Polka Dots & Moonbeams

Polka Dots & Moonbeams

Polka Dots & Moonbeams

ASIN: B000002WGY

Editorial Reviews
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San Francisco-born Paul Desmond studied clarinet as a student but came to fame in the early 1950s as part of Dave Brubeck's band, for his extremely unusual alto saxophone style, a kind of diffident swing that sidestepped the pitched emotionalism of the dominant Charlie Parker-influenced style of the time. If anything, Desmond anticipates the lofty ambitions of Anthony Braxton in his approach. This material, recorded between 1963-'65, features Desmond handling six standards including the title track in a piano-less quartet setting with guitarist Jim Hall, drummer Connie Kay, and bassists Percy Heath, Eugene Wright, and Eugene Cherico. --John Swenson

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Kiri Side Tracks: The Jazz Album
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Avoid this at all costs
  • "A lesson in laid back CLASS"
  • Kiri does it again!
 Kiri Side Tracks: The Jazz Album

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Blue Skies
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  3. Kiri Sings Porter; Dame Kiri TeKanawa
  4. Kiri Sings Gershwin
  5. Maori Songs

ASIN: B000004148
Release Date: 1992-05-12

Tracks:

  1. Sleepin' Bee
  2. Honeysuckle Rose
  3. Cute
  4. It Could Happen to You
  5. Like Someone in Love
  6. Autumn Leaves
  7. It Never Was You
  8. Shadow of Your Smile
  9. Too Marvelous for Words
  10. Angel Eyes
  11. Why Don't You Do Right?
  12. Second Time Around
  13. Teach Me Tonight
  14. Polka Dots and Moonbeams
  15. It's Easy to Remember

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Avoid this at all costs.......2004-11-10

Excruciating. Ray Brown is one of my all-time heroes but even he can't redeem this appalling travesty. Kiri Te Kanawa should be prevented from ever attempting this repertiore again by any means necessary.

If you want a good example of how great jazz with a singer can be, buy "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman" or Charlie Haden "The Art of Song" instead.

5 out of 5 stars "A lesson in laid back CLASS".......2004-10-14

Here is the most beautiful rendition of "Never Was You" ever with the restrained vocal purity of Kiri and the awesome chords of Andre's piano...a real gem. Ray Brown and Mundell also contribute their world-class talents to this unique UNPRESSURED album. A treasure that will please music lovers for many years. GRAB IT WHILE YOU CAN!

5 out of 5 stars Kiri does it again!.......2004-04-26

Wonderful! As is everything the inimitable Kiri does. No, she does not sound like other jazz singers but adds the Kiri touch that has made her one of the most listened to of all performers, whether of opera or jazz. This CD made my ears very happy. I'd advised the disgruntled writer to hold on to her CD--there is only one available on the entire internet and the seller is asking for $75.00. An unmistakable message--it appears that Kiri lovers don't want to part with Kiri CDs. Also advise other viewers to get the VHS from which this CD was made. Inexpensive now but it'll not be for long. It's called Kiri & Andre: The making of Sidetracks. It has the best closeups of Kiri that I've ever seen and shows what a happy-go-lucky gal she is. Also recommend her Kiri! on VHS (her 50th Birthday Concert) It is one of the best musical recitals ever made--period. Sorry, the price is out of sight.
Capitol Quartet: American Sketches
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Overall, a good cd
 Capitol Quartet: American Sketches

Manufacturer: Klavier
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Anything Goes

ASIN: B000003M65
Release Date: 1997-12-16

Tracks:

  1. The Goldrush Suite: Sweet Betsy From Pike
  2. The Goldrush Suite: The Days Of '49
  3. The Goldrush Suite: What Was Your Name In The States?
  4. The Goldrush Suite: California Stagecoach
  5. The Goldrush Suite: Joe Bowers And The California Bank Robbers
  6. Three Improvisations: Movement I
  7. Three Improvisations: Movement II
  8. Three Improvisations: Movement III
  9. Polka Dots & Moonbeams
  10. Quartet No. 1: Movement I
  11. Quartet No. 1: Movement II
  12. Quartet No. 1: Movement III
  13. American Sketches: Ragas
  14. American Sketches: Impressions
  15. American Sketches: Suenos
  16. American Sketches: Shamrocks
  17. American Sketches: Mosaics
  18. Drastic Measures: 1. Poco Adagio, Molto Expressivo
  19. Drastic Measures: 2. Allegro
  20. Three Blues For Saxophone Quartet: Movement III. Relaxed But Not Sloppy

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Overall, a good cd.......1999-08-02

This is a pretty good cd with a wide variety of music. The "Goldrush Suite" is fun to listen to, as is the Phil Woods excerpt. "American Sketches" is played fine, and is written to represent the ethnic background of each of the players. The whole composition of the piece could use a little more sparkle, but the players do it justice. Overall, a good cd, well played, though not outstanding.
British Light Music: Miniatures
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		British Light Music: Miniatures

    Manufacturer: Marco Polo
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000004608
    Release Date: 1995-03-21

    Tracks:

    1. Vanity Fair
    2. Polka Dots
    3. Dusk
    4. Carriage And Pair
    5. Coronation Scot
    6. Jamaican Piece
    7. Jamaican Piece
    8. Tabarinage
    9. Beau Brummel
    10. Siciliano
    11. Scrub, Brothers Scrub!
    12. Cradle Song
    13. Georgian Suite: Gavotte (Georgian Suite)
    14. Portuguese Party
    15. The Haunted Ballroom: Concert Waltz: The Haunted Ballroom
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    Polka Dots and Moonbeams
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Beautiful and mellow
    • Polka Dots
    		 Polka Dots and Moonbeams
    Paul Desmond
    Manufacturer: RCA
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Cool JazzCool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000002WGY
    Release Date: 1992-02-11

    Tracks:

    1. When Joanna Loved Me
    2. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
    3. Here's That Rainy Day
    4. Easy Living
    5. I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face
    6. Bewitched

    Amazon.com

    San Francisco-born Paul Desmond studied clarinet as a student but came to fame in the early 1950s as part of Dave Brubeck's band, for his extremely unusual alto saxophone style, a kind of diffident swing that sidestepped the pitched emotionalism of the dominant Charlie Parker-influenced style of the time. If anything, Desmond anticipates the lofty ambitions of Anthony Braxton in his approach. This material, recorded between 1963-'65, features Desmond handling six standards including the title track in a piano-less quartet setting with guitarist Jim Hall, drummer Connie Kay, and bassists Percy Heath, Eugene Wright, and Eugene Cherico. --John Swenson

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and mellow.......2001-06-08

    Paul Desmond is my favorite saxophonist, and this is my favorite album. It is mellow and melodic - a perfect relaxing, nighttime album. It does not have any of the experimentation with meter or various orchestration of his earlier albums with Brubeck or the quartet. It is just Desmond playing simple tunes with long solos. And this version of Bewitched, the last song, always lifts my spirits with its simplicity and happiness.

    4 out of 5 stars Polka Dots.......2000-06-26

    This was a good CD and fun to listen to. It wasn't the best, but it was all right. I like the title but I don't see how it relates to the songs.
    Polka Dots & Moonbeams
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Polka Dots & Moonbeams
      David Bubba Brooks
      Manufacturer: Tcb Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00006468S
      Release Date: 2002-08-06

      Tracks:

      1. Blue And Sentimental
      2. Perpetual Motion
      3. Just Squeeze Me
      4. Dutch Kitchen Bounce
      5. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
      6. Lonnie's Blues
      7. A Ghost Of A Chance
      8. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
      9. Don't Blame Me
      Polka Dots Candy
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Polka Dots Candy

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        Release Date: 2006-08-08

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