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1. Cow Cow Blues - Mark "Mr. B" Braun

2. J.C.'s Blues - Mark "Mr. B" Braun, J.C. Heard

3. Lucky, Lucky Man - Henry Gray

4. Old Time Shuffle - Boogie Woogie Red

5. Viper Song - Roosevelt Sykes

6. Little Brother

7. I'm Talkin' About You - Henry Gray

8. Too Smart Too Soon - Roosevelt Sykes

9. Thunder and Lightning Boogie

10. When I Lost My Baby

11. Finger Snappin' Boogie - Henry Gray

12. Early Morning Blues - Roosevelt Sykes

13. Red's Boogie - Boogie Woogie Red

14. You Don't Know My Mind

15. Red's Rhumba - Boogie Woogie Red

16. Running the Boogie - Roosevelt Sykes

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Average customer rating: GREAT CD Cant see this being the best A brilliant 5 songs, should be more. Something You Should Listen To Some words of a french speaking guy

The Best of Alpha Blondy Alpha Blondy Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Ivory Coast | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jerusalem Masada Apartheid Is Nazism Serious Reggae Elohim ASIN: B000005H2R Release Date: 1996-04-02

Tracks:

1. Cocody Rock
2. Apartheid Is Nazism
3. Come Back Jesus
4. Jerusalem
5. Politiqui
6. Sweet Fanta Diallo
7. Banana
8. Cafe Cacao
9. Masada
10. Rendez-Vous
11. Yeye
12. Fulgence Kassy
13. Amour Papier Longueur
14. Rendez-Vous (Cool Summer Mix)

Customer Reviews:

GREAT CD.......2007-02-17

this dc is great i play it almost everyday. you will not regret buying it it worth the money

Cant see this being the best.......2004-12-15

This CD may have to grow on me. There is a few classic tracks. To call this CD The best of Alpha Blondy is hard to do. The high point is, The Wailers is on a few tracks. Im very new to Mr.Blondy. I was really impressed with Yitzhak Rabin. My next CD by Alpha will be, Masada

A brilliant 5 songs, should be more........2004-05-13

Alpha Blondy is a unique artist. Hailing from Africa's Ivory Coast, this talented and inspiring musician is capable of some of the most infectious and moving songs in the reggae genre. This compilation contains several of those songs. Unfortunately it also contains some very weak material as well. The first 5 songs on this c.d. are brilliant, and are almost worth the price of the c.d. alone. The problem is that one would be much better off purchasing one of his early works. My suggestion would be "Jerusalem." That being said, if you've never heard Alpha Blondy even this less than perfect compilation is a worthwhile investment.

Something You Should Listen To.......2002-03-24

So your not an Ivory Coast rocker? Well, it doesn't matter. Have you ever wondered why people listen to reggae? Did you think reggae was just Bob Marley? Well than you should pick up this album and get and education. If you are an avid reggae fan, than your collection is not complete with a little Alpha Blondy, and this album is a good place to start. They keep it irie mon, and the beats are always right on. I think there are very few groups that understand music as an international language, and Alpha Blondy understands perfectly, reaching out across the globe to all people and cultures. So do yourself a favor and pick this up, kick back, and relax...maybe even light a spliff. Other than that, this is one of the best albums I own.

Some words of a french speaking guy.......2000-07-09

What a review of that Marconi... Language is the first sign that can separate people. This discrimination is also nazim, my dear ! Hopefully Alpha blondy, however his mother tongue is not english, can break the barrier of the language to communicate.

So maybe I can advice you a nice song of Alpha Blondy, called "Armée Française", which means French Army...., you should just replace the title and the words of the song with whatever designing worst then such colonial attitude of yours. Simple words are in it as in all songs of him, but sure you will be able to understand as millions of African understand his educative message!

Average customer rating: GREAT CD Masada CD by Alpha Blondy a good effort BLONDIES HAVE MORE FUN! Go get it now

Masada Alpha Blondy Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Ivory Coast | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Yitzhak Rabin Dieu The Best of Alpha Blondy Jerusalem Merci ASIN: B000002V0Y Release Date: 1992-07-28

Tracks:

1. Masada
2. Multipartisme (Mediocratic)
3. Rendez-vous
4. God Is One
5. Yeye
6. Desert Storm
7. Houphonet Yako
8. Peace In Liberia
9. Papa Bakoye
10. Les Chiens
11. Sciences Sans Conscience
12. Fulgence Kassy
13. Ca Me Fait Si Mal
14. Mystic Night Move

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This recording by Alpha Blondy and his mighty band the Solar System clinches their place in the top rank of African reggae. With songs set in a number of different languages, Blondy finds themes that bring us all together. He sings of making the ultimate sacrifice in the very moving "Masada," of love anticipated in "Rendezvous," and of spiritual unity in "God Is One." Blondy mourns the loss of Bob Marley in "Mystic Night Moves," his sorrow extending to include all of the black heroes who died too soon. The lyrics on this release are global in scope and speak with great intelligence and insight. The international band backs Blondy with power and finesse, with notable instrumental passages including the talking drum intro to "Multipartisme," the soaring electric guitar of "Ye Ye," and the intimate acoustic guitar of "Papa Bakoye." Special respect must be paid to Boncana Maiga's arrangements, which are innovative and rock solid. --Jeff Grubb

Customer Reviews:

GREAT CD.......2007-02-17

this dc is great i play it almost everyday. you will not regret buying it it worth the money

Masada CD by Alpha Blondy.......2006-11-05

I LOVE THIS CD BECAUSE I LOVE THE REGGAE ARTIST ALPHA BLONDY AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND IT ANYWHERE EXCEPT AT AMAZON.COM

a good effort.......2000-09-19

While "Apartheid Is Nazism" is the supreme Alpha Blondy recording, "Masada" finds out hero in good form, giving us his message in 3 languages, thus showing the universality of the music he makes.

For me, this is a great improvement over his prior 2 efforts, "Jerusalem," and the very disappointing "Jah Jah Seh." Blondy is known for his very eccentric nature, and I think it reared its ugly head on those recordings.

This album is more back to basics for him, and the results, including the gorgeous "God Is One," "Peace in Liberia," and the touching "Mystic Night Moves," show that Alpha is making his way back, and the music from his band the Solar System (the modern day Sun Ra and his Arkestra?) is excellent.

This lp is a return to form for Alpha Blondy, and is recommended.

BLONDIES HAVE MORE FUN!.......2000-07-04

Blondie's 8th album sparkles with fluid melodies, luscious riffs and his wistful, plaintive voice singing in Dioula, French nd English. Particularly gripping tracks include Rendez-vous, desert Storm, Peace In Liberia and the incredibly beautiful Sciences sans Conscience and Ca Me Fait Si Mal with their singalong melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Alpha Blondie is assured in his artistry and he's got the tunes to back it up with. Masada is a winning album where every track is a hit.

Go get it now.......1999-11-13

Alpha Blondy What is there to say Go buy Alpha today and you shall find cmplete happiness. Music for the mid, for the spirit. From Africa, for the World. Blondy... If I could I would buy it right now. Listened to it all Summer while travelling l'Afrique de Ouest

Average customer rating: Alpha Blondy Live in Paris A Must-Hear Album

Live Au Zenith Alpha Blondy Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Ivory Coast | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Apartheid Is Nazism Yitzhak Rabin Masada The Best of Alpha Blondy Dieu ASIN: B000005HE6 Release Date: 1994-02-08

Tracks:

1. Intro: Jah Houphouet Boigny Nous Parle
2. Psaume 23
3. Jerusalem
4. Masada
5. Politiki
6. Cocody Rock
7. Multipartisme
8. God Is One
9. Dji
10. Come Back Jesus
11. Benediction

Customer Reviews:

Alpha Blondy Live in Paris.......2006-04-20

I'm a huge reggae fan with ALOT of reggae albums and through the years this album has always stayed in heavy rotation. Although most of the lyrics are in French the music really speaks for itself. There are few reggae albums I would consider in the category of this album (Right up there with Babylon by Bus). The sound mix is amazing. I wish all live albums could sound this good. The bass player alone makes this album worth purchasing but there is also great percussion, organ and brass instrumentation that make this album great. If you like good reggae music, played and jammed to perfection then you NEED this album in your headphones.

PS. This is the album above all albums to have if you like to listen to reggae while you ski. Hands Down!

A Must-Hear Album.......2000-09-24

This is one of my favorite reggae albums, one of my favorite live albums, and just one of my favorite albums. The album opens with an intro, a man pumping up the Parisian audience for Blondy's appearance on stage; this is followed by a musical intro and then Blondy himself. The tracks blend together well, and the overall flow of the album really makes me feel as if I was there or had seen the show. The music is amazing, full of spirit and energy, sometimes fast, at times more subdued, perhaps imparting a feeling of reverence. The bass is strong, as well as the horns--sax, trumpet, and great trombone. Blondy's lyrics are equally captivating and inspiring; he sings here in several languages, primarily French and English. The theme is predominantly spiritual, and has influences from Christianity (as in Come Back Jesus), as well as Islam, Judaism, and others. I really admire his message of transcending "religious" differences to unite in spirituality. Check it out. There are also several songs of a more political vein, such as Politiki and Multipartisme. If you're into Alpha Blondy, or are even interested, check out this album!

Average customer rating: Astounding pianism -- just don't listen to it in one sitting

Earl Wild plays Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue/Porgy & Bess/etc. George Gershwin , and Earl Wild Manufacturer: Ivory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007NLC Release Date: 1997-01-01

Tracks:

1. Rhap in Blue
2. Seven Virtuoso Etudes: The Man I Love
3. Seven Virtuoso Etudes: I Got Rhythm
4. Seven Virtuoso Etudes: Embraceable You
5. Seven Virtuoso Etudes: Fascinatin' Rhythm
6. Seven Virtuoso Etudes: Somebody Loves Me
7. Seven Virtuoso Etudes: Liza
8. Seven Virtuoso Etudes: Lady be Good
9. Grande Fant on Porgy and Bess
10. Three Plds for Pno: Pld I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
11. Three Plds for Pno: Pld II. Andante con moto e poco rubato
12. Three Plds for Pno: Pld III. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso

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Earl Wild's first performance of Rhapsody in Blue was a live 1942 broadcast with Toscanini, which effectively typecast the young pianist as a Gershwin specialist. Three years later Wild was invited by Paul Whiteman (who premiered and first recorded the work with the composer at the keyboard) to participate in the work's first uncut recording, reissued for the first time here on CD. True, Glenn Osser's re-orchestration with an added 16-voice choir borders on kitsch; and Whiteman's conducting, though snappily paced, has the subtlety of an avalanche. Wild's breezy fingerwork and stylish flair, however, saves the day. The pianist serves up his own Seven Virtuoso Etudes on Gershwin songs and his Grande Fantasy on Porgy and Bess with slightly more dash and abandon in these 1976 recordings than his later Chesky remakes, and he delivers the Three Preludes with uncluttered directness. A delicious reissue. --Jed Distler

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Astounding pianism -- just don't listen to it in one sitting.......2005-03-20

This CD seems to overlap with another CD on the Chesky label. Both contain Earl Wild's Fantasy on Porgy and Bess and the seven Etudes based on Gershwin's music. This disc also has Rhapsody in Blue and Gershwin's Preludes.

Wild's pianistic facility is absolutely astonishing. He does some wonderful things with Gershwin's music. Highlights include "Embraceable You" and some of the sections of the Porgy and Bess Fantasy ("Summertime", "Bess, you is my woman now" and "It aint necessarily so" come to mind). He also plays the three Preludes with conviction and panache. However, Gershwin is not Chopin, and there is only so much one can mine from this music. If one tries to listen to this entire CD in one sitting, one can become aware of the piano as a percussion instrument. I am not certain if this is a function of the music (Gershwin), the pianist (Wild) or the recording (AAD). So often when I listen to a great pianist play solo work by Chopin, Liszt or Ravel, for example, I can lose myself in the music and virtually forget the medium. That doesn't happen with this recording for me.

Still, in small doses, this is an extraordinary disc, and I'm glad to own it.

Average customer rating: A rare and unusual piano duo with contrasting styles.

The Ivory Hunters-Double Barrelled Piano Bob Brookmeyer & Bill Evans Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Modern Post Bop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005GW7 Release Date: 1994-01-25

Tracks:

1. Honeysuckle Rose
2. As Time Goes By
3. Way You Look Tonight
4. It Could Happen to You
5. Man I Love
6. I Got Rhythm

Customer Reviews:

A rare and unusual piano duo with contrasting styles........1998-12-11

Brookmeyer never unpacks his valve trombone, and teams up with Bill Evans on piano. Recorded one afternoon in 1959, Brookmeyer offers a staight-ahead, technically rich piano style that contrasts with the more laid back, spontaneous, and lyrical one that became the hallmark of Bill Evans.

At the time of this recording, Brookmeyer was an established trombonist with several records to his name. Evans was emerging as a phenomonal pianist, having just joined the Miles Davis quintet in 1958.

The tracks recorded were standards (someone liked Gershwin), with the faster paced ones (Honeysuckle Rose) spotlighting Brookmeyer and the slower paced ones (The Man I Love) allowing Evans to show his stuff. Typical of the stereo style of the day, Brookmeyer is heard on the left channel and Evans on the right, with Percy Heath on bass and Connie Kay on drums mixed across both channels.

This is a "must have" CD for jazz enthusiasts because of the unusual instrumentation, and as a point of reference in the developing career of Bill Evans.

Average customer rating: Blue Ivory Incredible! A must for any rollickin' blues fan!

Blue Ivory Various Artists Manufacturer: Blind Pig ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music St. Louis Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Boogie-Woogie | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000N7Y Release Date: 1992-09-29

Tracks:

1. Cow Cow Blues - Mr. B
2. J.C.'s Blues - Mr. B
3. Lucky, Lucky Man - Henry Gray
4. Old Time Shuffle - Boogie Woogie Red
5. Viper Song - Roosevelt Sykes
6. Little Brother - Mr. B
7. I'm Talkin' About You - Henry Gray
8. Too Smart, Too Soon - Roosevelt Sykes
9. Thunder & Lightning Boogie - Mr. B
10. When I Lost My Baby - Mr. B
11. Finger Snappin' Boogie - Henry Gray
12. Early Morning Blues - Roosevelt Sykes
13. Red's Boogie - Boogie Woogie Red
14. You Don't Know My Mind - Mr. B
15. Red's Rhumba - Boogie Woogie Red
16. Running The Boogie - Roosevelt Sykes

Customer Reviews:

Blue Ivory.......2000-11-08

I found this album in a used CD shop. Very enjoyable, but I wish the recordings had been made in the artists' prime. Generally, the vocals detract from the overall appeal of the music. For me the old, orginal records have a sound evocative of the days when the music was popular. Somehow, the modern technology does not capture the "feel" quite so well. In all, the album is a good starting place to go on looking for the more spontaneous, unselfconscious performances.

Incredible! A must for any rollickin' blues fan!.......2000-03-29

I came across this over the speaker in a record store. I stopped me cold. Never have I heard such a wonderful cd that took me through so many moods: from downright giddy, through rockin' and down to the heart-tugging tinklings of melancholy longing. It's the blues, folks, the finest collection of piano blues I've ever heard.

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Duo Pianists: Morley & Gearhart Rediscovered Manufacturer: Ivory Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gliere, Reinhold | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Kodály, Zoltán | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tailleferre | Tailleferre, Germaine | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005OMI4 Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

1. Three Blind Mice
2. Waltzes from Der Rosenkavalier
3. Dance Of Terror from El Amor Brujo
4. All The Things You Are
5. Eight Waltzes, From Op.39
6. Mouvements Perpetuels
7. I Got Rhythm
8. Frenesi
9. Waltz, Op.15, No.2
10. An American In Paris
11. Russian Lullaby
12. Nocturne from Shylock, Op.57
13. Concerto in F (Finale)
14. April In Paris
15. Star Dust
16. Blue Danube Waltz, Op.314
17. Piece En Forme De Habanera
18. Sailor's Dance from The Red Poppy

Tracks:

1. Mountain Tune
2. Limehouse Blues
3. La Tirelitentaine
4. Waltz in A Major, Op.39, No.15
5. Can-Can
6. Flight Of The Bumblebee
7. Tea For Two
8. Minute Waltz
9. Fetes
10. Nola
11. Baby Boogie
12. Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo
13. Music Box, Op.32
14. Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
15. Parlez Moi D'amour
16. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
17. Prelude In G Minor, Op.23, No.5
18. March from The Love For Three Oranges
19. With A Song In My Heart
20. The Viennese Musical Clock
21. In Thee Is Joy
22. Stormy Weather
23. Kitten On The Keys
24. Body And Soul
25. Goodnight Ladies

Average customer rating: Peaceful, Plaintive & Provocative Piano Better than Pop Sad songs for a winter's night

LET IT FALL Richard Isen Manufacturer: Clearsong Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000056EZR Release Date: 2000-12-01

Tracks:

1. Blue Window
2. A Street You'll Never Know
3. Let It Fall
4. The Only Thing
5. Now Voyager
6. The Way The Waves Come
7. Fish Eye Curve
8. Willie
9. Only Angels Can Have Wings
10. Winter Wishes

Album Description

There's nothing high tech sounding on this new CD from San Francisco's Webmaster. Just a guy and his piano singing about his travels on the long, strange road to here.

Counting influences ranging from Tori Amos to Bill Evans to Shirley Horn to Tom Waits, LET IT FALL includes 9 original songs and a cover of Joni Mitchell's WILLIE that's sure to be controversial.

Customer Reviews:

Peaceful, Plaintive & Provocative Piano.......2001-01-16

I bought this CD to hear the cover of Joni Mitchell's "Willie". If you're a fan of Joni's piano stylings from Blue & Ladies of the Canyon, this will appeal to you. Richard's piano is mournful & beautiful, his voice is soothing and melancholy, and his skill as a composer is very strong. He is more concerned with creating musical "textures" than writing "pop" songs. When you play this CD, you won't leave with tunes in your head, but you will want to hear it again & again!

Better than Pop.......2001-01-11

It's not very pop--but the tune I downloaded, Blue Window, is just beautiful. There's something in your harmony that is like a skilled painter using watercolors, taking advantage of the way shades blend and wash over each other. You're being subtly...polytonal? With those beautiful lydian bits all over the place, and your subtle, dulcet Christopher-Cross voice (I like Christopher Cross--that's a compliment)...it's a heady, beautiful mix of stuff.

Sad songs for a winter's night.......2001-01-08

Gorgeous, melancholy music, evocative lyrics and imagery of loneliness. A unique sound, piano based, synth top with choral work grounded by the artist's lyrical baritone. Kind of folk, kind of jazz, very personal. The songs invite you in with repeated listening and have many layers and colors, like all good work. Overall sad songs, which is not a bad thing, though title song is more upbeat and almost swings.And it's always a rare treat to hear a man sing a love song to another man (Willie).

Average customer rating: TRACK LIST

Blue Ivory - A Modern Piano Dynasty Manufacturer: BLUE NOTE ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007Z1OAS

Product Description

Blue Ivory - A Modern Piano Dynasty / Various Artists issued: 1996 BLUE NOTE/EMI CDP8532282 (BLUE NOTABLES Sampler Series Vol. 6) l HERBIE HANCOCK, MICHEL PETRUCCIANI, JACKY TERRASSON, BUD POWELL, THELONIOUS MONK, ELIANE ELIAS, HORACE SILVER l 1. Song For My Father / Horace Silver * 2. Round Midnight / Thelonious Monk 3. Watermelon Man / Herbie Hancock 4. Just Enough / Eliane Elias & Herbie Hancock 5. September Second / Michel Petrucciani 6. I Love Paris / Jacky Terrasson 7. Un Poco Loco / Bud Powell l * with Carmell Jones

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TRACK LIST.......2005-03-10

Blue Ivory - A Modern Piano Dynasty / Various Artists
issued: 1996 BLUE NOTE/EMI CDP8532282 (BLUE NOTABLES Sampler Series Vol. 6)
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HERBIE HANCOCK, MICHEL PETRUCCIANI, JACKY TERRASSON, BUD POWELL, THELONIOUS MONK, ELIANE ELIAS, HORACE SILVER
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1. Song For My Father / Horace Silver *
2. `Round Midnight / Thelonious Monk
3. Watermelon Man / Herbie Hancock
4. Just Enough / Eliane Elias & Herbie Hancock
5. September Second / Michel Petrucciani
6. I Love Paris / Jacky Terrasson
7. Un Poco Loco / Bud Powell
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* with Carmell Jones

Jazz Music:

1. Carmen McRae & Friends
2. Carry On
3. Ceremonies
4. Christmas: Winter Nights
5. Collectors' Items
6. Come Sundown
7. Dance Time U.S.A.: 1939-40
8. Dancing in the Dark
9. Dave Brubeck and Jay & Kai at Newport [Live] [Import]
10. Dolphins [Import]

Jazz Music

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