Description
Acker Bilk was one of Britain’s most beloved and distinctive clarinettists, whose warm, breathy tone made him a household name on both sides of the Atlantic. This CD collection draws together 24 recordings that showcase the full range of his mellow, unhurried style — from the timeless ‘Stranger On The Shore’, arguably the most recognisable clarinet melody in popular music history, to lush interpretations of ‘Windmills Of Your Mind’ and ‘Send In The Clowns’. The programme also includes atmospheric originals and mood pieces such as ‘August Evening’ and ‘Dusk’, which highlight Bilk’s gift for evoking landscape and emotion through pure tone. An ideal introduction and a satisfying deep dive for long-time admirers alike…
- Stranger On The Shore
- Send In The Clowns
- Aria
- The Fool On The Hill
- Feelings
- The Shepherd Song
- Sailing
- Themes From Snow Goose
- The Night That Made Me Forget
- Red Haired Girl
- August Evening
- Fond Memories
- Windmills Of Your Mind
- Theme From Swan Lake
- Just For You
- Birchtree Road
- Autumn Evening
- Goodbye
- Missing You
- Homecoming
- You Won’t See A Tear
- Western Farm
- Dusk
- Windharp
