by Conn is giving each owner a nightmare ! Rodgers can be repaired for decades to come !!
Lew - this is wonderful! Thanks!
firesong75 1 year ago
R.I.P. Rosa!
shorttim77 1 year ago
I don't know why I care, but is this two takes? It cuts at 2:47 and I didn't see another camera in the other shot.
stalepie13 2 years ago
I think 106 is correct, she told me while I was visiting her just before her birthday. I found her in the census which also verified it.
gdw1910 2 years ago
Actually, Rosa turned 107 on June 2. She was born in 1902.
tomclemans 2 years ago
106, I didn't know that. I'm sure I have this song Dreaming around here someplace and I'll play it on my Rodgers 33E. Mine is like hers but in light walnut but the thought crossed my mind to have this one painted like Ms Rosa's. Couldn't tell it through the video but these organs sound huge in person. I am honored to own such a beautiful instrument and love that Rosa Rio owns one as well. Rodgers made wonderful theatre organs. J.Barrow
kingjames8283 2 years ago
Thank you, Lew and blessings to Rosa for wonderful music and a fabulous career. She turns 106 today, June 2, 2009!
gdw1910 2 years ago
Just think of having that in your home how wonderful........
HarborGuy 2 years ago
You're mistaken earlph. Only the newest Conns had the solder problem, and even they can be repaired. ...But aren't we digressing?
Beautiful music Ms. Rio, beautifully played Mr. Williams!
DoJoRa3 3 years ago
A Conn has a total other kind of sound .more jazz / Hammond kind . I owned a 652 ( later Model) . Nice but not to be confused with a Rodgers .A 33 E as played here is build between 1964 and 1975. Then came the Rodgers Olympic 333 which I have myself..
A 321( B model is best) I would prefer over a Conn since they don,t break down unlike ALL CONN will do.. as time pass by. COLD soldering techniques brought by Conn is giving each owner a nightmare ! Rodgers can be repaired for decades to come !!
earlph 3 years ago