Billy Mayerl
24 records in the collection· mostly on Mayerl, Columbia, His Master's Voice
Billy Mayerl was an English pianist and composer whose dazzling syncopated style bridged light classical music, ragtime and the popular dance music of the 1920s and 30s. Best remembered for pieces such as “Marigold”, he was also a celebrated teacher, and his recorded courses and demonstrations capture the distinctive rhythmic piano technique for which he became famous.
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Records by Billy Mayerl
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- AAll of a Twist
- BEskimo Shivers
Billy Mayerl, a British light-music composer and pianist, recorded 'All of a Twist' and 'Eskimo Shivers' on His Master's Voice B2130; Mayerl was known for novelty and salon-style piano music of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2130 Instrumental
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- ABy the Fireside
- BTry to remember me
Billy Mayerl, a celebrated British light-music composer and pianist, recorded 'By the Fireside' and 'Try to Remember Me' for Columbia, catalogue DB806, in the 1930s. Mayerl's piano recordings capture sophisticated light-music idiom of the era.AI summary
Columbia DB806 Instrumental
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- AHere Comes the Bride
- BThe House that Jack Built
Billy Mayerl, a British pianist and light-music composer, on Columbia DB16, performing his own light piano arrangements of classical themes and folk songs.AI summary
Columbia DB16 Instrumental
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- AJazzaristrix
- BVirginia Creeper
Billy Mayerl, the renowned British composer and pianist, performing two novelty jazz pieces for His Master's Voice: 'Jazzaristrix' and 'Virginia Creeper'—examples of his distinctive syncopated style.AI summary
His Master's Voice B2203 Instrumental
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- ALove Race
- BSons o' Guns
Billy Mayerl recorded 'Love Race' and 'Sons o' Guns' for Columbia DB188. Mayerl was a British pianist and composer known for light piano music and dance compositions.AI summary
Columbia DB188 Instrumental
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- AMarigold
- BSweet William
Billy Mayerl, the influential British light-music composer and pianist, performing two of his own piano pieces—"Marigold" and "Sweet William"—on Decca F8250.AI summary
Decca F8250 Instrumental
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- AModern Rhythmic Playing
- B(2 sides)
Billy Mayerl, a celebrated British pianist and composer, recorded two sides of 'Modern Rhythmic Playing' on his own Mayerl label. Mayerl was a virtuoso stride and jazz pianist; recordings on his own label are scarce and are sought by piano jazz collectors.AI summary
Mayerl Jazz
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- AModern Rhythmic playing 3
- Bpart 4
Billy Mayerl, a virtuoso British pianist known for light, rhythmic compositions and novelty jazz piano, recorded 'Modern Rhythmic Playing' parts 3 and 4 for his own Mayerl label. These are instructional or demonstration recordings of Mayerl's distinctive style.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- AModern Rhythmic playing 5
- Bpart 6
Billy Mayerl, the British stride pianist and composer, performing 'Modern Rhythmic Playing' parts 5 and 6 on his own Mayerl label, likely early 1930s.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- AModern Rhythmic playing 7
- Bpart 8
Billy Mayerl, a pioneering British light-music composer and pianist, performing a two-part 'Modern Rhythmic Playing' (parts 7–8) on his own Mayerl label — a vanity or artist-owned pressing.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- AModern Syncopation
- B(2 sides)
Billy Mayerl, the British composer and pianist, on his own Mayerl Records label, performing 'Modern Syncopation' with a note indicating it occupies both sides—likely a piano solo or demonstration piece from his instructional or syncopation series.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- AModern Syncopation 3
- Bpart 4
Billy Mayerl was a British composer, pianist and bandleader famous for modern, syncopated piano music; 'Modern Syncopation 3' and 4 are parts of his influential series showcasing his compositional and playing style, released on his own Mayerl label.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- AModern Syncopation 7
- Bpart 8
Billy Mayerl, Britain's leading stride-piano composer and performer, on his own Mayerl Records label performing 'Modern Syncopation 7 and 8' — part of his systematic instructional and performance series.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- AModern Syncopation 9
- Bpart 10
Billy Mayerl, the celebrated British pianist and composer of light syncopated piano music, on his own Mayerl label. 'Modern Syncopation' is part of a teaching or performance series, part 9 with continuation on side B.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- AOwn selection
Billy Mayerl, the British light-music composer and pianist, recording an 'Own Selection' for Columbia DB1219, likely mid-1930s.AI summary
Columbia DB1219 Instrumental
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- APreliminary course
- B(2 sides)
Billy Mayerl, a major British stride and novelty piano composer and performer, on the Mayerl (house) label. The recording is described as 'Preliminary course' but the label notation suggests this may be a series or instruction recording.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- APreliminary course 3
- Bpart 4
Billy Mayerl, the British light-music composer and pianist, performing 'Preliminary Course 3, Part 4' on his own Mayerl label. This is part of an instructional series; Mayerl was famous for teaching and composing accessible modern piano music. Pressings on his own label are scarce.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- APreliminary course 5
- Bpart 6
Billy Mayerl, the British composer, pianist and arranger, on his own Mayerl Records label, with piano instructional pieces 'Preliminary course 5' and 'part 6'—part of his Syncopated Piano tuition series.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- APreliminary course 7
- Bpart 9
Billy Mayerl, Britain's leading stride-piano composer, on his own Mayerl Records label performing 'Preliminary Course 7 and 9' — instructional or performance recordings from his systematic series.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- APreliminary course 9
- Bpart 10
Billy Mayerl on his own label, 'Preliminary course' part 9, a continuation series for pianists. Part of Mayerl's teaching materials in recorded form.AI summary
Mayerl Instrumental
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- APreliminary course piano
- B(set of 5 records)
Billy Mayerl's 'Preliminary Course Piano', a teaching set of five records on the composer's own Mayerl label. Mayerl was a prominent British light-classical composer and pianist; his own-label pressings are uncommon.AI summary
Mayerl 1185-94 Classical
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- ATen Cents a Dance
- BBaby's birthday party
Billy Mayerl, the virtuoso British light-classical pianist and composer, recorded for Columbia. 'Ten Cents a Dance' and 'Baby's Birthday Party' are from his varied repertoire of pieces ranging from jazz-influenced numbers to salon miniatures.AI summary
Columbia DB445 Instrumental
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- AThe Jazz Mistress
- BThe Jazz Master
His Master's Voice B2131 Jazz
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- AWords and music selection
- Bditto pt 2
Billy Mayerl was a British pianist and composer known for his light, syncopated piano pieces; this Columbia side preserves his 'Words and Music' medley, typical of his entertainment and concert work.AI summary
Columbia DB939 Instrumental