Ruby Braff & His New England Songhounds, Vol. 1

1. I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby

2. Blue and Sentimental

3. This Can't Be Love

4. Thankful

5. Sho-Time

6. My Shining Hour

7. Days of Wine and Roses

8. Down in Honky Tonk Town

9. Tell Me More

10. These Foolish Things

11. More Than You Know

12. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

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Average customer rating: A real Braff bargain!

Complete Recordings Featuring Jim Hall Ruby Braff , and Hank Jones Manufacturer: Gambit Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Original Quartet/Quintet Sessions Complete Jazz Guitar Complete Recordings, Vol. 1 Complete Sextet Studio Sessions Kids: Duets Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola ASIN: B000JVSWLO Release Date: 2006-11-27

Tracks:

1. Embraceable You
2. Treat Me Rough
3. But Not for Me
4. Boy! What Love Has Done for Me
5. I Got Rhythm
6. Bidin' My Time
7. Could You Use Me?
8. Barbary Coast
9. Bidin' My Time/But Not for Me/Embraceable You
10. When Your Lover Has Gone
11. You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me
12. Let's Do Ti
13. Taking a Chance on Love
14. Give My Regards to Broadway
15. Willow Weep for Me
16. This Is My Lucky Day
17. Someday You'll Be Sorry
18. Yesterdays

Album Description

Excellent 2006 release that features the complete Ruby Braff Goes Girl Crazy on CD for the first time ever! The combination of Ruby Braff, an extraordinary trumpet player whose improvisational ability is matched only by his respect for a good melody, and George Gershwin, the acknowledged master of American popular song, is as natural as four and three on a pair of dice, and twice as nice if you also happen to like music. Ruby, who is almost single-handedly the reason why British Jazz publications invented the term 'mainstream' to describe traditionally-based modern playing, is a bug on the subject of melody and improvisation which refrains from distorting the composer's line. His enthusiasm for the score of George Gershwin's Girl Crazy pervades this entire album and is obviously shared by his cohorts: Al Cohn (tenor sax and clarinet), Hank Jones (piano), Jim Hall (guitar), Buzzy Drootin (drums) and bassists George Duvivier (who plays on But Not For Me, I Got Rhythm and Bidin' My Time) and Bob Haggart (who plays on the rest). Gambit.

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The Combination of Ruby Braff, an Extraordinary Trumpet Player Whose Improvisational Ability is Matched Only by his Respect for a Good Melody, and George Gershwin, the Acknowledged Master of American Popular Song, is as Natural as Four and Three on a Pair of Dice, and Twice as Nice If You also Happen to Like Music.

Customer Reviews:

A real Braff bargain!.......2007-03-30

This CD of cornetist Ruby Braff and pianist Hank Jones recordings from 1958 and 1961 is a real gem, as is Gambit Records' other Braff CD featuring pianist Dave McKenna. Throw in sidemen Al Cohn, Jim Hall, Roy Eldridge, Mundell Lowe, Milt Hinton and Bob Haggart, and it's a jazz collector's dream. For the first time you'll have Braff's combined tunes from his "Girl Crazy," "You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me" and "Easy Now" LPs on one 75-minute CD you'll play over and over again.

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Complete Original Quartet/Quintet Sessions Ruby Braff , and Dave McKenna Manufacturer: Gambit Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Recordings Featuring Jim Hall Complete Sextet Studio Sessions Braff! Recovered Treasures Ruby Braff & Ellis Larkins: The Complete Duets ASIN: B000JVSWLY Release Date: 2006-11-15

Tracks:

1. Dancing in the Dark
2. Blue Prelude
3. Why Was I Born?
4. Blue (And Broken-Hearted)
5. If I Could Be with You
6. I'm Crazy About My Baby
7. Louisiana
8. It's Wonderful
9. Almost Like Being in Love
10. Lover Come Back to Me
11. I Must Have That Man
12. As Long as I Live
13. Blue, Turning Gray Over You
14. If I Had You
15. It's Been So Long
16. I'm Shooting High
17. Stardust
18. How Long Has This Been Going On?
19. Soft Lights and Sweet Music [*] - Ruby Braff, Benny Goodman Septet, Dave McKenna
20. Song Is Ended But the Melody Lingers On [*]

Album Description

Although Ruby Braff and Dave McKenna played together on several occasions during their long careers, these two sessions best represent their collective legacy for a number of reasons. It must be said that their recorded collaborations were not as abundant as one might expect. Their two initial sessions together were as sidemen for other musicians: a 1955 date as part of the Benny Goodman septet, and a February 1956 session backing singer Milli Vernon's recording debut. These dates were followed by the two incredible sessions included here. After that, the only known recordings of the Hackett-McKenna partnership are a 1961 live recording at Eddie Condon's with Bobby Hackett and Peanuts Hucko, and two 1991-93 double albums with a band including tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton. The sessions featured on this edition are, thus, their only true small group quartet/quintet) recordings and the only instrumental sessions they made at the peak of their careers, in which both musicians can be considered, in a way, session leaders. Gambit. 2006.

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Although Ruby Braff and Dave Mckenna Played Together on Several Occasions During their Long Careers, These Two Sessions Best Represent their Collective Legacy for a Number of Reasons. It Must Be Said that their Recorded Collaborations were Not as Abundant as One Might Expect. Their Two Initial Sessions Together were as Sidemen for Other Musicians: A 1955 Date as Part of the Benny Goodman Septet, and a February 1956 Session Backing Singer Milli Vernon's Recording Debut. These Dates were Followed by the Two Incredible Sessions Included Here. After That, the Only Known Recordings of the Hackett-mckenna Partnership Are a 1961 Live Recording at Eddie Condon's with Bobby Hackett and Peanuts Hucko, and Two 1991-93 Double Albums with a Band Including Tenor Saxophonist Scott Hamilton.

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Recovered Treasures Ruby Braff & His Musical Friends Manufacturer: Jump Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Complete Recordings Featuring Jim Hall Complete Original Quartet/Quintet Sessions No One Else But Kenny Kids: Duets Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life ASIN: B000I2JD8K Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. Valse Bleue - Ruby Braff
2. June - Ruby Braff
3. Ah! So Pure - Ruby Braff
4. Waltz No. 9 - Ruby Braff
5. Stride La Vampa - Ruby Braff
6. Traumerei - Ruby Braff
7. You Meet the Nicest People in Your Dreams - Ruby Braff,
8. Two Sleepy People - Ruby Braff,
9. Save It Pretty Mama - Ruby Braff,
10. Lazy River - Ruby Braff,
11. Struttin' with Some Barbecue - Ruby Braff,
12. Medley: Sugar/I Can't Give You Anything but Love [#] - Ruby Braff,
13. Lover Come Back to Me - Ruby Braff,
14. Medley: Sweet Lorraine/Keepin' out of Mischief Now - Ruby Braff,
15. When You're Smiling - Ruby Braff,

Average customer rating: A jazz treasure following a national tragedy

You Brought a New Kind of Love Ruby Braff Trio & Quintet Manufacturer: Arbors Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Controlled Nonchalance at the Regattabar, Vol. 2 Complete Recordings Featuring Jim Hall ASIN: B0006MT4K4 Release Date: 2005-02-01

Tracks:

1. It's Wonderful
2. Them There Eyes
3. Lullaby Of The Leaves
4. I Know That You Know
5. You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
6. Blue And Sentimental
7. You're Driving Me Crazy
8. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
9. When I Fall In Love

Customer Reviews:

A jazz treasure following a national tragedy.......2007-06-14

Much of this splendid album was recorded on Sept. 12 and 13, 2001, immediately after terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon. Yet cornetist Ruby Braff, pianist Bill Charlap and drummer Jake Hanna turned in memorable performances to go with three tunes recorded earlier during the session that produced Braff's "Watch What Happens" CD. For that date, Braff, Charlap and Hanna were joined by pianist Dick Hyman and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli at Arbors' 2001 March of Jazz festival. Like Braff's 15 or so other releases on the Arbors label, "You Brought a New Kind of Love" is absolutely necessary for jazz fans who love a lyrical horn player's improvisations on familiar standards. If you've never heard any of Braff's work on Arbors, this is a good place to start. If you already own some of his other efforts, this CD will make a fine addition to your collection. It's one of the best CDs by Braff, who passed away in 2003.

Average customer rating: Tried and True

Calling Berlin, Vol. 1 Ruby Braff Manufacturer: Arbors Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Calling Berlin, Vol. 2 Magnificent Slippin' Around, Vol. 1 Forgotten Dreams: Archives of Novelty Piano (1920's-1930's) Short Life of Barbara Monk ASIN: B0000031LP Release Date: 1995-10-31

Tracks:

1. It's A Lovely Day Today
2. Blue Skies
3. Alexander's Ragtime Band
4. I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
5. How Deep Is The Ocean?
6. Soft Lights And Sweet Music
7. Let's face The Music And Dance
8. My Walking Stick
9. Russina Lullaby
10. You're Laughing At Me
11. This Year's Kisses
12. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
13. The Say It's Wonderful
14. Steppin Out With My baby
15. Easter Parade

Customer Reviews:

Tried and True.......2007-06-26

Ruby Braff and Ellis Larkins had met a few times before, most memorably back in the 1950's when recording for Vanguard records under the watchful eye of John Hammond. They met some twenty or so years later while recording the fine'Grand Reunion'session for Hank O'neal's independent Chiaroscuro label. The astute people at Arbors obviously knew a good thing when they heard it and decided to record a couple of volumes themselves while the going was still good.

The songs are all penned by Irving Berlin. Some are more familiar than others yet each one has a melody that can stay with you long after it's been played...especially the interpretations presented on this disc and its companion volume.

Ellis Larkins is the perfect and most complementary accompanist for Braff. He has a delicately fragile keyboard touch that is ideal for backing voices(the duets with Ella Fitzgerald on Decca come to mind). Braff's cornet playing has a smoothly eloquent vocal quality. His sound is immediately identifiable for its stark beauty and pure tone. Getting these guys together to play fifty years ago was a great idea and,judging by the results of this disc,time hasn't changed a thing.

Bucky Pizzarelli joins Braff and Larkins on a few numbers to add some variety. Mostly it's the graceful golden toned Braff playing Berlin's melodies rapturously with Larkins' gentle embellishments adding the finishing touches to the songs. Exquisite!

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Braff! Ruby Braff Manufacturer: Lone Hill Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Original Quartet/Quintet Sessions Complete Recordings Featuring Jim Hall Ruby Braff & Ellis Larkins: The Complete Duets Complete Sextet Studio Sessions Jazz from a Swinging Era ASIN: B000BYAD0M Release Date: 2005-12-05

Tracks:

1. Star Dust
2. Here's Freddie
3. Indian Summer
4. Blue Turning Grey Over You
5. Just One More Chance
6. When My Dreamboat Comes Home
7. You're Lucky to Me
8. Moonglow
9. It's Been So Long
10. Too Marvelous for Words
11. How Long Has Thing Been Going On?
12. 'S Wonderful
13. As Long as I Live
14. If I Had You
15. I'm Shooting High
16. Moonglow

Album Description

This release offers one of the best LPs recorded by this great mainstream jazz trumpeter and cornets Ruby Braff in the beginning of his fertile musical career, featuring Coleman Hawkins, Lawrence Brown, Ernie Caceres, Don Elliott, Nat Pierce, Freddie Green, Dave McKenna, Steve Jordan, and others. On these dates Braff exhibits commendable controlled power, even at moments of climax. Whatever the mood, in this kind of basically mainstream company his playing maintained an impressive sense of logicality and lyricism, as such as more than ample Proof of his innate ability to swing. Disconforme. 2005.

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This Release Offers One of the Best LPs Recorded by this Great Mainstream Jazz Trumpeter and Cornetist Ruby Braff in the Beginning of his Fertile Musical Career, featuring Coleman Hawkins, Lawrence Brown, Ernie Caceres, Don Elliott, Nat Pierce, Freddie Green, Dave Mckenna, Steve Jordan, and Others. On These Dates Braff Exhibits Commendable Controlled Power, Even at Moments of Climax. Whatever the Mood, in this Kind of Basically Mainstream Company his Playing Maintained an Impressive Sense of Logicality and Lyricism, as Such as More Than Ample Proof of his Innate Ability to Swing. As Bonus Tracks, the CD Concludes with the Four Tracks Originally Issued in One Extended Play Record Published under the Name of the "ruby Braff All-stars."

Average customer rating: Creative Duets A romantic jazz masterpiece

Play Nice Tunes Ruby Braff & Dick Hyman Manufacturer: Arbors Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Instrumental Pop & Lounge | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000031LR Release Date: 1995-10-31

Tracks:

1. I Want A Little Girl
2. My Heart Belongs To Daddy
3. Sweet Savannah Sue
4. Why Was I Born?
5. Lotus Blossom
6. Joseph! Joseph!
7. Thanks A Million
8. By Myself
9. I Must Have That Man
10. Come Sunday
11. Save It, Pratty Mama
12. Once Upon A TIme
13. You're Lucky To Me
14. When It's Sleepy Time Down South

Customer Reviews:

Creative Duets.......2003-07-04

The great Ruby Braff recorded cornet / piano duets with Ellis Larkins, Ralph Sutton, Roger Kellaway and Dick Hyman amongst others. For me, the recordings with Hyman are the finest, as Hyman is an enormously alert partner, constantly sparring with Braff and inspiring him to play at a consistently high level.

This 1994 CD has been criticised for lacking the variety of tempos and treatments of some of their other collaborations, and there is some truth in this. Virtually all the tracks are taken at medium tempo, and Hyman has no opportunity to play the full blooded stride that he excels in. Nevertheless, there is much to savour on this CD. The repertoire mixes jazz standards and obscurities from the American songbook to great effect. Braff, despite having been seriously ill shortly before the session, plays at his lyrical best and is full of invention. Hyman is magnificent throughout, and on tracks such as Cole Porter's "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" (with its mock-fugal solo) "Joseph Joseph" and "You're Lucky To Me", interacts superbly with Braff.

Sound quality is excellent throughout.

This is one of those CDs that is delightful to listen to with half an ear to simply enjoy its melodious and swinging treatments, but also benefits from the closest possible attention to savour the rapport and interplay between the performers. Strongly recommended.

A romantic jazz masterpiece.......2000-12-21

Talk about romantic jazz--this one's really got it. Every cut shows brilliant mastery of the songs by Braff and Hymen, a great pairing of cornet and piano. A couple of logs on the fire, alone at home, "Nice Tunes," and you'll soon be in heaven, lovers!

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Ruby Braff & Ellis Larkins: The Complete Duets Ruby Braff Manufacturer: Definitive Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Recordings Featuring Jim Hall Complete Original Quartet/Quintet Sessions Braff! Calling Berlin, Vol. 1 Live at the New School ASIN: B000E0VL4K Release Date: 2006-03-27

Tracks:

1. Love for Sale
2. I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams
3. Blues for Ruby
4. I've Got the World on a String
5. Please
6. Old Folks
7. Blues for Ellis
8. What Is There to Say?
9. When a Woman Loves a Man
10. You Are Too Beautiful
11. Skylark
12. Sailboat in the Moonlight
13. City Called Heaven
14. My Funny Valentine
15. Where or When
16. I Could Write a Book
17. Little Girl Blue

Tracks:

1. Thou Swell
2. My Romance
3. Girl Friend
4. Mountain Greenery
5. Blue Moon
6. You Took Advantage of Me
7. I Married an Angel
8. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
9. Romance in the Dark [*]
10. When You Wish Upon a Start [*]
11. (I Don't Stand A) Ghost of a Chance [*]
12. Where's Freddie? [*]
13. Wishing (Will Make It So) [*]
14. I'm in the Market for You [*]
15. Sweet Sue, Just You [*]
16. Linger a While [*]

Album Description

This reissue compiles all the duets sessions made by Ruby Braff and Ellis Larkins in 1955. These recording became jazz Classics and were originally released in three albums: Two part inventions in Jazz Vol.1 and 2, and '2 x2 - Ruby Braff and Ellis Larkins play Rodgers and Hart. Definitive Records.2006

Album Details

This Reissue Compiles all the Duet Sessions Made by Ruby Braff and Ellis Larkins in 1955. These Recordings Became Jazz Classics and were Originally Released in Three Albums: "two Part Inventions in Jazz" V. One and 2, and "2 X Two - Ruby Braff and Ellis Larkins Play Rodgers and Hart".

Average customer rating: Reviewing Live at the New School A hot jazz instrumental recording George knew how to swing Two great musicians at the top of their form.

Live at the New School Ruby Braff & George Barnes Manufacturer: Chiaroscuro Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Don't Get Around Much Anymore Gems Cornet Chop Suey Old Man Time Ruby Braff & Ellis Larkins: The Complete Duets ASIN: B000003H8N Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

1. This Can't Be Love
2. With Time For Love
3. There Will Never Be Another You
4. Solitude
5. Struttin' With Some Barbeque
6. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
7. Thou Swell
8. Body And Soul
9. Squeeze Me
10. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Aint Got That Swing
11. Rockin' In Rhythem
12. Sugar
13. Liza
14. You're A Lucky Guy
15. Don't Blame Me
16. Cheek To Cheek
17. Mean To Me
18. Here There And Everywhere
19. Goose Pimples
20. Nobody Else But You

Customer Reviews:

Reviewing Live at the New School.......2006-03-26

This is a good CD especially if your a George Barnes fan. He demeonstrates some great interplay with Ruby Braff and Mr Braff's solos are lyrical and wonderful. This isn't my favorite of the George Barnes material that's out there however. If I had to choose one recording of George's that I came across on Amazon than that would have to be "Gems" with Joe Venuti. His playing sounds more lively than on this recording. That being said, the tune choices are great. I love thier versions of "There Will Never BE Another You', 'Sunny Side of Street', and 'Cheek to Cheek." If you play guitar like me then there are a lot of great licks to "cop" but if you only have enough bucks for one CD then get "Gems" instead.

A hot jazz instrumental recording.......2003-07-04

This is a very sharp recording of some great jazz standards by Ruby Braff and George Barnes. They are both not as well known (and underrated) to many jazz fans, but their style is distinct, crisp, and very fun. Its like sitting in a jam session with some great musicians. These guys know their music and instruments well, and it comes through on this CD. If you really enjoy jazz guitar (a la Barney Kessel) this is the album for you.

George knew how to swing.......2003-02-14

a total pleasure. masterful guitar work from a much underappreciated musician's musician. if you listen close enough you will enjoy this more and more.

Two great musicians at the top of their form........2001-01-11

This is the best album by far that the Braff / Barnes quartet ever made,which is not to say that their other records are bad, they weren't, but this one is an absolute treasure, made better by including all the music recorded that night,unlike the original LP. Ruby Braff must be the best cornet player in jazz,and George Barnes amongst the best swing guitarists of his time. They play so wonderfully together that it is difficult to single out any tracks as being the best,but my favourite numbers are "There will never be another you","Solitude", "Rockin' in rhythm" ,"Struttin' with some barbecue", and "It don't mean a thing". But really the whole record is great, with the highest standards of musicianship from both the principals and Michael Moore and Wayne Wright on bass and rhythm guitar.Interestingly, the lack of a drummer doesn't stop the group swinging like crazy! The recording is excellent too,it does a great job in capturing the beautiful tone that both Ruby and George coax from their instruments. This is the most enjoyable jazz album I bought during 2000, and in my opinion the Braff/Barnes quartet was one of the outstanding groups of the seventies. In conclusion, buy it! Anyone with an appreciation for good music making cannot fail to be inspired and uplifted by this tasteful, humourous and sublime recording.

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Ruby Braff with Buddy Tate & the Newport All Stars Ruby Braff and Buddy Tate Manufacturer: Black Lion/Da Music/Ka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Complete Original Quartet/Quintet Sessions ASIN: B0000015PK Release Date: 1990-10-01

Tracks:

1. Mean To Me - Turk, Ahlert
2. Body And Soul - Green, Heymen, Eyton, Sour
3. I Surrender Dear - Barris, Clifford
4. My Monday Date - Hines
5. Take The 'A' Train - Strayhorn
6. Don't Blame Me - Fields, Mc Hugh
7. Pan Am Blues - Wein
8. These Foolish Things - Strachen, Maschwitz
9. The Sheik Of Araby - Smith, Wheeler, Snyder
10. Lullaby Of The Leaves - Petkere, Young
11. Mean To Me - Turk, Ahlert
12. Take The 'A' Train - Strayhorn
13. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone - Clore, Stept
14. The Sheik Of Araby - Smith, Wheeler, Snyder

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