Jazz Harp Series:
Ary Barroso's "Aquarela Do Brasil"
Aquarela Do Brasil known in English as "Watercolour of Brazil" or simply "Brazil" was composed by Ary Barroso in 1939 but did not become famous until 1942 when Walt Disney used it in their animated film Saludos Amigos. Today it remains one of the most popular tunes in Brazil. This current instrumental version has been arranged for solo jazz pedal harp by Benjamin Creighton Griffiths.
Jazz Harp Series:
Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley's "Pure Imagination"
Pure Imagination was written by Bricusse & Newley for the 1971 musical film "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory" an adaptation of Roald Dahl's story "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The film starred Gene Wilder who sings "Pure Imagination" when the children first enter the 'factory' but an instrumental version is used in the main opening title music. This current instrumental version has been arranged for solo jazz pedal harp by Benjamin Creighton Griffiths.
