Edward Elzear “Zez” Confrey was a musical phenomenon. Precocious, immensely talented, with a natural fluency at the keyboard, he became a major celebrity after publishing his most famous piece, Kitten on the Keys. Critically acclaimed pianist Eteri Andaparidze perfectly captures the idiom of these Jazz Age bon-bons.
Included on this recital of the piano works of “Zez” Confrey is a selection of pieces dating from 1921 to 1959. From the justly famous Kitten on the Keys and the syncopated novelties Dizzy Fingers and Meandering to the urbane, evocative and frequently virtuoso Moods of a New Yorker Confrey’s music captures a musical world full of the energy and optimism of a young America.
Confrey, Zez
Kitten on the Keys
1 Kitten on the Keys 02:34
Dizzy Fingers
2 Dizzy Fingers 01:52
Meandering (1936)
3 Meandering 02:21
African Suite (1924)
4 I. High Hattin' 01:57
5 II. Kinda Careless 03:36
6 III. Mississippi Shivers 03:06
Jay Walk (1927)
7 Jay Walk 02:09
Sparkling Waters (1928)
8 Sparkling Waters 00:56
Wise Cracker Suite
9 I. Yokel Opus 02:54
10 II. Mighty Lackawanna 03:01
11 III. The Sheriff's Lament 01:55
Amazonia (1945)
12 Amazonia 03:48
Blue Tornado (1935)
13 Blue Tornado 02:05
3 Little Oddities (1923)
14 I. Impromptu 03:54
15 II. Romanza 02:08
16 III. Novelette 02:43
Coaxing the Piano
17 Coaxing the Piano 02:11
Stumbling (Paraphrase) (1922)
18 Stumbling (Paraphrase) 02:35
Moods of a New Yorker (1932)
19 I. At Dusk 02:17
20 II. Movie Ballet 03:52
21 III. Relaxation 02:26
22 IV. After Theatre (Tango) 03:34
Rhythm Venture (1935)
23 Rhythm Venture (1935) 02:43
Fourth Dimension (1959)
24 Fourth Dimension 01:53
Total Playing Time: 01:02:30
