Shades of Jazz

1. Dream of You - Charlie Parker

2. Seventh Avenue - Charlie Parker

3. Ooh! Ooh! My! My! Oh! Oh! - Dizzy Gillespie

4. That's the Blues - Dizzy Gillespie

5. When Day Is Done - Coleman Hawkins

6. Beat - Coleman Hawkins

7. Esquire Jump - Oscar Pettiford

8. Thanks for the Memory - Oscar Pettiford

9. Honeysuckle Rose - Red Norvo

10. Mood to Be Stewed - Red Norvo

11. Leapin' on Lenox - Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

12. Hucklebuck - Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

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Average customer rating: At Madlib finest A madlib fan After all, it's just a mix album. An Experimental Must-Have Not His Best Album

Shades of Blue Madlib Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beat Konducta, Vols. 1-2 Angles Without Edges Untinted: Sources for Madlib's Shades of Blue Donuts Champion Sound ASIN: B00009OOI6 Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Slim's Return
3. Distant Land (Hip Hop Drum Mix)
4. Mystic Bounce
5. Stormy
6. Blue Note Interlude
7. Please Set Me At Ease
8. Funky Blue Note
9. Alfred Lion Interlude
10. Steppin' Into Tomorrow
11. Andrew Hill Break
12. Montara
13. Song For My Father
14. Footprints - Yesterdays New Quintet
15. Peace/Dolphin Dance
16. Outro

Amazon.com

The hip-hop producer extraordinaire tackles Blue Note's soul-jazz catalog on his latest project, given free reign to rummage around the fabled label's vaults. On one level, the project makes perfect sense given Madlib's Yesterday's New Quintet work--he clearly has an ear for the Blue Note jazz aesthetic. The remixes and reinventions here are mostly pleasant and even surprising at times--get down with "Mystic Bounce," a flip on Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew." Yet, some of these tracks seem a little too casual and undercooked, making Shades of Blue feel a bit too much like just another Madlib side project. In fact, Blue Note had already done a better job with this very same concept on their largely forgotten 1996 New Groove compilation, where artists such as Large Professor and the Roots took their stabs at the label's catalog. --Oliver Wang

Album Description

Shades of Blue opens with the declaration that "We are now having a little cooking session for Blue Note right here on the scene..." Madlib was afforded the opportunity to mine the crates of Blue Note. On Shades of Blue, Madlib delivers remixes and brand spanking new interpretations of Blue Note classics. Whether funking out Ronnie Foster's original "Mystic Brew" and transforming it into the "Mystic Bounce," or giving Wayne Shorter's "Footprints" a go with Yesterday's New Quintet, rest assured that Madlib's innovative sonic vocabulary will fill the ears. Other artists receiving a Madlib reimagination include Donald Byrd, Bobbi Humphrey, Bobby Hutcherson, Horace Silver, The Three Sounds and many more.

Customer Reviews:

At Madlib finest.......2007-05-14

I don't know what to say but good and if love jazz with some hip hop you'll most definitely love this cd.

A madlib fan.......2006-04-28

now i can't imagine why anyone would give this less then 4 stars, i gave it five. Now some people who badmouthed this album are obviously not madlib fans cause this album is incredible. Now if you want the origanal blue Note rocordings then go find them(untinted) but this is Madlib's interpratation and just like YNQ stevie album it's a dope hip hop recreation of classic tracks. hands down a must have for madlib fans

After all, it's just a mix album........2006-04-01

This album is a good gateway to Madlib projects like Yesterdays New Quintet. Before letting the next few reviewers get you all worked up about Madlib stealing people's music, consider that alot of hip-hop guys throw mix albums together the same way madlib's done here. As well as some mediocre, re-worked soul-jazz classics, there are some covers by madlib minions like Sound Directions and Yesterday's New Quintet (YNQ's electrified cut of "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter works out well here). I like the re-do of "Stormy" here, but all in all, this is a gateway, nothin more. I do recommend you put it in your collection though, and once you've got your toes in the water, pick up the record "Untinted: Sources for Shades of Blue" which contains all the originals.

An Experimental Must-Have.......2005-05-11

I haven't listend to Madlib since his debut, but from this CD one can truly understand where he comes from and how he grooves. His music is very different from traditional "jazz," and even deviates somewhat from Blue Note's traditional sign-ups. Imagine your soft, mellow jazz fused with a mild hip-hop 'frenzy' (so-to-speak). That's what Madlib has done here.
Do you remember when 'underground' hip-hop was big...back in the day? Songs such as: A Tribe Called Quest - Luck of Lucien, All Natural 50 Years, Asheru - Soon Come (Koolade Remix), Bastie Boys - Sure Shot, Das EFX - Mic Checka (Remix), Pharoahe Monche - The Light, Gangstarr - Moment of Truth, need I go on?
Ok now take those background beats and add them to your traditional soft-jazz song. Bask in the bliss that Madlib delivers in his CD, and don't forget -- appreciate.

Not His Best Album.......2005-03-08

Madlib is incredible at his productions.

Pro: used great samples
Con: not better than the original.

i give it more of a 4.5/5

if you enjoyed this check out:

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Average customer rating: Calm but no storm Most excellent... Startling!!!! Dream come true! An hour long sonnet just for you to peruse.

Shades of Jade Marc Johnson Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Day Is Done Goodbye Canvas I Have the Room Above Her Metheny / Mehldau ASIN: B000AMJEH8 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Ton Sur Ton
2. Apareceu
3. Shades Of Jade
4. In 30 Hours
5. Blue Nefertiti
6. Snow
7. Since You Asked
8. Raise
9. All Yours
10. Don't Ask Of Me

Customer Reviews:

Calm but no storm.......2006-09-09

There's no three and half stars, and three might be a bit harsh, so it's four stars from me. I feel guilty. I don't like this album as much as I'm supposed to, and in fact hoped I would. I came in expecting to be blown away, but was instead able only to detect a gentle breeze.

These musicians are all seriously good whenever they play, and the compositions are very nice indeed. Love the gospel-ish 'Raise', and there seems to be half a discful of nice ballads. Despite all of the right ingredients being here, I just find this album low on energy. There seems to be little spark happening, and in the end it's kind of anaemic.

Sco is definitely not in top gear at all, and it all seems so polite. Let me say I am a huge ECM fan and love their sonic genius in the studio. I am also an admirer of everyone involved in this project, but this album doesn't move me. It's a very nice album, to be sure, but for me it doesn't deliver the magic that it could have.

Most excellent..........2006-07-05

There's no problem in recommending this CD.
An excellent mix of the past and present sounds of straight ahead jazz.

Startling!!!!.......2006-06-09

Seldom does a group of musicians mesh so completely and beautifully as they do in this recording. It would've been so easy, with this much talent, to get lost in a clinic or exhibit of technique.

Instead this unit, so in tune with each other, play with sensitivity, technique and insight. There are so many moments in this recording where they hold you transfixed. These are original pieces which are quite interesting and on the level of any of the tried and true standards but with a much more modern aesthetic.

The ballads are breathtaking. They have a dark lush beauty. They convey genuine sentiment without being sappy or sacharine. The up pieces have a real sense of swing a firm grasp of the blues.

Everyone shines on this recording for what they bring to this. Each one is so well versed as to give the pieces, just what they need without overplaying at all. Eliane shows that she is an underrated jazz pianists as she is often brilliant here.

Marc Johnson is at the center of it all with that resonanat tone and undertated virtuosity. He is truly one of the underrated bassists and more should know of him. No wonder Bill Evans hired him for his last great trio. Joey Baron is marvelous throughout, propulsive but never intrusive.

The high points in theis recording are "Shades of Jade" which is captivating, mesmerizing. Startling, elegant, poignant are the words that come to mind when I think of this piece. Eliane Elias' is extraordinary on this piece, as is John Scofield who really sets the tone here in many ways. "Apareceu" is a beautiful ballad which shows off Joe Lovano's rich tenor. It has this sense of space, beautiful without being overly lush. Eliane Elias' again leaves us stunned with her playing. "Ton Sur Ton" is a mid tempo piece that has that Monkish quirkiness with interesting harmonics and unison lines. Joey Baron is in fine form here as his drumming really is accents this piece well. He starts out on brushes and switches to sticks about a quarter of the way in. Marc Johnson's walking bass is also a key factor in here as it resonates. "Snow" is another memorable ballad on the level of the title piece and that's saying something. Once again it's Eliane who really gives this piece it's color and texture. It elegantly paces a wistful portrait. The piece literally breathes. "Since You Asked" is an interesting pieces where Mark Johnson exhibits his virtuosity on bass in such a way that makes you reconsider the upright bass as a lead instrument. Melodic and haunting, "Raise is swinging, up beat blues, fun to listen to, good solo work and segues. "All Yours" is another ballad that featuring some beautiful interplay between Eliane, Mark Johnson and Joey Baron. There is real symbiosis here. This is musical conversation at it's height. This is largely a trio piece and it is on a par with the very best trios recorded. No perfunctory accompaniments just BIG EARS and they really listen to one another.

This is one of the best releases this year, bar none. I highly recommend this.

Dream come true!.......2006-04-22

Although this is a Marc Johsnson CD, it is also a collaboration of giants. Although I would never have been able to dream it up all on my own, now that I think of it, it's a rather obvious coming together of like minded talents. The ultimate dream collabo. Marc Johnson has worked for many years with Eliane Elias and features and co-produced many of her brilliant albums. Meanwhile, Joe Lovano has also worked with John Scofield, most remarkably, in my opinion, on the recent Scolohofo "oh!" project with Dave Holland and Al Foster. Indeed, The John Scofield Quartet, which released 1991's "Meant To Be" was made up of Scofield, Lovano, Johnson and drummer Bill Stewart. I wasn't really familiar with either Joey Baron or Alain Mallet before this CD but I will definitely be checking them out now.

"Shades of Jade" is indeed an "ethereal" collection of songs, as one other reviewer described it. Each song offers something different and if you focus in on any of the major players each time you listen to any song, you hear and learn something different. Fantastic stuff! Eliane veers away from the latin-infused melodic playing I'm used to hearing from her and does what piano players are often expected to do in bands - just provide some background and nothing else. John Scofield's sound also seems to be evolving. It's certainly more restrained than the wild wailing sound he used to produce back in the day. But he still remains unmistakable and unique.

My favourites? "Ton Sur Ton", "Shades of Jade", "Snow" and "Raise" but I really love the whole album. I recommend that anyone reading this gives it a go. You will not be disappointed. A must for those lazy summer afternoons or for unwinding on an evening after a stressful day. Just perfect!

An hour long sonnet just for you to peruse........2006-03-13

There are a host of reviews that talk about the music and give you a good idea of it from a technical standpoint. For this reivew, I want to give you a poetic expression of the atmosphere and temperment of this music:

A cool September night in lower New Hampshire,
The forrest is clear and quiet
Leaves are chattering about the day;
The nightbird nestles in the tree singing his song
The water provides a soft pace for the sing-a-long;
The moonlight masks itself across the vast scape
...of the calm and uncovered night.

A door is open in the distance,
The wood and the wind sing a song so soft and gay;

.......twinged with Shades of Jade.


In short, great music to reflect on. In the Miles Davis tradition, there are no liner notes. Everything that needs to be understood is in the music. Enjoy.



Marty Nickison II
author: Beyond The Books
publisher: lulu.com

Average customer rating: Several Shades Of Jade / Breeze From The East ~ Cal Tjader Cal tjader Breeze From the East is a wonderful album -- A Good Beginning for New Cal Tjader Fans

Several Shades Of Jade / Breeze From The East Cal Tjader Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Soul Sauce Latino Latin Kick Los Ritmos Calientes Ultimate Cal Tjader ASIN: B0000047E8 Release Date: 1997-03-25

Tracks:

1. The Fakir
2. Cherry Blossoms
3. Borneo
4. Tokyo Blues
5. Song Of The Yellow River
6. Sahib
7. China Nights (Shina No Yoru)
8. Almond Tree
9. Hot Sake
10. Sake And Greens
11. Cha
12. Leyte
13. Shoji
14. China Nights (Shina No Yoru)
15. Fuji
16. Black Orchid
17. Theme From Burke's Law
18. Star Dust
19. Poinciana
20. East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
21. Cha
22. Star Dust

Customer Reviews:

Several Shades Of Jade / Breeze From The East ~ Cal Tjader.......2006-03-15

The idea of "combining" two of Cal Tjaders best album's was a good one, of the two, "Breeze From The East" was Tjader's classic,with the exception of tracks "Burke's Law and Star Dust," the way he played made me feel as if I was somewhere in the "South Pacific" hearing the lapping of the waves on a sun baked beach...Excellent!!

Cal tjader.......2006-02-25

Still great tracks to listen to after my 12" vinyl has long gone. Great to be reintroded to one of the best musicians ever.

Breeze From the East is a wonderful album.......2005-04-12

Thanks to Verve Records (a division of Polygram Classics & Jazz) for remastering these. I bought this CD to replace my LP of Breeze from the East. I understand many critics, and Cal Tjader himself, prefer the "similarly-themed" album Several Shades of Jade, included on this CD. I do like several of "Jade's" nine tunes. But I was surprised to frequently hear a Big Band sound on that album - lots of brass; standard-fare and/or annoying percussion. Those same critics have pointed out faults of "Breeze." But there is a consistent, intriguing mix of instruments and rhythms here that are melded with - and not overpowering of - Cal's vibraphone riffs. A refreshing breeze all the way through.

--.......2004-06-09

Despite being borne out of a period of musical compromise by Tjader, 'Several Shades of Jade' is a fine record. It may not be one of his more individual statements, and in fact, it doesn't even sound like he's the band leader, but the final product - above all the subtext of credits - is smart music.

One feels the presence of Lalo Schifrin, Tjader's collaborator and arranger on the album, more so than Tjader's in the overall aesthetic of the record, and that's not all that surprising when you consider that he wrote four of the songs and employed his orchestra throughout. Having extensive experience scoring films, Schifrin does little to suppress those tendencies even within the setting of a proper jazz recording. He establishes drama and creates shades of sound with his vast arsenal of musicians and instruments that Tjader was unable to achieve with his own small combos. Some would see Schifrin's influence as a watering-down of Tjader's sound - and that may be true on a personal level - but what's wrong with a classy soundtrack album, even if there's no film? What makes it even more interesting is the whole Far East theme, which fits right into Schifrin's style of creating scores for films in exotic locales.

I think the opening track, 'The Fakir', is the most successful song on the record in terms of creating a synthesis of East and West, and it hints at what Herbie Mann would do a few years later on his 'Wailing Dervishes' album. 'Cherry Blossoms' is a really precious ballad, yet sincere. Santana more or less recorded 'Borneo' with rock instruments and called it 'Soul Sacrifice' on their debut record with no credit to Schifrin. Tjader sounds great on 'Tokyo Blues' and 'Song of the Yellow River' is reminiscent of a classic Schifrin chase scene. 'China Nights (Shina No Yoru)' and 'Almond Tree' will appeal to fans of Tjader's more traditional sound, though some horns are present.

The 'Breeze From the East' record should have been titled 'Breeze THROUGH the East' because Tjader and his new collaborator Stan Applebaum apparently didn't spend much time there, judging by the music. Where the 'Several Shades...' album made an attempt to be conscious of traditional music from the Far East and represent it in a dignified manner, 'Breeze From the East' is a cheap postcard put to music. It's the work of tourists - for tourists - and has very little soul. Because Tjader was involved in both projects and the two records were cut six months apart, the difference in quality lies in the collaborators, with Schifrin's skills embarrassing those of Applebaum. It almost sounds like someone told Tjader and Applebaum after the songs were rehearsed that this was going to be an Eastern-flavored record. Many of the songs are quite conventional but suffer from inappropriate patronizing Eastern flourishes that do nothing to enhance either the song or the image of Eastern people. Primary offenders on the 'Breeze...' album are the cringe-inducing 'Cha', 'Shoji', 'Theme From Burke's Law' (what were they thinking?) and the Japanized shlock take on 'Star Dust'. It's somewhat interesting to hear the piano riff from the latin standard 'Mazecote' on 'Poinciana' and 'Black Orchid' is a decent song, though re-recorded, but that's about all there is to recommend for 'Breeze...'

A Good Beginning for New Cal Tjader Fans.......1999-12-31

This CD is a wonderful beginning to those venturing forth into the world of acid jazz, let alone the world of Cal Tjader. My most favorite cuts are "Cherry Blossoms" and "Theme from Burke's Law." These cuts, although diametrically opposed (musically speaking), present just the duality this CD offers. First, the Asian-influenced cuts create a sultry and spicy flavor of music for you to enjoy. The second half offers a more mellow, cocktail party-like atmosphere. No doubt you WILL find favorite cuts among the choice selection "Several/Breeze" offers!

Average customer rating: Hear the master early in his career, in 3 different settings

Blues and Other Shades of Green Urbie Green Manufacturer: Paramount ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: All About Urbie Green Slidin' Swing How About You Up and Running The Complete Ohio Sessions ASIN: B000OYAST0 Release Date: 2007-04-23

Tracks:

1. Reminiscent Blues
2. Thou Swell
3. You Are Too Beautiful
4. Paradise
5. Frankie and Johnny
6. One for Dee
7. Am I Blue?
8. Dirty Dan
9. It's Too Late Now
10. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
11. Lulu's Back in Town
12. Blue Jeans
13. Old Time Modern
14. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
15. Lullaby of Birdland
16. Med's Tune
17. Warm Valley
18. Limehouse Blues

Album Description

2007 digipak release contains the complete Urbie Green and Jimmy Raney collective small band discography, as well as a rare collector's item: all the tracks from the fabulous and rare 10 inch release Urbie Green and His Band, With a discography spanning over fifty years (1947-1997) and including 575 separate studio dates and live recordings, Urban 'Urbie' Green's impeccable taste, technical prowess and surprising longevity have made him one of the most prolific trombonists in Jazz. This edition showcases Green's exceptional small band collaborations with superlative guitarist Jimmy Raney, whose music career (1944-1992) rivals Green's own achievements. Jazz Beat.

Customer Reviews:

Hear the master early in his career, in 3 different settings.......2007-06-29

Sixteen tracks captured here span 1954-56 with Urbie's trombone featured in three different ensembles. His clarity, confidence, and technical prowess are on full display, and he's accompanied by great players like guitarist Jimmy Raney, pianist Dave McKenna, drummers Kenny Clarke and Joe Morello, and saxophonists Al Cohn, Frank Wess, and Med Flory.
One of the things Urbie is famous for is his interpretation of ballads, and his renditions of "You Are Too Beautiful," "It's Too Late Now," and "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)" are superb. For something livelier, demonstrating how Urbie taught other trombonists how fast the instrument was capable of moving, there's "Thou Swell," and "Dirty Dan." "One for Dee" captures the essence of 1950s small group jazz. Among the standards featured here are a swinging version of "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," George Shearing's "Lullaby of Birdland" (with some nice flute work by Frank Wess), and Urbie's rare switch to valve trombone for "Frankie and Johnny."
There are two additional tracks at the end of this collection that feature some nice solo piano from Dave McKenna, included to complete the set of recordings done at these sessions. Overall, a very enjoyable 72 minutes of music and a must for Urbie fans.
Note: The 2007 CD release "All About Urbie Green" duplicates 11 of the tracks on this CD, including nine of the Jimmy Raney collaborations and the two Dave McKenna piano solo tracks.

Average customer rating: A fresh direction in new age Spectacular

Shades Of Pearl Mbandi Manufacturer: Mbandi Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Jazz | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A New Beginning - Contemporary Instrumental Piano ASIN: B0002W6K6O Release Date: 2003-11-01

Tracks:

1. Shades Of Pearl
2. Fire Within
3. Desire
4. Beneath The Surface
5. Island Blue
6. Thinking Of You
7. Dancing In The rain
8. Mystic Journey
9. Summer Nights
10. Blue Waters
11. The Blue Room

Product Description

Intricate yet gentle rhythms form a foundation for harmonic textures created by the blending of acoustic sounds such as the piano, wooden flutes, guitar, and saxophone with rich synthesized sounds. A subtle backdrop ambience of lush string and vocal harmonies adds richness and color to this instrumrntal masterpiece.

Customer Reviews:

A fresh direction in new age.......2004-12-19

From time to time an artist really gets my ear's attention like Davol's Mystic Waters or Ray Lynch's No Blue Thing...MBandi has put to sleep the felling that there will be nothing truely new in new age. Excellent compositions and perfrmance of same.

Spectacular.......2004-08-24

Bandi's music is soothing to the soul. What beautiful melodys he has composed. Not only one song, but all songs are equally fabulous. :-)

Average customer rating: an amazing/amazing thang yall...

Untinted: Sources for Madlib's Shades of Blue Various Artists Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shades of Blue Beat Konducta, Vols. 1-2 Angles Without Edges The New Groove: The Blue Note Remix Project, Vol. 1 Presents Monk Hughes & Outer Realm ASIN: B0000E6XKR Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Shades Of Slim - Gene Harris & The 3 Sounds
2. Distant Land - Donald Byrd
3. Mystic Brew - Ronnie Foster
4. Stormy - Reuben Wilson
5. Please Set Me At Ease - Bobbie Humphrey
6. Stepping Into Tomorrow - Donald Byrd
7. Illusion - Andrew Hill
8. Montara - Bobby Hutcherson
9. Song For My Father - Horace Silver
10. Footprints - Wayne Shorter
11. Peace - Horace Silver
12. Dolphin Dance - Herbie Hancock

Customer Reviews:

an amazing/amazing thang yall..........2004-04-29

this thang does it for me! thanks you madlib, otherwise aint no tellin when i would have discovered the works of brother andrew hill; his 'illusion' is vying for the position of my all time favorite jazz piece... over duke el's 'in a sentimental mood' and charlie parker's 'night in tunisia' ... there are many excellent songs on this thang! a few most jazz fans are familiar with already, but if you are NEW to the artform, then PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! begin with this... it is a treat for any dirty-jazz-head like me.

peace yall,
brotha ron.

Average customer rating: The Goddess Storey Captivating amazing voice, but the music... Wow! I haven't even gotten it yet and I love it!

Shades Nina Storey Manufacturer: Nina Storey Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Singer Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bootleg Nina Storey Guilt and Honey 24 Off the Board The Herethereafter ASIN: B000009NSE Release Date: 1997-10-01

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Let Us Walk
3. Coffee and Margaritas
4. Crown
5. If I Were An Angel
6. False Ideas
7. Face
8. Left
9. No Man
10. Disease Of Suggestion
11. Blue Million Wish
12. Shades

Amazon.com

Nina Storey is going places. The appealing mix of blues, pop, R&B, soul, and plenty of other natural ingredients on Shades is proof enough of that, as is Storey's popularity in her home state of Colorado. Check out the gospel-tinged chorus on "Let Us Walk," or the left-of-center ballad "Crown" (during which Storey's voice sounds uncannily like Tori Amos's), or the self-assured, funk-driven "False Ideas." The album's a little synth-heavy, which detracts somewhat from the main attraction: Storey's powerful, versatile, expressive voice. That's a minor quibble, though; the songs themselves--all originals--are strong and outspoken, with plenty of variety, whether it's the bittersweet entreaty of "Face" or the testimonial "No Man." Storey is someone we'll be hearing a lot more from. --Genevieve Williams

Album Description

Shades is a wonderful collection of songs that span gospel, blues, alternative rock-blues, and a style that can only be called "Nina".

Album Description

Shades was originally released in 1997 & is an eclectic collection of songs that span pop, blues, gospel, funk, & alternative rock, in a style that is identifiably Nina. Nina's presence on the stage & on record is truly unforgettable. Her powerful, yet sultry vocals have been compared to Janis Joplin, Chaka Kahn, Tori Amos, Whitney Houston, & Billie Holiday. Yet Nina's eclectic soulful style is one that identifies her as a genuine talent like no other. 12 tracks. HapiSkratch Records.

Customer Reviews:

The Goddess Storey.......2002-10-25

I love her songs and her voice it brings music to my heart i love her song "No man" causei think that many woman think that and i love the way her voice goes so high i love it!...And i love yes'n no but that is not on a cd yet i guess but i cant wait untill i listen to her sing again it is like a angel in the heavens! K-Pig is a great place to listen to her sing the yplay her quite a bit thats 107.5 and on sunday she has a show called stand by and Nina has been on there quite a bit she lOves it here in Santa cruz but loves to come back to her home town Well Thanks and i hope this was helpful to you SHoregal11

Captivating.......2002-01-18

I was captivated by Nina's voice. I received a sample CD of Shades and have never let it go. I've let colleagues and friends groove to her music before letting them know her age and race. Yes, race has something to do with it... I thought she was a mature African American songstress but to my surprise she was... you know and barely a teenager. Tracks 4,5,7,12 are my favorites, yet the entire CD is worth my weight in gold. Nina is here to stay!

amazing voice, but the music..........2001-08-09

I give this album 3 stars because I was shocked and amazed at what a beautiful voice Nina Storey has, however, the music just falls flat behind her. With her kind of energy I can only imagine her live. If you buy this CD you may be disappointed in the music and production, but you will never regret hearing Nina Storey's voice.

Wow!.......2001-06-01

This woman's voice is amazing, and her composition and lyrics talents are quite remarkable, too. She deserves a much larger following than she currently has. Is Colorado trying to keep her a secret? Several of the songs on here would be great for radio, if programmers weren't so determined to play only what's safe, and tried and true, for their target demographic. The songs "If I Were an Angel" and "False Ideas" are worth the price of the CD, and everything else seems like a great bonus.

I haven't even gotten it yet and I love it!.......2000-12-19

Someone who had read a review I did for a Tori Amos album wrote me a while back to recommend Nina Storey. Regrettably, I never paid attention to it until I got bored recently and decided to look for her on Napster. I originally only intended to download the title track "Shades", but I quickly ended up downloading about 10 more of her songs!

That anonymous recommender was on the money in suggesting Nina's album to a Tori-lover. Not to say that Nina's album is stylistically identical. The songs are not as blatantly intense, not nearly as obtuse, and they possess an almost-gospel sounding quality. But I think Tori fans may find Nina to be a (and I hate to use this word) more "pop" version of Tori. Her voice is beautiful, and it compliments great tracks bluesy tracks like "Crown" and attitude-intense tracks like "False Ideas" perfectly.

To sum it all up, I've ordered "Shades" and I can't wait to pop it in my car CD player and sing along the praises of Nina Storey!

Average customer rating:

Shades The Yellowjackets Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Four Corners Samurai Samba Mirage a Trois Politics Dreamland ASIN: B000008CMT Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. And You Know That
2. New Shoes
3. One Family
4. Revelation
5. Oasis
6. Regular Folks
7. Black Tie
8. Sonja's Sanfona

Average customer rating: A Discovery A Tremendous Singer When you thought you knew vocalists!!!!!! This is jazz singing at its best! A blending of Kevin Mahogany and Sinatra

Shades of Bey Andy Bey Manufacturer: Evidence ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tuesdays in Chinatown American Song Andy Bey & the Bey Sisters Experience and Judgment This Time It's Love ASIN: B00000C40J Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

1. Like A Lover (O Cantador)
2. Midnight Blue
3. Get It Straight (Straight, No Chaser)
4. Pretty Girl (The Starcrossed Lovers)
5. River Man
6. Dark Shadows
7. Believin' It (Half & Half)
8. Some Other Time
9. The Last Light Of Evening (Blood Count)
10. Drume Negrita (Afro-Cuban Lullaby)

Amazon.com's Best of 1998

Jazz vocalist Andy Bey didn't hold back in 1998, but he certainly knew the power of restraint. On Shades of Bey, he covers Thelonious Monk, Billy Strayhorn, even Nick Drake's "River Man" with his trademark baritone voice and a strikingly smooth delivery. No melismas here, Bey's tunes gradually unfold with a subtlety you never find in modern vocalists anymore. A great recording, and gorgeous tunes. --Jason Verlinde

Amazon.com

As in previous recordings, Bey adds another "shade" to the genius of Billy Strayhorn with his beautiful voice-piano rendition of "Pretty Girl (The Star-Crossed Lovers)" and his spectral interpretation of "The Last Night of the Evening (Blood Count)." Bey also makes an appearance south of the border with his guitar-laced takes of "Drume Negrita (Afro-Cuban Lullaby)," and the Brazilian-blended ballad, "Like a Lover (O Cantador). Add the anthemic original "Believin' It (Half and Half)" and a heartening reading of Leonard Bernstein's "Some Other Time," and you have ample evidence that Andy Bey is simply the most exciting jazz singer of his generation. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

A Discovery.......2000-11-01

I have not heard the complete album only two tracks but that was enough to send my head into a spin. What an extraordinary singer. So much musicality and genuine creativity in his rendition of Midnight Blue and You'd Be so Nice to Come Home to....not too mention the incredible piano motiff by Ms Geri Allen on the 'nice' track. I am over the moon in finding this hidden treasure and will be digging deep to find some more.. A fan from downunder (Australia)

A Tremendous Singer.......2000-01-03

Andy Bey delivers some of the most beautiful singing I have ever heard. His voice is so rich and full of character, it is indescribable. Buy this album; you will play it again and again.

When you thought you knew vocalists!!!!!!.......1999-04-22

I know many of you are wondering who the hell Andy Bey is, and many of you probably think he's new on the scene. Andy Bey is one of the last great voices on this planet. I consider him to be one of the few living legends, and would love to see him get the credit he truly deserves. Listening to him sing "Pretty Girl" reveals that he is in touch with what he sings about. "River Man" definitely has to be my favorite. He grabs your mind, takes you to musical journey with him to search for the river man. After listening to that track "you'll want to keep a suitcase packed,(hoping that you can go on the same journey everyday). Just ask Horace Silver about Andy Bey. He's a gift to the world!

This is jazz singing at its best!.......1999-01-03

This is the best damn jazz vocal CD since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan. Buy this, you'll never regret it.

A blending of Kevin Mahogany and Sinatra.......1998-12-05

This CD is getting a lot of air time on KBEM in Minneapolis/St. Paul. When I heard "Like a Lover", I was compeled to call in to ask who the artist was. I was one of two calling in with that question. My words to the DJ, were, "Sounds like Kevin Mahogany, Who is it?" On the basis of that one cut, I've asked family members to add this CD to their Christmas list for me. There is a Sinatra quality to Bay's phrasing and range. One day after my call to KBEM, another caller requested to hear Bay and Mahogany back to back. If this cut on this CD doesn't give you goose bumps, check your pulse.

Average customer rating: I can't believe that he hasn't lost his chops music used in the Broadway show "Contact"...

Shades of Django Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Afternoon in Paris Satin Doll The Very Best of Grappelli and Menuhin Flamingo Improvisations - Jazz In Paris ASIN: B0000046XJ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Lover Come Back To Me
2. Sweet Lorraine
3. Shine
4. Solitude
5. Ain't Misbehavin'
6. Souvenir De Villingen
7. Hot Lips
8. My Heart Stood Still
9. The Nearness Of You
10. Joy
11. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
12. Cherokee
13. Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)

Customer Reviews:

I can't believe that he hasn't lost his chops.......2007-04-13

There have been countless has-beens who've cut an album just to make a buck. As this recording proves, Stephane Grappelli is no has-been and "Shades of Django" is a beautiful listen. Grappelli was 82 when he recorded this CD. Despite his age, this music is lively and vibrant. The violin work is nimble and elegant. At times, the violin's speed and accuracy is spellbinding. Only seven years away from his passing, the improvisation sounds as good as Grappelli's work with the Quintette du Hot Club de France. Speaking of his former band, "Shades of Django" fits the Gypsy Jazz genre. In this environment, Stephane Grappelli plays with a stripped down band that satisfies those who always wanted to hear more violin in Django Reinhardt's group. The cover's artwork may suggest a 1960's or 1970's approach, but this is not the case. The production is one of the album's assets as the sound is timeless. While a modern recording, it avoids the sterile feel of some contemporary discs. "Shades of Django" is a dark horse asset in any Gypsy Jazz collection.

music used in the Broadway show "Contact"..........2000-07-22

This review is only for the purpose of this information... Two of theses songs - "My Heart Stood Still" and "Sweet Lorraine" are used in the Broadway musical "Contact", which won the Tony for Best Musical this year. "Sweet Lorraine" is not on the "Contact" Broadway CD. All of Grappelli's music is refreshing and wonderful to listen to!

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