This album contains five standard tunes and five originals (noted *). Recorded live at the BHI Terrace Lounge in 1995, it was digitally remastered at Major Recording Studio in Waynesboro to give the finest quality of sound. In this recording George provides what we call his "Group Sound", supported by a drummer, Phil Riddle. The "Group Sound" is grand piano, with two keyboards to provide other complimentary instrumental voices such as upright bass, guitar, horns, vibes.
This album features George Melvin playing classically styled jazz on the Hammond B-3 organ with the jazz quartet known as Blue Indigo. The ten tunes are delightful original compositions by Sal Soghoian, the group's guitarist. The album also features the talents of Phil Riddle on drums and Jeff Decker on sax.
- Wessin' It
- Blues for Lois
- When Will You Ever Love Me?
- George's Blues
- Catwalk
- Goodbye Lady Rain
- That's Why They Call Him Mr. Jones
- Oreo Con Brio
- The Hang
- On and On
This is George's first recording using the equipment in his home recording studio, and it is of a comparable sound quality with those recorded in professional studios. The music is produced on a Kurzweil Mark 110 Electronic Piano, which produces extremely realistic percussion and instrumental voices. This album was released for Valentine's Day, and includes standard love ballads, except for the last tune - a song George wrote for his wife. What a perfectly romantic gift!
- When I Fall In Love
- Second Time Around
- Time After Time
- My Funny Valentine
- I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
- Evergreen
- Almost Like Being In Love
- And I Love You So
- All The Way
- Slow Boat to China
- I Love You for Sentimental Reasons
- Alfreda Smiles *
Released mid-year 2001, this longer album again features both standard and original (*) tunes. It was recorded in the Lady L Productions studio, using the Kurzweil Mark 110 electronic piano for both instrumental voices and rhythms.
- Blue Ridge Safari *
- Stella By Starlight
- Saturday Morning in New York *
- How About You?
- Rainy Day on the Mall *
- I've Got a Crush on You
- All the Way
- Tea for Two
- Olivia *
- But Not for Me
- My Funny Valentine
- I Remember April
- The Nearness of You
Released early in 2002, this album contains both standard and original (*) tunes, again featuring the Kurzweil 110 piano. Some of the standard tunes are more contemporary in source, but the overall tone of the album is warm andÉ well, smooth!
- Stop, Look & Listen
- Come With Me *
- Nieama *
- Lately
- Masquerade
- I Love You for Sentimental Reasons
- Going Out of My Head
- Tippin Out *
- The Look Of Love
- Ribbons In the Sky
- Rainy Days *
There are so many wonderful love ballads, and Valentine's Day begs a new recording of some of them. These are also done using the Kurzweil 110 piano's exceptional group of instrumental and percussion voices.
- Love is Here To Stay
- I've Got A Crush On You
- L-O-V-E
- That's All
- What Will I Do?
- I'm In The Mood For Love
- Who Can I Turn To?
- The Way You Look Tonight
- My Funny Valentine
- Someone To Watch Over Me
After four recordings featuring the Mark 112i, Miss Lucy put her pedals down! She said, "It's about time for ME to be the star!" George knows better than to argue with a lady as big as Miss Lucy, and this excellent "smooth jazz" recording is the result! Once again, tunes marked with an * are George's original music.
- Back At The Chicken Shack
- Secret Love
- Dance Oscar, Dance *
- Billy's Bounce
- Stormy Weather
- Cupcake Blues *
- Bachir *
- Deep Purple
- Round the Bend *
- Joey Blue Diamond *
- It's About Time *
- Rockin' Rosie *
(Songs marked with *, original copywritten songs, Barbara Edwards, 2003) This is a privately copywritten project by Barbara S. Edwards, included here because it is an excellent example of George's collaboration and music composition for a client. It was produced in its entirety in George Melvin's home-based studio. Barbara wrote the lyrics, and came to the studio with some melodies in her head. Several sessions later this excellent recording was completed, mixed, mastered and sent off for manufacturing. This is also an excellent example of George's understanding of and skill at creating gospel music - one of his less frequently requested genres of music. Copies of this CD may be obtained by contacting Barbara Edwards at BlessedofGod_7@earthlink.net
- Devil Stomp *
- Give Thanks To God *
- Angels Watching Over Me *
- Christ Is All
- I Am God *
- In The Garden
- Hallelujah Lullabye *
- It's Between Him and Me *
- Search Me Lord
- I Love You Lord */Oh How I Love Jesus