Back in 1980 at the AMICA Convention in Pasadena, Bill Flynt
and Robert Armbruster did a gorgeous duet on a pair of 
concert grands of Variations on a Theme of Chopsticks.   It
was something that Robert arranged back in the 40's for his 
niece for a birthday gift I recall.   My recollection is that 
Robert's niece was Diana Lynn, a movie star of the era, the 
same era when Robert was Music Director of MGM (?) Studios.   

What is provoking my interest is a 10" vinyl LP (33 1/3) I 
found at a garage sale over the weekend:

    Diana Lynn in Piano Moods
    with Paul Weston and his orchestra
    Capital #H180

    Why Shouldn't I
    Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
    In the Still of the Night
    Just One of those things
    You'd be so nice to come to
    Lover
    Easy to love
    You've got that thing

This was my first indication that Diana Lynn was also a
pianist.    Can anyone confirm that Diana Lynn is indeed
the same person who was Robert Armbruster's niece, for whom
he arranged that outstanding, positively symphonic Variations
on a Theme of Chopsticks.    There were 80 Ampico roll copies
of that performance, and I was lucky enough to get one, signed 
by both Robert and Bill.    I still play it as an outstanding
demo for my guests.

Regards,

Terry


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