Jazz For Kids

About the Artist
Dottie Tims and Al Saunders head the music department at The Children's Guild. You may also find Dottie and Al entertaining in Gertrude's Restaurant located in The Baltimore Museum of Art.

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Average customer rating: Really Fun. My children like it. I like it. Awesome! I wish there were more albums like this one. THE best kids CD I've ever heard. We love this CD!!!

Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake Various Artists Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Verve | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Nicky's Jazz for Kids For The Kids Mary Had a Little Amp Putumayo Kids Presents: Sing Along With Putumayo For the Kids Too! ASIN: B0001KAA86 Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

1. Old McDonald - Ella Fitzgerald
2. Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens - Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five
3. Yes, We Have No Bananas - Louis Prima
4. Chicken Rhythm - Slim Gaillard
5. Mumbles - Oscar Peterson featuring Clark Terry
6. Rag Mop - Lionel Hampton
7. The Muffin Man - Ella Fitzgerald
8. When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bobbin' Along - Carmen McRae
9. Potato Chips - Slim Gaillard and His Baker's Dozen
10. Doop-Doo-De-Doop (A Doodlin' Song) - Blossom Dearie
11. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Album Description

The fun songs here are timeless classics that appeal to kids of all ages. By featuring childhood favorites such as "Old McDonald" and "The Muffin Man," both sung by Ella Fitzgerald, as well as more offbeat songs ("Mumbles" by Oscar Peterson featuring Clark Terry), Jazz for Kids makes for a great way to teach youngsters about jazz and swing music as well as some of its most legendary performers.

Little ones can sing along with Lionel Hampton's "Rag Mop" and share in the hand claps on "When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along" performed here by Carmen McRae. Their appetites will surely be fueled by Louis Prima's "Yes! We Have No Bananas" and "Potato Chips" from Slim Gaillard and His Baker's Dozen.

The kid-tested collection (children, nieces and nephews of Verve Records' staff helped make the final selections) also includes "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, "Chicken Rhythm" also by Slim Gaillard, and Blossom Dearie's "Doop-Doo-De-Doop (A Doodlin' Song)."

Jazz for Kids finishes with an inspiring lesson and uplifting message for both youngsters and adults alike in the form of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World."

As Jazz for Kids makes little girls and boys dance, smile, giggle and ask for more, it is finally a children's album that their parents won't mind listening to again, and again, and again, and again...

Customer Reviews:

Really Fun. My children like it. I like it........2007-06-27

I probably like it more than my children do, but they have enjoyed listening as we drive around.

Awesome!.......2007-06-11

Real Jazz artist...real kids music...perfect pairings for the parent wanting to inspire a love of music and culture in their children! The Old McDonald rendition has since turned my 18 month old son onto listening to my other Jazz alblums. SO much better than the sugar-sweet kids music that drives parents crazy. I have no problem listening to this alblum with other adults in the car.

I wish there were more albums like this one........2007-05-13

Jazzed up versions of songs you know and new funky songs you don't. We bought this CD for our young daughter (6 months at the time). My husband and I can't help singing the "Potato Chips" song whenver we eat them for lunch and the rest of the songs whenever. This is one of our favorite CDs for Kids. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to introduce jazz to kids (or adults) because it is so fun. You can't help but toe-tap when you hear it.

THE best kids CD I've ever heard........2007-05-03

This CD is fabulous for kids and parents alike.

We love this CD!!!.......2007-04-28

My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves this CD, and so do we - another one of those kid's CDs that both parents and kids can genuinely enjoy together. I guess what I like about this CD above and beyond, though, is that the songs are originals - not new "kids versions" of great songs. My daughter gets to hear this great music, by the original musicians, without it being watered down at all for her...and yet it is still music that is completely appropriate for her age. The songs on this CD are incredibly energetic, lively, and fun, and the times dancing and singing to them with my daughter have been among my favorite experiences with her!

Average customer rating: GREAT for kids and parents, too! cute for kids Everybody listens when they come to my house A gem! One of the most under rated cd's on the market

Nicky's Jazz for Kids Various Artists Manufacturer: Dominick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jive Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake Nicky's Jazz Lullabies Nicky The Jazz Cat Mary Had a Little Amp A Child's Celebration of Rock 'n' Roll ASIN: B0000DI4TB Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. Key-Mo Ky-Mo (The Magic Song) - The King Cole Trio
2. Everybody Eats When They Come to My House - Cab Calloway
3. A Tisket, A Tasket - Ella Fitzgerald
4. Three Blind Mice - The King Cole Trio
5. The Music Goes 'Round and Around - Louis Prima
6. The Jungle King (You Ain't Done a Doggone Thing) - Cab Calloway
7. Ten Feet Off The Ground - Louis Armstrong
8. All That Meat And No Potatoes - Fats Waller
9. Jeepers Creepers - Count Basie & Tony Bennett
10. The Umbrella Man - Dizzy Gillespie
11. Chew-Chew-Chew (Chew Your Bubblegum) - Ella Fitzgerald
12. Your Feet's Too Big - Fats Waller
13. A Doodlin' Song - Peggy Lee

Album Description

Nicky's Jazz For Kids has received The American Library Association's Notable Children's Recording Award, The Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award, The iParenting Media Award, and was chosen as a Parenting Magazine "Parenting Pick."

This jazz for kids CD--the very first and best collection of its kind--provides children with a fun and engaging introduction to jazz with rhyming, fun-filled, sing-a-long songs that they (and you) will never tire of. All tracks were chosen especially for kids by their buddy Nicky The Jazz Cat and were re-mastered from their one-of-a-kind originals. Sung by the world's most celebrated jazz legends, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Peggy Lee, Louis Prima and Fats Waller, Nicky's swinging and spirited picks are sure to inspire endless singing, dancing and interactive musical play with the whole family.

The most car-friendly CD ever!

Customer Reviews:

GREAT for kids and parents, too!.......2007-04-13

I rarely write reviews, but just had to write about this amazing CD. It's not your typical kiddie-fare. My three kids (ages 4, 6, and 8) listen to this one over and over again, and my husband and I are hooked, too. We are not into jazz at all, but the songs here are so catchy and fun. It's cool enough that you could even play it at an adult function, and everyone would like it. In fact, I'm buying it for my mom, who is 64, because I know that she'll be singing it around the house in no time at all -- just like we do!

cute for kids.......2006-08-13

I bought "Nicky's Jazz Lullabies" before my baby was born and loved it, so I decided to purchase this CD. My baby is a little young for it yet, but it fun to listen to while we play. The songs are cute and catchy, and I'm sure she'll love it eventually. I'm a jazz lover and hope to introduce her to some of the greats. Plus, in my opinion, this beats those cheesy kids songs any day.

Everybody listens when they come to my house.......2006-07-25

This is a delightful program of songs that will please everyone with a garden of word-tune delights. My family and I loved it. We've played it over and over again for our friends. I bought it for several other children I know. They loved it. One 4-year-old is determined to learn every song. And that means learning lots of words, rhymes, syncopation, from great artists of American jazz culture. A verbal infusion for the young that is great fun.

A gem!.......2006-01-23

I rarely write reviews, but I need to comment on how fantastic this compilation is. I have a four-year-old and an eighteen-month-old, and this CD is in heavy rotation at our house. My husband and I love the music at least as much as they do -- it's stylish and sets a great mood as we're making dinner and doing dishes. The kids love it too, needless to say. My four-year-old's favorites are Three Blind Mice (she loves when the farmer's wife squeaks that she'll give back the tails) and the final track by Peggy Lee (where she says the word *poop*, as in "party poop" -- endless laughter ensues). Ella Fitzgerald's A-Tisket, A-Tasket and Chew, Chew Your Bubblegum are priceless. All in all, I highly recommend this CD -- everyone will be happy to hear it again and again.

One of the most under rated cd's on the market.......2005-05-03

This cd has won awards and delighted anyone who has listened. Why it isn't a requirement for kids learning about music, especially in the US where Jazz became Jazz, is beyond me. Perfectly charming songs from the best of the best who made Jazz, lots of passionate Jazz.

Average customer rating:

Lullabies for JazzKids of All Ages Various Artists Manufacturer: Wonderful Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Lullabies | Children's Music | Styles | Music Children's Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000F1HG1U Release Date: 2006-10-09

Tracks:

1. There's a Train out for Dreamland - Nat King Cole
2. Gone Fishin' - Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby
3. Goodnight My Love - Sarah Vaughan
4. Someday My Prince Will Come - Oscar Peterson
5. Over the Rainbow - E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
6. Dream a Little Dream of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
7. My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
8. Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep) - Rosemary Clooney
9. God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday
10. Danny Boy - Ben Webster
11. Nature Boy - Nat King Cole
12. This Little Piggie
13. Someone to Watch Over Me - Billy Eckstine
14. When You Wish Upon a Star
15. All the Pretty Horses - Rosemary Clooney
16. Portrait of Jenny
17. (Go to Sleep) My Sleepy Head - Nat King Cole

Average customer rating: Great Music for Toddlers and Mom, but Dad isn't a Fan Come out and play with me. I LOVE this CD!!! Another interesting musical anthology from Capitol's artists The best compromise!!

Small Fry: Capitol Sings Kids' Songs for Grownups Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vintage Children's Favorites Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake Nicky's Jazz for Kids Hello Children Everywhere For The Kids ASIN: B00000HY5Z Release Date: 1992-08-25

Tracks:

1. The Teddy Bears' Picnic - Frank De Vol
2. Glow Worm - Johnny Mercer
3. The Pussy Cat Song (Nyow! Nyot Nyow!) - Gordon Macrae/Jo Stafford
4. I Wanna Be A Friend Of Yours - Nat King Cole Trio
5. Swinging On A Star - The Four Freshmen
6. Give A Little Whistle - June Christy
7. A Bushel And A Peck - Margaret Whiting And Jimmy Wakely
8. Pop! Goes The Weasel - Merry Macs
9. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes - The Jubalaires
10. Playmates - Kay Kyser
11. 'A' -You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song) - Gordon Macrae And Jo Stafford
12. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - Johnny Mercer And The Pied Pipers
13. There's A Train Out For Dreamland - Nat King Cole
14. Jeepers Creepers - Tony Bennett
15. Woody Woodpecker - MEL BLANC AND THE SPORTSMEN
16. The Hokey Pokey - Ray Anthony
17. Mairzy Doats - The Pied Pipers
18. Three Little Fishes - Kay Kyser
19. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo - Gordon Macrae And Jo Stafford
20. Shortnin' Bread - Johnny Mercer
21. Small Fry - June Christy
22. When You Wish Upon A Star - The Lettermen
23. (Go To Sleep) My Sleepy Head - Nat King Cole
24. Three Blind Mice - Van Alexander

Customer Reviews:

Great Music for Toddlers and Mom, but Dad isn't a Fan.......2006-11-13

Simply stated, the entire CD is fantastic. It is a nice change from the traditional sing-along tunes and exposes a new generation to music from another era. Personally I love it because it contains songs that my grandmother sang to me and now my little ones can learn the lyrics to sing the songs to her. Our three-year-olds giggle during Woody Woodpecker and Three Little Fishes, hiss on cue during The Pussy Cat Song (Nyow! Nyot Nyow!), they do The Hokey Pokey in their carseats, and sing along to Jeepers Creepers, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.

Come out and play with me........2006-09-21

This CD features Capitol Records recording artists performing "kids songs". Kids songs is this case are songs based on nursery rhymes, or songs from Disney movies, or silly novelty songs that kids like. The performers are mostly "pop singers" from the pre-rock and roll era. People like Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and the Lettermen. Sadly, Frank Sinatra singing "Old MacDonald" is not included. But the songs that are included are pretty entertaining. This is a fun, lighthearted CD.

I LOVE this CD!!!.......2006-06-15

My cousin gave this CD to me when my daughter was 2, that was 3 years ago... I didn't even open it for about 6 months after it was given to me, it just didn't look like something I would like. I was SO wrong.

We just moved and this CD was somehow destroyed, and I was devestated, I am so happy that I can purchase it here. I am having "withdrawl" symptoms!! Fun and happy, I can't imagine anyone NOT enjoying this music.

I am thrilled that I can listen to music that does not drive me insane (Barney-type songs), and that my children are learning different musical styles. They enjoy this CD more than any of the others.. which goes to show that truly good music, performed by wonderfully talented performers, will never go out of style.

Another interesting musical anthology from Capitol's artists.......2005-08-16

The Capitol Sings collection is one of my favorite musical anthology series. During the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s the record label basically had its artists singing just about every song ever written (well, it sure seems that way). Most of the volumes I had are devoted to a particular composer or team thereof (e.g., Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein), but "Small Fry: Capitol Sings Kids' Songs for Grownups" takes a different approach, providing some of Capitol's big names, such as Nat King Cole and Gordon MacRae, singing what are essentially novelty songs.

That means you will recognize the songs, such as "Teddy Bear's Picnic" and "Swinging on a Star," but you probably have never heard these versions, done respectively by Frank DeVol and the Four Freshman. There might be some exceptions to this rule, such as Johnny Mercer's "Glow Worm" and "Mairzy Doats" by the Pied Pipers, but you get the idea. There is something charming about Gordon MacRae doing the "Pussycat Song (Nyot Nyow)" and "'A' You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song)" (he likes parenthetical song titles apparently). Sometimes you just have to smile at the idea of the Merry Macs recording "Pop Goes the Weasel" or Tony Bennett doing "Jepers Creepers." You have no other choice when Mel Blanc does the "Woody Woodpecker Song."

I had never heard the whole version of "Bushel and a Peck," so it was nice to finally hear that and everybody needs to know about the "Hokey Pokey." It is also interesting to hear covers of a lot of tunes from Disney films, with June Christy doing "Give a Little Whistle," the Jubalaires singing "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," Mercer doing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah," MacRae's "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," and the Lettermen doing "When You Wish Upon a Star." You also get a couple of nice lullabies from Nat King Cole, "There's a Train Out for Dreamland" and "(Go to Sleep) My Sleepy Head." You will recognize enough of the songs and the artists to appreciate that you will probably enjoy the rest. All of these Capitol Sings albums are worth at least a listen for those who appreciate such musical stylings.

The best compromise!!.......2004-04-22

My Sister-in-Law gave us this when my daughter (now 15 months) was born. It is "her" CD when we are in the car - and she kicks along to the rhythm of the songs! But the best part is that it's great to listen to for adults too...
Not your usual, insipid, sing-songy giggly-gaggle-of-children songs... classics by big bands and great artists!
Sure, one or two WILL get on your nerves after several repetitions - but that's what the fast-forward button is for!

Best CD for both adults and kids I've found!!

Average customer rating: FUN FOR KIDS & ADULTS!

Jazz for Kids of All Ages Various Artists Manufacturer: Golden Stars ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Children's Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jazz for Kids, On The Road Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake Nicky's Jazz for Kids Nicky's Jazz Lullabies Mary Had a Little Amp ASIN: B000F1HFK2 Release Date: 2006-09-25

Tracks:

1. Kee-MO KY-MO (The Magic Song) - Nat King Cole
2. With a Hey and a Hi Nad a Ho Ho Ho - Louis Prima
3. Old Mother Hubbard - Ella Fitzgerald
4. Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
5. Your Feet's Too Big - Fats Waller
6. I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Peggy Lee
7. School Days - Louis Jordan
8. Orange Colored Sky - Nat King Cole
9. Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead - Glenn Miller
10. Zat You Santa Claus - Louis Armstrong
11. "A" You're Adorable - Clooney Sisters, Tony Pastor
12. Jungle King (You Ain't a Doggone Thing) - Cab Calloway
13. It Don't Mean a Thing (If I Ain't Got That Swing) - Django Reinhardt
14. Barnacle Bill the Sailor - Louis Prima
15. Gone Fishin' - Bing Crosby & His Orchestra
16. Rag Mop - Lionel Hampton
17. Swingin' on a Star - Peggy Lee
18. Yes, We Have No Bananas - Louis Prima
19. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 - Nat King Cole
20. Jeepers Creepers - Tony Bennett, Count Basie
21. Muffin Man - Ella Fitzgerald
22. Potato Chips - Slim Gaillard
23. My Favorite Things - Al Jarreau
24. Hey Pete, Le's Eat Mo' Meat - Dizzy Gillespie
25. All That Meat and No Potatoes - Fats Waller
26. Fuzzy Wuzzy (Wuz a Bear) - Rosemary Clooney
27. Zip - A Dee - Doo - Dah - Bob Crosby
28. Three Blind Mice - Nat King Cole
29. Beans and Corn Bread - Louis Jordan
30. What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
31. Barnyard Boogie - Louis Jordan
32. Umbrella Man - Dizzy Gillespie
33. Chattanooga Choo-Choo - Glenn Miller
34. Tisket, A Tasket - Ella Fitzgerald
35. Robin Hood - Louis Prima
36. Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller
37. Siamese Cat Song - Peggy Lee
38. Everybody Eats When They Come to My House - Cab Calloway
39. Frim Fram Sauce - Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald
40. Singin' in the Rain - Dave Brubeck
41. Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens - Louis Jordan
42. Straighten Up and Fly Right - Nat King Cole
43. Chicken Rhythm - Slim Gaillard
44. It's Only a Paper Moon - Benny Goodman, Dottie Reid
45. When the Saints Go Marching in Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong

Customer Reviews:

FUN FOR KIDS & ADULTS!.......2007-02-25

REALLY FUN!!! COULD BE BETTER (Recording) QUALITY, BUT WAS A GOOD DEAL FOR 3 CDS. NEAT WAY TO INTRODUCE KIDS TO JAZZ!

Average customer rating: Fun for moms & kids Great for kids and adults a cd for adults who think about jazz as kids do broccoli Excellent CD for kids AND adults Jazz for "Kids" of All Ages

Jazz for Kids: Everybody's Boppin' Lisa Yves Manufacturer: Dcc Compact Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake Small Fry: Capitol Sings Kids' Songs for Grownups Nicky's Jazz for Kids ASIN: B00004TKO9 Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

1. Sing, Sing, Sing
2. Bird And Diz
3. Be-Bop Lives
4. Everybody's Boppin'
5. Alphabet Scat
6. In A Mellow Tone
7. (Hey) Daddy
8. The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines
9. I'm Beboppin' Too
10. Colors Of The Blues
11. Straighten Up And Fly Right
12. Counting To Ten
13. A Night With Bach In Tunesia
14. Cute
15. Twisted
16. Roy G. Biv
17. Jazzabye
18. Clap Your Hands

Amazon.com

If Lisa Yves's Jazz for Kids (Everybody's Boppin') flies off shelves the way it ought to, any remaining jazz-circle hubbub over whether bebop lives will finally fizzle, for now and at least a generation to come. This unfortunately unjazzily titled record--the smooth-singing Massachusetts-based music teacher's debut--mixes up a batch of classics and originals--everything from Louis Prima's "Sing Sing Sing" and Duke Ellington's "In a Mellow Tone" to her "Counting to Ten," which imaginatively and impressively teaches kids to count to 10 in 5/4 time, and "Alphabet Scat," an ABCs-based scatting primer.

But Yves, who also demonstrates her talents as producer and co-arranger here, isn't in possession of the only golden pipes on this 18-song, hourlong CD. Accompanying her on scats are a handful of students of various ages, a couple of whom step out as soloists (most notably Sarah Konowitz, whose rendition of the Neal Hefti-Stanley Styne tune "Cute" is a let's-hear-it-again gem). Sharp musicianship is especially evident on "The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines" and "Colors of the Blues," with sax, flute, bass, trumpet, and piano all handled with equal aplomb by a skilled group of studio musicians who sometimes soar, other times set a mood that's smoky, soulful, or subdued.

Best of all, though, is Jazz for Kids's effectiveness as an unstuffy introduction to this sometimes complex musical world. Yves, in her clear-headed, swingy way, flings open the genre's doors and celebrates its heroes. A few run-throughs and future scatters will come away ready to step up to the sounds of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Ellington, and Louis Armstrong. After Yves's thoughtful, thorough introduction, they'll savor such icons all the more. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Fun for moms & kids.......2005-07-24

I got this for my 15-month old daughter. She seems to really enjoy it, and it's a lot of fun for me, too. Very nicely done and, unlike some CDs, I don't find it annoying when the kids are singing. They really add to the songs.

Great for kids and adults.......2001-10-27

This CD contains jazz standards as well as original music by Lisa Yves. The music is sung by both Lisa and her students who appear to be between the ages of about 8 and 15 years old. All of the music is performed in an engaging style. Lisa Yves is one of the most musical people doing music for children; everything she does just grabs you (and your kids).

Her originals tend to educate about jazz, both about music and the history and personalities. One of the most aggressive (and successful) of these is "Counting to Ten" which teaches the concept of 5/4 time. I never though I'd see my 8 year old coping with music in 5/4 but that's the magic of a good teacher.

I HIGHLY recommend this (and her other CD "Vocalese" to any parent that wants to turn their children onto jazz music. It sure beats The A Teens or Backstreet Boys.

a cd for adults who think about jazz as kids do broccoli.......2000-11-25

this is a great kids cd but also doubles as a jazz cd for adults who consider jazz in the same way kids may treat broccoli. no pun intended: this is a tasty album. i have given this album to over fifteen parents with children aged 4-15 and all parents say this cd is their kid's favorite. sorry barney. and everyone knows kids are the toughest critics. just ask the broccoli.

Excellent CD for kids AND adults.......2000-09-27

This CD is very upbeat. My favorite is Alphabet Scat. I highly recommend it

Jazz for "Kids" of All Ages.......2000-06-17

First, let's acknowledge what this cd isn't: it isn't cute, gimmicky, cliche-ridden, patronizing, watered-down, compromising, dull, sappy, etc., etc., which so many sessions aimed at a particular non-traditional audience usually are. On her own merits - for a moment taking the wonderful kids out of it - Lisa Yves is a remarkable musician with beautiful phrasing and a warm fluid voice that scats effortlessly, even when she's working in a register more suited to the kids. Her writing is hip, engaging and inventive, and she holds her own on Jon Hendricks' turf. But now, add these extraordinary kids. Where did they develop chops at such an early age? Usually, you hear kids trying to scat or sing jazz, they sound strained, off-tempo, uncomfortable, as if they'd prefer crooning with Raffi. But these youngsters relate to the music. They glide, slur, punch, skip, doubletime and all of it, like pros. I love them and I love this recording. I'ts what music & kids should be about and Ms. Yves gracefully puts it all into a comfortable context with references to folks from Bach to Monk - and many in between. My six year old & I ride around the Green Mountains listening to Jazz for Kids and happily scatting together. I wish Yves were teaching in his school.

Average customer rating:

Kids Hits Boom Box: Jazz for Kids/Country for Kids/World for Kids/Reggae for Kids/Class Various Artists Manufacturer: Turn Up the Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EWBKAS Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. When the Saints Go Marching In
2. Tisket a Tasket
3. In the Mood
4. Minnie the Moocher (Hi Do Ho)
5. Linus and Lucy [From Peanuts]
6. Cantaloupe Island
7. Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)
8. Girl from Ipanema
9. Take Five
10. Take the a Train

Tracks:

1. Cotton Eye Joe
2. Thank God I'm a Country Boy
3. Achy Breaky Heart
4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
5. Wide Open Spaces
6. Oh, Susanna
7. On the Road Again
8. Boot Scootin' Boogie
9. Rhinestone Cowboy
10. Oh, My Darling Clementine

Tracks:

1. Bamba
2. Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)
3. Limbo Rock
4. Lion Sleeps Tonight
5. Jump in the Line
6. Mardi Gras Mambo
7. Guantanamera
8. Frere Jacque
9. Tarantella
10. I Have a Little Dreidel

Tracks:

1. I Love Rock and Roll
2. Let's Twist Again
3. Yellow Submarine
4. Johnny B. Goode
5. We Will Rock You
6. Splish Splash
7. I'm a Believer
8. Twist and Shout
9. Rockin' Robin
10. Burning Love

Tracks:

1. One Love
2. I Can See Clearly Now
3. Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
4. Jammin'
5. Wild World
6. Coconut
7. Wonderful World, Beautiful People
8. Tomorrow People
9. Three Little Birds
10. Angel

Tracks:

1. Beethoven's Fifth
2. 12 Variations on Ah Vous Dirai-Je Maman' (Twinkle Twinkle), K 265/300E
3. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies [From The Nutcracker]
4. Spring [From the Four Seasons]
5. Sorcerer's Apprentice [From Fantasia]
6. Toy Symphony
7. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 [Allegro][Version]
8. Children's Corner No. 1, Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum
9. Fur Elise
10. Brahm's Lullaby (Lullaby & Goodnight)

Tracks:

1. Twist and Shout
2. I Want to Hold Your Hand
3. I Saw Her Standing There
4. Yellow Submarine
5. Octopus's Garden
6. Yesterday
7. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
8. Ob La di, Ob La Da
9. All You Need Is Love
10. Let It Be

Tracks:

1. Crocodile Rock
2. Benny and the Jets
3. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4. Island Girl
5. Rocket Man
6. Candle in the Wind
7. Honky Cat
8. Don't Go Breaking My Heart
9. Your Song
10. Philadelphia Freedom

Average customer rating: Jazz for Kids, On the Road Incredible Album

Jazz for Kids, On The Road Lisa Yves Manufacturer: Jazz For Kids/Newsound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jazz for Kids, Vocalese Jazz for Kids of All Ages Jazz for Kids, Everybody's Boppin' Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake Nicky's Jazz for Kids ASIN: B00006GTBM Release Date: 2002-07-15

Tracks:

1. Hit That Jive Jack
2. Let's Get Away From It All
3. Route 66
4. Sing and Swing
5. Georgia
6. Jersey Bounce
7. Take the A Train
8. Basin Street Blues
9. Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
10. Kansas City Blues
11. Tuxedo Junction
12. Poor Wayfaring Stranger
13. Snow, Snow, Snow
14. November in the Snow
15. East of the Sun and West of the Moon
16. I don't Want to Live on the Moon
17. Never Never Land
18. Bye Bye Blackbird
19. God Bless America

Album Description

Many great songs have been written about the places in America where we live, visit and learn about. In this album, Lisa Yves and the Young Beboppers take you to some of these great states through traditional jazz standards while they pay tribute to some of the places where jazz originated and to one of the great jazz poets and author of the novel, On the Road, Jack kerouac. As a special added bonus, Lisa Yves has added a second cd, Lisa Yves-solo on the road.

Customer Reviews:

Jazz for Kids, On the Road.......2007-03-09

Once again, Lisa Yves has given us a unique kid friendly, musically terrific Jazz for Kids CD. I teach Music Together classes (family music program) and we listen to music each week. Kids love to hear other kids sing, and especially love the beat of jazz! Lisa's vocals are exceptional and the talented Young Beboppers are amazing! Definitely family friendly and interesting enough for adults! A winning combination!

Incredible Album.......2002-08-06

This is a true jewel! Jazz For Kids On The Road is a fun, upbeat album that will have your whole family on their feet dancing and singing. All of the tracks are fantastic. There is so much young talent, along with the superb Lisa Yves. Jazz For Kids On The Road is a must buy and a must listen. Don't waste anymore time, purchase it today!

Average customer rating: A Well-balanced compilation

WNUA Care for Kids Foundation Sampler, Vol.11 Various Artists Manufacturer: Wnua ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: GRP & WNUA 95.5 Present Smooth Sounds ASIN: B00000DH4E Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

1. Sadeness - Enigma
2. All I Need - Richard Elliot
3. Moanin - Philippe Saiss
4. Get Here - Brenda Russell
5. Brooklyn Heights - Down To The Bone
6. Pleasure Seeker - Paul Taylor
7. Surrender 2 Love - Ottmar Liebert
8. European Comfort - Gota
9. The Moment - Kenny G
10. Peel Me A Grape - Diana Krall
11. Aphrodisiac - Kevin Toney
12. Swing Shift - Chris Camozzi
13. Felinicity - Warren Bernhardt
14. Dance With A Stranger - Yanni
15. Tell Me What I Gotta Do - Al Jarreau
16. People Make The World Go Round - Ramsey Lewis
17. Regroovable - Chris Botti
18. On The Move - Count Basic

Customer Reviews:

A Well-balanced compilation.......1998-11-12

I just purchased this CD, and am pleased with the variety of jazz styles. I dropped my rating by one star as Kenny G's song nearly put me to sleep.

Average customer rating:

Hello on the Go Music Workshop For Kids Manufacturer: Liquid 8 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Children's Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sky Blue Catfish El Elefante Sleeping with the Fishes Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake ASIN: B00008J2LQ Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

1. An Inch Tall
2. Hello On The Go
3. Cranberry Red Balloon
4. If You're Happy And You Know It (Clap Your Hands)
5. Song Of The Wild
6. Underpants Man
7. Good Morning To You
8. Wipe, Wash, Brush And Flush
9. This Little Light Of Mine
10. Pop Goes The #*%! Weasel
11. My Dad
12. The Quiet Game
13. I Just Wanna Laugh And Play
14. The Bright Side
15. Ship Of Dreams

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1. Jiminy Crickets
2. Kaleidoscope
3. Life Is Love Is Music
4. Live at the Dakota [Live]
5. Live at the Public Theater in New York, Vol. 1 [Live]
6. Lucille's Gemini Dream
7. Magic Line
8. Memories of Barber Mack
9. More Study in Brown
10. Mother Nature's Son [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

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