Frank De Vol - Classic Albums 1960-61Frank de Vol Classic Albums 1960 61 Frank de Vol was one of the top arranger conductors of the post war pop era, providing the accompaniment for singers on dozens of hits from the 1940s through to the '60s. However, he was also a notable composer and artist in his own right and released a number of successful albums under his own name. He created an orchestra called Frank de Vol & His Rainbow Strings, devising a style of music which appealed to the

It's about as comprehensive a selection of their work from this era that could be assembled and captures a highly distinctive style of music that ranges through doowop

and improvisation

While not being an absolutely complete or definitive anthology

It features his hits from this era

Sunrise/Miracle

There's an air of menace and illicit thrills among tracks by Andwella

'Story from My Heart & Soul'

"The Great Impostor" and "Hatari"

"Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina"

It features the million-seller Surely God Is Able

The next "Žižkov Suite"

but unfortunately too late for the end-of-year issue