Super Jazz

1. South Rampart Street Parade - Al Hirt

2. Jazz Funeral (Oh, Didn't He Ramble) - Al Hirt

3. Salute to Satchmo Medley: S-H-I-N-E/Coquette/C'Est Si Bon/Mack the KN - Al Hirt

4. Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree - Pete Fountain

5. Mood Indigo/It's Been a Long, Long Time - Pete Fountain

6. When the Saints Go Marching In - Pete Fountain

7. Closer Walk With Thee - Pete Fountain

8. Lazy River - Pete Fountain

9. Perdido - Al Hirt

10. Basin Street Blues - Al Hirt

11. Super Bowl Blues - Al Hirt

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Average customer rating: Pleased NAT IN SPANISH Not so much accent as intonation - still lovely music Nat en Espanol MIS MEJORES CANCIONES

Mis Mejores Canciones: 19 Super Exitos Nat King Cole Manufacturer: EMI Latin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sus Mejores Canciones: 16 Exitos Originales In the Mood for Love (2000 Film) Canta en Español Love Songs Recuerdos ASIN: B000000VMT Release Date: 1993-04-20

Tracks:

1. Ay Cosita Linda
2. Te Quiero, Dijiste (Magic Is The Moonlight))
3. Tres Palabras (Without You)
4. Cachito
5. Capullito De Alheli
6. Maria Elena
7. El Bodeguero
8. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
9. Yo Vendo Unos Ohos Negros
10. Perfida
11. Aquellos Ohos Verdes
12. Acercate Mas
13. Piel Canela
14. Las Mananitas
15. Solamente Una Vez
16. Ansiedad
17. Adios Mariquita Linda
18. Noche De Ronda
19. Adelita

Customer Reviews:

Pleased.......2007-03-09

After many attemps to try and find this Cd in Europe and Australia wide,I was very pleased to have found it on Amazon .It was easy and hassle free.I am enjoying listening to this Cd and will do so for many more years.

NAT IN SPANISH.......2007-01-04

If your a Nat King Cole fan, and a Spanish Language music fan..you will love this...there is a certain charm in the way he pronounces the spanish, but NAT COMES THROUGH....I wish he had done more in this genra...some of this Mexican music is the very best...

Not so much accent as intonation - still lovely music.......2006-07-19

A clarification, for those who think: 'I can't ABIDE bad accents!' What people are commenting on in these reviews may be described better as a less subtle or legato phrasing than his English style, tending to over-separate words and overemphasize consonants. In listening to these songs, I don't hear any words that are 'mispronounced' by most people's standards; there simply is an overall impression of a vaguely 'foreign' sound.

It does mar the performance slightly for those of us who treasure Nat King Cole for his smooth and seemingly effortless delivery. But don't let anyone's comments turn you away without listening to the samples for yourself. You may find yourself carried away after all.

Nat en Espanol.......2006-07-06

I remember as a kid living in Colombia when this album came out. Some of the songs were current at the time and several others were old Latin American classics. Nevertheless, what made this album so great was Nat "King" Cole's terrific voice and his phonetic Spanish with a very heavy American English accent, which made it that much appealing. Every song was beautifully rendered. Great memories from a bygone era!

MIS MEJORES CANCIONES.......2005-09-21

In the late 50's, Nat King Cole released two LP's, where he sings in perfect Spanish (With a slight accent of course), something that amazed all his fans world-wide. The songs contained in this CD, are the most popular ones and originate mostly from Mexico. Tracks like 'Las Mananitas' and 'Maria Elena' are considered as part of Mexico's folkloric history, having been written in the early 20th Century. To stun his fans even further, he also released another LP, where he sings in perfect French. For those who are bi-lingual, this CD is a must for their collection. The songs are beautiful, and the way Nat sings, will make any ladies toes curl upwards.

Average customer rating: Needs editing Percussive gumbo stew! ALL FUNKED UP!

Super Heavy Organ Robert Walter Manufacturer: Magna Carta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Funk Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Jazz Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: III Outre Mer Out Louder Live in Tokyo Breakout ASIN: B000ALCG56 Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

1. Adelita
2. Kickin' Up Dust
3. Spell
4. El Cuervo
5. Criminals Have A Name For It
6. 34 Small
7. Don't Hate, Congratulate
8. Poor Tom
9. (Smells Like) Dad's Drunk Again
10. Big Dummy
11. Hardware
12. Cabrillo

Album Description

On Super Heavy Organ, Robert Walter is in able company as he constructs what he calls "soul jazz". For one thing, there's the rhythm section, culled from the finest of the New Orleans old and new guards: Johnny Vidacovich and Stanton Moore, respectively. Although they don't join up on these tracks, they do perform together frequently under another banner. Then we have Tim Green, James Singleton, and Anthony Farrell, as competent as it gets on sax, bass, and vocals. But they deliver more than competence here. It's more of a hardiness, a rollicking funk, done up in contemporary New Orleans style.

Customer Reviews:

Needs editing.......2006-02-26

Robert Walter's funk-jazz album is pretty good, but ultimately would be better with two or three of the weaker songs lopped off. The drumming seat is filled by either Stanton Moore or Johnny Vidacovich. Both of these can guys can play a funky drumbeat. "Kickin' Up Dust" is a highlight. Unfortunately, some of the songs are just flat.

Percussive gumbo stew!.......2006-02-03

For lovers of Hammond B3 music this album is highly recoomended. Walter also manages to get some clavinet, piano and melodica in there as well,as well as adding more percussion. The album is highly percussive with not only Stanton Moore but Johnny Vidacovich adding drums,cymbals and percussion to a variety of the tracks. Its driven along by James Singleton on Bass and some splendid, often tortured Tenor Sax work from James Singleton. To add to the variety Anthony Farrell, described as 'a special guest' is quoted as providing vocals on tracks 3,5 and 7, but if you find them please let me know! Recorded in New Orleans in January 2005 the tracks seem to have been recorded in a relaxed manner, with a lot of studio backchat. There are a variety of styles 'Criminals have a name for it' has a tricky percussion led intro which builds to a strong finish. '34 Small' is a much more moody effort whilst "Don't hate, congratulate' together with 'Big Dummy' are my current favourite tracks. One further point, the sleeve notes note that it is "enhanced" and certainly the difference between playing it on the in-car stereo and letting it rip on my domestic system was marked. I hesitated before purchasing and I really do wish that I'd had the foresight to buy it on its release.

ALL FUNKED UP!.......2006-02-03

With drummers Stanton Moore and Johny Vidocovich on board you can always expect some funky stuff. Walter's organ screams over some of the slickest N.O. drumming grooves anywhere. Solid tunes played by top guys who know how to make their instruments sound loose and happy.

Average customer rating: Where's the beef, Chuck? Melodic Jazz An old friend A gem that's getting hard to find

Chase the Clouds Away Chuck Mangione Manufacturer: A&M Super Budget ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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: Feels So Good Land of Make Believe Children of Sanchez An Evening of Magic, Live at the Hollywood Bowl The Best of Chuck Mangione ASIN: B0000047RZ Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

1. Song of the New Moon
2. Can't We Do This All Night
3. He Was a Friend of Mine
4. Echano
5. Chase the Clouds Away
6. Soft

Customer Reviews:

Where's the beef, Chuck?.......2007-04-01

It is always amusing to me that jazz aficianado's have trouble compromising their taste when it comes to crossover music. Everyone can't be Louis, Clifford or Miles to name a few. Does that mean that the rest of the musical world should drop dead? I don't think so. Appreciation is in the "eye" of the listener. Mangione's group delivers and this album might just "Chase the Clouds Away"!

Melodic Jazz.......2006-02-17

Chuck Mangione has always been one of my favorites, ever since I had the pleasure of meeting him in person when he came to visit our Junior High School in 1971 . . .soon after "Hill Where the Lord Hides" won a Grammy. (Yes, I grew up in and near Rochester, NY--Chuck's hometown). Nice guy, too! He's always been a local legend there, but his international popularity in the mid & late 70's was certainly well-deserved. The music on this CD is timeless, and terrific. You won't go wrong with this. Enjoy!

An old friend.......2005-09-19

I purchased "Chase the Clouds Away" many, many years ago on cassette tape. I recently felt the need to revisit Chuck Mangione and purchased "Chase the Clouds Away" and "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" on compact disc. It is so reassuring that music I was listening to over 20 years ago still has the power to move me and I am so glad that I added this back into my musical collection. My two favorite songs on this c.d. are the title track and "Soft."

A gem that's getting hard to find.......2005-02-09

Why do i never see this in stores? It's one of his best. The band's in a very nice groove throughout, and being a relatively small group, as far as Mangione ensembles go, they're tight. Each song's initial melodic statement is followed by each musician's virtuosic expressive improvisation of the theme. Very 70's, and a real joy to listen to.

Average customer rating: Super Jazz, Vol. 1: Al Hirt & Pete Fountain

Super Jazz Al Hirt , and Pete Fountain Manufacturer: Sony Cmg Mkt Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Traditional Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Traditional Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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: "Al Hirt - All-Time Greatest Hits, Vol. 1" The Best of Pete Fountain Pete Fountain Presents the Best of Dixieland Honey in the Horn/That Honey Horn Sound Pete Fountain Presents the Best of Dixieland: Al Hirt ASIN: B0000026LO Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. South Rampart Street Parade
2. Jazz Funeral (Oh, Didn't He Ramble)
3. Salute To Satchmo: S-H-I-N-E/Coquette/C'Est Si Bon/Mack The Knife/Beale Street Blues/Hello Dolly
4. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
5. Mood Indigo/It's Been A Long, Long Time
6. When The Saints Go Marching In
7. A Closer Walk
8. Lazy River
9. Perdido
10. Basin Street Blues
11. Super Bowl Blues

Customer Reviews:

Super Jazz, Vol. 1: Al Hirt & Pete Fountain.......2006-02-03

Having listened to the complete CD on a long drive this morning, I am blown away by the music here. I fully expected to find multiple glowing reviews here, but found no reviews posted yet.

Both Al Hirt and Pete Fountain deliver superb performances, but this recording is just as much about the musical interactons between them and with the audience. Listening, I felt as if I was attending a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, one of those where it all comes together musically.

This CD includes wonderful improvisations by Hirt and Fountain. I believe you can't do better than this.

This is a live 1975 recording made at a New Orleans festival called "Super Jazz I".

Average customer rating: Essential Shorter An enduring free jazz landmark Emotionally Gripping

Super Nova Wayne Shorter Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Modern Post Bop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Schizophrenia The Soothsayer Et Cetera The All Seeing Eye Adam's Apple ASIN: B000005HDB Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Super Nova
2. Swee-Pea
3. Dindi
4. Water Babies
5. Capricorn
6. More Than Human

Customer Reviews:

Essential Shorter.......2002-11-28

Mostly I agree with what other reviewers have said, with a couple of differences. First of all, this is not purely a free jazz date, but the harmonic and rhythmic structures are BARELY there. Mostly it's a lot of rubato, instrumental colors and Shorter's ferocious blowing. Secondly, Shorter wasn't strictly easy listening in the Weather Report era. For examples, check out Waltz in Db on the Domino Theory album or Fast City on the Night Passage album or Manolete on the Sweetnighter album or the live side of the I Dream the Body Electric album. But in general, I agree--this is most consistently passionate playing of Shorter's career. Thirdly, I wouldn't recommend this as a bridge from rock to jazz. It's altogether too uncompromising. More like a bridge from fossilized, imprisoned-in-a-museum-behind-glass Wynton Marsalis [junk] to free jazz.

An enduring free jazz landmark.......1999-11-27

There probably wasn't much more to be done in free jazz after this disc came out in the late '60s. The fact that Shorter and his band wrung so much expressiveness and even bits of tunefulness out of this chaotic, abrasive genre at that late date is a tribute to their talent. The band included guitarist Sonny Sharrock and future Weather Report bandmates bassist Miroslav Vitous and percussionist Airto Moreira. John McLaughlin also contributes his considerable presence on one track. This is a good disc for someone ready to make the leap from pop music to pure jazz--you'll be in capable hands.

Emotionally Gripping.......1999-11-22

This alblum isn't an easy listening type alblum. Rather, it's complex and at times stressful, but the highs are immense and lyrical. Parts of it are incredibly emotional and powerful. The compositions, in all cases, are tight and piercing. Wayne demonstates a fierceness in this alblum that definately was absent in his "easy lisening" Weather Report era.

Average customer rating: Best of Her Albums brenda really pleases! SUCH GOOD MUSIC!!!!!! This is a CLASSIC A superb singer/songwriter's stunning solo debut album.

Brenda Russell Brenda Russell Manufacturer: A&M Super Budget ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Disco | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Disco | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Get Here Paris Rain Ultimate Collection Two Eyes Between the Sun and the Moon ASIN: B00004TSAV Release Date: 2000-06-20

Tracks:

1. So Good, So Right
2. In The Thick Of It
3. If Only For One Night
4. Way Back When
5. A Little Bit Of Love
6. You're Free
7. Think It Over
8. God Bless You
9. Piano In The Dark

Customer Reviews:

Best of Her Albums.......2005-12-06

This is Brenda Russell's best recording. She excels here with mellow tunes and relaxing melodies with thoughtful words. This remastered version also includes her commercial and artistic success, "Piano in the Dark."

brenda really pleases!.......2005-08-09

Brenda Russell Is a delightful artist. Her music is well written
and it has so much longevity. I have been a true fan for many years. This is one cd that I always keep close. There are many
songs here that touch my heart. Songs like in the thick of it
get here and way back when, thank you Brenda for your sweet sexy
sound.The fellas should really like this cd. Jayelprice
beltsville,md.

SUCH GOOD MUSIC!!!!!!.......2005-04-02

BRENDA RUSSELL CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD BECAUSE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE BEAUTY OF HER STYLE....I BROUGHT THIS ALBUM ON VINYL W/ A DIFFERENT COVER ABOUT 2 YRS AGO AND MANNNNN!!!!! IT BLEW ME AWAY "SUCH GOOD MUSIC" SO GOOD, SO RIGHT IS THE WAY TO DESCRIBE THIS ALBUM....I TRYING TO CREATE MUSIC MYSELF...WILL ALWAYS REMAIN INSPIRED!!! THANK YOU..BR

This is a CLASSIC.......2005-03-04

In the thick of it, Way back when, if only for one night, So good so right... the list goes on and on. This was a classis I listened to as a child and as an adult I enjoy this CD quite often. Brenda Russell is a great talent and she desrves more credit in the music world.

A superb singer/songwriter's stunning solo debut album........2004-12-23

I've always admired Brenda Russell for her gorgeous voice and inspired songwriting-- in my opinion, she is criminally underrated (perhaps because of her unwillingness to go with the current trends). This was a superb debut with such wonderful Quiet Storm delicacies as "So Good So Right", "In The Thick Of It", the lush "If Only For One Night" and the heartwarming "God Bless You" being among her best songs. A truly beautiful album.

Average customer rating: excellent collection A Classic Performance of Schuman! American Masterpieces - For pleasure or music ed. resource

American Masterpieces Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Morton Gould | Gould, Morton | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Griffes | Griffes, Charles T. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by MacDowell | MacDowell, Edward | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schuman | Schuman, William | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thomson | Thomson, Virgil | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cleveland Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | 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 Similar Items: Ives: Holidays Symphony Samuel Barber / Thomas Schippers Opera Overtures & Incidental Music Schumann: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4 (The Mahler Arrangements) Tchaikovsky, Wienawski, Brahms, Schumann: Violin Concertos ASIN: B0000029WJ Release Date: 1997-07-01

Tracks:

1. Candide: Overture
2. Variations On 'America'
3. New England Triptych: Be Glad Then, America
4. New England Triptych: When Jesus Wept
5. New England Triptych: Chester
6. Adagio For Strings, Op. 11
7. American Salute ('When Johnny Comes Marching Home')
8. The Pleasure Dome Of Kubla Khan
9. Woodland Sketches, Op. 51: To A Wild Rose
10. Promenade
11. Cakewalk: Grand Walkaround
12. Jamaican Rumba
13. On Your Toes: Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
14. Acadian Songs And Dances: Sadness
15. Acadian Songs And Dances: Papa's Tune
16. Acadian Songs And Dances: The Alligator And The 'Coon
17. Acadian Songs And Dances: Super-Sadness
18. Acadian Songs And Dances: The Squeeze Box

Customer Reviews:

excellent collection.......2002-06-11

i'm just going to write about my favorite piece on here, which has been heard by all who saw Platoon. that is Barber's Adagio. hearing this piece conducted here by Bernstein sends chills down my spine, especially in the well done section using silence after the climactic rise in notes!

A Classic Performance of Schuman!.......2000-09-17

I must agree with the previous reviewer, that "American Masterpieces" comprises a very thoughtful collection yet suffers slightly from poor interpretation of certain pieces. But the presence alone of the classic performance of William Schuman's "New England Triptych" by Andre Kostelanetz and the New York Philharmonic makes this compilation all worth it. I have looked forward for this particular version of Schuman's work to be released on compact disc for several years, in the meantime not being entirely satisfied with other versions that have circulated, i.e. Howard Hanson/the Eastman-Rochester Orchestra on the Mercury Living Presence label, -very poorly executed with an off-key, off-timed horn in the first movement, or the version on the RCA label by Leonard Slatkin and the St.Louis Symph.Orch. which is very well done, yet to my ear still does not compare to the depth and lively energy with which Kostelanetz and the New York Philharmonic presents this work.

I was disappointed with the manner with which the first two pieces by Berstein and Ives were conducted. The "Candide Orchestra" lacked the sensitivity of the performance by Lukas Foss /Milwaukee SO on the Pro Arte label, while Slatkin does a much better job with the Ives piece for RCA.

But the remainder of colorful material following Schuman on this CD - even with the overdone "Adagio for Strings" by Barber - makes for a very rewarding listening experience, with the only disappointing exception of the third piece ( "A Narrative") curiously missing from Virgil Thomson's "Acadian Songs and Dances", yet present on an old scratchy, mono LP that I have on the Decca label (Thomas Scherman /the Little Orchestra Society). Did Thomson later revise this suite? Or did this CD run out of space? If the latter is true, one can only wish that Barber's overplayed "Adagio" would have been bumped to make room for the entirety of Thomson's superb "Acadian Songs".

American Masterpieces - For pleasure or music ed. resource.......2000-07-28

The American Masterpieces CD is an excellent compilation of music that is uniquely American. Much of the material is based on folk sources, and all of it is thoughtfully selected. The only negative is that some of the music is not the best version available, but I'm sure that's due to the limitations of the Sony label. The "Adagio for Strings," for example, is taken at a slightly fast tempo, lessening the dramatic impact of the build-up. The selections are a music educator's delight. Bernstein's "Candide Overture" is perfection. Ives' "Variations on America" is a wonderful study in the use of a familiar theme in an unusual manner. "When Jesus Wept" can be sung by a chorus and then compared with Schuman's treatment. Gould's "American Salute" is an exciting study in theme and variations on the familiar tune, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." And, of course, Gershwin's "Promenade" is delightful, and an excellent follow-up for the Fantasia 2000 film. The reason I bought the recording was for the Gottschalk "Grand Walkaround" and "Jamaican Rumba" by Benjamin. Both are based on American folk materials (Sweet Potatoes - Louisiana, and Mango Walk, respectively). The original songs can be sung, compared, performed in an Orff arrangement, and then presented in the orchestral interpretations. The folk songs are both found in the McGraw Hill music series, Share the Music, Grade 5. If you like this CD, try the American Salute CD from Musical Heritage Society.

Average customer rating: One of the best JAZZ cds I own...And I own alot. Fretful Great For Bassists This Rules

Super Bass Ray Brown with John Clayton Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Super Bass, Vol. 2 Superbass 2 Some of My Best Friends Are...The Piano Players Some of My Best Friends Are Guitarists Gettin' to It ASIN: B000003D5F Release Date: 1997-05-27

Tracks:

1. SuperBass Theme
2. Blue Monk
3. Bye, Bye Blackbird
4. Lullaby Of Birdland
5. Who Cares?
6. Mack The Knife
7. Centerpiece
8. Sculler Blues
9. Brown Funk
10. SuperBass Theme

Customer Reviews:

One of the best JAZZ cds I own...And I own alot. .......2007-06-25

The bass is usually not a lead instrument, usually it is in the back with the dishawashers. But here, you will find this is exactly why this performance is simply astounding. It is one of the best jazz performances I own, and it for someone new to Jazz this would be a great way to get a flavor for Jazz as an art. Ray Brown is king no doubt, John Clayton is a force to be reckoned as Ray's protege.

This is a must have, for beginner to jazz expert.

Fretful.......2006-12-09

I love the bass, the instrument and the sound itself. And I'm a fan of all three bassists here, though particularly Ray Brown. I grabbed this CD the second I heard of it. I left it unlistened to for a while, enjoying the anticipation. It pains me to say this, but when I actually listened to it, I just wasn't crazy about it. Guess what the problem was. Right, too much bass. Three bass players and nothing on top, it just doesn't work that well. It works better as a concept and a conversation piece than as something I actually want to listen to. I like having it in my collection, but I've never felt the desire to listen to it a second time. After ten or fifteen minutes of listening to three bass virtuosos solo, I would have killed to hear just about anyone on a sax cut in with a high register screech, clear out some of those hollow overtones. Oh well.

It's not terrible. I did like Blue Monk and Brown Funk the best, enjoyed Mack The Knife too. Maybe for a bass player it would be a more interesting experiment. It just didn't quite work for me. I recommend Ray Brown's "Live from New York to Tokyo," a great live double album featuring two different versions of his trio from two different eras, and some of the installments of "Some Of My Best Friends Are..." series are great as well. Also check out "Live at the Blue Note," with Oscar Peterson and Milt Jackson. You see? You put the bass on the bottom end to compliment some great musicians in the upper registers.

Great For Bassists.......2003-04-02

While I adore this CD, and think that all bassists should listen to it at least once, it's decidedly not the CD for the rest of the jazz world -- it's all bass. But it's very good, and very acoustic. And if you like bass, you will love it. :)

This Rules.......2001-12-03

This album is an amazing collection of coolness. If your like it as much as I do, you'll love Christian McBrides cover of "Deck the Halls" (appears on the album as "Double Decker") It's the best cover of a Christmas Classic that I've heard in years. It's on the album "Jazz for Joy: A Verve Christmas", check it out you won't be sorry.

Average customer rating: "Hooch" is just the beginning of a great CD A Strong Showing Love it love it love it BEST CD EVER "Bad Thing"

Super Natural Everything Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Jambands | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: People Are Moving Everything Labrador Solid Leroy ASIN: B000006E49 Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

1. Super Natural
2. Hooch
3. The Real
4. Good Thing (St. Luicia)
5. Spent
6. Ladybug
7. Time Will Heal Me
8. Upon These Dreams
9. Be Gone
10. Big D's Playground

Customer Reviews:

"Hooch" is just the beginning of a great CD.......2002-09-02

This is one of those CDs that I bought based on only one song that I heard (Hooch) and figuring that I probably wouldn't like the rest of the CD. I was very pleasantly surprised. It took a couple of listens, but the rest of the CD has really grown on me. "Hooch" is definitely the big catchy "hit" song, the rest of the songs are slightly different than "Hooch", but they are mostly very catchy and very well made. One song, "Great Thing (St Luicia)", is definitely my favorite song on the CD - in fact I think it is *way* better than "Hooch."
Happy listening.

A Strong Showing.......2000-04-26

I first saw Everything perform almost ten years ago at a small bar in Norfolk, VA called Lewis's. I enjoyed the sound tremendously, and managed to catch them two or three more times before I moved out of the area. Then I forgot about them.

Fast forward until last year, when I stumble across this album in the bins of Tower Records in New York City. I put it in my CD player, and I realize again what a talented bunch of guys they are. Catchy tunes and skilled musicianship combine in original ways, creating fun and danceable songs. Highlights include "Be Gone," "Super Natural" and "Hooch." I like they way they draw in diverse musical styles, including jazz, funk, calypso and even zydeco, without turning the album into the unfocused mess it could have been.

This CD isn't perfect. Some of the lyrics are simplistic and forced (e.g., "Good Thing"), and some of the songs are just lightweight filler. But overall, it's a very stong showing and a worthy addition to any music collection.

Love it love it love it.......2000-04-03

If you've ever heard everything, you know that this cd was an exciting thing for them. Yes, it's a bit overproduced, but you have to be excited for the guys. From the cutesy song of Ladybug to Time Will Heal Me, you'll want to jam, dance, drive, or party with this CD. If you liked it as much as I did, go buy an older CD like Labrador or Solid...hear earlier versions of some of the stuff! They're a great band that's survived for years playing in holes like those on the Eastern Shore in Dewey Beach. And for those of you who have never seen them live - GO TO A LIVE SHOW! The energy is amazing, the fans are so much fun, and the music is better than you can imagine!

BEST CD EVER.......2000-01-09

This Is one of the Best CD's Ever Proud To Hsve This one in my Video Collection ONE of the Best Not my Favorite Buy James Bond Music.

"Bad Thing".......1999-08-12

Well, it's true that "Supernatural" has a way cool intro and that "Good Thing" and "Spent" have a cool metal edge to them, one of these songs has VERY BAD LANGUAGE at the end. Any cd that has that kind of language in it does not deserve any praise at all. There's nothing new in this cd, anyway, exept boring light-weight stuff. The only other compliment I can give it is that it has a secret song on it, and I think that's cool. But don't buy it. There's nothing you would love or anything on it. Don't buy it.

Average customer rating: dig this!

Super Breaks: Essential Funk, Soul, & Jazz Samples and Breakbeats Various Artists Manufacturer: Beat Goes Public ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Super Breaks, Volume Two: Essential jazz, soul and funk break-beats Super Breaks, Volume Three: Essential funk, soul and jazz samples and break beats The Breaks, Vol. 3 Flying Groove What It Is! Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977) ASIN: B000025889 Release Date: 2002-03-20

Tracks:

1. Intro - The Soul Children
2. Ike's Mood - Isaac Hayes
3. Light My Fire - Jackie Wilson
4. Different Strokes - Syl Johnson
5. Thinking Single - The Counts
6. Blind Alley - The Emotions
7. Take Yo' Praise - Camille Yarbrough
8. What a Man - Linda Lyndell
9. Tramp - Lowell Fulson
10. Smokey Joe's la La - Googie Rene
11. E.V.A. - Jean-Jacques Perrey
12. Rock Creek Park - The Blackbyrds
13. Got to Learn How to Dance - The Fatback Band
14. Bouncy Lady - Pleasure
15. Drowning in the Sea of Love - Joe Simon
16. Walk Tall - Cannonball Adderley
17. Burning Spear - S.O.U.L.
18. Tramp [Instrumental] - Otis and Carla Band
19. Chick a Boom - Pazant Brothers
20. Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms) - The Detroit Emeralds

Album Description

18 track UK compilation of old skool funk, soul and jazz. Classic recordings, familiar with a new generation through sampling. Tracks include, 'Ike's Mood'-Isaac Hayes, 'Light My Fire'-Jackie Wilson, 'Blind Alley'-Emotions, 'Take Yo' Praise'-Camille Yarborough and Burning Spear-'S.O.U.L.'. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Essential Funk, Soul and Jazz Samples and Break Beats'.

Customer Reviews:

dig this!.......2001-08-27

do you remember hip hop classics like "ain't no half steppin'"? if you want to know where this great breakbeats and samples were taken from buy this record. Every song is a deja vu experience and bangin' by himself! loopdiggaz like dj premier, marley marl, rza and thousands of other beatproducers can't be wrong. so dig this!

Jazz Music:

1. The Best of Arturo Sandoval
2. The Best Thing for You
3. The Bill Perkins Octet on Stage [Import]
4. The Gingerbread Man
5. The New New Orleans Music: Jump Jazz
6. Time To Travel
7. To Touch a Distant Soul
8. Trio Globo
9. Tristeza on Piano [Import] [Original recording remastered]
10. Trombon con Sazon

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