THE BOY NEXT DOOR - A Serenade for the Girl Next Door - Roger Williams

🎹🍁 Roger Williams recorded his very first album, The Boy Next Door, in 1955 for David Kapp’s newly formed Kapp Records. Due to budget constraints at the fledgling label, the album was recorded entirely a cappella—with no orchestra accompaniment. The result is a relaxing and intimate listening experience that makes it feel as if Roger is sitting right beside you at the piano. The influence of Roger’s jazz studies at The Juilliard School with legendary pianists Teddy Wilson and Lennie Tristano permeates the album, adding sophistication, warmth, and subtle improvisational touches throughout. ❤️ The album beautifully lives up to its subtitle, A Serenade for the Girl Next Door, capturing the intimate, warm, and romantic style that would soon make Roger beloved worldwide as “Mr. Piano.” Released just before Roger’s breakthrough hit Autumn Leaves, the album introduced listeners to his expressive piano style and lyrical touch that would soon captivate audiences around the world. Included on the album is “Take Care,” a song later chosen as the flip side of Roger’s landmark hit single Autumn Leaves. This charming early recording offers a delightful glimpse into the beginning of the legendary career of the artist who would become the greatest-selling pianist in recording history. 🎶 Enjoy this beautiful album, thoughtfully digitized and restored by Roger’s devoted fan, Jason Bassett, and save it to your playlist! Subscribe to our channel so you never miss a video celebrating the music and legacy of Roger Williams. 🎹❤️🎶 #RogerWilliams #MrPiano #TheBoyNextDoor #DavidKapp #KappRecords #Juilliard #TeddyWilson #LennieTristano #AutumnLeaves #PianoMusic #EasyListening #MusicHistory #VintageVinyl #MusicLegacy 🎹🍁✨ 00:00 You'll Never Walk Alone 03:18 The Boy Next Door 06:21 Moonlight in Vermont 10:12 Stella by Starlight 13:32 'Til Roses Cry 16:41 The Nearness of You 19:25 My Funny Valentine 23:40 There You Are 26:57 Everyone Wants Something 30:03 Ebb Tide 33:07 Take Care 35:55 It Never Entered My Mind