He was not born into a family of musicians. Yet music filled his life and dreams ever since he was a young teen. Over his lifetime, George Mgrdichian did a lot more than dream about music. He became an acclaimed musician on the Oud (a Middle Eastern lute), leaving behind a rich legacy, highlighted by numerous recordings, hundreds of solo and collaborative performances all over the U.S. , including off Broadway, and with a variety of well-known jazz artists. Upon his passing, on April 30, 2006, at age 71 due to cancer, George’s illustrious career had become an inspiration and a beacon for other aspiring musicians. This production includes many rare and never-before-heard audio performed by Mgrdichian. Also included is an 8-page biography with photos and drawings from Mgrdichian's personal collection. Proceeds from the sale of this CD will benefit the George Mgrdichian Scholarship Fund at The Julliard School of Music. 1. Groong 2. Oudspana
3. Baby’s Lullaby
4. Hampartsoum Yaylai 5. Oud ‘Ride’ / Hava Nagila 6. Aley Giva 7. Nihavent Longa 8. Arabic Dance 9. Mozart Sonata in A Alla turca 10. Gadagayin Bar 11. Hasapico 12. Mayr Araxi Aperov 13. Sultan Yegah Sirto 14. Armenian Dance (6/8) 15. Sepastia Dance 16. Sala Sana 17. Halay 18. Hijaz Taksim (solo) 19. Kez Nayvatskov 20. Anoush Karoun 21. Scale Song 22. Gayne Ballet / Sabre Dance
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