gayety (harry sosnik)

this is by far the best known piano novelty of harry sosnik, who was a friend of zez confrey. gayety, composed in 1935, was one of the best selling piano novelties in the robbins catalog and it was even given a two-piano arrangement by jacques fray (on youtube performed by richard dowling and frederick hodges).

harry sosnik (1906-1996) had a long career in the entertainment industry, composed numerous pop songs, led a famous popular orchestra, and composed a small number of novelty piano solos.

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Music

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• harry
• sosnik
• novelty
• piano
• solo
• ragtime
• jazz
• 1930s
• stride

[hotsickle]

@allendale1962 and i like you !

[nmongoose]

Wonderful! Maybe you or allendale1962 could help me track down a tune's name? I had a friend try to write down a little bit for me. for some reason, I can't post a link to it here in the comments. Grrr! Please mail me here on this site if you think you can help and I'll get the link to you that way. I think it was popular in the 1920's or 30's? Any help is appreciated!

[nmongoose]

Wonderful!

[allendale1962]

Wow! I like it!