Ralston Van Der Schyff

The ARMCHAIR Jazz Collection

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In the realm of contemporary classical piano music, Ralston Van Der Schyff stands as an extraordinary artist, seamlessly weaving the tapestry of genres to create captivating and transformative performances. A pianist and composer of immense talent, Ralston's artistic journey is a testament to the power of musical fusion, drawing influences from jazz, gospel, and classical music.https://bnds.us/flfwct

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Ralston Van Der Schyff

Episodes

How My Heart Sings 09.07.2023 1:18

Composer: Earl Zindars Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano. Recorded LIVE, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.

Spring Is Here 09.07.2023 3:17

Composer: Rodgers/Hart Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano Recorded LIVE, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.

7th Avenue 23.06.2023 4:26

Composer: Jonathan Butler Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

A Certain Smile 23.06.2023 2:47

A Certain Smile is a popular song written for the 1958 film of the same name, based on the novel, also titled A Certain Smile, by Françoise Sagan. The music was written by Sammy Fain with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The song was nominated for the 1958 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The R...

A House Is Not A Home 23.06.2023 3:54

Composer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square 23.06.2023 5:19

Composer: Manning Sherwin / Eric Maschwitz Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Alfie 23.06.2023 6:18

Composer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

All In Love Is Fair 23.06.2023 6:11

Composer: Stevie Wonder Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

All My Tomorrows 23.06.2023 2:56

Composer: Caen / Van Heusen Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

All The Things You Are 23.06.2023 2:13

Composer: Hammerstein / Kern Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

April In Paris 23.06.2023 4:31

Composer: Vernon Duke Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Basin Street Blues 23.06.2023 4:41

Composer: Spencer Williams Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Black Orpheus 23.06.2023 7:15

Also known as "A Day In The Life Of A Fool (Manha De Carnaval)" Composer: Carl Sigman / Luiz Bonfa Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Blue Monk 23.06.2023 4:56

Composer: Thelonius Monk Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Bluesette 23.06.2023 7:10

Composer: Toots Thielemans Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Body And Soul 23.06.2023 4:09

Composer: Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour / Frank Eyton Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

But Beautiful 23.06.2023 3:24

Composer: Johnny Burke / Jimmy Van Heusen Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Young And Foolish 23.06.2023 5:30

Composer: Albert Hague / Arnold B. Horwitt Improvised solo piano performance by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Children's Play Song 23.06.2023 5:20

Children's Play Song by Ralston Van Der Schyff

Close Enough For Love (Take 1) 23.06.2023 4:47

Composer: Paul Williams / Johnny Mandel Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Close Enough For Love (Take 2) 23.06.2023 7:04

Composer: Paul Williams / Johnny Mandel Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Close Enough For Love (Take 3) 23.06.2023 7:20

Composer: Paul Williams / Johnny Mandel Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Close Enough For Love (Take 4) 23.06.2023 5:28

Composer: Paul Williams / Johnny Mandel Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

You Are Too Beautiful 23.06.2023 3:11

Composer: Rodgers / Hart Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.

Crystal Silence 23.06.2023 4:53

Composer: Chick Corea Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff. Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.