A Guitar Thing

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5. On the Edge

6. Your Smile

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Average customer rating: Papa Mali is still great, but misses the Instagators Freaking killer! Fell short, doesn't develop Swamp-funk at it's finest

Do Your Thing Papa Mali Manufacturer: Fog City Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music New Orleans Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Country Ghetto Thunder Chicken 10 Days Out (Blues from the Backroads)/ (CD/DVD) The Wheel Man Blackwater ASIN: B000IFRR1C Release Date: 2007-01-23

Tracks:

1. Do Your Thing
2. Honeybee
3. Early in the Morning
4. I Had The Dream
5. Little Moses
6. Coffee
7. I'm Gettin' Over It
8. Girls In Bossier City
9. Sugarland
10. True Religion
11. Hallelujah I'm A Dreamer
12. bonus video: 20 minutes of live and in-studio footage

Customer Reviews:

Papa Mali is still great, but misses the Instagators.......2007-07-19

Papa Mali and The Instagators last album, Thunder Chicken, is one of the funkiest in recent memory, blending hard grooving N'Awlins funk with nasty delta blues and soulful southern rock. While Papa Mali himself is brilliant - as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist - the album is clearly a band effort, with each member adding a peace to the intoxicating brew. What surprised me about Do Your Thing is that the Instagators are gone, leaving instead an album that, despite a few collaborations, is most definitely a solo project for Papa Mali.

Drummer Frosty Smith, who added his lose, effortlessly funky second-line style drumming to Thunder Chicken has been replaced by Rob Kidd. Kidd's drumming is oftten distractingly heavy handed, and his rock oriented "caveman" beats rob the album almost entirely of its funk. With the exception of Henry Butler's brilliant piano on "Honeybee," possibly the album's best track, keyboards have been removed from the mix. Its a major loss since the howling Fender Rhodes and sweet organ were so much a part of what made Thunder Chicken great. Lastly, the thumping bass guitar from the last album has largely been replaced by the sousaphone work of ledgendary Dirty Dozen founder, Kirk Joseph. Joseph's playing is brilliant as always, so this is not necessarily a criticism, but the change is dramatic.

Despite these changes, Do Your Thing is not a bad album, and its biggest redeeming feature is most definitely Papa Mali's songwriting, which has grown more singularly distinctive in the years since Thunder Chicken. "Honeybee" sounds as if it could be a New Orleans standard, full of the same timeless grace as many of the city's ancient tunes. "Little Moses" lopes along with surreal, biting imagery. The albums final four songs are all excellent, amply making up for clunkers like "I Had The Dream." From "Girls in Bossier City," a dark hallucinatory meditation that burns with energy throughout, to "Hallelujah, I'm a Dreamer," the albums touching folky closer, the mood and vibe of the album are enough to lull anyone into a trance.

Those looking for a funky, dancable swamp funk album should look elsewhere. But for anyone who loves Papa Mali's simple, but evocative lyricism and haunting spirituality, Do Your Thing is fascinating.

Freaking killer!.......2007-07-12

This is a stone cold sure shot! I'm new to Papa Mali but this is a GREAT record that's not afraid to fly its freak flag. Dark, mysterious, some great songs, and (as anyone who knows what's up in New Orleans can tell you) an amazing roster of musicians... what's not to love?

Fell short, doesn't develop.......2007-03-30

I agree the flavor is there. I agree the cast brought together on this effort are genu-wine! However, each song seems to be burdened by a redundancy and menotony that disappoints. Admittedly, after "Thunder Chicken," which I enjoy greatly, my expectations were perhaps too high. "Do Your Thing" does not get there for me, nor for my crew. Will continue to listen and hopefully that which has taken purchase with others will also be drawn upon me and mine. Keep trying, Papa Mail. Dig your style and art, but this offering has yet to compel.

Swamp-funk at it's finest.......2007-02-06

Papa Mali and crew return from the bayou like a big sweaty "swamp-thing" to instagate a riot for your senses. Oh not just your ears, but your nose will smell the gumbo, barbecued chicken and cornbread. Your eyes will see new, wonderful colors as the big Papa's stoned-soul mardi-gras comes marchin' through your stereo with Isaac Hayes out front as the Grand Marshall, then Henry Butler and his grand piano will come floatin' in to tickle your fancy, and ya' betta get up offa ya' feet as Robb Kidd gets the party rockin' like a one man drum section, opening it all up for the heavies in the middle of the parade; you'll see Wild Magnolia Indians, Dozens of Dirty sousaphone players, you'll see a Prophet claiming he knows the true religion, you might even see a Mofro they call JJ Grey in there grinnin' from ear to ear, and you will be too as your senses take it all in. And just like the Mardi-Gras, I wish this trip didn't have to end, but I think I see New Orleans' finest comin' down the line.....oh.....wait....it's on repeat, aaaahhhh the party never ends.

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Tracks:

1. Sicilienne And Rigaudon - Mischa Elman/Percy Kahn
2. Nocturne in G, Op.37 No.2 - Vladimir de Pachmann
3. Ste No.1 in D, Op.43 - IV: March Miniature - Boston SO/Karl Muck
4. Vn Con in D, Op.35 - II: Canzonetta - Fritz Kreisler/Carl Lamson
5. Litanei, D.343 - Alfred Cortot
6. Gotterdammerung - Closing Scene - Leopold Stokowski
7. Ste, Op.15 - Valse - Harold Bauer/Ossip Gabrilowitsch
8. Mazurka in D, Op.33 No.2 - Ignace Jan Paderewski
9. Vn Partita No.3 in E, BWV 1006 - I: Prld - Sergei Rachmaninoff
10. Etude in a, Op.25 No.11 'Winter Wind' - Josef Lhevinne
11. Jalousie - Tango Tzigane - Boston Pops Orch/Arthur Fiedler
12. Vc Con No.2 in e, Op.30 - II: Lento - Andante Tranquillo (Abridged) - Emanuel Feuermann/Albert Hirsh
13. Schon Rosmarin - William Primrose/David Stimer
14. Ser in C, Op.48 - II: Waltz - Boston SO/Serge Koussevitzky
15. Beatrice Et Benedict - Ov - Boston SO/Charles Munch
16. Messiah, Pt.II, No.44 - Hallelujah Chor - Hugh Porter/Robert Shaw Chorale/Robert Shaw
17. Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan - Gregor Piatigorsky/Ralph Berkowitz
18. Don Pasquale - Ov - NBC SO/Arturo Toscanini
19. Mazurka In a, Op.7 No.2 - William Kapell
20. Cancion De Cuna (Cradle Song) - Jose Iturbi

Tracks:

1. Prld in c#, Op.45 - Arthur Rubinstein
2. Fant On Themes From Bizet's Carmen - Vladimir Horowitz
3. Fant in c, BWV 906 - Wanda Landowska
4. Coppelia - Prld: Mazurka - Boston SO/Pierre Monteux
5. Colas Breugnon, Op.24: Ov - Chicago SO/Fritz Reiner
6. Porgy And Bess - Jascha Heifetz
7. A Woman Is A Sometime Thing - Jascha Heifetz
8. Five Bagatelles - No.1: Allegro - Julian Bream
9. I Vespri Siciliani-Ballet: The Four Seasons: Winter - New Philharmonia Orch/James Levine
10. L'Isle Joyeuse - Van Cliburn
11. La Flute De Pan: Pan And The Birds - James Galway
12. Rosamunde, D.797 - Ballet Music No.II - Cologne RSO/Gunter Wand
13. Fantasiestuck, Op.73 No.3 - Rasch Und Mit Feuer - Richard Stoltzman
14. Light In Darkness - Evelyn Glennie
15. Fanfare For The Uncommon Woman, No.1 - Saint Louis SO/Leonard Slatkin
16. Transcendental Etude No.5 'Feux Follets' - Evgeny Kissin
17. A Hymn To New England - Boston Pops Orch/Keith Lockhart
18. Fanfare For The Common Man - San Francisco Sym/Michael Tilson Thomas

Average customer rating: The greatest most unheralded album of all time Beautiful Bocephus King A great debut CD

A Small Good Thing Bocephus King Manufacturer: New West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: All Children Believe in Heaven ASIN: B00000DFVS Release Date: 1999-02-09

Tracks:

1. What Am I Doing Here?
2. A Small Good Thing
3. The Haunting Of A New York Moon
4. Blues For Buddy Bolden
5. Hours Before Light
6. Ruby
7. Nowhere At All
8. I'll Die In Mine
9. Think About You
10. Tired Of Waiting
11. Heart Like Yours
12. Land Of Plenty

Customer Reviews:

The greatest most unheralded album of all time.......2005-09-24

I can't say enough good things about this record, it really is the greatest most unheralded debut record of all time. Why the Canadian music buying public didn't pick up on this gem will truly confound me to this day. The Blue Sickness and All Children Believe In Heaven are worthy follow-ups, but this is still my favourite BK album. In fact, I liked this record so much, I gave it to Elvis Costello in the hopes that he would be able to generate some buzz around it (a la Sexsmith). Anyway, buy it, you won't regret it.

Beautiful Bocephus King.......2005-06-17

Bocephus King is the most underated artist of this time. Between the amazing production and creativity it is easy to get yourself lost in any BK album. The one after this Blues Sickness and the newest All Children Believe In Heaven are amazing albums as well. Check them out.

A great debut CD.......1999-07-20

Yes, that's really an interesting debut CD. Great voice (sometimes remembering Tom Waits), great music (rock and slow songs). I think that this CD is quite a must for people who likes good music.

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Shake That Thing Last Chance Jug Band Manufacturer: Inside Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Memphis Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000034DI Release Date: 2006-10-17

Tracks:

1. Shake That Thing!
2. Last Chance Blues
3. Kansas City Blues
4. Write Me A Few Lines
5. Who Pumped The Wind In My Doughnut?
6. King And Queens Blues
7. Let Me Squeeze Your Lemon
8. Beale Street Dandy
9. Mississippi River Blues
10. Poor Boy Long Way From Home
11. Mister Crump
12. The Judge He Pleaded (Viola Lee Blues)
13. Time Is Winding Up

Average customer rating: I love this CD Liltin' lute Some rare offerings here

The Scottish Lute Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Instruments | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Highland King - The Scottish Lute, Vol. II / McFarlane ASIN: B000001Q8C Release Date: 1992-09-02

Tracks:

1. I. The Jane Pickeringe Lute Book: Drawe Neare Me And Love Me
2. I. The Jane Pickeringe Lute Book: A Scots Tune
3. I. The Jane Pickeringe Lute Book: The Scottish Huntsupe
4. II. The Straloch Lute Book: I Long For The Wedding
5. II. The Straloch Lute Book: I Long For Thy Virginitie
6. II. The Straloch Lute Book: The Canaries
7. II. The Straloch Lute Book: Canaries
8. III. The Skene Mandora Book: I Mett Her In The Medowe
9. III. The Skene Mandora Book: Let Never Crueltie Dishonour Bewtie
10. III. The Skene Mandora Book: Jennet Drinks No Water
11. IV. The Rowallen Lute Book: A Scots Tune
12. IV. The Rowallen Lute Book: Corne Yards
13. IV. The Rowallen Lute Book: Gypsies Lilt
14. IV. The Rowallen Lute Book: A Scots Tune
15. IV. The Rowallen Lute Book: A Scots Tune
16. V. The Skene Mandora Book: Alace I Lie My Alon I'm Lik To Die Awld
17. V. The Skene Mandora Book: The Flowres Of The Forrest
18. V. The Skene Mandora Book: Remember Me At Eveninge
19. V. The Skene Mandora Book: I Will Not Goe To My Bed Till I Suld Die
20. VI. The Straloch Lute Book: Port Rorie Dall
21. VI. The Straloch Lute Book: Lilt Ladie An Gordonn
22. VI. The Straloch Lute Book: Gallua Tom
23. VI. The Straloch Lute Book: Whip My Toudie
24. VI. The Straloch Lute Book: Hench Me Malie Gray
25. VI. The Straloch Lute Book: Wo Betyd Thy Wearie Bodie
26. VII. The Skene Mandora Book: Lesleis Lilt
27. VII. The Skene Mandora Book: Pitt On Your Shirt On Monday
28. VII. The Skene Mandora Book: Blew Breik
29. VII. The Skene Mandora Book: My Ladie Laudians Lilt
30. VII. The Skene Mandora Book: To Dance About The Baikeis Dubb
31. VII. The Skene Mandora Book: My Mistres Blush Is Bonie
32. VIII. The Straloch Lute Book: A Scots Tune
33. VIII. The Straloch Lute Book: Its A Wonder To See
34. VIII. The Straloch Lute Book: Port Priest
35. VIII. The Straloch Lute Book: An Thou Wer Myn Own Thing
36. VIII. The Straloch Lute Book: Port Jean Linsey
37. IX. The Rowallen Lute Book: Gabot
38. IX. The Rowallen Lute Book: Untitled
39. IX. The Rowallen Lute Book: Curent
40. IX. The Rowallen Lute Book: Volt
41. X. The Skene Mandora Book: Doun In Yon Banke
42. X. The Skene Mandora Book: Aderneis Lilt
43. X. The Skene Mandora Book: Ladie Cassilles Lilt
44. X. The Skene Mandora Book: I Serve A Worthie Ladie
45. XI. The Rowallen Lute Book: Ane Scottis Dance
46. XI. The Rowallen Lute Book: Swit Sant Nikcola
47. XI. The Rowallen Lute Book: Untitled
48. XI. The Rowallen Lute Book: Untitled
49. XII. The Straloch Lute Book: A Port
50. XII. The Straloch Lute Book: Gray Steel
51. XII. The Straloch Lute Book: Put On Thy Sark On Munday
52. XII. The Straloch Lute Book: The Old Man
53. XII. The Straloch Lute Book: A Port
54. XII. The Straloch Lute Book: Ladie Laudians Lilt
55. XII. The Straloch Lute Book: I Kist Her While She Blusht
56. XIII. The Skene Mandora Book: Adew Dundie

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This disc offers 56 pieces from 17th-century compilations, probably best described as early equivalents of the fake books that popular musicians use today. These dance tunes and songs were the pop music of their time, now turned into "classical music" entirely by the aging process. McFarlane bounces through these catchy tunes with great verve; he's obviously having a good time with the music. The mandora is a small member of the lute family, pitched an octave higher than the two other early lutes McFarlane plays. It sounds rather like a ukulele. There is no profundity to be heard on this disc, but it's highly entertaining. As usual with Dorian, the sound quality is superb. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

I love this CD.......2007-06-12

I'm a Baroque musician and also a massage therapist. This is one of the CD's I use when I do massage; I've heard it now hundreds of times, and it still delights. Some very haunting, beautiful passages and excellent throughout. I agree with the other reviewer's assessment that I've never heard a bad performance on a Dorian recording.

Liltin' lute.......2000-05-19

Ronn McFarlane is the perfect man for the job. These pieces for the lute and mandora are what you'd expect from the time and place they were written. Surprising how many of the tunes sound like they were written yesterday. On some you may want to kick up yer heels a wee bit. Sonically, this CD is a gem; crystal clear sound. I've lent this to several persons and so far I've heard no complaints. McFarlane's Dowland CD is highly recommended also.

Some rare offerings here.......1999-09-26

As I keep saying, I have never heard a poor performance on a Dorian label, and their record remains intact with The Scottish Lute (DOR-90129) and Highland King: the Scottish Lute, Vol. II) (DOR-90257). Between the two, lutist Ronn McFarlane give us no less than 100 short excerpts from the different "Lute Books" that were so popular in the 15th to 17th centuries. There are even some examples of music for the mandora, half the size and an octave higher than a lute. This does not demand intense concentration and is excellent ambient music for relaxing or giving parties. I do wish, however, that more comprehensive notes were included and the multilingual text done away with to make room for them. But the playing is masterful and both CDs are highly recommended.

Average customer rating: A different direction for Jessica- 4.5 An excellent follow-up CD

Chapter 2 Jessica Jacobs , and Jessica Riddle Manufacturer: Oarfin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Key of a Minor Silence Counting Down the Days Right Up Your Face Jennifer Marks ASIN: B0000AQS0X Release Date: 2003-01-01

Tracks:

1. Gravity
2. Homewrecker
3. Karma in a Gun
4. Drown
5. Can't See
6. Would It Kill You
7. Undivided
8. Princess Bride
9. Blue
10. Hangin On
11. Deserve Me

Product Description

1. Gravity
2. Homewrecker
3. Karma in a Gun
4. Drown
5. Can't See
6. Would It Kill You
7. Undivided
8. Princess Bride
9. Blue
10. Hangin On
11. Deserve Me

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

A different direction for Jessica- 4.5.......2005-11-22

Her sound/Her music-In this CD it sounds like Jessica added lower notes to her vocal register but she still has a strong, smooth voice and stays in a range that works. This CD is basically singer-songwriter piano pop with guitar, as Jessica learned how to play the guitar too. Every song sings like a relationship diary; not a bad thing as Jessica makes it work, but there's a lot less variety of subject matter.

Her best songs-
3) Karma in a Gun-This is an interesting song that shows a new side of Jessica. She sings about a boyfriend who's not faithful to her, prompting her to fantasize about revenge. Believe it or not, this song is more perspective than it sounds, and the instrumentation is low but impressive.
4)Drown-Here Jessica is singing about a broken relationship and comparing it to taking a bath. In this case, drown is a metaphor for getting too deeply involved in the relationship. Her vocals are good; she starts by singing low and getting higher and louder as the song progresses. Her piano/guitar background music is upbeat, which makes this "sad" song more upbeat.
8)Princess Bride-This song is still about relationships, but interestingly enough it goes back to the sound of her first CD in instrumentation, lyrics, and vocals. She compares her real-life relationships to relationships in fairy tales and how she wishes hers were better. Her vocals are amazing here; she pushes herself to sing higher notes and she succeeds without sounding fake.

Final Recommendations-This CD is definitely different from Jessica's first CD, so people who really like the subject variety of that one may be disappointed, but I do recommend listening to this CD at least once. It is a change and it may take time to get used to, but in the long term it's worth it.

An excellent follow-up CD.......2003-08-21

I loved this CD. I have been waiting for it to come out since I hear Keys in a minor (under her maiden name Jessica Riddle) and I was not disappointed! My favorite song has to be Can't See and Drown, but all of them are excellent. The piano playing great and this is definelity worth your money!

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Tracks:

1. Intermezzo Sinfonica - Wolfgang Meyer
2. Bolero (Excerpt) - Seiji Ozawa
3. The Flight Of The Bumblebee - Vladimir Ashkenazy
4. Summertime A Woman Is A Sometime Thing - Gil Shaham
5. Introduction - Variations I-VI - Tamas Vasary
6. Variation XVIII - Tamas Vasary
7. Danse Infernale Du Roi Kachtcher - Myung-Whun Chung
8. Final - Myung-Whun Chung
9. 'Moonlight': 1. Adagio Sostenuto - Emil Gilels
10. Prelude To Act I - Placido Domingo
11. No. 4 Havanaise: 'L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle' - Placido Domingo
12. Act III, Entr'acte - Placido Domingo
13. Act III, no. 26 Duo Final (Excerpt) 'Ainsi, Le Salut De Mon Ame' - Placido Domingo
14. The Journey - Elliot Goldenthal & Band
15. Libertango - Luis Bacalov
16. Tango Espagnol - Nicanor Zabaleta
17. 2. Adagio - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna - Arnold Schoenberg Chor
2. Uf Dem Anger: Tanz - Andre Previn
3. If I Were A Rich Man - Roby Lakatos And His Ensemble
4. 7. Aqarium - Martha Argerich
5. 13. Le Cygne - Mischa Maisky
6. 'Un Bel Di Vedremo Levarsi Un Fil Di Fumo' - Mirella Freni
7. The Typewriter - Frederick Fennell
8. Rhapsody In Blue (Excerpt) - James Levine
9. An American In Paris (Excerpt) - James Levine
10. Salut D'amour - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
11. 'Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix' - Grace Bumbry
12. 3. Presto - Pinchas Zukerman
13. Marcia Trionfale - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala
14. 1. Moderato - Tamas Vasary
15. Etude In A Flat Major, Op. 25 No. 1 - Tamas Vasary
16. 'La Donna E Mobile' - Nicolai Ghiaurov
17. Venus, The Bringer Of Peace - William Steinberg
18. Danse Macabre, Op. 40 - Luben Yordanoff

Average customer rating: Frank Brown writes great songs awesome power pop I love Buzz Zeemer!

Play Thing Buzz Zeemer Manufacturer: Record Cellar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Delusions of Grandeur ASIN: B00021RGFE Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

1. Break My Heart
2. Don't Hang Up
3. I Live Next Door
4. Crush
5. Sometimes
6. Lost and Found
7. Porch
8. What the Hell I Got
9. Goin' Home
10. Don't Pull Away
11. Everything You Should
12. She Don't Care

Product Description

Track list: 1. Break My Heart 2. Don't Hang Up 3. I Live Next Door 4. Crush 5. Sometimes 6. Lost and Found 7. Porch 8. What the Hell I Got 9. Goin' Home 10. Don't Pull Away 11. Everything You Should 12. She Don't Care

Customer Reviews:

Frank Brown writes great songs.......2006-12-27

Fans of quality rock/pop will love Buzz Zeemer. I love this album and also the second Buzz Zeemer Lp. Frank Brown writes great songs. And they are played and sung very well. Tommy Conwell does a great job also. One of the best songwriters to ever come out of Philadelphia.

awesome power pop.......2006-01-28

Frank Brown should be famous. He is a stunning song writer. Buy this album. NOW. Every song is perfect. Check out the other Buzz Zeemer album, plus anyting by his former band Flight of Mavis and BUY HIS NEW SOLO ALBUM. Frank Brown - Out of the Blue. If you run into him, tell him to play TOP OF THE POPS! Hi Frank!

I love Buzz Zeemer!.......2004-09-28

Originally I purchased this CD because I love every piece of work that Tommy Conwell touches. He has yet to disappoint me!
Buy this CD and you'll be amazed at the tightness of this band and the lyrics will just melt your heart, especially on "Don't Hang Up".
Although I'd love to hear Tommy sing these songs, I truly love the voice of lead singer Frank Brown.

Average customer rating: Disappointing Vocals

Got Swing! Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Ellington | Ellington, Edward Duke | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000088EA9 Release Date: 2003-02-25

Tracks:

1. String Of Pearls
2. Stompin' At The Savoy
3. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
4. Straighten Up And Fly Right
5. Sugar (That Sugar Baby Of Mine)
6. Skyliner
7. Blues In The Night
8. Avalon
9. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain;t Got That Swing)
10. Clouds, Adapted From Nuages
11. Jumpin' At Woodside
12. Flying Home
13. I'll Be Seeing You
14. Sweet Georgia Brown

Amazon.com

Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra here offer a veritable tour of the swing era. Kunzel has been conducting the orchestra since its formation in 1977. The set includes many of swing's cornerstone numbers, of course including Duke Ellington's "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," which is also celebrated as the source of the genre's name. The music flourished in the '30s and '40s, popularized by composers and bandleaders such as Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and the Dorsey brothers. To help realize this project, a number of vocalists were enlisted, all of whom have current resumes rich with forays into the swing era: the Manhattan Transfer, John Pizzarelli, and Janis Siegel (who's also a member of the aforementioned vocal quartet). From soaring group vocals on such numbers as "Skyliner" to straight-ahead instrumental grooves as on Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton's "Flying Home," this 14-song set celebrates the swing era by making it sound fresh today. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing Vocals.......2003-08-21

The orchestral approach to swing used on this recording unfortunately makes this date sound anemic. The swing band sound that is in integral part of this song list is either missing or meagerly represented among the orchestral arrangements and the hollow sounding concert hall acoustics. Worst of all, the Manhattan Transfer are mixed down so far that they almost sound like they don't get their own mikes. For anyone who loves MT as much as I do, this recording is a sadly wasted opportunity. Very disappointing. They deserve so much better.

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A Guitar Thing Ron Jackson Manufacturer: Muse Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008RPB Release Date: 1994-03-17

Tracks:

1. Lu's Step
2. Summer Waltz
3. Way You Look Tonight
4. But Beautiful
5. On the Edge
6. Your Smile
7. S.O.S.

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