Blue Black

Blue Black

Blue Black

ASIN: B000AMU0YE

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1. Golden Spook
2. Mist Flower
3. Remnants
4. Blue Black
5. One For

Blue Black,Andrew Hill,Test of Time Records,Jazz,Pop,Post-Bop
Black and Blue
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • All mashed potatoes and gravy-where's the meat?
  • Plain psychotic...plain insane...
  • BLACK AND BLUE IS THE STONES GREAT UNDERRATED ALBUM!
  • Some real mistakes on here
  • One of the Most Underrated Stones Albums
Black and Blue
The Rolling Stones
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000W5D
Release Date: 1994-07-26

Tracks:

  1. Hot Stuff
  2. Hand Of Fate
  3. Cherry Oh Baby
  4. Memory Motel
  5. Hey Negrita
  6. Melody
  7. Fool To Cry
  8. Crazy Mama

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars All mashed potatoes and gravy-where's the meat?.......2007-06-14

Anybody who thinks this is a "great" recording simply hasn't heard much music in their lifetime. Only a dedicated Stones fan would gush over this. Not only is it a mediocre overall record, it's a mediocre Rolling Stones record! It lacks focus, authenticity, and simply doesn't measure up to latter-day Stones classics such as "Some Girls" and "Tattoo You". This recording is an example of what happens when Mick Jagger is left to his own devices in the studio without a sober Keith Richards to mitigate his tendency toward vague noodling. Like many other classic rock groups, these guys rely on the delicate Yin/Yang balance that The Glimmer Twins possess when each of them is operating at full strength (minus the heroin).

If you want great funk from the period, try Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder or Parliament/Funkadelic. If you want disco, try a Chic album or the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack. If you want Reggae, try Bob Marley's "Legend" or Peter Tosh's "The Toughest". If you want jazzy lounge-singing, try some Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett. If you want soul, try Aretha Franklin or Roberta Flack. What you get here is nothing more than watered-down versions of each genre. Keith Richards is the driving force behind this band, and when he's not fully engaged, "Black and Blue" style efforts are what you end up with.

This album sounds like a collection of B-sides. It has alot of character and is a pleasant experience while you're doing the dishes on a Sunday afternoon, but don't expect an engaging listen. Anyone new to the Rolling Stones should probably start with "Exile on Main St." for an excellent view of the group at their best-a nicely interwoven two guitar attack, classic riffs, a blaring horn section, soulful backup singers, good left/right sound separation, a dirty-blues feel and a gritty/seedy vocal performance by Jagger throughout. It was recorded in Keith's basement-and that is actually part of what makes it so great!

And, of course, the latest hits collection "40 Licks" (one of at least a dozen compilations out there now) is a nice survey of the groups better efforts.

3 out of 5 stars Plain psychotic...plain insane..........2006-12-23

'Black and Blue' continues the malaise that the Stones were in since the end of the Jimmy Miller years and the stranglehold that drugs had on Keith Richards' life. It is not a bad album and like its immediate predecessor 'Only Rock N' Roll', does contain some classics. To be fair the bad was in a state of flux as Mick Taylor, their brilliant and underrated lead guitarist of the last half decade was out the door, pissed off due to neglected songwriting recognition in the Jagger-Richards machine. 'B&B' is an audition album recorded prior to the band's 1975 US Tour and featured extraordinary contributions from American players such as Harvey Mandel and Wayne Perkins. The fix was in though and it was no surprise that longtime Stones associate Ronnie Wood was the perfect fit. Though Wood was on the cover and made his performance debut here, to call 'Black and Blue' Ron Wood's first album as a Rolling Stone is slightly inaccurate. Anyway as far as the tunes go, the Stones are all over the stylistic map here: funk, disco, jazz, reggae and hard rock. The songs that work for me best are the two out and out rockers, "Hand of Fate"(good Wayne Perkins solo here) and "Crazy Mama" (featuring Woody). Not only are they great rock songs but they are two of the most underplayed and underrated tunes in the entire catalog. "Memory Motel" is a great ballad which probably could have been a single if the length wasn't an issue(Keith's vocal here is heartbreaking). "Hey Negrita" is a great funk/hard rocker with punishing drums, guitar and an amazing groove and vocal (Mick's nickname for his Central American wife). I have never liked "Fool to Cry" and it is the worst single the band has ever done. The performance is sound, the lyrics and singing are good but it is too goddamn boring!!! (Keith allegedly fell asleep playing this in concert!). I don't care for "Melody " also and if I want cool jazz, I'll buy a cool jazz album...sheessh! "Cherry Oh" and "Hot Stuff" round up the stinkers for me, especially "Cherry Oh, Baby", which although I like reggae, this ain't no "Sweet Black Angel" or even "Luxury", it's pitiful! "Black and Blue" is a quality album from a fallow period in the band's glorious history and people like it for different reasons. Two years later the band would storm back with a little record called 'Some Girls'.

5 out of 5 stars BLACK AND BLUE IS THE STONES GREAT UNDERRATED ALBUM!.......2006-12-13

I will be writing a review on the brilliant legendary masterpiece CD album entitled "BLACK AND BLUE" by THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD, I give you THE ROLLING STONES! This album was originally released during the Bicentennial in 1976 on vinyl/LP and cassette on the infamous Rolling Stones Records label manufactured by Columbia Records/CBS Records. I purchased the very first print issue or release of this album on CD and the matrix or ID number is CK 40495. I also purchased the re-release print issue on CD in the Collector's Edition on the Virgin Records label and the matrix or ID number is 7243-8-39499-2-2. If I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album, I will edit this review so that you the consumer will get the best and most accurate review possible.

In my opinion, "BLACK AND BLUE" is another great album by The Stones that is underrated. This album also combines Rock and Raggae together perfectly. This album also marks the historic debut of a guitarist who already had a reputation prior to joining The Stones. This legendary guitarist previously played in another great band which comprised of the legendary lead singer Rod Stewart, Ian "Mac" Mclagan on piano and organ, the late great Ronnie Lane on bass and Kenney Jones on drums. His name, Ron Wood! I have made this statement before but I'll say it again, RON WOOD WAS BORN TO BE A ROLLING STONE! It was destiny that brought Ron Wood and The Stones together. Wood's debut with The Stones harmonized and blended beautifully and perfectly together. This is really a great album when you think about it.

I will list and briefly review all the song tracks in their exact order as follows: (1.) "Hot Stuff," (Outstanding! This was a great song to dance to in the 70's, I believe it still is today. I think this song is a great way to begin this album. I love it!) (2.) "Hand Of Fate," (Outstanding! Another great rock song! I love this song!) (3.) "Cherry Oh Baby," (An outstanding Raggae song!) (4.) "Memory Motel," (Outstanding! A beautifully brilliant song! It makes you feel like you're taking a long trip or journey down memory lane. I love this song very much!) (5.) "Hey Negrita," (Outstanding! This is a great song that was inspired by newcomer Ron Wood. I love it!) (6.) "Melody," (A beautiful song that was inspired by the late great Billy Preston. Great song.) (7.) "Fool To Cry" (Outstanding! This is the pure unadulterated Mick Jagger pouring his heart and soul out, it doesn't get much better than that from Mick! I love this song!) and (8.) "Crazy Mama." (Outstanding! Another great rocker! This song is a great way to end this legendary album. I love this song very much!) Overall, I would say that all of the songs in this album are great! All the songs compliment and blend together beautifully and perfectly!

As you can see, this is a great underrated album that true Stones fans as well as everyone in general should definitely purchase and own as part of his or her music collection. I truly believe that this album will be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come.

In closing, Ron Wood did not disappoint The Stones or the fans in his debut. In my opinion, Ron Wood complimented and was perfect for Keith Richards! Ron never tried to out do Keith when it came to playing guitar live on stage, he just wanted to harmonize and blend beautifully and perfectly together with him. When you think about it, it was a perfect marriage made in heaven. Ron Wood is one of the main reasons why The Stones have survived and stayed together successfully to this day. The Rolling Stones ARE STILL THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD to date, need I say more? Thanks for reading my long review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. God bless and long live The Rolling Stones! Long live Rock n' Roll! Rock out always and take care. J.L.

3 out of 5 stars Some real mistakes on here.......2006-07-22

No longer guided by ex-producer Jimmy Miller, who was responsible for the Stones greatest albums, and having now lost ace guitarist Mick Taylor, B&B was probably the first real indication that the Stones were starting to lose direction.

This shows up particularly on tracks like 'Hot Stuff', a cliched attempt to jump onto the disco bandwagon. Similarly with the popularity of reggae at the time they try to emulate that genre on 'Cherry Oh Baby', but very unconvincingly IMO. The Stones were always a blues/rock band, never a reggae band. And Mick Jagger cannot do reggae to save his life.

However on 'Hey Negrita', the Stones take on funk. This song, although repetitive, works much better, because it is doesn't last too long, and has a nice gritty feel to it.

'Memory Motel' is a C&W narrative parody, which just about comes off ok - they'd done this kinda thing before (but better) with 'Dear Doctor' on Beggars Banquet.

'Melody' sounds promising for the first minute or so, but soon becomes very repetitive and monotonous. It just doesn't go anywhere.

'Fool To Cry' was the hit single from B&B in the UK - A ballad which is pleasant at best, and where Mick sings falsetto in the chorus, but it's nothing inspiring - far inferior say to 'Angie'.

'Hand of Fate' is the only real standout track on this album. This is the Stones back to the form captured a few years earlier.

The Stones may have been in a period of transition at this time with Mick Taylor leaving the band and Ronnie Wood about to join it. But most of the songs on B&B, as to an extent on their previous album were already providing further proof that the Stones long period of creativity and originality was starting to show serious signs of fatigue. There was only one more decent album to come from the Stones in the '70s, 'Some Girls'. After that they were pretty well a spent force, musically.

4 out of 5 stars One of the Most Underrated Stones Albums.......2006-06-28

Often dismissed as just a "guitar auditions album," Black and Blue is infact an overlooked gem, unfairly placed in the same league as Goats Head Soup and It's Only Rock 'n' Roll. What you get here is perhaps The Rolling Stones' most musically diverse album. There's disco rock in "Hot Stuff" and "Hey Negrita," Exile on Main Street style rock in "Hand of Fate" and "Crazy Mama," reggae in "Cherry Oh Baby," Wild Horses/Angie type ballads in "Memory Motel" and "Fool to Cry" and jazz in "Melody." Overall, Black and Blue is a Stones album not to be ignored and forgotten. I highly recommend this one. The only problem is that there's only 8 songs.
Live In Dublin
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Would you like ketchup with your bug?
  • he makes you get up and dance
  • Live in Dublin
  • Live in Dublin
  • Live audience is great.
Live In Dublin
Andre Rieu
Manufacturer: Denon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CABHH
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. Dark Eyes
  2. Thunder & Lightning
  3. The Merry Widow
  4. Song of the Volga Boatman
  5. Hor Ich Zimbalklange
  6. Espana Cani (Bull)
  7. O Mio Babbino Caro
  8. The Blue Danube Waltz
  9. Announcement Olympia Song
  10. Song of Olympia (puppet)
  11. My Heart Will Go On (Titanic)
  12. All Men Shall Be Brothers - Beethoven 9th
  13. Radetzky March
  14. Opera Potpourri
  15. The Red Rose Cafe
  16. The Marino Waltz
  17. Irish Washerwoman
  18. The Last Rose
  19. Chianti Song
  20. Lullaby

Album Description

Recorded at the filming in Dublin's famous downtown train terminal, LIVE IN DUBLIN features Andre and the orchestra performing a collection of old favorites and exciting new selections. Already a smash PBS program LIVE IN DUBLIN captures Andre Rieu and his magical live performances at their most elegant best!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Would you like ketchup with your bug?.......2007-05-05

The person who sang O Mio Babbino Caro is Carmen Monarcha. Do a search for her on YouTube; she's really fantastic!

Anyway, I saw Andre Rieu on a PBS special on television and it looked like such an awesome, high-energy concert! The CD is not so exciting, but it is worth buying just for that beautiful aria.

5 out of 5 stars he makes you get up and dance.......2007-04-10

my 3 yr old enjoys this as much as us

5 out of 5 stars Live in Dublin.......2007-02-17

The music is really toe tapping and excellent. Andre Rieu is a master of music.

5 out of 5 stars Live in Dublin.......2006-07-05

This concert is magnificent in its energy and in the great performances by Andre Rieu and the Johann Stauss orchestra. I watch it when I need lifting up. I love the audience interaction which makes me feel as if I'm there in person.

5 out of 5 stars Live audience is great........2006-05-03

This has to be one of Andre's best. The live audience adds much to the music being played. I wish I had been there for the performance.
Black and Blue
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not bad
  • Old CD But a Good CD
  • Better than Millenium
  • should be black and blue for owning this
  • Backstreet Boys are back on the street!
Black and Blue
Backstreet Boys
Manufacturer: Jive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005056C
Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

  1. The Call
  2. Shape of My Heart
  3. Get Another Boyfriend
  4. Shining Star
  5. I Promise You (With Everything I Am)
  6. The Answer to Our Life
  7. Everyone
  8. More Than That
  9. Time
  10. Not For Me
  11. Yes I Will
  12. It's True
  13. How Did I Fall in Love With You

Amazon.com

The Backstreet Boys' previous outing, Millennium, was a tough act to follow, combining as it did the storming pop of "Larger Than Life" and the sublime balladry of "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely." Black & Blue is a worthy successor, if a slightly more mature sound for the boys. There's plenty of uptempo pop, such as the catchy advice dished out on "Get Another Boyfriend" and the slinky beat-riddled R&B of "Shining Star," nicely balanced with some smooth ballads--you can almost hear the lighters sparking up as the Spanish guitar gently plucks away on "I Promise You (with Everything I Am)." However, it's when they take up immediately where Millennium left off that they are at their strongest: "The Answer to Our Life" and "Not for Me" form a sturdy bridge from their previous output onward to the future. If this is the state of things to come, the future is decidedly rosy for Brian, Kevin, Howie, A.J., and Nick. --Helen Marquis

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Not bad.......2007-01-25

I'll start by saying that this CD is not fantastic, but it's fun to listen to. I don't particularly like several of the songs, but I adore "Shape Of My Heart", "Get Another Boyfriend", "Answer To Our Lives", "It's True", and "How Did I Fall In Love With You?". I also quite enjoy "The Call" and "More Than That". However I'm not a big fan of the sort of hip hop side of the Backstreet Boys, and there are several sort of hip hop-y songs on this CD, so I find myself hitting the skip button a lot. Plus, what's up with Nick's hair??!!!?? Get the man a hairdresser!!!!! Or at least a mirror...
But the CD is defenitely worth the money, just for the numbers listed above. If you're a Backstreet Boys fan, you'll love this album.

4 out of 5 stars Old CD But a Good CD.......2006-11-19

This isn't a half bad CD. I think that this is when their downfall began. There newer songs are quite a bit better. The Backstreet Boys are now maturing... they are also now a quartet, which means a singing group made up of four people. I happen to like the call, shape of my heart, as well as others on this album. I look forward to hearing their album in 2007.

5 out of 5 stars Better than Millenium.......2006-02-16

I know everyone just loves millenium and so do I but this cd is far better to me. I love every song on here and again the harmonies the melodies the emotions are raw and heart felt. The fast tracks are great to dance to and I love the remix of The Call. Why do ppl insist on comparing pop music to rock music, the pleas of the " i love good music crowd" that want to dismiss good pop for the so called rock music. Rock music has its purpose Pop music has its purpose if you are a Rock fan and a male you will not like this cd. BSB are the Kings of Ballads, and women love ballads so don't be jeolus males, keep listening to your rock with its supposedly hard edged lyrics and guitar playing memebers and let us enjoy the smooth melodic sounds of BSB.

1 out of 5 stars should be black and blue for owning this.......2006-01-09

it sucks and the album cover is pretty boring too

5 out of 5 stars Backstreet Boys are back on the street!.......2006-01-01

This is one of the best CDs I own. I will make this a short review- each and every song on it expresses all sorts of heartwarming words and amazing emotions that show just how some people feel about the girl they want to love, even if they keep those feelings only to themselves. Every song has wondrous lyrics, a terrific beat and is perfect for those who need soft and relaxing music. Nuff said! Buy this CD! It's well worth your $, especially if you like boy bands!
Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A good value
  • The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann
  • Good mix of film music
  • A mixed collection of movie music
  • Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens
Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008WI90
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

  1. The Man from Snowy River (Bruce Rowland)
  2. The Winds of War (Bob Cobert)
  3. Blue Velvet (Angelo Badalamenti)
  4. Witness (Maurice Jarre)
  5. Raising Arizona (Carter Burwell)
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  7. Halloween (John Carpenter)
  8. A Nightmare On Elm Street (Charles Bernstein)
  9. The Fly (Howard Shore)
  10. RoboCop (Basil Poledouris)
  11. The Empire Strikes Back (John Williams)
  12. The Right Stuff (Bill Conti)
  13. The Final Conflict (Jerry Goldsmith)
  14. The Abyss (Alan Silvestri)
  15. Brainstorm (James Horner)
  16. Peggy Sue Got Married (John Barry)
  17. My Left Foot (Elmer Bernstein)
  18. The Dead (Alex North)
  19. Stanley & Iris (John Williams)
  20. The Milagro Beanfield War (Dave Grusin)
  21. Driving Miss Daisy (Hans Zimmer)

Tracks:

  1. Steel Magnolias (Georges Delerue)
  2. Unforgiven (Lennie Niehaus and Clint Eastwood)
  3. Raggedy Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
  4. The Grifters (Elmer Bernstein)
  5. Green Card (Hans Zimmer)
  6. City Slickers (Marc Shaiman)
  7. Father Of The Bride (Alan Silvestri)
  8. While You Were Sleeping (Randy Edelman)
  9. Babe (Nigel Westlake)
  10. The Adventures Of The Great Mouse Detective (Henry Mancini)
  11. The Adventures of Robin Hood (Erich Wolfgang Korngold)
  12. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Laurence Rosenthal)
  13. The Secret Garden (Zbigniew Preisner)
  14. A Little Princess (Patrick Doyle)
  15. Rudy (Jerry Goldsmith)
  16. Iron Will (Joel McNeely)
  17. Memphis Belle (George Fenton)
  18. Eye Of The Needle (Mikl)
  19. Total Recall (Jerry Goldsmith)
  20. Back To The Future Part III (Alan Silvestri)

Tracks:

  1. To Die For (Danny Elfman)
  2. The Player (Thomas Newman)
  3. Black Robe (Georges Delerue)
  4. Medicine Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
  5. 2001 (Alex North)
  6. Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Joel McNeely)
  7. The Crow (Graeme Revell)
  8. Blade (Mark Isham)
  9. The Omen (Jerry Goldsmith)
  10. Vertigo (Bernard Herrmann)
  11. Scream (Marco Beltrami)
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  17. The Iron Giant (Michael Kamen)
  18. Youve Got Mail (George Fenton)
  19. A Little Romance (Georges Delerue)
  20. Pleasantville (Randy Newman)

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  1. Sunset Boulevard (Franz Waxman)
  2. L.A. Confidential (Jerry Goldsmith)
  3. Rounders (Christopher Young)
  4. The Score (Howard Shore)
  5. The Replacements (John Debney)
  6. Gone In 60 Seconds (Trevor Rabin)
  7. The Bourne Identity (John Powell)
  8. Rush Hour 2 (Lalo Schifrin)
  9. XXX (Randy Edelman)
  10. Die Hard (Michael Kamen)
  11. The Last of the Mohicans (Trevor Jones)
  12. Moby Dick (Christopher Gordon)
  13. The Mists Of Avalon (Lee Holdridge)
  14. Cleopatra (Alex North)
  15. Life As A House (Mark Isham)
  16. Emma (Rachel Portman)
  17. In The Bedroom (Thomas Newman)
  18. Cast Away (Alan Silvestri)
  19. One True Thing (Cliff Eidelman)
  20. Unfaithful (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
  21. Far From Heaven (Elmer Bernstein)
  22. Ice Age (David Newman)
  23. Shrek (Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A good value.......2007-05-17

I wasn't expecting to have 4 discs for this price, and the music is a quality selection of film music, giving a good scope of the genre, and a very listenable transfer.

4 out of 5 stars The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann.......2006-07-25

This collection is bound to capture your heart and evoke a tin ear on successive tracks. I found much to like and some duds - easy to skip over.
Very good value.

4 out of 5 stars Good mix of film music.......2006-07-02

Good mix of films!
I'm a big fan of this soundtrack music and will be looking for more CD's like this.

4 out of 5 stars A mixed collection of movie music.......2006-02-23

For the price, this CD is a great bargain. The musical selections, as you might expect, are mixed in quality ranging from extraordinary to so so, the balance being worthwhile and interesting. Sonically the CD is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens.......2006-01-06

I have been listening to great scores for many years and this collection is truly inspirational in so far as the choice of different scores takes you on a journey of listening pleasure matched by only a few collections.The price is incredibly reasonable for hours of listening pleasure. Don't pass this one up
Black and Blue
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Superb
  • Gene Harris at his best
  • Gene's finest
  • "marvel at Gene Harris music, as natural as sunshine"
  • Outstanding CD! Harris Quartet in top form - Again!
Black and Blue
Gene Harris Quartet
Manufacturer: Concord Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000006K6
Release Date: 1991-10-27

Tracks:

  1. Another Star
  2. Black And Blue
  3. C.C. Rider
  4. Hot Toddy
  5. The Best Things In Life Are Free
  6. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
  7. It Might As Well Be Spring
  8. Blue Bossa
  9. The Song Is You
  10. Will You Still Be Mine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb.......2005-08-02

I have 3 other albums by Gene Harris.
Gene was a superb pianist. His choice of harmony and his peculiar technique of chord attack turned him into one of my preferred jazz pianists, along with Oscar Peterson.
I am also a pianist. I know it is very difficult to make an album review. We are not able to transmit all the emotion of such an experience, so that I urge you to listen the tracks.

While awaiting a kidney transplant, Gene Harris died on January 16, 2000, at the age of 66.

5 out of 5 stars Gene Harris at his best.......2005-06-02

I admit it, I'm a huge Gene Harris fan. I'm working on collecting all of his 89 (or so) recordings including the Japanese imports. But, without a doubt, Black and Blue is Gene Harris at his finest. You can put this album on and listen from start to finish and feel great the whole way through. If you could only buy one Gene Harris album, this is it.

5 out of 5 stars Gene's finest.......2004-12-23

I am a big Gene Harris fan. Black and Blue is my favorite, hands down. This one will not disappoint.

5 out of 5 stars "marvel at Gene Harris music, as natural as sunshine".......2001-02-03

Now to many people Gene Harris' style varies - Hard-Bop, Fusion, Soul-Jazz, but no one, and I mean no one can play the "Blues" better than this man. Harris is known to jazz aficionados, and to his peers, as one of the "Greatest Blues Pianists in the World", and his fame is finally catching up with his virtuosity. And critic Joe Morgenstern adds - "I never cease to marvel at the joyous might of Gene Harris' music."

Following this mans career - Gene Harris & The Four Sounds, Gene Harris & The Three Sounds, Gene Harris & the Philip Morris Super Band, Gene Harris All-Star Big Band, Gene Harris Trio and now, the Gene Harris Quartet...all have that driving blues-force we've come to love and enjoy. Harris strived for perfection, always knew exactly who he was and what he was doing in this life. His combination of ineffable delicacy and inexorable power became richer and fuller with each day, like natural sunshine, just keeps shining through.

With gifted accomplices like Ron Eschete (guitar), Luther Hughes (bass) and Harold Jones (drums), Gene sets out free as a bird with arrangements that send you reeling, as the quartet just keeps moving on filling in the gaps, great stirring performances all around.

Of course there are stand outs - "THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE" the whole group swings, swings and then swings some more..."NOBODY KNOWS YOU WHEN YOU'RE DOWN AND OUT", a Jimmy Cox tune brings out some gospel-soul that will lift your spirits, inspirational..."BLUE BOSSA" has the rhythm section working over-time, but Gene knows what needs to be done..."WILL YOU STILL BE MINE", almost ten minutes in length, Harris takes the group into orbit and steers them into a classic performance.

The highlight is - "BLACK AND BLUE", the great "Fats" Waller tune, recorded several times by Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong with clever and impassioned lyrics has become a classic, but listen to this slow-tempo arrangement by Harris, blues pours from a cup of love and understanding, sending a message that is LOUD AND CLEAR.

Total Time: 62:22 on 10 Tracks...Concord Jazz CCD-4482...(1991)

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding CD! Harris Quartet in top form - Again!.......1999-10-09

Just a great album! Every cut is outstanding, but "Black And Blue" is worth the price alone! You will not be disappointed purchasing this gem!
Black Byrd
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Critics said "Nay"
  • Blackbyrd...
  • Heading towards the light and fluffy elevator style jazz....
  • FLYING 5
  • IT's TIGHT BELEIVE ME
Black Byrd
Donald Byrd
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ASIN: B000005HDT
Release Date: 1992-07-14

Tracks:

  1. Flight Time
  2. Black Byrd
  3. Love's So Far Away
  4. Mr. Thomas
  5. Sky High
  6. Slop Jar Blues
  7. Where Are We Going?

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Dr. Donald Byrd's deeply rooted jazz background never stopped him from constantly pushing jazz forward, opening the minds of his listeners in the process. Produced by Larry Mizell in 1973, Black Byrd is filled with beautiful music that captures his passion for sound. The sophisticated, uptempo instrumentals are funky and danceable, but also extremely smooth. Byrd's impeccable trumpet meshes perfectly with the African-influenced beats and rhythms. Jazz purists may want to look into earlier Blue Note recordings such as Royal Flush and Byrd in Flight. --Shane Hunt

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Critics said "Nay".......2007-01-10

When this recording was first introdused critics laughed and downplayed this album, Just to prove and show that some critics are sometime way OFF. This was the best selling album on "Blue Note" and is a NOW criticly aclaimed masterpiece.

5 out of 5 stars Blackbyrd..........2005-09-24

I heard "Flight Time" as a teenager on a wax "Greatest Hits" collection by Mr. Byrd. When I saw "Blackbyrd" on CD, I bought it without hesitation! A very good contemporary jazz collection!
Five stars!

3 out of 5 stars Heading towards the light and fluffy elevator style jazz...........2004-09-16

....but not there yet. I prefer the deep funk of Byrd's "Ethiopian Knights", but "BlackByrd" has grown on me considerably. On my first listen I was taken by surprise because I wanted more "Little Rasti" and I put this away for a long time. I've been listening to it now for a few weeks straight and it's laid back summertime groove has consumed my soul. "Street Lady" has the same vibe, so I picked it up to, but I will have to stop there and dig on all the great Byrd I have. It seems after Street Lady the music got really really light and fluffy. Snore...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Go get "Fancy free", "Electric Byrd", "Ethiopian Knights", "BlackByrd" & "Street Lady" and you will have the funkiest of Donald Byrd and the best in my opinion.

5 out of 5 stars FLYING 5.......2000-04-19

Donald Byrd is A Musical Genius.His Music takes Jazz Into So many Directions&Yet Never Looses it's Roots&Foundations.THis Disc Is Smoking From start to finish.

4 out of 5 stars IT's TIGHT BELEIVE ME.......1999-09-16

this cd is one of the BYRD MAN slickest especially 'LOVES SO FAR AWAY' I've made this cut into my personal LIFE THEMES with out a doubt a winner -get up -get out-and get dis cd-CAN YA DIG IT?????
Blue Wheat
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding
  • Incredible..Worth 30 stars
  • Superb singing matched with superb arrangements
  • Beautiful music
  • Beautiful Music, Yet There Is No There Here
Blue Wheat
Stephen Foster , John , American Traditional , Spiritual Traditional , and Dale Warland Singers
Manufacturer: American Choral
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ASIN: B000003M4T
Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

  1. Oh, Shenandoah (Traditional)
  2. He's Goin' Away (Traditional)
  3. Skip To My Lou (Traditional)
  4. Steal Away (Spiritual)
  5. Wayfarin' Stranger (Traditional)
  6. Soldier, Soldier Won't You Marry Me? (Traditional)
  7. Pretty Saro (Traditional)
  8. Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier
  9. Black Is The Color (Traditional)
  10. Red River Valley 9 (Traditional)
  11. Nelly Bly (Stephen Foster)
  12. My Lord, What A Mornin' (Spiritual)
  13. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair (Stephen Foster)
  14. Hard Times Come Again No More (Stephen Foster)
  15. Single Girl (Traditional)
  16. Deep River (Spiritual)
  17. Buffalo Gals (Cool White [John Hodges])
  18. The Water is Wide (Traditional)
  19. Black Sheep (African-American lullaby)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-06-06

Robert De Cormier's remarkable arrangement and Marie Spar Dymit's and Lynette Johnson's pure vocals of "Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier" are well worth the price of the entire CD.

5 out of 5 stars Incredible..Worth 30 stars.......2007-05-16

The Dale Warland Singers are my benchmark by which I judge all other choirs. The uniformity of sound, blend, and precise entrances, uniformity are incredible - almost inhuman. Excluding the all male Chanticleer from the roster, this was the finest choir in America. Now that they have broken up, buy all of their CD's you won't be disappointed!

5 out of 5 stars Superb singing matched with superb arrangements.......2004-07-03

A project like this one inevitably highlights the skill of arrangers, and Dale Warland has selected some of the most talented anywhere. Most of these selections will be familiar to listeners, but I doubt most people have heard, for example, "Red River Valley" in Carol Barnett's haunting version here, and ditto for her magnificent "Deep River."

The disc opens with a spectacular, panoramic "Shenandoah" that takes maximum advantage of the Dale Warland Singers' refined sound, and things only get better (if that's possible). Other favorites are a cheery, fizzing "Nelly Bly" and Mark Keller's strong reworking of Stephen Foster's "Hard Times Come Again No More."

Throughout the recording, the freshness of the arrangements is matched by the irresistible singing. This group is known for its outstanding performances and recordings, but this must be counted as one of their all-time best. The sound quality is terrific, capturing the gorgeous blend and precision of the group in a natural-sounding acoustic. Just stunning.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music.......2003-07-03

I bought this CD after hearing a few of the recordings on our local NPR radio station. I was not disappointed in any of the selections. Very beautiful.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music, Yet There Is No There Here.......2003-01-13

The Dale Warland Singers (DWS) are among the relatively few musical professionals, who by their aesthetic standards and demonstrated artistry, have taken the less traveled and narrow road to exemplary artistic excellence.

The sound quality and acoustics are excellently engineered in this 20-bit original recording. The most delicately blend and inflection of the singers' voice can be heard. This sheaf of choral works has once existed in real space and time in the kaleidoscopic folklife of past generations. In recording the "Blue Wheat", the 40-member DWS, the creme de la creme of professional choral ensembles, has elevated the common oral tradition of American folk music into a rarified choral art form a capella "in the style of the chapel."

If the soul of the DWS is a capella singing, then Warland and the arrangers are the wings of the same soul. Among the kapellmeisters whose arrangements have graced this folksong anthology are the late Norman Luboff and Roger Wagner. Also included in this album are contemporary arrangements by other esteemed composers: John Rutter (conductor of The Cambridge Singers), Carol Barnett (the DWS resident composer from 1992 to 2001), and Stephen Paulus.

Gertrude Stein is famous for saying of her childhood home, Oakland, California, "When you get there, there's no there there." Purportedly, Stein opined this city by the San Francisco Bay lacked a defining sense of place. Bel canto notwithstanding, the folk melodies of "Blue Wheat" invoke a longing for something no longer possible. The abyss between the America today and the its past is impossible to bridge. Already, we have yielded to the abstractness of political correctness. Our past is either neglected, actively destroyed, or selectively museumed. We do not live in an understood land and culture. There is no there here in the presence of this music. It is only the poignancy of the moment that these beautifully rendered tunes live in our mind. We have to accept this reality as part and parcel of our rootlessness.

If the Oakland Raiders do make it to and win the Superbowl in 2003, there is a there there for some in the football community, albeit fleeting.
Black and Blue/Tobacco Road
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Too long a wait...
  • A timeless classic!
  • Long Awaited Black & Blue and Tobacco Road
  • The voice shines through
Black and Blue/Tobacco Road
Lou Rawls
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FA57NU
Release Date: 2006-05-16

Tracks:

  1. Roll 'Em Pete
  2. I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
  3. How Long, How Long Blues
  4. Everyday I Have The Blues
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  9. Going' To Chicago Blues
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  11. World Of Trouble
  12. Six Cold Feet Of Ground
  13. Strange Fruit
  14. Tobacco Road
  15. Cotton Fields
  16. Rockin' Chair
  17. Stormy Weather
  18. Ol' Man River
  19. Blues For A Four-String Guitar
  20. St. Louis Blues
  21. Georgia On My Mind
  22. Sentimental Journey
  23. Summertime
  24. When It's Sleepy Time Down South

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Too long a wait..........2006-08-05

Adding this CD reissue of "Black and Blue" and "Tobacco Road" from 1963-64 was a no-brainer, for this was the first time I'd had a chance to hear two of the greatest albums Lou Rawls has ever recorded.

It was a treat to hear Lou do justice to some of the greatest jazz and blues classics ever written, brilliantly arranged by Onzy Matthews and played by a smokin' hot big band made up of A-list musician talent. The liner notes were very informative and gave insight of the creation of each album.

Judging by the fantastic arranging and conducting on these two albums, I cannot believe that Mr. Matthews' career did not take the more successful turn of other arrangers of that period. As for Lou, thank God that his early work is finally in circulation for all to enjoy...why wait until after his death for this to happen?

5 out of 5 stars A timeless classic!.......2006-07-12

Lou Rawls is one of the greatest singers of this era. I have several of his albums. But I rejoiced when I found songs not included on other CDs such as "Blues for a Four-String Guitar," "Stormy Weather," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Summertime" as well as some of his signature tunes like "Tobacco Road." Lou Rawls really makes the standards his own. This album is Lou Rawls at his best, and a must-have for any fan!

5 out of 5 stars Long Awaited Black & Blue and Tobacco Road.......2006-07-06

It's very hard for me to be objective about these two recordings by Lou Rawls and Onzy Matthews. I wore out my vinyl long, long ago and have been waiting for the CD issue of these records for 20 years. FINALLY! Great and creative big band writing by Onzy Matthews....The arrangements never get in Lou's way and such mature singing for a young guy. Lou's in great voice, the selection of material is first rate and the writing and playing top notch. Enough with the cliches........buy it..at two for the price of one!

4 out of 5 stars The voice shines through.......2006-05-23

This CD comprises of two albums recorded in 1962 & 1963, with two tracks, numbers 7 & 24 as bonus tracks. Arrangements on both albums were by Onzy Matthews, with a whole slew of hand picked session players to perform them.On both sets Lou Rawls displays imperious styling and phrasing, and his voice is distinctive and given lots of space in the arrangements. There is, however a distinct contrast between the choice of material on the two albums. The "Black and Blue" set contains a much better chosen range of songs, and the arrangements more in empathy with Rawls style. Stand out tracks are a version of "Every day I have the Blues", Count Basie's "Going to Chicago Blues" and an outstanding reading of Oscar Brown Junior's "World of Trouble". The bonus track would not have been out of place in the original programming. The "Tobacco Road" set starts with an excellent version of the title track, but the rest of the set is good without ever being outstanding, except for "Blues for a four string guitar" which is really quite weak. Throughout, Rawls does his best to impart something new to all of them, though he's not helped in places by the arrangements, where on the second album the guitar sound is weak. It's also difficult not to compare the version of "Georgia on my mind" with what Ray Charles was doing with it at about the same time in another place! The remastering is excellent throughout, mixed as it was from 3 track tapes. I welcome the re-release of these long deleted albums, but on reflection despite Rawls' valiant efforts elsewhere the "Black and Blue" set is the highlight of this CD.
Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Mostly predictable, but worth an occasional spin.
  • It’s pretty darn hard to improve on a classic
  • This album would have been better titled "Travesty"...
  • Excellent covers!
  • Overblown and overproduced
Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000005J7V
Release Date: 1995-10-31

Tracks:

  1. I Feel The Earth Move - Eternal
  2. So Far Away - Rod Stewart
  3. It's Too Late - Amy Grant
  4. Home Again - Curtis Stigers
  5. Beautiful - Richard Marx
  6. Way Over Yonder - Blessid Union Of Souls
  7. You've Got A Friend - Aretha Franklin
  8. Where You Lead - Faith Hill
  9. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? - Bee Gees
  10. Smackwater Jack - The Manhattan Transfer
  11. Tapestry - All - 4 - One
  12. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Celine Dion

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Mostly predictable, but worth an occasional spin........2006-11-12

I've got it on now, and I've been listening to the original "Tapestry" re-release recently (fantastic!), so here's my streaming thoughts.

(Some explanation of my grading. I believe that if you're going to do a cover, you have to bring something to the party to make it an interesting version and in some way better than the original. Note for note copies are worthless. Did you ever hear Poison's cover of Loggins and Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance"? This to me is the worst cover of all time. They do nothing new, except smooth over any actual articulation of the lyrics, and they don't even bring the high heat. Frankly, if you can't rock harder than Kenny Loggins, then for God's sake, DO NOT COVER HIS SONGS! Please. This is not a high bar. Bottom line... three stars on my scale means "worth listening to" and five means "You just have to hear this.")

I Feel the Earth Move - OK. At least stylistically different than the original. Finishes strong with a gospel rave up. Three stars.

So Far Away - Exactly what you'd expect from Rod Stewart at this point. I don't mean that as good or bad... just setting your expectations. Nothing special added, I guess that's my point. Two stars for my taste.

It's Too Late - I don't mind Amy Grant's basic voice. But I think of it as plain vanilla and conspicuous phrasing choices. The little baby growl on soft lines is Britney Spears' only trick. The way she sings "It's Too Late Baby" is so very Amy. Another predictable rendition. Ahh, just two stars.

Home Again - OK, clearly my familiarity with the artists colors my opinions of "worth hearing" on this album. I don't know who Curtis Stigers is, and so I think this version is three stars. But if I was unimpressed over time, I'd think the sax and guitar lines are fairly cliche'.

Beautiful - Well then again, I'm no Richard Marx fan, but the slow opening before the power schmaltz isn't so bad. Since the original is sounding a little dated stylistically at this point, I'll give this one three stars. Band and production are solid. Feels uplifting as it should.

Way Over Yonder - Familiarity thing. If this sounds like every one of Blessid Union of Souls' records, then it's nothing special. But I like the singing, and the harmonica. And the pacing helps the soulfulness. Three stars.

You've Got a Friend - Boy, it's nice to have some beautiful big black voices doing this song. Aretha's "thing" doesn't get old or shlocky, it's something to be treasured. Style of this song has changed substantially. Very tasteful instrumentation with the keys and some light percussion. Harmonies worth replaying on the bridge. Ooh, now they're doing it on the next verse! Me likey. Four stars.

Where You Lead - Nice band, Faith. Guitar leads in nice, and the bass drives the band. Nothing too over the top, just right on the money. Faith's got a nice voice. Three stars. Maybe a three plus, if I gave those.

Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Heavily-produced Bee Gees, but that's OK. It works for them. This is what covers are for... focusing on the cover band's strengths and getting away from the trademarks of the original. It's only weak when the band doesn't have much in the way of strength to lean on. Three stars.

Smackwater Jack - Nice! Soulful groove added... nice harmonies, fine driving bass. You believe the line "shut down the congregation" with this band a little more than Carole herself. Well remember this was the breakout album of a woman who had previously written for others. When did the Manhattan Transfer get so much less white? Love the "Shotgun" outro. Four stars.

Tapestry - Boy, I'm liking the bass on this one too. I think this must be a commentary on how often I've been listening to Harmon Kardon PC speakers instead of my big Polk Audio 10's recently. But I think this is a tasty, full version too. CK's version had a certain melancholy imbued in the melody, and it's not lost here, just maybe a little different. Four stars.

Natural Woman - All Celine, right down to that French Canadian prounounciation of "you." Oh joy, here comes the screaming. Protect the dogs. Would you rather have Aretha or Celine singing this to you? No contest. Sit down Celine, and tap into those chill pills. Two stars.

Overall, the album is fine if you don't want much more than these people doing what they do on these songs. There isn't much "can't miss" on it, and only a handful of fours I would bother to burn to the iPod.

4 out of 5 stars It’s pretty darn hard to improve on a classic.......2006-03-05

One of the best albums of the ‘70s, redone by some of the best talents in the business. It’s pretty darn hard to improve on a classic, but Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Amy Grant, Richard Marx, Celine Dion, the Bee Gees and Bebe and Cece Winans, among others certainly give it their best shot.

Rod Stewart singing “So Far Away” is a classic by itself, but also look for Richard Marx’ version of “Beautiful”; Bebe and Cece Winans (with Aretha Franklin) putting a world of soul into “You've Got A Friend”; Faith Hill’s “Where You Lead” and the Bee Gees’ “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?”. The Manhattan Transfer also perform a great “Smackwater Jack”.

Not quite the original, but a very reasonable facsimile thereof


Amanda Richards, March 4, 2006

1 out of 5 stars This album would have been better titled "Travesty"..........2005-05-31

This is a horrible tribute to arguably the best singer/songwriter album ever created, Carole King's Tapestry. Opening with a hip-hop version of "I Feel the Earth Move" and finishing with Celine Dion butchering "Natural Woman", this album would have been better titled "Travesty".

Other mediocre artists destroying otherwise great songs include Amy Grant, Richard Marx, Curtis Stigers, Faith Hill, The Bee Gees, Manhattan Transfer, etc. etc. Even Aretha Franklin ruins "You've Got a Friend", over-singing in a Patti Labelle kind of way. The only song here that I can bear to listen to is Rod Stewart's passable version of "So Far Away". Absolutely horrendous!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent covers!.......2005-04-05

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the release of Carole King's most popular album to date,TAPESTRY,various artists such as the Bee Gees,Rod Stewart,Amy Grant and Celine Dion put out their own recordings of the TAPESTRY tracks. Gloria Estefan recorded IT'S TOO LATE for her 1994 album HOLD ME THRILL ME KISS ME,which is an all-cover album also. Grant took the liberty of covering ITL for this album. The Bee Gees,who are legendary songwriters themselves,cover WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW?. The hit song,written by King and her former husband Gerry Goffin,was a hit for the Shirelles in 1960,eleven years before the release of TAPESTRY. Even the late Laura Branigan covered the song for her 1984 album SELF CONTROL. Stewart's cover of SO FAR AWAY later appeared on his 1996 album IF WE FALL IN LOVE TONIGHT. Dion covers (YOU MAKE ME FEEL)LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN which was first a hit for Aretha Franklin in 1967. The song even was heard in one or two brassiere commercials! The other covers are excellent.

2 out of 5 stars Overblown and overproduced.......2004-04-09

I'm a huge fan of the original. One of the key reasons is the simplicity, approachability and humanity of the album and King as a performer.

The "tributes" are a mess, for the most part. I liked the second half of the CD best, but if I had to buy one of the two, I'd spend the money on a fresh copy of the original.
(Not) Your Standard Spike Jones Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great set of wartime rarities
  • Cure for the Blues
  • Standard Transcription Collection
(Not) Your Standard Spike Jones Collection
Spike Jones
Manufacturer: Collector's Choice
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007JR3K
Release Date: 2003-04-08

Album Description

Holiday blues comin' on? Well, put a spike in `em! Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet—79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great set of wartime rarities.......2003-05-14

Spike Jones was the king of the novelty song performers, with hits like "Der Fuehrer's Face" and the parody version of "Sheik of Araby" becoming huge hits during World War II. This is a swell 3-CD set, gathering a full eighty-one of Jones' best tracks from his 1940s heyday, drawn from an extensive archive of radio broadcasts made for the Standard Transcription service. The tightness of his City Slickers band is amply demonstrated in these manic, kookily orchestrated performances. Toots, squonks, blatts and bleats whiz by at lightning speed, as one daffy song after another will delight devoted fans. Amazingly, Jones had the unusual, almost unique ability to perform a repertoire almost entirely made up of comedic material, and yet still be quite listenable and engaging. His jazz chops were hardly in question, and from time to time Jones would dash off a non-novelty ballad or two, just to give the rubes something to think about. Of course, just as often he would perform a song that *sounded* like a straight ballad, but would turn out to be another goof. (One great example of this is the sultry "Serenade To A Jerk," sung in slinky, burlesque tones by Myrtle Horwin.) This collection may seem a little overwhelming, but like his studio recordings, these radio performances have a certain brilliance and joie de vivre about them that will leave you enchanted. Definitely worth checking out!

5 out of 5 stars Cure for the Blues.......2003-04-25

Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet-79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

4 out of 5 stars Standard Transcription Collection.......2003-04-12

This collection has remastered material from the large stack of Standard Transcription discs from the early 1940's. There are many songs not recorded on RCA, many on the theme of wartime ("48 Reasons Why"), and the quality is excellent. The packaging is threadbare but this is an essential CD package for true music lovers.

Jazz Music:

  1. Bobby Hackett Plays Henry Mancini/Bobby Hackett Plays Bert Kaempfert
  2. Boss Tenors: Straight Ahead from Chicago 1961
  3. Bravo! Brubeck! [Live] [Original recording remastered]
  4. Call Me Al [Import]
  5. City Life/Unfinished Business
  6. Delirium in Hi Fi
  7. Della Reese on Stage/At Basin Street East [Import]
  8. East Coasting [Original recording remastered]
  9. Empathy/A Simple Matter of Conviction
  10. Extra Sensual Perception

Jazz Music

Jazz Music