Reginald Foort's album, Sonny Boy Sally Of My Dreams, is a delightful collection of organ music that showcases the artist's exceptional talent and skill. The album features a mix of traditional and contemporary pieces, all played with precision and passion.
Foort's mastery of the organ is evident in every track, with each note and chord perfectly executed. The album's title track, Sonny Boy Sally Of My Dreams, is a standout, with its lively melody and playful rhythm. Other highlights include the hauntingly beautiful Adagio in G minor and the upbeat and cheerful Marche Joyeuse.
The album's production is also top-notch, with clear and crisp sound quality that highlights the nuances of Foort's playing. The album's cover art, featuring a whimsical illustration of Foort playing his organ in a fantastical garden, perfectly captures the playful spirit of the music.
Reginald Foort was pioneer of organ broadcasting and recording. He began by accompanying silent movies in 1926, and became staff organist at the BBC in 1936, a position he left in 1951 and moved to America.