| 1. Night Train |
| 2. City Lights |
| 3. My Funny Valentine |
| 4. Take the "A" Train |
| 5. Siciliano |
| 6. Crystal Garden |
| 7. Maiden Voyage |
| 8. Stompin' at the Savoy |
Facets,Doc Severinsen,Amherst Records,Big Band,Bop,Instrumental Pop,Jazz,Nostalgia,Pop,Swing,Traditional Pop
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Many Facets Of Roger
Roger Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005UPFD Release Date: 2002-01-15 |
Tracks:
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- So Ruff, So Tuff
- A Chunk Of Sugar
- Do It Roger
- Maxx Axe
- Blue (A Tribute To The Blues)
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Part I; single version)
- Do It Roger (single version)
- Superman
Customer Reviews:
Roger Troutman...Genius!.......2006-07-03
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE !.......2006-07-02
sophisticated with a touch of grits and gravy.......2004-04-15
"The Many Facets of Roger" is Roger Troutman's first solo album from 1981. If you like your funk sophisticated but with a touch of grits and gravy, you're missing out on a gem. Troutman's command of multiple instruments, especially the guitar, is an aural treat. On "Maxx Axe," for example, he uses both raw synthesized and classy nylon-string guitar work, along with bouncy rhythm guitar and bass to ensconce the listener in jazz-funk guitar heaven. Whether "new-school" jazz artists like Marc Antoine realize it or not, Troutman provided the basic blueprint for their up-tempo work with "Axe" and other treats on "Facets" like "Do It Roger" and "A Chunk of Sugar"
Not stopping at sophisti-funk, Troutman brings a whole new dimension to a classic with his rendition of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." Who knows what possessed him to mess with such a legendary song, but he does it justice with a very fresh and funky groove, and fun instrumentation. In a similar vein is his very original "So Rough So Tough," a staple of "Old School" R&B stations everywhere. Not missing a beat, Troutman tackles the blues in "Blue (A Tribute To the Blues)," surprisingly good and authentic, even for Troutman.
Unlike many albums of this era, there is no filler. Every song on "Facets" is strong: tightly produced and played with sublime vocals, still sounding very fresh twenty-something years after the original release. Included in the reissue of "Facets" are single edits of "Grapevine" and "Do It" and an unreleased 1997 track called "Superman" that shows that funk constantly evolves. "Superman" is just as informed by the work of Nine Inch Nails as it is by George Clinton.
If you've read this far, you know you want "The Many Facets of Roger." Do yourself a favor. Buy it. You won't be disappointed.
Gotta Have It!.......2003-11-13
funk albums ever recorded,mabye the best one ever!From the 10
minute plus "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" through the
fluid "Maxx Axe" every cut here is a horn-packed,electro funk
delight and unlike some 80's music it has aged extremely well.
The album doesn't really lend itself well to comment-you simply
have to hear it yourself!
Roger's Best CD.......2003-08-25
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Facets
Doc Severinsen Manufacturer: Amherst Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001O91 Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Night Train
- City Lights
- My Funny Valentine
- Take The A Train
- Siciliano
- Crystal Garden
- Maiden Voyage
- Stompin' At The Savoy
Customer Reviews:
Not the "Tonight Show" Doc!.......2004-07-06
But when a friend let me listen to this CD I was blown away at what this veteran trumpeteer blows out! Every track is a piece of sonic candy to the ears. Doc's modern arrangements of jazz standards are wonderfully done complementing Doc's smooth playing, and when mixed with the "round table" of the studio musician scene makes "Facets" an awesome collection of music that will never reside as a dust collector in your music library.
An Elegant and Excellent CD.......2002-02-25
My favorite cuts on this CD are the selections written by Mr. Tyzik himself. Cuts as, "City Lights, Siciliano, and Crystal Garden" are phenomenal: This is Jazz at its harmonious best. Jeff Tyzik is a master arranger because he charted many of the other contained selections: He produced the compact disc as well.
Several years ago Jazziz Magazine (as if this matters), listed this CD as one of the decades best CDs. Their music critics have been wrong on many other CDs but not on this particular choice.
On the date of this scribe I saw that there were four used CDs to be found at Amazons website. This should not be so...I mean why would anyone in their right mind want to sell this very fine release? Are they that hard up for money? Buy this fantastic release; I reiterate, in later years it will be considered a Jazz classic.
Brilliant modern arranemnts of classic jazz tunes........1999-02-19
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Facets of Blue
Gitane Demone Manufacturer: Cleopatra ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001JMP Release Date: 1993-11-05 |
Tracks:
- A Heavenly Melancholy
- Heavenly Melancholy (Set Me Free) Muted Club Mix
- Lover
- Golden Age (live)
- Love for Sale (live)
- Little Birds (live)
- Sound of War
- Revolution of Love
- Somewhere
- Lullaby for a Troubled Man
Customer Reviews:
Sweet Nothings for the Demonic Ear........1998-07-09
My Review of the Best Female Singer Around...Gitane Demone.......1998-06-17
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Sacro Song II
Fr. Stan Fortuna Manufacturer: Francesco Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000695EE Release Date: 2002-05-31 |
Tracks:
- Magnificat (Fr. Fortuna Tone #2 Intro)
- Say Yes To Sex (Theology of the Body)
- F.A.M.I.L.Y. Remix (One mo time)
- Libre (Freedom)
- Everybody Got 2 Suffer (Everybody)
- Baraka (Conversion Blessing)
- Cell 91 (JPII)
- Instructional Dialogue
- Unborn Victims of Violence (A New Law?)
- Dame Tu Luz (Give Me Your Light)
- HDHD (Hand-Drum, Hand-Down)
- Magnificat (Fr. Fortuna Tone #2 Outro)
Album Description
This is the much anticipated follow-up to Fr. Stan's highly successful Catholic Rap CD from 1998 called Sacro Song. In Sacro Song II, Fr. Stan continues to explore the human condition in its many facets. The music is fresh and original, the messages are moral and true. Although the CD is primarily rap, Fr. Stan is able to blend in touches of jazz and world beat percussion. This makes for an interesting marriage of musical genres. Fr. Stan dedicates the CD to His Holiness Pope John Paul II.Customer Reviews:
Brought tears to my eyes.......2007-01-13
Oh, My beloved world you have given me so much and yet..........2004-05-16
Fr. Stan has a wonderful skill to make his music transcend the usual contraints. I am a middle-aged housewife from the 'burbs -- not the average rap fan. I love Cell 91, Unborn Victims of Violence, Everybdy Got to Suffer,Theology of the Body, the Magnificat and Libre.
I love Father Stan and the Heavenly Father, too.
A World Youth Day gift.......2004-05-06
Anyway, I would definitely recomend this CD to anyone, Catholic or not. It's well written, well recorded, and the music is a blast!
The Truth in language for our culture.......2002-06-22
The highlights are "Everybody Got to Suffer" where he raps about how we all experience suffering while attacking the sinful preoccupation with violence associated with so much rap music; "Unborn Victims of Violence" which is an awesome pro-life rap which MUST be heard; and "Libre" - a piece of rhythmic poetry on the power of Christ, written and performed by Bro. Augustino.
The other tracks are fantastic too. This is an excellent follow up to Sacro Song (if you liked that album, you'll definitely enjoy this) and all his previous work. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
What a followup!!!!!.......2002-06-17
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Facets
Gerry Niewood Manufacturer: Native Language ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001IXT68 Release Date: 2004-03-30 |
Tracks:
- Ruby
- I Hear A Rhapsody
- Cheek To Cheek
- I Concentrate On You
- Dedication (To Diz)
- All Too Soon
- Just One Of Those Things
- The Song Is You
- Doxy
- Zingaro
Product Description
1. Ruby
2. I Hear A Rhapsody
3. Cheek To Cheek
4. I Concentrate On You
5. Dedication (To Diz)
6. All Too Soon
7. Just One Of Those Things
8. The Song Is You
9. Doxy
10. Zingaro
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Sophisticated, nuanced, gorgeous jazz.......2004-05-27
I think that's the case here.
All these players are top drawer.
Yet none of them is exactly a household name.
Steve Gilmore (bass) and Bill Goodman (drums) are, of course, the rhythm section of altoist Phil Woods greatest and longest running group. Gene Bertoncini, an acoustic guitar player of exceptional taste and sophistication, has graced many wonderful sessions. Yet, their collective presence is almost minimal. Leader Niewood (various woodwind instruments) is practically invisible on the modern jazz scene.
Thus, a truly fine, even revelatory, session such as this is likely to get lost in the welter of more prominent jazz releases.
Too bad.
Certainly, this is among the finest offerings of 2004. It s(w)ings with an ease and grace seldom encountered in (Post)Modern jazz. Brimming with ease of expression and casual cleverness, this is a disc of the highest order of jazz accomplishment.
Yet, it will probably slip entirely under the radar of top jazz discs of 2004.
What a shame. I'm declaring it among the best of this year's offerings.
Simply wonderful. Miss it at your peril.
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Facets 2: John Holt, Trumpet
Manufacturer: Crystal Records CD764 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006U4LMM Release Date: 2004-12-01 |
Tracks:
- Ewazen: Sonata: Lento; Allegro molto
- Ewazen: Sonata: Allegretto
- Ewazen: Sonata: Allegro con fuoco
- Turrin: Two Portraits: Psalm
- Turrin: Two Portraits: Incantation
- Wintle: Northwest Miniatures: Allegro con moto
- Wintle: Northwest Miniatures: Adagio espressivo
- Wintle: Northwest Miniatures: Presto
- Wintle: Northwest Miniatures: Allegretto; Allegro vivace
- Ellis: Trumpet Piece
- Tull: Vignette
- Trester: Patricia's Aria
- Gershwin: Someone to Watch Over Me
- Kennan: Sonata: With strength and vigor
- Kennan: Sonata: Rather slowly and with freedom
- Kennan: Sonata: Moderately fast, with energy
Album Description
John Holt is principal trumpet of the Dallas Opera Orchestra and has performed and recorded with the Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Dallas Opera Orchestra, and Voices of Change. He is Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of North Texas. Holt is a champion of new music and has commissioned seven works for trumpet and piano and trumpet ensemble.Customer Reviews:
good technique..........2007-03-12
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Facets
Monty Alexander Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000006CU Release Date: 1993-01-13 |
Tracks:
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
- Lost April
- I'm Walkin'
- Hard Times
- Hold 'Em Joe
- Consider
- Speak Low
- Tune Up
- Blues For Dewey
- To The Ends Of The Earth
Customer Reviews:
Monty's Best.......2004-08-30
Facets is a Great Album.......2000-05-22
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Facets
Jim Croce Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001LYGP8 Release Date: 2004-03-23 |
Tracks:
- Steel Rail Blues
- Coal Tattoo
- Texas Radio
- Charley Green, Play That Slide Trombone
- The Ballad Of Gunga Din
- Hard Hearted hannah (The Vamp From Savannah)
- Sun Come Up
- The Blizzard
- Running Maggie
- Until It's Time For Me To Go
- Big Fat Woman
Tracks:
- Child Of Midnight
- It's All Over, Mary Ann
- Railroads And Riverboats
- Hard Times Be Over
- Railroad Song
- Maybe Tomorrow
- Pa (Song For A Grandfather)
Album Description
Facets was originally recorded and released in 1966, with only 500 copies ever made, using money received as a wedding present. Recorded when he was just 22 years old, Facets illustrates the singer/songwriter's earliest influences and hints at the talent that would later make him one of the most popular artists of his era. The new version of the album includes all the original songs, as well as seven rare bonus tracks hand-selected by wife Ingrid and son A.J. Croce, as a two-disc set, Facets and Jim & Ingrid Too.Customer Reviews:
Great CD - shame no credit given to producer or musicians.......2004-07-20
Another Gem That Traces The Early Talents Of Jim Croce!.......2004-04-07
Another Masterpiece from Jim Croce.......2004-04-02
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Bigger & Better/The Many Facets of David Newman
David "Fathead" Newman Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000333F Release Date: 1993-11-02 |
Tracks:
- Yesterday
- And I Love Her
- The Thirteenth Floor
- Ain't That Good News
- A Change Is Gonna Come
- For Sylvia
- Shiloh
- We're A Winner
- Children Of Abraham
- Headstart
- Chained No More
- The Funky Way To Treat Somebody
- Sylvia
- That's All
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The Many Facets of David Newman / Heads Up (2-CD)
David "Fathead" Newman Manufacturer: Collectables Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LP6KZS Release Date: 2006-12-19 |
Tracks:
- Shiloh
- We're a Winner
- Children of Abraham
- Headstart
- Chained No More
- Funky Way to Treat Somebody
- Sylvia
- That's All
Tracks:
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Makin' Whoopee
- Heads Up
- Delilah
- Lover Man
- For Buster
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