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Byron has been a popular recording artist for much of his long career. From an early recording on the, now fire-destroyed, Christie Organ out of the Astra Theatre, Llandudno, to the recent DVDs of the Riviera Theatre Wurlitzer, the Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer and his own rescued 1927 Compton 3/8, Byron’s magic as a musical entertainer has truly earned him the title of Welsh Wizard.
This catalogue of fine recordings includes a wide-ranging selection of musical styles as well as demonstrating Byron’s innate playing skill on a variety of instruments.
NEW PRICES - Please note that DVD prices are now the same as CDs.
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DVD/CD SETS |
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RIVIERA MAGIC
Instrument: 3/15 Wurlitzer
Location: Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, New York
Owner: Riviera Theatre & Organ Preservation Society
Recorded: September 2005
Price:
DVD (DVDBJ002PAL) - £10
DVD (DVDBJ002NTSC) - $20
CD (CDBJ013) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ013) USA - $20
Running time:
DVD over 70 mins.
DVD includes extra footage of documentary before concert.
CD over one hour.
Recording:
Digital
The DVD has an added documentary about the history and location of the theatre and its mighty Wurlitzer. A real treasure!
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Featuring one of the few existing theatre organs to have survived in its original theatre. Installed in 1926.
Tracks: God bless America; Springtime for Hitler; Daddy's little girl; New York, New York; Deanna Durbin medley – Ave Maria, Vienna - city of my dreams, Waltzing in the clouds, When April sings; Beneath the lights of home; Crazy; Latin medley – Mexican hat dance, La Golondrina, La Cucaracha, Spanish eyes, Valencia; Highland cathedral; The lost chord; Medley – San Francisco, Keep your sunny side up; My buddy; Canadian sunset; Wind beneath my wings; Red sails in the sunset; Georgia; The perfect song; I left my heart in San Francisco; Perfect day; Medley – Whispering in the chapel, In the chapel in the moonlight; Medley – Shuffle off to Buffalo, Yankee doodle dandy, America the beautiful, Battle hymn of the republic, God bless America (reprise).
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MY THANKS TO YOU
Instrument: 3/8 Compton
Location: Eden Grove
Methodist Church Hall,
Horfield, Bristol, UK
Owner: Byron Jones
Recorded: 2003
Price:
DVD (DVDBJ001PAL) - £10
DVD (DVDBJ001NTSC) - $20
CD (CDBJ012) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ012) USA - $20
Running time:
DVD over 70 mins.
CD over one hour.
Recording:
Digital
The DVD has a booklet giving full details of the organ and its installation.
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The 1927 Compton 3/8 Organ has been lovingly restored by Byron and Friends and is the finest example of the John Compton Organ Works output from that era.
Tracks: Wizard March, 76 Trombones, When the Organ Plays at Twilight, Machushia, Roses of Picardy, Poem, I Love to Hear You Singing, It's a Grand Night for Singing, Sound of Music, Do Re Me, Edelweiss, Climb Every Mountain, My Hero, Punch and Judy Polka, Body and Soul, Powder Your Face With Sunshine, We'll Go Riding on a Rainbow, A Certain Smile, One of Those Songs, Softly Awakes my Heart, King Kong March, The Lords Prayer, Latin Selection, Brazil, El Cumbanchero, Dream, I Won't Send Roses, My Thanks to You, World War II Selection, There'll Always be an England, Run Rabbit Run, The White Cliffs of Dover, We'll Meet Again, Land of Hope & Glory.
Visit Byron's Compton website for full details of the instrument. CLICK HERE
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WIZARD ON WURLITZER
Instrument: 3/14 Wurlitzer
Location: Blackpool Tower, Blackpool, UK
Owner: Merlin Entertainments
Recorded: November 1998
Price:
DVD (DVDBJ003PAL) - £10
DVD (DVDBJ003NTSC) - $20
CD (CDBJ005) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ005) USA - $20
Running time:
DVD over one hour.
CD approx.one hour.
Recording:
Analog to Digital
The DVD has a booklet giving details of the organ and its history.
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Tracks: The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise, Under The Double Eagle, Autumn Leaves/Autumn Concerto, When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful/Ain't Misbehavin’/St. Louis Blues, Under The Linden Tree, Somebody Stole My Gal/Bye Bye Blues/Put Another Nickel In, Sanctuary Of The Heart, Always, Forgotten Dreams, When You Tell Me That You Love me, Fascination, You’re The Cream In My Coffee,/Avalon/Bye Bye Blackbird/When You’re Smiling,Sweetheart/Lover Come Back To Me/The Desert Song/One Alone/The Riff Song,How Great Thou Art, Hello Hello Who’s Your Lady Friend/All The Nice Girls Love A Sailor, Give My Regards To Broadway/I Won’t Send Roses/My Mammy/April Showers/California Here I Come, Myfanwy, Sing As We Go/Wish Me Luck/The Lambeth Walk/We’ll Keep A Welcome/You’ll Never Walk Alone/The Best Of Times. |
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PIPE ORGAN ALBUMS |
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FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Instrument: 2/6 Wurlitzer
Location: Melody House, Filton, Bristol, UK
Owner: Byron Jones
Recorded: 2005
Price:
CD (CDBJ011) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ011) USA - $20
Running time:
approx. one hour.
Recording:
Digital
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Tracks: Lazy Days of Summer, "2nd Concerto, Ain't Misbehavin, Carolina Moon, Fascination, Georgia, Make Believe, Melody in F, You'll Never Know, Poor Butterfly, Somewhere a Voice, Rambling Rose, Tales of Hoffman, Unforgettable, Giannima Mia, Beautiful Dreamer, A Closer Walk, Waltz With You, Myfanwy, When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New, Love Everlasting, Friends for Life.
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This recording was a follow-up to the
following listed CD which had been
recorded two years earlier while the organ
was still in its US home. It is interesting to
compare the two. Even making allowances
for different recording conditions, the
comparison between installations is worth
noting. |
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THE HARRY MARCINIAK HOME INSTALLATION
Instrument: 2/6 Wurlitzer
Location: (at time of recording) Colvin Blvd, Tonawanda, New York
Owner: (at time of recording) Norma Marciniak
Recorded: September 2002
Price:
CD (CDBJ009) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ009) USA - $20
Running time:
approx. one hour.
Recording:
Digital
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Tracks: Love Everlasting, When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver, I’m Confessing, When The Organ Played At Midnight, My Love Parade, Dream Lover, Yesterday, Vienna, City Of My Dreams, Moonlight ‘n’ Roses, Don’t Ask Me Why, It Is No Secret, Patricia, More, Falling In Love Again. Honeysuckle Rose, A Dream, O Holy Night, Love’s Last Word Is Spoken, My Thanks To You, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Melody Of Love, When Day Is Done, You Light Up My Life, Birth Of The Blues, How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace.
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CLICK HERE to learn the history of this fine instrument, which has been praised by organists from around the world for its mellow sounds and accurate voicing. |
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YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
Instrument: 4/28 Wurlitzer
Location: Shea's Theatre, Buffalo, New York
Owner: Shea's Performing Arts Center
Recorded: September 2002
Price:
CD (CDBJ008) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ008) USA - $20
Running time:
approx. one hour.
Recording:
Digital
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Tracks: Imperial Echoes, Sunny Side of the Street, Our Love Affair, Some of These Days, Whispering, My Mothers Eyes, The Touch of Your Lips, Alabama Jubilee, Shuffling Along, Patricia,This is My Beloved, Yesterday, We'll Gather Lilacs, How Great Thou Art, One Moment in Time, The Desert Song, Dark Town Strutters Ball, Alexandra's Ragtime Band, Sweet Georgia Brown, Tiger Rag, Two Hearts in Waltz Time, The Lambeth Walk, Granada, You'll Never Walk Alone.
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Another one of Byron’s favourite organs to play. This album has received many accolades from US fans and enthusiasts for the diverse program which brings this Mighty WurliTzer to life. Byron is heard at the peak of his artistic achievements. |
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ELECTRONIC ORGAN ALBUMS |
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HARMONY IN MELODY
DOUBLE CD
Performers: Peter Hayward & Byron Jones
Instruments: Kawai Piano and Wersi Scala
Recorded: 2004
Price:
CD (CDBJ010) UK - £10
Running time: approx. two hours
Recording: Digital
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Tracks: CD ONE – Crazy, Last Arrow, Last Rhapsody, So in Love, Titanic, Walk Hand in Hand, Portuguese Washer Woman, Legend, 2nd Piano Concerto, Fantasy Impromptu, No Matter What, Honeysuckle Rose, Oliver Selection, Dream of Olwen.
CD TWO – Angel in Blue, Mario Lanza Selection, Whistle Down the Wind, Our Love Affair, Portrait of My Love, Rhondda Rhapsody, Ivor Novello Selection, Stardust, Les Miserables Selection. |
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This double CD album features the very popular musical partnership of Byron Jones with his longtime friend and colleague Peter Hayward. |
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YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE
Instrument: Wersi Scala
Recorded: 2001
Price:
CD (CDBJ007) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ007) USA - $20
Running time: approx. one hour
Recording: Digital
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Tracks: Wizard March, You Light up My Life, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me, Green Leaves of Summer, All in a April Evening, Mack the Knife, S'wonderful, Patricia (waltz), Somebody Stole my Girl, Waiting for the Robert E Lee, Baby Face, No Matter What, Non Ti Scordar, Only A Rose, Rose Marie, Sway, Danny Boy, Powder Your Face with Sunshine, We'll All Go Riding on a Rainbow, Cavatina, Rock Around the Clock, Besame
Mucho, Come Prima, Call Me, The Best Things in Life
are Free, Pasadena, This is My Life. |
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This recording is still a top seller and often recommended by Byron fans everywhere. |
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WIZARD WITH SCALA
Instrument: Wersi Scala
Recorded: 2000
Price:
CD (CDBJ006) UK - £10
CD (CDBJ006) USA - $20
Running time: approx. one hour
Recording: Digital
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Tracks: Quando Quando, My Mother's Eyes, She Taught Me to Yodel/Happy Wanderer, Misty, You're my World, Satin Doll, In a Monastery Garden, Loveliest Night of the Year, I Left my Heart in San Francisco, Old Piano Rage, Margie, Put Another Nickel In, My Thanks to You;, Red Roses for Blue Lady, Smile, Do You Hear the People Sing, Hello Dolly, Cavatina, If I Loved You - and more. (22 tracks in all)
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The first album recorded on Byron’s new Wersi Scala instrument takes you into a brand new era of musical sound generated by the latest technology. |
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