Gypsy Jazz

1. Swing '41

2. Babik (Bi-Bop)

3. Gypsy With a Song

4. Mano

5. Folie à Amphion

6. Swing de Paris

7. Nuages

8. Night and Day

9. Brazil

10. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)

11. Insensiblement

12. Blues for Ike

13. September Song

14. Manoir de Mes Rêves

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Average customer rating: The Best of Django Reinhardt A definite must have! Timeless Brilliant One word: WOW!!!!

The Best of Django Reinhardt Django Reinhardt Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Sweet & Lowdown: Music from the Motion Picture The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order Djangology Sweet and Lowdown ASIN: B000005H2Y Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

1. Limehouse Blues
2. When Day Is Done
3. Saint Louis Blues
4. Minor Swing
5. My Serenade
6. You Rascal You
7. Montmartre
8. I'll See You In My Dreams
9. Naguine
10. Nuages
11. Blues Clair
12. Place De Brouckere
13. Manoir Des Mes Reves (AKA Django's Castle)
14. Django's Tiger
15. Ol' Man River
16. Diminushing
17. Lady Be Good
18. To Each His Own Symphony

Amazon.com

Django Reinhardt was both the first great jazz-guitar soloist and the first European jazz musician to have a significant influence on American musicians. Just as Earl Hines had found a way to transfer Louis Armstrong's assertive solo style to the piano, Reinhardt did it with the acoustic guitar, mixing inventive melodic improvisation with a decorative gypsy-guitar idiom and vigorous rhythm. He did it most often with the Hot Club of France, a quintet including violinist Stephane Grappelli, two rhythm guitarists, and a bassist that created its own distinctive style, a lightly propulsive mix that was an ideal setting for Django's mix of drive, invention, and charm. The recordings here range from 1936 to 1948 and showcase Reinhardt with the Hot Club, clarinetist Hubert Rostaing, and trumpeter Rex Stewart. Included is a brilliant solo performance of his "Naguine." It's an excellent introduction to one of the most original voices in jazz of the period, to a fine composer as well as a unique guitarist. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

The Best of Django Reinhardt.......2007-05-15

This man is brilliant. However, after listening, it is not my style of jazz...which does not reflect on this man's genius.

A definite must have!.......2007-05-13

Django is truly a legend for early jazz. His guitar style is unmatched by any other guitarist. What makes him even more unique is that he lost two finders in a fire saving his family, and instead of quiting, he found a style where he could play chords and scales with 2 fingers that other guitarists struggle doing with 4.
This CD is my favorite. It compiles a lot of his best work and the sound quality is really good. Some of his other recordings are rather rough due to the technology back in the 1930s, but this CD is mastered well.
I bought this again after I lost my original while on vacation. This CD will always be in my collection.

Timeless.......2007-02-28

This is an excellent sampler of the work of great Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. The collection has crisp sound and is full of great performances. Besides having a dazzling technique, Reinhardt swung with wild abandon and played from the heart. The selections included in this set are nothing short of timeless classics.

Brilliant.......2007-01-30

Obviously a little dated and if you are not used to listening to this kind of music may be a little tough to get through the entire CD in one setting. However, if you appreciate find playing by a skillful, pioneering musician this one is well worth owning.

One word: WOW!!!!.......2006-12-26

I first heard of Django Reinhardt from the admiration of Ardvit in the movie "Swing Kids" (great movie if you haven't seen it). This CD is amazing. It is especially wowing to hear it knowing that Django played without the use of two of his fingers, which were tragically injured early in his life. I have often been concerned about the musical quality of older recordings, but this CD has absolutely no signs of distortion or lack of quality. First rate recording. Django plays amazingly quick and clear rifts that are astounding. He is joined in many of the recordings by Stephane Grappelli on the violin. Grappelli was one of the few that could match Django, and they play off each other wonderfully.

I highly recommend this CD to any lover of Jazz and/or Swing music.

Average customer rating: required listening Amazing Quality No real guitar lover should be without this CD Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 this is a good collection

Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Django Reinhardt Jazz in Paris: Oscar Peterson-Stephanie Grapelli Quartet, Vol. 1 The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order Sweet & Lowdown: Music from the Motion Picture Afternoon in Paris ASIN: B00000616B Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

1. Dinah
2. Oh, Lady Be Good
3. I Saw Stars
4. I'm Confessin' That I Love You
5. I've Had My Moments
6. Djangology
7. St. Louis Blues
8. Limehouse Blues
9. I Got Rhythm
10. I've Found A New Baby
11. After You've Gone
12. Nagasaki
13. Swing Guitars
14. Charleston
15. You're Driving Me Crazy
16. Runnin' Wild
17. Improvisation (Solo)
18. Minor Swing
19. Honeysuckle Rose
20. Sweet Georgia Brown
21. Night & Day
22. Daphne
23. Them There Eyes
24. I'll See You In My Dreams (Trio)
25. Nuages (The Bluest Kind Of Blue)

Customer Reviews:

required listening.......2006-11-21

This CD should be required listening in school;it is the perfect marriage of technique and art.

Amazing Quality.......2006-02-25

was amazed to hear the difference in quality between this CD recording and the vynil versions, even for a Mono recording.

No real guitar lover should be without this CD.......2005-08-26

Anyone who loves the guitar, and who enjoys discussing great players, simply must include Django Reinhardt in their library and their discussions. "Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940" is a great place to start. His speed, inventiveness, musicality, and emotion are unsurpassed by any other guitar player from any other genre or any other era. And on top of that, you get the added bonus of Stephane Grappelli's violin playing. Buy it, listen to it, and be amazed.

Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940.......2005-08-22

If you're into Django Reinhardt and his music, this may be the single most all-inclusive CD of his works available, containing most of the tunes he became best known for performing. You probably will not need another.

The one critique I have is, that for some inexplicable reason, the version of Limehouse Blues on this CD is noisier (hissy) than another copy of the song I have, though it is note-for-note the same version and, I'm pretty sure, the same performance. All the other tunes appear to have been processed for higher quality- a minor drawback; an excellent CD.

this is a good collection.......2005-04-27

If you're just going to buy a 1-disc Django CD, this is a pretty good one to start with. Lots of great songs on this disc. But you can spend just a little more money and get a more complete 4-disc set called "The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order volume 1." (I haven't listened to volume 2 yet, but I know volume 1 is good.) Anyway, it's hard to go wrong with Django Reinhardt.

Average customer rating: When guitars attack Yes indeedy... A MUST Obviously a classic Remaster, anyone?

Elegant Gypsy Al Di Meola Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 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 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Land of the Midnight Sun Casino Romantic Warrior Passion, Grace and Fire Electric Rendezvous ASIN: B00000258M Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Flight Over Rio
2. Midnight Tango
3. Mediterranean Sundance
4. Race With Devil On Spanish Highway
5. Lady Of Rome Sister Of Brazil
6. Elegant Gypsy Suite

Customer Reviews:

When guitars attack.......2007-01-29

Al found his stride on this recording, his Spanish roots shine, his guitar playing is astounding. As a guitar player myself, I was very inspired by the whole record.

Yes indeedy..........2007-01-17

I truly admire fine guitar work; Hendrix,SRV,Santana,etc. "Mediterranean Sundance" displays some of the finest guitar playing that I have ever heard. Al gets an able assist on this tune from his long time cohort Paco De Lucia. This is what two string masters practicing their craft sounds like.

A MUST.......2007-01-05

This album is a MUST if you are a Al Di Meola fan.

Obviously a classic.......2006-10-30

THis CD is a classic, and Al Dimeola is one of the greats. Considered by most who know great music to be his essential CD. MTV-rocks is either incredibly brilliant for his sarcasm, or incredibly stupid, because, well,read his reviews (also essential). I'd hate to think that this view of good taste is where the music biz is going, jeez, so I prefer to think of him as the "weird al" of online reviewers :).

Remaster, anyone?.......2006-10-06

This album is 100% essential fusion, and certainly the Al DiMeola album that you HAVE to own, though of course you should really own more than one his great albums. So tell me, Sony, why haven't you remastered this classic? Casino and Splendido Hotel were remastered years ago and sound great, so why do we have to suffer with this shrill, tinny-sounding version of one of the greatest albums of all time???? Just wonderin'.

Average customer rating: Wonderful - for the Purists among us Django Reinhardt , Classic Early Recordings Tout Sweet Guitarist Supreme-Django Reinhardt if you have the mosaic and you're wondering...

The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order Django Reinhardt , and Stephane Grappelli Manufacturer: Jsp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Paris and London: 1937-1948, Vol. 2 Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend In Solitaire: Complete Recordings for Solo Guitar The Best of Django Reinhardt ASIN: B00004S5WA Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

1. I Saw Stars (Unissued As 78) (September 1934)
2. I'm Confessin'
3. Dinah
4. Tiger Rag
5. Oh Lady Be Good
6. I Saw Stars (December 1934)
7. Lily Belle May June
8. Sweet Sue, Just You
9. I'm Confessin'
10. The Continental
11. Blue Drag
12. Swanee River
13. The Sunshine Of Your Smile
14. Ultrafox
15. Avalon
16. Smoke Rings
17. Clouds
18. Believe It, Beloved
19. I've Found A New Baby
20. St. Louis Blues
21. Crazy Rhythm
22. The Sheik Of Araby
23. Chasing Shadows
24. I've Had My Moments
25. Some Of These Days
26. Djangology

Tracks:

1. Honeysuckle Rose
2. Sweet Georgia Brown
3. Night And Day
4. My Sweet
5. Souvenirs
6. Daphne
7. Black And White
8. Stompin' At Decca
9. Tornerai
10. If I Had You
11. It Had To Be You
12. Nocturne
13. The Flat Foot Foogie
14. The Lambeth Walk
15. Why Shouldn't I?
16. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
17. Please Be Kind
18. Louise
19. Improvisation No.2
20. Undecided
21. HCQ Strut
22. Don't Worry 'Bout Me
23. The Man I Love
24. My Sweet
25. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
26. Improvisation No.2

Tracks:

1. Billets Doux
2. Swing From Paris
3. Them There Eyes
4. Three Little Words
5. Appel Direct
6. Hungaria
7. Hungaria
8. Jeepers Creepers
9. Jeepers Creepers
10. Swing '39
11. Japanese Sandman
12. I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
13. I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
14. Tea For Two
15. Tea For Two
16. My Melancholy Baby
17. Time On My Hands
18. Twelfth Year
19. Twelfth Year
20. My Melancholy Baby
21. Japanese Sandman
22. Tea For Two
23. I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
24. Hungaria

Tracks:

1. Blue Moon
2. Avalon
3. What A Difference A Day Made
4. Stardust
5. St. Louis Blues
6. Limehouse Blues
7. I Got Rhythm
8. I've Found A New Baby
9. It Was So Beautiful
10. China Boy
11. Moon Glow
12. It Don't Mean A Thing
13. I'se A-Muggin'
14. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
15. Oriental Shuffle
16. After You've Gone
17. Are You In The Mood?
18. Limehouse Blues
19. Nagasaki
20. Swing Guitars
21. Georgia On My Mind
22. Shine
23. In The Still Of The Night
24. Sweet Chorus

Tracks:

1. Exactly Like You
2. Charleston
3. You're Driving Me Crazy
4. Tears
5. Solitude
6. Hot Lips
7. Ain't Misbehavin'
8. Rose Room
9. Body And Soul
10. When Day Is Done
11. Runnin' Wild
12. Chicago
13. Liebestraum No.3
14. Miss Annabelle Lee
15. A Little Love, A Little Kiss
16. Mystery Pacific
17. In A Sentimental Mood
18. The Sheik Of Araby
19. Improvisation
20. Parfum
21. Alabamy Bound
22. Rosetta
23. Stardust
24. The Object Of My Affection

Amazon.com

This wonderful five-disc box is an indispensable collection of prewar, prebop jazz that belongs in the company of your finest Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman sets. Technically, this isn't a true box set--it merely collects five single-disc compilations under one slipcase--but it is infinitely rewarding nonetheless. Disheartened by what he thought were sonically subpar Reinhardt collections, Ted Kendall undertook an ambitious mission to find the best original sources for this classic material and then meticulously remastered them. He wisely opted to leave in some of the surface noise to maintain the clarity and integrity of the music. And what glorious, jubilant music it is! Dating to the very first Quintet of the Hot Club of France sessions in September 1934 (before they'd even established that moniker), the collection includes all the landmark recordings Reinhardt made for Ultraphone, Decca (its English and French labels), and HMV up through the Quintet's 1939 breakup on the eve of World War II. Reinhardt's guitar work is spirited and adventurous throughout--lightning-quick runs, insistent rhythm work, and hybrid "riffs" that seem to split the difference. Nearly all the cuts feature the elegant but vivacious violin work of his most famous foil, Stephane Grappelli, who certainly deserves co-billing on the set. The way the two feed off each other's energy is magical. Despite their well-documented personality clashes, the twosome remains perhaps the most synergistic in jazz history, constantly engaging in their incredible cat-and-mouse games. Often overlooked are the songwriting talents of the two musicians, who contributed several standards to the jazz canon. Though mostly focused on the Quintet recordings, the set detours for such oddities as a pair of solo Reinhardt cuts from 1937 and collaborations with Coleman Hawkins. Simply delightful from beginning to end. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful - for the Purists among us.......2007-07-02

Django Reinhardt's music is a study in Jazz influence, improvisation and sheer exuberance. These recordings take you through his early years and maturity as an astonishing guitarist. If you understand guitar and what it took for him to play as he did, your appreciation for the technical virtuosity cannot but respond to his work.

The digital re-masterings themselves faithfully reproduce the original sounds, complete with all of the surface noise that attended those early 78's. For the purist this is no problem because the desire is to not have any of the music also filtered. For those who are into casual listening or background music while you drive, especially if you listen at high volume, you might find it a bit distracting.

One of the most delightful aspects of Reinhardt's group is Stephan Grappely's Jazz violin. We don't think of the violin as a jazz instrument very often, but these folks made it work wonderfully in group. Reinhardt shared the lead often with his band and it gives the music a diversity which enables sustained listening without boredom.

Good group, good selections, good music.

Django Reinhardt , Classic Early Recordings.......2007-04-12

Like the Supreme Court Justice opined about obscenity [I'm informed],
he said if he saw it he would know what it was. I have sonically seen
Django and I know what JAZZ GENIUS IS!! He and his consorts swing from
the beginning to the end every time they do a tune. Being an un-recon-
structed Stan Kenton fan of some 60 + years, I recognize that except
for some Shorty Rogers charts and particularly "Stompin' At The Savoy"
by Bill Holman, Django could have made even the Kenton band swing! How
he could swing so hard with a wounded wing is an education. If you dig
jazz or think you might, this is the ONE to buy.

Tout Sweet.......2007-01-08

Imagine yourself luxuriously pouring time down the drain in some obscure cafe, contemplating the crumbling Parisian skyline through an absinthe-induced fog, puffing on a Gauloise sans filtre securely plugged into an ivory cigarette holder. At the adjoining table a taciturn J.P. Sartre is cheating at solitaire. Out back, on the cobblestone street worn smooth by centuries of horse hooves, Gertrude Stein is rebuilding the transmission of an American Jeep. This is your sound track.

The Classic Early Recordings of Django Reinhardt is one of the best deals in the entire Amazon jungle. From sound quality to song selection to sheer quantity, this superb 5-CD set recreates a whole environment; it transports you to another place and time. Perhaps the only flaw is that Stephane Grappelly does not get equal billing - the real magic of this music is found in the interplay between these two giants.

It is tempting to say that Reinhardt was the Hendrix of his generation; it is perhaps more accurate to say that Hendrix was the Reinhardt of his generation. Django Reinhardt, (believed by some to be the best guitarist ever), belongs in the same pantheon with Art Tatum and Charlie Parker - he exhibited almost Faustian brilliance, worlds beyond other players. Green bananas are advised to remember that everything Reinhardt played - he actually played - these recordings were made long before technology took the place of talent.

Reinhardt's style is extremely athletic, he strums as if he is trying to rip the strings off. Lightning-quick riffs are tossed off almost thoughtlessly, creating a vibrant, racing energy. Grappelly's elegant, lyrical violin is the perfect counterpoint, where Reinhardt drives, Grappelly soars. As staggeringly fast as Reinhardt is, Grappelly never strains to keep up, his work here establishes him as heavyweight champ of jazz violin. This music is relentlessly joyful, upbeat, and sweet. While it is always possible to analyze it for sheer technical virtuosity, the temptation to fall under its magical spell is far greater. Absolutely enchanting.

Guitarist Supreme-Django Reinhardt.......2006-08-20

This is a first for us to hear Django play guitar.A simply wonderful set of his recordings. We love his way of playing. So expressive and uplifting and up to date.He is very accomplished musician. "Ted Kendall" (sound engineer) did a fine job of restoring of original recordings. The CD and case like new. Arrived on time. Seller highly recommended!

if you have the mosaic and you're wondering..........2006-05-05

it may have been pointed out another reviewer, but:
if you have the mosaic swing/hmv set and you're concerned about overlap, go ahead and get this set. there's only about a disc and a half of overlap. 3 1/2 hours' worth of non-duplicates, of sessions which preceded those in the mosaic and, even better, the complete paris and london decca sides from '38-39. restoration-wise, these are a little noisier than the mosaic, but also sweeter top end. different approach, i like both. pure joy.

Average customer rating: Fabulous for any Broadway-lover Top Shelf TERRIFIC CD'S Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs Great Compilation!

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mancini | Mancini, Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series) Broadway: The American Musical Broadway: The American Musical Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series) Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals ASIN: B00064ADMK Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
2. Swanee- Al Jolson
3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
5. My Man- Fanny Brice
6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
19. Summertime- Anne Brown
20. September Song- Walter Huston
21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
15. People- Barbra Streisand
16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
16. Come Follow The Band
17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

1. Memory- Betty Buckley
2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
9. With One Look- Glenn Close
10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
12. Seasons Of Love-
13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

Average customer rating: THE JOY OF SUCH SOUND AND LAUGHTER! So Nice For A Day of Doing Nothing Sleeping Gypsy... The very best of all Michel Franks albums "Sleeping Gypsy" Is As Striking As "Art of Tea"

Sleeping Gypsy Michael Franks Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 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 Similar Items: The Art of Tea Tiger in the Rain One Bad Habit Passionfruit Objects of Desire ASIN: B000002KGR Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Lady Wants To Know
2. I Really Hope It's You
3. In The Eye Of The Storm
4. B'wanna-he No Home
5. Don't Be Blue
6. Antonio's Song
7. Chain Reaction
8. Down In Brazil

Customer Reviews:

THE JOY OF SUCH SOUND AND LAUGHTER!.......2006-07-10

If there are any objections sustained on the standing up for the truth guidelines of Funk law and order, please be the first to fulfill the ignominy of such. Chief Sun Star Ali hears and feels the very essence of the far east coast connection, and some
reel reel Mean Mugging. Prepare once again the sound system, for
the "Deeper Prophecy is Clear!" Flick the lights, for the 'Last Dance' is near.
In it's day this album must not be overlooked!

So Nice For A Day of Doing Nothing.......2006-05-19

This is a great CD to listen to while practicing the lost art of doing absolutely nothing. Just imagine yourself lying on a hammock with your eyes closed and a gentle breeze blowing over your skin. You're not asleep...you are awake...but you've decided that this is the day you're just going to be a human being rather than a human doing.

Even if you do decide to do something, like maybe switching posistions in the hammock or pouring yourself a glass of lime-ade, this is the music to listen to. Its slow but easy paced rythyms will move you into a place where you know and feel that life really is too short to be frantic and high strung.

I love this CD. It's great music to just "be" with...like a lover or a friend or maybe a friend who is a lover. I hope you buy this CD as well as a hammock built for two.

Enjoy this life, friends, enjoy!

Sleeping Gypsy..........2005-11-24

In 1977, I heard "The Lady wants to know" and was blown away! Later, I went on to buy the album and was floored! The standout tracks for me are, of course, "The Lady wants to know" and "I really hope it's you." Don't get me wrong, the whole album is very, very good. We are talking about someone who was financing his graduate education by writing (and singing) songs (he has his PHD in songwriting). He is a definite talent...go Michael Franks...Five Stars!

The very best of all Michel Franks albums.......2005-10-14

Yes sir! this is the very best of all Michael Franks albums (followed by "Tiger in the Rain").And without question one of the best albums ever recorded.
This is the only album I have in all formats and in all possible places to listen to. Home, bedroom, office, car.
I am just waiting for a DTS 5.1 version!! Or a concert DVD.

"Sleeping Gypsy" Is As Striking As "Art of Tea".......2005-01-26

"Daddy's just like Coltrane
Baby's just like Miles
The Lady's just like heaven
When she smiles."
~ The Lady Wants To Know ~
(Words & Music by Michael Franks)

Michael Franks, whom I've watched live in concert way back in the eighties, is one of my all-time favorite singers/songwriters of our time. He is also one of the many jazz/pop artists who are greatly inspired with Bossa Nova rhythms and this is very evident with his sophomore album, "Sleeping Gypsy," a follow-up to his debut album "Art of Tea" (my first MF album). This enjoyable CD has eight original compositions of Mr. Franks and backed up by great jazzers such as David Sanborn & Michael Brecker (sax), Joe Sample & João Donato (piano), Larry Carlton & Helio Delmiro (guitars), Wilton Felder (bass), João Palma & John Guerin (drums) and Ray Armando (percussion). The lush and flawless orchestration was done magnificently by none other than one of the greatest arrangers/conductors of all-time, Claus Ogerman.

Since Mr. Franks has a Doctorate degree in contemporary songwriting and taught music courses at UCLA and UC Berkeley, his works are truly unique and noteworthy. You'll enjoy listening to his soft and mellow original songs starting with the initial track "The Lady Wants To Know" which has reference to the great jazz legends John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Pianist Joe Sample composed the music on track #7 "Chain Reaction" and drummer John Guerin wrote the music for "Don't Be Blue."

The winning track for me is "Down In Brazil" and I just love its samba-ish rhythm, not to mention that this track was actually recorded in Rio. Another highlight is a song he wrote as a tribute to another great composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Antonio's Song" (The Rainbow). These songs have authentic twist of Jobim that makes them so endearing to one's ears.

This is one of the best among his earliest recordings and through the years, I still find it very enjoyable to listen to these timeless songs. When great musicians combine their talents and artistry and make beautiful music together, the end result is an awesome recording such as this. Highly recommended not only to Michael Franks fans but also to those who love mellow pop/jazz at its very best.

Average customer rating: Smooth Soulful Armik... Ahhh... Gypsy Flame Armik at his bets armik Simply Pure Magic!!!

Gypsy Flame Armik Manufacturer: Baja Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Romantic Dreams Rain Dancer Rubia Mar de Sueños Piano Nights ASIN: B000001CBT Release Date: 1995-04-18

Tracks:

1. Gypsy Flame
2. For Your Eyes
3. Dancing Shadows
4. Meet You In Heaven
5. Pure Paradise
6. Tear Drops
7. Montserrat
8. Alone With You
9. Tango Flamenco
10. Mystical Eden
11. Swept Away
12. Guitar Romance

Customer Reviews:

Smooth Soulful Armik... Ahhh..........2006-02-15

This is what my ears were yearning for. Armik delivers. He is truly a world-class musician. He has great technical expertise but he also knows how to make a song flavorful and not overdone. He sort of has "the magic touch." His compositions are very satisfying and good for many occasions. I rank him amongst the best guitarists in the world in this genre. Thank you Armik, can I have another?

Gypsy Flame.......2005-08-23

One of the best guitar virtuoso of our time, Armik plays with intensity and great feeling. The guitar cradled in the arms of this master player, becomes a voice for passion and romance.
The title is well named, GYPSY FLAME.

Armik at his bets.......2005-08-02

This is the best CD I bought during last year. Anybody who loves guitar, flamenco, gypsy music or just understands music, will appreciate the skills and the passion of this performer. I bought 3 copies now and gave 2 to my mother and my best friend.

armik.......2003-09-20

THE VERY FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS CD, A COUPLE YEARS AGO, IT JUST HYPNOTIZED ME. IT IS BY FAR A GREAT RELAXING CD. JUST DIM THE LIGHTS, TURN SOME CANDLES ON, HAVE SOME WINE, AND SIT BACK WITH SOMEONE IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE AND YOU WILL BE IN A TRANCE. MY GIRLFRIEND LOVES THIS CD AND IT IS JUST THE RIGHT TYPE OF MUSIC FOR LOVE MAKING. YOU GOTTA HAVE AN ARMIK CD!

Simply Pure Magic!!!.......2003-06-13

I remember being in the car with my uncle driving back from work. As I reached home and got out of the car, the music was still ringing in my ear as if I had a built-in player in my head. I just couldn't get it out of my head, I've never heard such music where so much passion & skill has been put into it, all I can say is that the artist has an extraordinary gift of acoustic guitar that No one can match! He is all I ever listen too, and once you listen to his track you never turn back!

Average customer rating:

In Solitaire: Complete Recordings for Solo Guitar Django Reinhardt Manufacturer: Definitive Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Classic Early Recordings in Chronological Order Djangology Djangology Django's Blues Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 ASIN: B000BUEGB8 Release Date: 2005-12-05

Tracks:

1. Improvisation No.1
2. Perfum
3. Improvisation No. 2 [Master]
4. Improvisation No. 2 [Alternate Take]
5. Echoes of Spain
6. Naguine
7. Improvisation No.3, Pt. 1
8. Improvisation No.3, Pt. 2
9. Improvisation No.6
10. Improvisation No. 7 (Aka No. 2)
11. Improvisation 47 (Improvisation No.5)
12. Improvisation No.4
13. Belleville
14. Nuages
15. Two Improvised Guitar Choruses [*]

Album Description

Between dozens of recordings made from 1937 to 1950, legendary French gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt waxed one, maybe two titlesof solo guitar per year. Often it was less than that. Sometimes he made them at the request of the producers, who surely heard him warming up and decided to capture on records some of that magic atmosphere.Then Django took his instrument and performed whatever was on his mind: in occasions fully developed solo compositions; another times, instantly made up improvisations. This outstanding CD comprises them all for the first time in chronological order, including some very rare tracks and a recently discovered solo from a radio program as a bonus track. Definitive. 2005.

Album Details

Between Dozens of Recordings Made from 1937 to 1950, Legendary French Gypsy Guitarist Django Reinhardt Waxed One, Maybe Two Titles of Solo Guitar Per Year. Often it was Less Than That. Sometimes He Made them at the Request of the Producers, who Surely Heard Him Warming Up and Decided to Capture on Records Some of that Magic Atmosphere. Then Django Took his Instrument and Performed Whatever was on his Mind: In Occasions Fully Developed Solo Compositions; Another Times, Instantly Made Up Improvisations. This Outstanding CD Comprises them all for the First Time in Chronological Order, Including Some Very Rare Tracks and a Recently Discovered Solo from a Radio Program as a Bonus Track.

Average customer rating: Editorial Review Not really new Great depth and passion Jazz...gypsy violin...or flamenco guitar; Wonderful music!! terrific music

Gypsy Boogaloo Willie & Lobo Manufacturer: Mesa / Bluemoon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Cajun & Creole | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fandango Nights Between the Waters Wild Heart Zambra The Music Of Puerto Vallarta Squeeze ASIN: B0000034AL Release Date: 1993-06-15

Tracks:

1. Amsterdam
2. Pipe Song
3. Dance With You
4. Turkish Dessert
5. Tribute To Manolo
6. Allegria
7. They Come And They Go
8. Sultan's Dream
9. The Lonely Camel
10. Refrus
11. Salsa Verde

Customer Reviews:

Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"The guitar and gypsy violin odd couple's debut -- which made a huge splash on both new age and world music charts -- fuses metric changes and melodic intricacies (not to mention sweetness) into an eclectic package that set world music on its ear and continued to do so years later. Willie Royal (violin) and Wolfgang Fink (acoustic guitar) are about as different an act as instrumental music offered in the '90s, with stunning flamenco styled playing (they met playing at a bar in Puerto Vallarta) and lively yet unpredictable swings. While Fink is a great acoustic player, Royal seems to redefine violin playing in a style unlike any other major artist, including Jean Luc Ponty. A gentle 'Sultan's Dream' may perk up thanks to Efrain Toro's percussion and co-producer Rick Braun's trumpet, while a lilting 'Dance With You' goes down like a smooth Corona. 'The Lonely Camel' haunts as easily as 'Allegria' and 'Refrus' energize. Gypsy Boogaloo may take some getting used to, but it's one of the best exotic musical dishes of the early '90s. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide"

Not really new.......2006-03-14

I didn't do my homework and assumed this was new stuff. Much of the album is the same as the Puerto Vallarta Squeeze, my original introduction to Willie & Lobo. I would have sent the album back but my sister was visiting, loved it, so I gave it to her. Willie & Lobo are in a class all their own. Don't buy this if you already have the original.

Great depth and passion.......2001-06-21

Every track is beautifully crafted. The combination of flamenco guitar, violin, the occassional harmonica, and other ethnic instruments create an atmosphere of mystery. All music is instrumental except for one track where voices are electronically distorted and fused with violin.

Jazz...gypsy violin...or flamenco guitar; Wonderful music!!.......1998-09-11

Willie Royal can play a violin that tugs at your heart; he can immitate sounds in nature with the touch of a string. Lobo layers the music with depth and vitality. What a combination!

terrific music.......1998-07-12

This music is so unique and intriguing. It is truly one-of-a-kind. I enjoy it immensely and look forward to more of it in the future.

Average customer rating: Irresistible. well performed but redundant Hot Club of Detroit is hot Hot Club of Detroit Puttin' Detroit back on the map!

Hot Club of Detroit Hot Club of Detroit Manufacturer: Mack Avenue ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music European Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chasing Shadows Quintette du Hot Club de France: 25 Classics 1934-1940 Clair de Lune Yerba Buena Bounce Postcards from Gypsyland ASIN: B000GEU6K4 Release Date: 2006-08-01

Tracks:

1. Belleville
2. Passion
3. Honeysuckle Rose
4. Leila
5. Stompin' At Decca
6. Nuages
7. Swing One
8. Aurore
9. How Insensitive
10. Tears
11. Godfather Theme
12. Troublant Bolero
13. Anouman

Customer Reviews:

Irresistible........2007-06-17

With its new arrangements, and some inspired choices of material (notably the theme from "The Godfather"), this relatively young band gives a new twist to the perennially popular sound of gypsy guitar star Django Reinhardt and his groups.
Evan Perri may not be anything like as dazzling a guitarist as his hero, but where this CD scores is in recreating the laid-back French vibe of Reinhardt's best recordings.
Much of the credit has to go to clarinettist Dave Bennett and accordionist Julien Labro.
Best tracks: "Belleville" and The Godfather".

well performed but redundant.......2007-04-10

"Hot Club of Detroit" is an accomplished and technically proficient project. Amazon reviewer Stephen Howe described this as Gypsy Jazz with a more modern sound. I have the opposite point of view: these boys are trying too hard to keep it traditional. Without trying to phonographically copy the original, a great tribute innovates. The addition of an accordion has the adverse effect of making this music feel more formative than what Django Reinhardt played in even the early 30's. When Parisian Cafe music meets Gypsy Jazz, it makes Django seem downright avant garde. Aside from the accordion, this project treats Gypsy Jazz as a classical form or an endeavor that's mostly worthy of faithful reproduction. While there's merit in this pursuit, why not just play the original Hot Club of France recordings? This type of studio music is redundant; I look forward to experiencing what must be a scintillating Hot Club of Detroit live performance.

Hot Club of Detroit is hot.......2006-11-04

When I first heard this album, released in August of 2006, I thought it was Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France. But when I heard a clarinet and an accordion, instrumentation I was almost certain Django Renhardt didn't use, I became curious. This album is terrific. Most songs are Django Reinhardt compositions sounding much like the Hot Club of France style of the 30's and 40's but with a more modern style mixed in, including some be-bop like phrasing. I heard a Charlie Parker quote on at least one occasion. These guys are immensely talented and have impeccable chops, playing rapidly with seeming ease. Anyone who enjoys good music will love this album. I recommend it highly.

Hot Club of Detroit .......2006-11-03

Another great group from Detroit. If you are into gypsy jazz this CD is great

Puttin' Detroit back on the map!.......2006-08-21

Although initially not made curious by the cover or the fact that there's now a "Hot Club" in virtually every major city, still, being originally from Michigan myself, I had to give this cd a try--and was glad I did. This is a solid first recording for the band, which, besides the brilliant guitar of Evan Perri, features a clarinet (reminiscent of Django's later Hot Club sound--but no violin) and button accordion. I enjoyed this recording for its focus on the songs rather than the 27 notes per mili-second pyro-technics offered by some players. That being said, it doesn't lack speed or energy. reviewing music in a genre is always a very subjective endeavor, so I'll conclude by saying, if you like the approach of Pearl Django, you'll definitely like this group. I'm listening to it as a I write this. Really fine! It's been a long time since Detroit's been this hot.

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