The Complete Brunswick Recordings
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Bronislaw Huberman was one of the violin giants of his time. Even though he made some major electrical recordings, it's worthwhile listening through the limited sound of these acoustics (with a few very early electrical items) to hear his penetrating musicianship applied to mostly light violin showpieces. In general, Huberman's Brunswicks have been difficult to tolerate because of high levels of surface noise. Recording engineer Ward Marston has done a wonderful job of taming the surfaces while bringing out the violin sound with vivid presence. If this set is a museum piece, it's a beautiful one that should appeal to any serious violin lover. --Leslie Gerber
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- Definitive Duke
- Out Of Print But shop Around For These Historical Recordings
- Expensive!
- ESSENTIAL ELLINGTON - GOOD SOUND!!
- Wonderful music wonderfully reproduced
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Early Ellington: Complete Brunswick Recordings
Duke Ellington
Manufacturer: Verve Labels
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ASIN: B000003N42
Release Date: 1994-10-25 |
Tracks:
- East St. Louis Toodle-o (1st Version)
- Birmingham Breakdown (1st Version)
- Immigration Blues
- The Creeper (1st Take)
- The Creeper (2nd Take)
- New Orleans Low-Down
- Song Of The Cotton Field
- Birmingham Breakdown (2nd Version)
- East St. Louis Toodle-o (2nd Version)
- Black And Tan Fantasy
- Soliloquy
- Red Hot Band
- Doin' The Frog
- Take It Easy
- Jubilee Stomp
- Black Beauty (1st Take)
- Black Beauty (2nd Take)
- Yellow Dog Blues
- Tishomingo Blues
- Awful Sad
- The Mooche
- Louisiana
Tracks:
- Doin' The Voom Voom
- Tiger Rag-Part I (Take A)
- Tiger Rag-Part I (Take B)
- Tiger Rag-Part II
- Rent Party Blues
- Paducah
- Harlem Flat Blues
- (What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue
- Jungle Jamboree
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Doin' The New Low Down
- Jolly Wog
- Jazz Convulsions
- Six Or Seven Times (Take A Or B)
- Six Or Seven Times (Take B Or A)
- Goin' Nuts
- Oklahoma Stomp (Take A)
- Oklahoma Stomp (Take B)
- Sweet Mama
- Wall Street Wail (Take A)
- Wall Street Wail (Take B)
- Cincinnati Daddy
Tracks:
- Maori (A Samoan Dance) (1st Version)
- When Your Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) (Take A)
- When Your Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) (Take B)
- Maori (A Samoan Dance) (2nd Version) (Take A)
- Maori (A Samoan Dance) (2nd Version) (Take B)
- Admiration
- Double Check Stomp
- Accordian Joe (Take A)
- Accordian Joe (Take B)
- Cotton Club Stomp (Take A)
- Cotton Club Stomp (Take B)
- Runnin Wild
- Mood Indigo
- Home Agian Blues
- Wang-Wang Blues
- Rockin' Chair
- Rockin' In Rhythm
- Twelfth Street Rag
- The Peanut Vendor
- Creole Rhapsody-Part I
- Creole Rhapsody-Part II (Take A)
- Creole Rhapsody-Part II (Take AA)
- Is That Religion?
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Duke Ellington recorded for Brunswick from 1926 to 1931, the period in which his great talent and great orchestra first flowered, whether the band was recording under his own name or such pseudonyms as the Washingtonians or the Jungle Band. The earliest recordings are highlighted by the presence of trumpeter Bubber Miley and trombonist "Tricky Sam" Nanton, whose brilliant work with plunger mutes for vocal effects did much to define the early sound--which, in turn, rapidly evolved and expanded with the additions of Harry Carney, Johnny Hodges, and Cootie Williams. While the band's repertoire included many blues and popular songs, its distinctive identity emerges from early renditions of such trademark pieces as "East St. Louis Toodle-O," "Black and Tan Fantasy," "The Mooche," and "Mood Indigo." By the end of the period covered in this set, Ellington's ambitious later suites--some of them CD-length--are portended in the elegant extended composition "Creole Rhapsody," his clearly superior contribution to the symphonic jazz movement. --Stuart Broomer
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Definitive Duke.......2007-03-01
The Washingtonians made some forgettable acoustic horn recordings in the mid 1920s. With the advent of electrical sound in 1925, some personnel changes and larger numbers, Edward Ellington's orchestra really came into their own. The set EARLY ELLINGTON is evidence of that musical flowering. The 67 tracks here were (with one exception) all taken from 78 source material. Fifteen are transcriptions of metal parts, the rest being test and commercial pressings.
Track #1, "East St. Louis Toodle-o," was the band's theme song until 1940. Two versions are presented (the earlier has more surface noise). As to the issue of record condition, there is hiss present, but no persistent clicks from scratches, and little lathe. This is to be expected when mastering from pre-used 78s of such venerable age. To have dampened the sound with a mask of filtering would have destroyed the dynamics of the performances, in this reviewer's estimation.
Other Ellington standards, like "The Mooche," "Black & Tan Fantasy" and "Mood Indigo" saw their first exposure to the record buying public with the BRUNSWICK sides on this set. The opening theme of "Six Or Seven Times" would one day become the coda to "Take The 'A' Train." Another interesting couple of tracks are on disc two. "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Doin' The New Lowdown" feature Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and these two comprise the first ever record to include tap-dancing. The 78 was also a big seller in 1929. "Sweet Mama," another song waxed at that session but rejected by BRUNSWICK'S Jack Kapp, is finally given it's due here. Also included are tunes that were part of musical revues at the Cotton Club. Galas like "Cotton Club Showboat" and "Hot Chocolates" were orchestrated by Ellington during his band's two year tenure at that famous Harlem nightclub.
A nicely detailed 56-page book chronicles Duke's early history, and provides lots of other data. The compact case that houses the book and three CDs is a plus. Altogether, this superb collection is one that's vital to all Ellington fans, lovers of hot dance music and early jazz bands. Highest recommendation.
TOTAL RUNNING TIMES --
DISC ONE -- 66:00
DISC TWO -- 66:30
DISC THREE -- 69:22
Out Of Print But shop Around For These Historical Recordings.......2007-02-04
Despite all the good anthologies out there on early Ellington, having all the recorded takes of Ellington on this particular label is superlative.
Artists of stature are listened to, treasured and enjoyed and the joy of comparing songs recorded various times for various labels around the same time is not an excercise but a pleasure to savor such as with Duke.I just wanted to comment that the sound is indeed great here and the whole discussion on no noise or hiss is a perennial one to anyone that is a listener of early Jazz recordings..The same thing goes on and on in regard to Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall Concert and of course the JSP UK box set or the Columbia box of Louis Armstrong's Hot 5's and 7's...all are fine to my 48 year old ears..But I do disagree with some others and enjoy the Duke's OKEH recorded output on Columbia and that too is a needed purchase as is his Columbia's Duke's men Vol 1 and 2 Collections also on CBS/Columbia.All can be found pretty cheap on EBAY.
Having this whole era of Duke on different labels with many of the same songs yet different and wonderful remains worthy of purchase.
Expensive!.......2006-10-02
Just a little tip for the less affluent: you can get 10 of the better tracks from this collection, plus another half hour's worth of some good latter day Duke, on "Duke Ellington's Finest Hour" for 12 bucks.
Yes, these are wonderful recordings of the early growth of big band jazz, very good time music in the Fletcher Henderson vein. And add my vote for the Decca remastering school of thought: don't kill the music just to get out the noise. But I just really don't care to listen to so many alternate takes back to back. I ended up burning my own set with all the alternates sequestered to the 3rd CD.
ESSENTIAL ELLINGTON - GOOD SOUND!!.......2005-04-15
Don't be scared off by the negative reviews. YES, there is a good deal of surface noise. But it's removal doesn't necessarily mean that it would be an improvement. Although I am not knowledgable about sound engineering, I do know that there is considerable debate about the merits of excess noise reduction and/or digital removal of surface noise. It is not perfect. A good deal of the original sound, particularly of the higher frequencies can be lost. That said, I love discs by PAST PERFECT and other fine labels who go to great lengths to remove surface noise. But there is no consensus as to this being an ideal solution to reproducing old 78s.
That said, this CD of "Early Ellington" sounds fantastic to my ears, surface nosie or not. In fact, there is some variance in the amount of surface noise. Some tracks sound quite clean, and I certainly prefer hearing the original recording without excess sound reduction that takes much of the 'life' out of these old discs.
This is an absolutely essential purchase of some of Ellington's greatest sides (particularly as there is no other comprehensive cd of this material available that I am aware of). It also comes with a very informative and attractive booklet.
Buy it while it is still available!
Wonderful music wonderfully reproduced.......2005-03-17
Well I guess there's a wide range of tastes when it comes to remastered 78-era recordings. I have thousands of recordings from this era and if I had to pick one of the best remastering jobs it would be this set (incidentally, if I had to pick one of the worst it would be the Sony/Columbia "Okeh recordings" set praised by another reviewer!). The set was remastered by Stephen Lasker, one of the best in the business in my opinion. Surface hiss is audible, but that's the price to pay for having music that retains its full range and dynamics. Most of the recordings I have heard that have had this hiss removed sound flat and sometimes even muffled (again, the Sony/Columbia "Okeh recordings" set sounds particularly lifeless). However, I'm willing to concede that this is a matter of taste. As for the music, it is truly wonderful - some of the best of Duke Ellington's early work.
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Elisabeth Rethberg: The Complete Brunswick Recordings (1924-29)
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ASIN: B000001S3F
Release Date: 1995-11-22 |
Tracks:
- Aida: Ritorna Vincitor
- Aida: O Patria Mia
- La Boheme: Si. Mi Chiamano Mimi
- Tosca: Vissi D'arte
- Madama Butterfly: Un Bel Di Vedremo
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- Ave Maria - Elisabeth Rethberg/Max Rosen
- Auf Flugeln Des Gesanges
- Canzonette
- Ich Liebe Dich
- Solveig's Song
- Nur Wer Die Schnsucht Kennt - Elisabeth Rethberg/Willem Willeke
- Au Printemps
- Elegie - Elisabeth Rethberg/Fredric Fradkin
- Angel's Ser - Elisabeth Rethberg/Fredric Fradkin
- Forsaken
- Der Spielmann, Op.15 No.1
- Ave Maria - Elisabeth Rethberg/Max Rosen
- Der Nussbaum
- Es Steht Ein Baum In Jenem Tal
- Murmelndes Luftchen
- Du Bist Wie Eine Blume - Elisabeth Rethberg/Fredric Fradkin
- It Was A Dream
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- Serse: Ombra Mai Fu
- Le Nozze Di Figaro: Deh Vieni, Non Tardar
- Die Zauberflote: Ach, Ich Fuhl's
- Der Freischutz: Leise, Leise, Fromme Weise 'Agathe's Aria'
- Lohengrin: Einsam In Truben Tagen 'Elsa's Dream'
- Lohengrin: Euch Luften, Die Mein Klagen
- Tannhauser: Dich, Teure Halle 'Elisabeth's Greeting'
- Tannhauser: Allmacht'ge Jungfrau 'Elisabeth's Prayer'
- Aida: Ritorna Vincitor
- Aida: O Patria Mia
- Otello: Ave Maria
- Elegie - Elisabeth Rethberg/Max Rosen
- Angel's Ser - Elisabeth Rethberg/Max Rosen
- By A Lonely Forest Pathway
- A Spring Fancy
- Moonlight Song, Op.42 No.2
- Home, Sweet Home
- Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
- The Snowy-breasted Pearl
- Londonderry Air
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The Complete Brunswick Recordings
Manufacturer: Biddulph Records
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ASIN: B000001ZF4
Release Date: 1994-08-18 |
Tracks:
- Air on the G string
- Melodie
- Sonata No.9 in A 'Kreutzer': I Adagio Sostenuto-Presto
- Sonata No.9 in A 'Kreutzer': II Anante Con Variazioni
- Sonata No.9 in A 'Kreutzer': III Presto
- Violin Concerto In E Minor: II Andante
- Violin Concerto In E Minor: III Allegro Molto Vivace
- Symphonie Espagnole: IV Andante
- Symphonie Espagnole: V Rondo: Allegro
- Nocturne in E-flat
- Melodies in E-flat
- Canzinetta From Violin Concerto
- Hungarian Dance No.1
- Hungarian Dance No.7
- Kol Nidre
- La Capricieuse
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- La Campanella
- Dance Of The Goblins
- Ballade and Polinaise
- Capriccio Vase
- Romance From Violin Concerto No.2
- Mazurka In D 'Dudziarz'
- Mazurka in G
- Romanza Andalusa
- Jota Navarpa
- Carmen Fantasy
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Bronislaw Huberman was one of the violin giants of his time. Even though he made some major electrical recordings, it's worthwhile listening through the limited sound of these acoustics (with a few very early electrical items) to hear his penetrating musicianship applied to mostly light violin showpieces. In general, Huberman's Brunswicks have been difficult to tolerate because of high levels of surface noise. Recording engineer Ward Marston has done a wonderful job of taming the surfaces while bringing out the violin sound with vivid presence. If this set is a museum piece, it's a beautiful one that should appeal to any serious violin lover. --Leslie Gerber
Product Description
6 CD box-set highlights the early small combo recordings of two New Orleans greats: Louis Prima and Wingy Manone. Includes many unreleased and alternate takes. 147 tracks.
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- Thyepoleo: Orphic Mysterical Rites
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- Which Side Are You On?
- Yuletide Fires
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Ivy & the Big Apples [Import]
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Living With the Blues
Dizzy in South America: Official U.S. State Department Tour, 1956, Vol. 1 [Live]
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Live at Chastain Park [Live]
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Mahler, Schumann and Beethoven
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Lover Man [Import]
Rage Against the Machine [Explicit Lyrics]
Mambo Con
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