Donald C. Angle, harpsichord, released 1977 by Afka records SK-276
Music arranged for harpsichord by Donald Angle
The harpsichord used for this recording was made by William Dowd in the 18th Century French tradition. The instrument has three sets of strings – two tuned at 8′ pitch and one at 4′ pitch – and two keyboards which can be coupled. In general, the two 8′ registers
are used coupled. Occasionally the 4′ is also used, to add brightness.
Thanks to Daniël, who let me browse the famous Daniël Beuman harpsichord collection (recording bought in 1981).

SIDE ONE (21’06)
00:00 1. New Orleans Shuffle – William Whitmore (Wm. Whitmore) (2’00)
02:05 2. Pegasus Rag – James Scott P.D. (2’49)
05:00 3. Sweet Lorraine – Cliff Burwell, Mitchell Parish (Mills Music) ASCAP (3’20)
08:22 4. Chocolate Bunnies – Donald Angle (© 1977) (1’50)
10:16 5. Scarborough Fair – Trad; (5′:09)
15:25 6. Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Thomas “Fats” Waller, Andy Razaf and Harry Brooks (Mills Music) ASCAP (2’28)
17:54 7. Eleanor Rigby – John Lennon, Paul McCartney (Maclen Music) BMI (2’51)

SIDE TWO (18’57)
20:50 1. Lady Madonna – John Lennon, Paul McCartney (Maclen Music) BMI (2’25)
23:19 2. The Night Before – John Lennon, Paul McCartney (Maden Music) BMI (3’09)
26:32 3. Maple Leaf Rag’ – Scott Joplin P.O’. (2’10) (Folies. Espagne duration incorrect)
30:09 4. Handful of Keys – Thomas “Fats” Waller (Southern Music) ASCAP (2’03)
32:16 5. Topsy Part II – Edgar Battle, Edward Durham (Cosmopolitan Music) ASCAP (2’10)
34:30 6. Chromatic Rag – Will Held (Melrose Music) ASCAP (2’55)
37:28 7. Carolina Shout – James P. Johnson (Williams . Music) ASCAP (3’32)

Recorded and Produced by Scott Kent .
Cover Design – Addison Lee
Backlirier Photo – Charlie Parker, Newport Daily News

Donald Angle started out when he was twelve, playing
piano and accordion for a country group which performed
at church picnics, carnivals, fire-company
dances, and did a regular show for the local radio
station. Some years later he came to Boston to attend
the (then) Berklee School of Music. In 1962, fed up
with night-club playing, Angle took a “temporary”
job with William . Dowd, the harpsichord maker. He
has been there ever since. Thus he brings to harpsichord
playing a highly unusual combination of skills
and experience.
In 1972, Angle’s interest in performance began to
revive. Since then, he has played concert engagements
both in eastern United States and Paris, as
well as playing a live broadcast for WGBH Radio and
for numerous private occasions. The above photograph
was taken during a Newport Music Festival
Concert in 1977.

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