Brian’s first solo album is entitled Handful of Stars.  The idea behind it was to give the audience of the Glenn Miller Orchestra what they want - some Sinatra-like swing tunes and beautiful ballads - while also showing the world what Brian has to offer - some interesting arrangements of familiar Pop tunes and some more contemporary tunes.  The outcome is... 

Track    Title                                                        Composer/Lyricist                            Length

   1        Come Fly With Me                            Sammy Cahn/Jimmy Van Heusen              3:20

   2        The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye    Dave Grusin/Alan, Marilyn Bergman        6:03

   3        Naima                                              John Coltrane/Jon Hendricks                    4:40

   4        All Or Nothing At All                        Arthur Altman/Jack Lawrence                    4:26

   5        The Nearness Or You                        Hoagie Carmichael/Ned Washington        6:47

   6        Twisted                                             Wardell Gray/Annie Ross                         5:48

   7        I Get A Kick Out Of You                    Cole Porter                                              5:12

   8        The Shadow Of Your Smile                Johnny Mandel                                        3:33

   9        Handful of Stars                                Jack Lawrence/Ted Shapiro                      4:56

  10       Just The Way You Are                       Billy Joel                                                  3:20

  11       Blackbird Medley                              Lennon/McCartney/Henderson/Dixon      5:58

  12       My Foolish Heart                               Victor Young/Ned Washington                6:40

  13       You Make Me Feel So Young             Mack Gordon/Josef Myron                     2:56

Personnel

Brian Hemstock - Vocals, Arrangements

Dan Musselman - Piano, Rhodes

Graydon Peterson - Bass

Jay Epstein - Drums

Special Thanks to...

Ryan Lakowske and Gordon Van Gent for finishing the job, the talented and cooperative musicians, Shon Parker, Nate Giller, Amy Yassinger, and most of all my parents for all of their continued support through the years

This album is dedicated to the memory of Andy Lindberg...

his passion for music and his love for life will be greatly missed.

The album can be purchased at any Glenn Miller Orchestra show or online at cdbaby.com.

Please enjoy!