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1. Danza Caracteristica - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, David Finck, Fareed Haque, Danílo Perez, Mark Walker

2. Añorado Encuentro - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, David Finck, Danílo Perez, Mark Walker

3. Three Venezuelan Waltzes: Valse Criollo - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Danílo Perez

4. Three Venezuelan Waltzes: El Mardino - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Danílo Perez

5. Three Venezuelan Waltzes: Carola - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Danílo Perez

6. Tico-Tico - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta, ,

7. Song for Maura - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Nilson Matta, Danílo Perez,

8. To Brenda With Love - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta, Danílo Perez,

9. Serenata - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, David Finck, Danílo Perez, Mark Walker

10. Elizabeth - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, David Finck, Danílo Perez,

11. Chorinho No. 3: Sheep Meadow - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Romero Lubambo, Danílo Perez

12. Recife's Blue - Raphael Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Nilson Matta, Danílo Perez,

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Average customer rating: A Masterpiece!!!! Have A Nice Day Morph from Ork Good CD SUCKY BAND

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Tracks:

1. Have A Nice Day
2. I Want To Be Loved
3. Welcome To Wherever You Are
4. Who Says You Can't Go Home
5. Last Man Standing
6. Bells Of Freedom
7. Wildflower
8. Last Cigarette
9. I Am
10. Complicated
11. Novocaine
12. Story Of My Life
13. Who Says You Can't Go Home

Amazon.com

What does a wildly successful purveyor of `80s big hair power ballads do in an ensuing decade dominated by fervent shoe-gazing and other attendant alt.cliches? If you're Jon Bon Jovi, you scale back your band's ambitions, retool yourself as surprisingly accomplished indie film and TV actor, and (mostly) wait for the pop music tides to turn in your favor again. But JBJ and guitarist/collaborator Richie Sambora didn't let their band's lukewarm `90s fortunes dampen their knack for hook-savvy songcraft, as this muscular anthem-fest argues at virtually every turn. BJ's songs here may be as infectious as ever, yet they're seldom mere confections, often infused with alternating doses of bracing cynicism (the title track's sarcastic riposte to the '04 election) and reflective, often bittersweet takes on histories both personal and otherwise. If it sometimes stoops to formula--the droning, metallic ethos of the obligatory big ballad "I Am" can't overcome some equally perfunctory lyrics-it's also an album with its share of warm surprises, be they unexpected nods to Dylan ("Last Man Standing," the acoustic idealism of "Bells of Freedom"), the hard-edged "I Want to Live" or a winning duet with Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, "Who Says You Can't Go Home." Bon Jovi may deliver a sonically burnished triumph here by largely going back to the future--yet does it with one ear crucially cocked towards the anxious energy of the recent past. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

A Masterpiece!!!!.......2007-06-22

Their best stuff ever!!!! Great sound, awesome lyrics! Welcome to Wherever You Are - their best written song ever. I Am, I Want to be Loved, Have a Nice Day, Story of My Life, Bells of Freedom are excellent too! Giddy up!

Have A Nice Day.......2007-06-21

"Now There's the Band - They really Play" Great album and Superb Concert. You guys ROCK!

Morph from Ork.......2007-06-17

Hints of a country band realized.....That said Bon Jovi brings you.....Lost Highway. There have always been overtures towards country music from JBJ from Wanted: Dead or Alive, to The Blaze of Glory soundtrack. You knew, however, that they would be followed up with a Bad Medicine or 99 In The Shade. It is becoming apparent, as they age, that they will rock less and croon more..... Sad but true. JBJ's Slippery When Wet voice abandoned him years ago. He's learned to pick his spots, like an aging fastball pitcher. But....he is from Jersey so...I like him....I'll just listen to SWW and NJ more! Keppin the Faith!

Good CD.......2007-06-10

First I must say that the last review is uncalled for. I guess you are just jealous about the Penguins AND Bon Jovi.

This cd is defiantly worth every penny! It's a must have for every Bon Jovi fan!

SUCKY BAND.......2007-06-09

I hate fricking Bon Jovi more then Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby combined. I would like to take a crane and give them a wedgie so huge in their tight leather purple pants that it rips their anuses in two.

Average customer rating: BON JOVI FANS ARE NEVER WRONG!!! Bon Jovi strikes gold BON JOVI ROCKS MY WORLD Yes, they can be. They are. For any Jovi fan...

100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong Bon Jovi Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Have a Nice Day Have A Nice Day 7800° Fahrenheit Bon Jovi Keep the Faith ASIN: B00065JTBA Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Why Aren't You Dead?
2. The Radio Saved My Life Tonight
3. Taking It Back
4. Someday I'll Be Saturday Night (Original Demo)
5. Miss Fourth Of July
6. Open All Night
7. These Arms Are Open All Night
8. I Get A Rush
9. Someday Just Might Be Tonight
10. Thief Of Hearts
11. Last Man Standing
12. I Just Want To Be Your Man

Tracks:

1. Garageland
2. Starting All Over Again
3. Maybe Someday
4. Last Chance Train
5. The Fire Inside
6. Every Beat Of My Heart
7. Rich Man Living In A Poor Man's House
8. The One That Got Away
9. You Can Sleep While I Dream
10. Outlaws Of Love
11. Good Guys Don't Always Wear White
12. We Rule The Night

Tracks:

1. Edge Of A Broken Heart
2. Sympathy
3. ONly In My Dreams
4. Shut Up And Kiss Me
5. Crazy Love
6. Lonely At The Top (International B-Side)
7. Ordinary People (International B-Side)
8. Flesh And Bone
9. Satellit
10. If I Can't Have Your Love
11. Real Life
12. Memphis Lives In Me
13. Too Much Of A Good Thing

Tracks:

1. Love Ain't Nothing But A Four Letter Word
2. Love Ain't Nothing But A Four Letter Word (Original Demo)
3. River Runs Dry
4. Always
5. Kidnap An Angel
6. Breathe (B-Side)
7. Out Of Bounds
8. Letter To A Friend
9. Temptation (International B-Side)
10. Gotta Have A Reason
11. All I Wanna Do Is You
12. Billy
13. Nobody's Hero

Amazon.com

Playing off of Elvis Presley's 1959 album 50 Million Elvis Presley Fans Can't Be Wrong, right down to the gold-lame suits the quartet dons on the cover, stalwart rockers Bon Jovi make a strong case that they're one of the true populist bands of their era with a box set that serves up dozens of previously unheard and seldom heard offerings. Designed as a heaping 20-year anniversary feast for insatiable fans, the four-disc/bonus DVD collection is surprisingly vital and consistent, considering that just about everything included was initially either rejected or related to B-sides and soundtracks. The high quality of these castoffs is attributable to the band's habit of preparing dozens of tracks for each album and cutting loose strong compositions that didn't fit with the theme of the completed product. Thus, some stylistic stretches were left in the vaults (check out the Southside Johnny-style r&b of "Love Ain't Nothing But a Four Letter Word"). Bon Jovi fans will find be delighted by this collection, and even skeptics may find themselves reconsidering these Jersey survivors. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

BON JOVI FANS ARE NEVER WRONG!!! .......2007-02-17

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY 100,000,000 BON JOVI FANS CAN'T BE WRONG and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

Bon Jovi strikes gold.......2007-01-30

I love the songs on here!You can tell from the different songs how Bon Jovi matured over the years. I really hope they put out another box set with unreleased songs. I also hope,they realize what a goldmine they have in their vaults!I have been a Bon Jovi fan since1983 and they just keep getting better!

BON JOVI ROCKS MY WORLD.......2007-01-23

BON JOVI IS THE BEST ROCK BAND EVER.I WILL ALWAYS LOVE BON JOVI. THIS BOX SET ROCKS THESE GUYS WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD JON, RICHIE DAVE and TICO WILL BE HERE FOREVER. THERE IS NOTHING BUT GREAT SONGS AND POWERFUL VOCALS.
ON CD 3 YOU WILL HEAR TICO, RICHIE AND DAVE SING. RICHIE SAMBORA SINGS A VERY POWERFUL BALLAD IF I CAN'T HAVE YOUR LOVE THAT WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!!! TICO TORRES SINGS ONLY IN MY DREAMS HIS VOICE IS W O W!! AND DAVID BRYAN SOUNDS LIKE ELTON JOHN SINGING MEMPHIS LIVES IN ME.

BON JOVI MEANS ALOT TO ME I WILL LOVE BON JOVI TILL THE I DIE

Yes, they can be. They are........2007-01-21

For fans, I suppose this would be a rather big delight; for non-fans, it's nothing that will turn you on to the band from Jersey. They had some okay, cheesy hits in the '80s - but listening to some of their modern songs from this collection proves how completely out of touch they are nowadays.

For any Jovi fan..........2007-01-04

How can you not buy this box set? Enough said.

Average customer rating: Simply Awesome! 5.1 Wins Again! The Magic Still Flows... Slippery When Wet I gotta admit

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Tracks:

1. Let It Rock
2. You Give Love A Bad Name
3. Livin' On A Prayer
4. Social Disease
5. Wanted Dead Or Alive
6. Raise Your Hands
7. Without Love
8. I'd Die For You
9. Never Say Goodbye
10. Wild In The Streets

Customer Reviews:

Simply Awesome!.......2006-02-07

I have been a fan since 89 and have of course listened to SWW many, many times. Well, until you listen to the High Resolution 5.1 mix of SWW contained on this disc on a good home theatre setup, you have not heard this album at it's best.

The High Resolution 5.1 mix just blows me away in terms of it's clarity and the separation of vocals (both main and backing) and instruments. Jon's voice sounds fantastic. As a bonus virtually every track has been tweaked or remixed to some extent - some more than others ie Livin On A Prayer, Raise Your Hands, Never Say Goodbye. But listen carefully, you'll be pleasantly surprised by all the subtle differences in the tracks.

If you have the right equipment, you should definately get this version of the album. You will not be dissapointed!

I'm just hoping that Island Records release both the New Jersey and Keep The Faith albums in this format. Now, that would be heaven!

5.1 Wins Again!.......2006-01-16

Anyone who listens to 5.1 surround version of albums already knows how much better it makes the music sound. This album is no exception. Although it seems to lack in bass, it was nice to hear alternate versions of the songs that appear on the original album, most having a longer play time. Add to that the videos that were included and you have yourself a great little "Slippery When Wet" package. And I can't forget to credit the often-too-greedy record companies for releasing this DualDisc at an excellent price!

The Magic Still Flows..........2005-11-27

These guys have kept the magic flowing through my senses...straight to the heart. Amazing would be just a small word to appreciate....

Slippery When Wet.......2005-10-26

It is a classic record and now you have the video's on the other side.
It sends me back in time and I just love it!!!!!

I gotta admit.......2005-10-06

I have to say first off I am not really a Bon Jovi fan ,but my wife is a fan so I do hear her playing their music in our home.
That being said, I like to think I am a savvy audio fan. I started out with a small 5.1 system 3 years ago and have continually upgraded by reading different articles and attending trade shows and also by shopping at high end audio visual stores. I love the system we now have even though it cost me an arm and a leg. My wife bought a dual disc version of Slippery so she could listen to it in surround and I have to say strickley from an 5.1 listening experence it is the most exciting cd/dvd I have listened to. Up until now I thought Dark Side of the Moon was the bench mark for contemporary music in 5.1 but this dual disc has now moved into first place for me. There is so much depth and clarity to the mixes, I can't believe I haven't known about their 5.1 catalogue before. If your an audiophile give this a listen, you'll love it. Oh yeah.. Living on a Prayer really does rock. Hope this helps..

Average customer rating: Great sounds! Its alright absolutely Inspirational Heaven on Earth A fun and inspirational listen

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Customer Reviews:

Great sounds!.......2006-06-16

Love this CD! Feel in love with it from the first hearing! The Titanic fantasy is wonderful, perhaps a tad long, but wonderful just the same. I got used to the flat high D after a couple hearings. The Hansel und Gretel is nice, but arranged a whole step below the original key, and it looses a little luster. There is a wonderful published 8 part arrangement of this in the original key that I think is better.

The jazz/swing tunes are wonderful. Uses of stopped horn to simulate muted trumpets are quite effective. I also like the use of percussions throughout the disc. I think Caravan is my favorite track.

I just received the Take 9 CD today, and I didn't have the WOW feeling as I didn't when I first heard the London Horn Sound. There are many more tracks on the London CD that I will continue to listen to. The arrangements, I feel, better handle variations of texture and timbre of the homogeneous sound of a horn section. And besides...who cares about the Grand Canyon Suite?? Take 9 arrangement choices are boring.

Its alright.......2005-12-15

This CD has some really beautiful playing, but a lot of the selections are cheesy. i.e. Titanic. They might as well have hired Celine Dion to sing along with them. And although there are some real "wow" moments like when you listen to Caravan for the first time, (The lead horns sound like the trumpet section in a jazz band), overall, the Cd isn't that exciting to listen to more than once. On the other hand, Take 9 is a CD featuring the American Horn Quartet & The Horns of the NY Philharmonic. Not only do they kill the Londoners with their technique and intonation, but the repertoire better suits the medium than lame pop fantasies. Of note is the orchestral transcription of Overture to Candide. I say transcription because yes, they even play the flute and clarinet solos in the correct octave. TAKE 9 Check it out!

absolutely Inspirational.......2005-10-11

This is THE CD I listen to on the way to rehearsal. It truly inspires me to do my absolute best! You've got to love Roman Carnival - so excellent! I would recommend this CD to anyone, especially horn and brass players. These performers are just phenomenal. What else is there to say?

Heaven on Earth.......2005-08-02

This CD is incredible. The horn is shown for all it is worth. From the beauty of the "Titanic" Fantasy and Hansel and Gretel to the latin Tico-Tico, jazz of Ellington in Caravan and the incredible rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody, the horn proves it is not as limited an instrument as some may think. Both the high and low ends of the horn are highlighted. Simply heavenly. If you like horn playing at all or even if you don't, you will want to give this CD a listen. It is well worth your time and money.

A fun and inspirational listen.......2005-05-06

I love this CD. In addition to showing off some of the finest horn playing I've ever heard, there's something here for every musical taste. My favorite track is without question the Titanic Fantasy...I'm a French horn major at the moment, and whenever I really, really don't want to practice, I pull out this CD and listen to that song. It gets me up and going nine times out of ten. It's worth listening to just to hear that final high D...absolutely heavenly!

Average customer rating: Superb except for the Sound Quality! The Greatest Trumpet player ever "Today, I had the honor of becoming an American citizen" Masterful Trumpet Virtuoso Supurb Virtuoso

The Legendary Trumpet Virtuosity of Rafael Mendez Rafael Mendez , Leroy Anderson , Vittorio Monti , Anonymous , Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov , Russian Traditional , Vincent Youmans , Calleja , Georges Bizet , Felix Mendelssohn , Leo Delibes , and Pablo de Sarasate Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sarasate | Sarasate, Pablo de | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Legacy World's Greatest Trumpet Virtuoso Cornet Favorites Turn-of-the-Century Cornet Favorites Carnaval ASIN: B0000038KF Release Date: 1995-06-19

Tracks:

1. La Virgen de la Macarena
2. A Trumpeter's Lullaby
3. Mendez Jota
4. Czardas
5. Chiapanecas
6. Tico, Tico
7. Flight of the Bumblebee
8. Dark Eyes
9. I Know that You Know
10. Yuba
11. Mexican Hat Dance
12. Farewell, My Granada
13. Dance Boheme from Carmen
14. Mendez Czardas
15. Mendelssohn Concerto
16. Bell Song
17. Samba Gitana
18. La Rosita
19. Zigeunerweisen

Customer Reviews:

Superb except for the Sound Quality!.......2006-05-10

I both love and detest this album. The title is correct. Mendez's virtuosity is legendary and the playing is great. The problem is with the quality of the recording. I don't know if that is an artifact of the originals or if it is an artifact of sloppy production for this release. In any event, it is disappointing.

The selections somewhat varied in style but ultimately all scream "Latin Trumpet". This is as true of LA VIRGIN DE LA MACARENA as it is of the selections from the opera, CARMEN. In all of them, the skill is superb. I just wish the recordings were as well.

I give it 5 stars for the art and 2 stars for the sound. I compromise with 4 because, deep down, I love it.

The Greatest Trumpet player ever.......2005-09-19

Not to many people will argue that Rafael Mendez was the
greatest Trumpet player ever..yes better than M.Davis, Hirt,
Gillespie, Severson. This is a must own if you really want
to hear the greatest.

"Today, I had the honor of becoming an American citizen".......2004-03-20

This recording is fantastic in every way. Mendez is truly one of the greatest to ever pick up a trumpet. From the outstanding renditions of latin classics "Tico Tico", "La Virgen De Macarena" and "Mexican Hat Dance" (which are all un-paralleled) to the flawless "Flight Of The Bumblebee" to the heartstring-pulling gem written by Leroy Anderson, "Trumpeter's Lullaby", this album is simply mint. As good as it gets. Mendez also plays amazing versions of "Danse Boheme" from Carmen, his own classic composition "Samba Gitana" and the grand finale, "Zigeunerweisen". However, the most touching moment comes on the live performance of "La Rosita", where Mendez plays wonderfully and then reveals his citizenship. He even plays some great big band with a latinized "I Know That You Know". That sound, the articulation is so crisp and perfect. Mendez is truly a legend. Any trumpet fan needs this.

Masterful Trumpet Virtuoso.......2001-04-11

The name Rafael Mendez is synonymous with trumpet virtuosity, and this CD provides ample evidence as to why. The clarity and technique of the performances are astounding and constitute a must-hear CD.

The one down side is that these were originally 78 rpm recordings from the 40's and 50's, and, as such, the sound quality leaves something to be desired. But don't be put off by that. The greatness of the performances still comes through.

Supurb Virtuoso.......2001-01-09

As a youth I had the wonderful opportunity to play in an orchestra which provided the accompaniment for several of Mr. Mendez's concets. I have never been in such awe of anyone before or since. There are no words to describe the command he has over the trumptet. There never has been anyone who even approaches his expertise and his virtuosity is timeless. The selections on this CD are many of the best he ever recorded and display his incredible ability in every style...every range. If you are not familiar with Mr. Mendez, this CD will make a believer out of you. You will be amazed at what a trumpet is capable of producing. I can't say enough about this incredible man's incredible talent. I don't know of any musician, trumpet or otherwise, who has the complete mastery of his instrument that Mr. Mendez does. NOTE: This recording was remastered and unfortunately, not very well. It is tinny and very "mono" sounding. Thus the 4 stars.

Average customer rating: The Greatest brass ensemble... Nothing better than this! Welcome Back PJBE Great start! Now where is the rest? Nec plus ultra

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Tracks:

1. The Earle Of Oxfords March
2. Renaissance Ste: La Mourisque
3. Renaissance Ste: Bransle Quatre Bansles
4. Renaissance Ste: Ronde
5. Renaissance Ste: Basse Danse Bergeret
6. Renaissance Ste: Ronde Mon Amy
7. Renaissance Ste: Pavane Bataille
8. Battle Ste: Galliard Battaglia
9. Battle Ste: Courant Dolorosa
10. Battle Ste: Canzon 'In Imitation Of An English Bergamask'
11. Pavane
12. The King's Hunting Jig
13. Greensleeves
14. Qnt No.1 in b flat, Op.5: Moderato
15. Qnt No.1 in b flat, Op.5: Adagio
16. Qnt No.1 in b flat, Op.5: Allegro Moderato
17. Fanfare 'Narcisse'
18. Sonatine: Allegro Vivo
19. Sonatine: Andante Ma Non Troppo
20. Sonatine: Vivo
21. Sonatine: Largo - Allegro
22. Qnt, Op.73: Allegro Vivace
23. Qnt, Op.73: Chaconne
24. Qnt, Op.73: Con Brio
25. Spitfire: Prld And Fugue

Tracks:

1. Fanfare For The Common Man
2. Etude Characteristique No.1
3. Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
4. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Maestoso Alla Marcia
5. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Scherzo
6. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Andante Con Moto
7. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Allegro Grazioso
8. Ser in G, K.525 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'
9. Ragtime Dance
10. Frere Jacques
11. Easy Winners
12. Le Petit Negre
13. Tarantella, Op.122
14. Humoresque, Op.101 No.7
15. Borage
16. Tico-Tico
17. La Peri: Fanfare
18. Stadt Wein: Fanfare
19. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade I
20. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Gnome
21. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade II
22. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Old Castle
23. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade III
24. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Tuilerie Garden
25. Pictures At An Exhibition: Bydlo
26. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade IV
27. Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of Chicks In Their Shells
28. Pictures At An Exhibition: Two Jews - One Rich, The Other Poor (Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle)
29. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade V
30. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Weekly Market At Limoges/Catacombs
31. Pictures At An Exhibition: With The Dead In A Language Dead
32. Pictures At An Exhibition: Baba Yaga/Great Gate Of Kiev

Customer Reviews:

The Greatest brass ensemble..........2007-01-19

Philip Jones brass ensemble shows you musicality on a high level. The feelings they are playing with are suberb...music is feelings, not technical.

Buy it...

Nothing better than this!.......2006-07-11

There are many brass recordings available today with ensembles which are even technically more advanced, but nothing can compare with Philip Jones, because the PJBE is not only pure precision playing, it's musicality too and it's smart arranging. Jones understands how to use the characteristics of each instrument. He lets room for Tuba or Horn too, its not just Trumpet always playing the big parts like Empire Brass does.

Welcome Back PJBE.......2001-10-19

It is ironic that London/Decca waited until many of the important members of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble were dead before finally releasing this collection of highlights from the ensemble's considerable catalog. Don't misunderstand me! I am thankful for this substantial 2 cd set. For fans of the PJBE there is real cause for celebration; and for those who are just discovering the work of this important brass ensemble, you are in for a treat.

The remastering is first rate and you can't beat the 2-fer pricing. Get this set while its available because the wait for more will at best be a long one. Thankfully, I still have most of the PJBE recordings on vinyl and a good turntable for playing them. But I would still be near the head of the line to snatch up any subsequent reissues. Years ago I saw several of their recordings on cd, but foolishly passed on them, thinking they would be in circulation for awhile. Silly me. Like I said, grab this before they post the infamous notice "no longer available."

When the PJBE made it's first American tour back in the 70s I was already a huge fan. I went to hear them play, never expecting the concert to sound as good as the recordings. They opened with the Tylman Susato Renaissance Suite and their playing immediately blew away any Memorex memories of their recordings. Unfortunately, we will never again hear live such virtuosity and musicianship. The recordings DO serve as a fine memory of the first and foremost brass ensemble.

Great start! Now where is the rest?.......2001-05-31

I have always been a huge fan of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. They set a very high standard of playing and the recordings, most of which are not available on CD, are excellent.

Where are their landmark recordings of such works as the Hindemith works for brass ensembles: Concert music for strings and brass, Morgenmusik for brass, Concert music for piano, brass and harps which they played flawlessly?

Where is their outstanding recording of the Gunther Schuller Symphony for Brass?

Please, Decca, give us more of the full course, not merely the teasers and encores.

Partial LP discography:

Baroque Brass: 1979 Baroque Venice: 1972 La battaglia (Battles for brass): 1981 Carnaval des animals: 1984 Classics for brass: 1972/73 Gabrielis in Venice: 1983 Golden brass: 1974 Just Brass: 1970 Konzertmusik (Hindemith): 1981 Modern brass: 1979 Renaissance brass: 1976 Arrival of the Queen of Sheba: 1983 Strings and brass (Gabrieli, Vejvanovsky, Vivaldi): 1970 Voices and brass: 1969 The world of brass: 1976

Nec plus ultra.......2001-04-01

Un grand merci aux créateurs de ce projet. Retrouvez les pionniers du cuivres en 2cds, qu'elle superbe idée. Byrd, Bozza, Arnold, Susato, Ewald, Arban, et j'en passe. Vraiment se double album est un délice pour nos oreilles. Alors à quant un double album avec les oeuvres contemporaines telles que: Addison, Dodgson, Salzedo, Premru, Bennett ? Le plus vite possible !!! Merci

Average customer rating: Hammond nut A FITTING TRIBUTE TO A REAL LADY Nostalgia for Hammond enthusiasts

First Lady of the Hammond Organ: Plays Tico Tico Ethel Smith Manufacturer: Jasmine Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tico Tico Double Dee-Light Hammond Organ Favourites Anniversary Songs/Skating Time More George Wright At The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Volume 3 ASIN: B00006RHRB Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

1. Tico Tico
2. Lemon Merengue
3. Fiddle-Faddle
4. Blame It On The Samba
5. Delicado
6. Kitten On The Keys
7. Limehouse Blues
8. Breeze And I
9. Dizzy Fingers
10. Mademoiselle De Paris
11. Poinciana
12. Syncopated Clock
13. Teddy Bears' Picnic
14. Tubby The Tuba Song
15. Mambo Jambo
16. Monkey On A String
17. Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers
18. St. Louis Blues
19. Tennessee Waltz
20. Fascination
21. By The Waters Of Minnetonka
22. Liza
23. Casi Casi
24. Samba Polka
25. Cockatto
26. Mockin' Bird Hill
27. Anniversary Song
28. Cuban Cutie
29. Dancin' With Someone
30. Tic-Toc Rhumba
31. Sincopado
32. Three Cornered Tune
33. Catana
34. Beautiful Brown Eyes
35. Bamba De Vera Cruz
36. Loveliest Night Of The Year
37. Beautiful Wisconsin
38. Shenandoah Waltz
39. Longing For You
40. Charmaine
41. Largo ("Ombra Mai Fui")

Customer Reviews:

Hammond nut.......2007-04-12

Overall a very good CD for passionate old Hammond music lovers. Some songs weren't arranged well, but most were. Her playing is very similar to that of Lenny Dee, but still has a taste of it's own. It's a shame she's no longer with us, I would love to have watched her play--the fingerwork is amazing.

A FITTING TRIBUTE TO A REAL LADY.......2007-01-15

This anthology from the Decca vaults shows the many sides of a true Popular organ VIRTUOSO. Her Latin American pieces are well represented as well as Standards, Blues, Hits, Swing and Novelty. Her impeccable technique served her great expressive and even comic skills. I saw her live and she was a ball of fire as these selections show. She was THE FIRST LADY OF THE HAMMOND ORGAN!!! Don't miss this trip down a wonderful Memory Lane!

Nostalgia for Hammond enthusiasts.......2004-12-23

This collection is a fine example of the very first Hammond Organ recordings, back at the 40'ies or so. The style on many of the tracks is the fundamental melody/chords/pedal, but Ethel also is very good at the latino american tunes, which she performs with excellent skill and feeling. The sound quality is acceptable for these early recordings and better than on the vinyl LP. This double CD is higly recommended for those who want to hear Hammond music from the beginning. Ethel Smith, may You forever stay in our Hammond memories.

Average customer rating: An Album in the Same Style as This Left Feels Right Doesn't Crack it With Original Songs A great album, the New Jersey guys keep rockin Love this one!! 21 & i know it's real LOVE THEM. LOVE IT!!!

Have A Nice Day Bon Jovi Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Slippery When Wet 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong Bounce Crush Bon Jovi - The Crush Tour ASIN: B000ARKEEU Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Have A Nice Day
2. I Want To Be Loved
3. Welcome To Wherever You Are
4. Who Says You Can't Go Home
5. Last Man Standing
6. Bells Of Freedom
7. Wildflower
8. Last Cigarette
9. I Am
10. Complicated
11. Novocaine
12. Story of My Life
13. Who Says You Can't Go Home

Amazon.com

What does a wildly successful purveyor of `80s big hair power ballads do in an ensuing decade dominated by fervent shoe-gazing and other attendant alt.cliches? If you're Jon Bon Jovi, you scale back your band's ambitions, retool yourself as surprisingly accomplished indie film and TV actor, and (mostly) wait for the pop music tides to turn in your favor again. But JBJ and guitarist/collaborator Richie Sambora didn't let their band's lukewarm `90s fortunes dampen their knack for hook-savvy songcraft, as this muscular anthem-fest argues at virtually every turn. BJ's songs here may be as infectious as ever, yet they're seldom mere confections, often infused with alternating doses of bracing cynicism (the title track's sarcastic riposte to the '04 election) and reflective, often bittersweet takes on histories both personal and otherwise. If it sometimes stoops to formula--the droning, metallic ethos of the obligatory big ballad "I Am" can't overcome some equally perfunctory lyrics-it's also an album with its share of warm surprises, be they unexpected nods to Dylan ("Last Man Standing," the acoustic idealism of "Bells of Freedom"), the hard-edged "I Want to Live" or a winning duet with Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, "Who Says You Can't Go Home." Bon Jovi may deliver a sonically burnished triumph here by largely going back to the future--yet does it with one ear crucially cocked towards the anxious energy of the recent past.

This Dual Disc edition also features all album tracks but one in High Resolution Surround Sound as well as the video for "Have a Nice Day" and an `04 Live From Atlantic City featurette with six live cuts. -- Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Dualdisc featuring: Bon Jovi EPK - Behind The Scenes Video for "Have a Nice Day" 5 Live Performances (video) taped from Atlantic City show in November 2004. Songs include "Everyday", "Fourth of July", "I Get a Rush", "These Arms are Open all Night", and "Radio Saved My Life".

Customer Reviews:

An Album in the Same Style as This Left Feels Right Doesn't Crack it With Original Songs.......2006-09-03

I was very disappointed with the latest album from Bon Jovi, a band that has put out numerous exceptionally high quality albums throughout their career. Obviously no one still expects them to put out albums today that set the scene of what is cool music wise, that they did back in the 80's and early 90's with the classics such as Slippery When Wet, New Jersey and Keep the Faith. Obviously like everyone else from that era they rely on the next generation to tell them what is the latest rage music wise but this album music wise doesn't seem to fall into the latest style or ignore the latest trends and maintain their classic sound.

The album is like a continuation sound wise of their previous album This Left Feels Right, which was a greatest hits album rerecorded with their classic songs in a way that emphasised their lyrics. That was great for the classics songs hearing them in a new way but this style for a whole album of new songs really doesn't do anything for me or anyone else I've come across. Have a Nice Day is catchy and fast enough to be a great live song and it'll be around for a while if not forever but I don't think in five years time any other song from this album, like with other mediocre albums like Crush and Bounce will be played on the radio or at a Bon Jovi concert (and make sure you go to one of these before you or they die as they are the best live band one earth). I hope that the guys have a few more good albums left in them but this certainly is not an indication that they do.

A great album, the New Jersey guys keep rockin.......2006-08-07

I bought this album the day it came out, and have not grown tired of it yet. After "this left feels right", I feared bon jovi might be changing direction again, but nope, this album got them back to true form and rock. As their albums before, they use Rock, as well as the Ballad, in its pure form to make some great songs. And who else is a better master than Jon Bon Jovi at writing a love song. I loved their Crush album, and bouce was decent, and this one I would rate in the middle of those two. Great bonus DVD feature of this dual disc with video footage of the band and the "have a nice day" video as well. Another great album, and a must for the Bon Jovi fan. How can you turn away from that evil Smiley face at the store, it'll come get you if you don't buy this album.

Love this one!!.......2006-07-21

This is one of their best CDs! Great songs and I like the duet with Jennifer Nettles better than the version with just JBJ singing. I saw them Wed. at Giants Stadium and they were amazing! If you get the chance to see them tour this year in support of this CD, you will love it.

21 & i know it's real.......2006-03-06

Im a pretty young Bon Jovi fan, From the time I would pretend I was fainting to the 1986 VHS of the Slippery When Wet tour until now...the media has taken so much away from what is really down home song writing. People can say what they want about songs sounding alike or words being the same but thats what makes it real. It's definately music from the souls of these guys who have had a career like no other. just because they were never busted for cocaine or went on crazy Heroin binges doesn't make them any less of an awesome Rock and Roll band...Have A Nice Day is I guess what we can call a better album from the group only because I think the pain that went into making Bounce was just too much for some of us tri-state area people to take in, it was an awful time but never the less...They are the sounds of us...with a Journey, Bruce Springsteen kinda sound...When I hear them I will forever think of Jersey & growing up on the shore...Bon Jovi is New Jersey!.....ALL there music ROCKS!!!!

LOVE THEM. LOVE IT!!!.......2006-02-27

Bon Jovi fans you will not be dissapointed. It's one of their best CDs. If this is your first Bon Jovi CD, good pick. The songs in here are great. THere are only 2 I can't get into.

Have a Nice day... Great song. Picks you up. Really great.
I want to be loved.... really nice.
Welcome to wherever you are.... My favorite. Listen to the words, enjoy the song.
Who says you can't go home.... It's catchy. You'll sing it all day.
Last man standing... I didn't like this one at first. I thought it was a goodbye song from the band. But after the concert I really like it.
Bells of freedom... one of the two I don't like.
Wildflower... it's ok. not one of my faves.
Last cigarette... the 2nd of the ones I don't like.
I am.. Great ballad. Loved it. One of those ballads you can scream/sing in your car alone.
Complicated. ... LOVE IT!! Another great car loud song. Will break a bad day.
Novocaine... great!! Awesome for that person who did you wrong and you want to curse them out. LOVED IT
Story of my life... softer but good.
And the duet.. also good, I really like this one. I've seen the video so many times She ( jennifer) feels like part of the band.

So Buy it, Sing it, LIsten to the words, enjoy the melodies.
You will not be dissapointed.

Average customer rating: Great stuff! Wonderful arrangements of music from all over the world. Beautiful collection of Music

Fiesta! Erich Kunzel , and Cincinnati Pops Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sailing Down on the Farm Happy Trails Classics of the Silver Screen From the Heart ASIN: B000003CWL Release Date: 1990-10-10

Tracks:

1. Tico Tico No Fuba
2. Granada
3. La Virgen De La Macarena
4. Espana Cani
5. Estrellita
6. El Carretero
7. El Cumbanchero
8. Brazil
9. Carioca
10. The Girl From Ipanema
11. South Of The Border
12. Sweet And Gentle
13. Tequila
14. Lambada
15. Siboney
16. Desafinado
17. Besame Mucho
18. Chiquita Banana Song
19. Mexican Hat Dance
20. Cielito Lindo
21. Copacabana

Customer Reviews:

Great stuff!.......2002-10-24

Erich kunzel has recorded a wonderfully exhilerating item this time! Wonderfully exhuberant is mild compared to the lively playing Kunzel always gets from this great orchestra! Arrangements are mostly by Tommy Newsome who knows how to write charts of varying degrees of excellence, particularly the winsome "Girl from Ipanema" which compliments the lyrics endless reflections on a beautiful, bikini-clad young woman. "Sweet and Gentle" is a saucy number while Eric Knight, the only arranger to get the Boston Pops under Fiedler to swing to new heights, contributes an unforgettably boisterous account of "Lambada." The sound is full of punch and contrast. And Doc Severinsen plays in "Virgen" a marvelous soloistic stratospheric account. My advice is to buy this immediately. It's one hot album!

Wonderful arrangements of music from all over the world........2001-10-26

Telarc and Eric Kunzel never fail to amaze at the quality of their selections.

Even tough some of the arrangements here have a little too much
fanfare at the start they are still great to listen to.

Most of these melodies you have heard them at least once in you life. And they are reproduced here with the Kunzel magic.

Beautiful collection of Music.......2001-10-26

A Beautiful collection of music from all over the world.
(latin world that is)

I little grandiose on some selections (that's kunzel) but GREAT nonetheless.

Average customer rating:

Tico Tico Ethel Smith Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: First Lady of the Hammond Organ: Plays Tico Tico Hammond Organ Favourites Happy Melodies 22 All Time Organ Favorites The 22 Great Organ Favorites ASIN: B0002ZUIDW Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

1. Tico Tico
2. Lero Lero/Bem Te VI Atrevido [Marcha]
3. I Got Rhythm - Ethel Smith, Victor Young & His Orchestra
4. Liza, All the Clouds'll Roll Away - Ethel Smith, Victor Young & His Orchestra
5. My Mother's Waltz - Ken Darby Singers, Ethel Smith
6. Parrot on Fortune-Teller's Hat
7. Dinora
8. Bamba de Vera Cruz
9. Tic-Toc Rhumba
10. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
11. Easter Parade
12. Green Cockatoo
13. Blame It on the Samba [Cavaquinho]
14. Fiddle-Faddle
15. 'Harry Lime' Theme
16. Galloping Comedians
17. Zing-A Zing-A Zing, Boom - Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, Ethel Smith
18. Scottish Samba - Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, Ethel Smith
19. Samba Polka
20. Mambo Jambo
21. Breeze and I (Andaluc
22. Monkey on a String
23. Syncopated Clock
24. Three-Cornered Tune
25. Longing for You
26. Poinciana
27. Delicado
28. Wedding of the Painted Doll

Jazz Music:

1. True Colors
2. Tune-Up!
3. Turtle Bay Country Club
4. Walkin'
5. Waltz for Debby [Live]
6. Waltz for Debby [Live]
7. We Three
8. When It Was Done [Import]
9. 7.5 on the Richter Scale
10. A Fine Romance

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