''Music from Disneyland'' is the 1955 debut album of

Jack Pleis Jack K. Pleis (May 11, 1917 – December 5, 1990) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer. He recorded on London and Decca Records in the 1950s, and Columbia Records in the 1960s. During the course of his career, ...

(credited as Jack Pleis and His Orchestra and Chorus). It covers twelve popular songs from

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films.

Background

(1917–1990) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer. Prior to the release of this album, he had been one of

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's "Top Hatters". After serving in

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, he worked several years at

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, moving to

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in 1953, where he and his orchestra initially backed other artists including his wife

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, and the

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. He had released several singles prior to releasing this album.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "the contents are styled along pop-lines, with Pleis and a vocal chorus contributing relaxed, danceable treatments of ..memorable Disney songs. ''

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'' called the album an "abundantly joyful package of music", writing further that "Jack Pleis, his orchestra and chorus blend wonderfully on a dozen selections of memorable Disney songs", and concluding that it was "delightful listening for all ages."

Track listing

References

{{reflist Jack Pleis albums Decca Records albums Disney albums