The James F. Burke Tribute Page

"We customarily associate the trumpet with reveille, the Army's blasting wake up call, but Leroy Anderson tamed the instrument into singing a lullaby! Cushioned upon a beautiful stringed background, the trumpet croons an infectious slumber song. The solo is, of course, virtuoso stuff and properly up - front, but notice also the lovely music also assigned to the string orchestra counterpointing the soloist. The latter is the distinguished James Burke who tossed off the very difficult part with such aplomb and elan that the members of the orchestra - not to mention the pleased conductor-composer - applauded him at the finish of the piece." 

 Liner notes from the album "Leroy Anderson Conducts His Music" written by Edward Jablonski.

Many thanks to David Mascitelli for the digital recording!