Irving Fields

Irving Fields

Irving Fields (born August 4, 1915) is an American pianist and lounge music artist who was born in New York City, New York. [ [http://www.spaceagepop.com/fields.htm http://www.spaceagepop.com/fields.htm] ]

Some of his most noteworthy compositions include "Miami Beach Rhumba", "Managua, Nicaragua" and "Chantez, Chantez," covered by Dinah Shore in the 1940s.

Irving Fields' most famous album is "Bagels and Bongos", a Jewish-inflected Latin jazz recording that sold 2 million copies after its release in 1959. [ [http://www.hour.ca/music/music.aspx?iIDArticle=7264 Nonagenarian cocktails with a twist] , Hour, 29 September 2005.] He also recorded "Bikinis and Bongos", dedicated to Hawaiian music, and "Pizzas and Bongos", inspired by Italian rhythms.

At 93 years-old, Irving Fields is still making personal appearances. [ [http://www.montrealmirror.com/2006/081706/music2.html The Show Must Go On] , Montreal Mirror, 17 August 2006.] He also recently wrote a theme song for YouTube. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXD7rDgsL88 Youtube.com Theme Song by Irving Fields] .]

Discography

* The Fabulous Fingers, Fiesta FLP-1228
* Plays Irving Berlin in Fabulous Hi-Fi, Tops L1562
* At the Latin Quarter, 20th Century Fox 1010
* Broadway Hits in Hi-Fi, ABC-Paramount ABC-154
* At the Saint Moritz, ABC-Paramount ABC-187
* More Bagels and Bongos, Decca DL-74114
* Pizzas and Bongos, Decca DL-74175
* Champagne and Bongos, Decca DL-74238
* Bikinis and Bongos, Decca DL-74323
* Bagels and Bongos, Decca DL-78856
* Irving Fields and his Trio at the Emerald Room, Decca DL-78901
* Latin Dance Date, RCA Camden CAL-350
* Melody Cruise to Vienna, Oceanic OCP 515
* 50 Songs You'll Always Love, SMI 6

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