JON LORD To Notice Such Things (2010 UK 10-track CD album - 'To Notice Such Things' is a collection of four newly-recorded orchestral works featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Jon himself on piano. The title work – which takes its name from the last line of the Thomas Hardy poem 'Afterwards' – is scored for flute, piano and strings and is a poignant tribute to Jon's long time friend, the late John Mortimer, CBE, QC. Each of the suite's six movements recalls some aspect of Mortimer's illustrious life and career, from literature, liberalism and legalese, to days in the country and musings on life itself. This recording serves as the lasting memento of a great, beloved English eccentric. Also included is a gorgeous instrumental arrangement of Jon's 'Evening Song', 'For Example', a double homage to one of Jon's early piano teacher and an early favourite composer, Edvard Grieg; and 'Air On A Blue String', a blues-meets-Bach fusion. The album ends with Jeremy Irons reading of the poem "Afterwards", accompanied by Jon on the piano!)