Catalog

With several top 40 hits to his name and a remarkably diverse oeuvre spanning several different styles, Livingston Taylor is widely regarded for his creation of beautiful, introspective, and original songs and sparkling interpretations of the classic songbook. Pair his compositional talents and natural performance ability with the might, musicality, and precision of the BBC Concert Orchestra, and a spellbinding program of melodies old and new come to life. Recorded live at the BBC's renowned Maida Vale studio in London with music arranged and conducted by the Tony Award®-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated Bill Elliott, SYMPHONIC STEPS delivers a resounding fusion of folk and classical characteristics, an auditory experience that is nostalgic, tender, and uplifting. Effusing a warm, timeless tone, this Big Round Records release is further proof of the unwavering creativity and artistic zeal that has earned Livingston enthusiastic listeners worldwide.

Berl Olswanger, “Mr. Music of Memphis,” returns for a fifth installment of timeless archival recordings on Big Round Records with BERL OLSWANGER IN THE STUDIO. This never-before-heard collection transports listeners back to the pianist’s private studio in 1950’s Memphis where he recorded his early compositions, some of which went on to become fully orchestrated tracks on the 2021 release BERL OLSWANGER AT PEPPER RECORDS. With a smooth blend of blues, country, boogie-woogie, and ragtime influences, Olswanger delivers tunes that capture the popular sounds of the era. From the strong stride piano solo in Chicken Bone Man to the fluttering fills in Tennessee Skidoo, Olswanger’s inimitable approach shines through, inviting listeners into his private studio to witness an early period of the piano great’s legacy.

Berl Olswanger returns for a second installment of timeless archival recordings on Big Round Records, with BERL OLSWANGER AT PEPPER RECORDS, a collection of tunes recorded during the late-50’s golden era of the Memphis record business. Olswanger hit the state-of-the-art studios at Pepper Records to record 10 songs by William “Pat” Best, Floyd Huddleston, Olswanger himself, and more.