Alley Cats
Alley Cats
ASIN: B00001ZSTA
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Since the start of his career in the mid-1950s, pianist Gene Harris has been stereotyped as a soul-jazz pianist by virtue of his influential work with the Three Sounds, which helped define the genre until the group's breakup in 1970. But Harris's playing, while enormously soulful, funky, and gospel-flavored, has always been much more than just that one style. Recorded live in December 1998, Alley Cats captures his topnotch band live in full flight at Seattle's Jazz Alley with guests Red Holloway on tenor sax, Ernie Watts on alto sax, Jack McDuff on organ, and Harris's daughter Niki on vocals. The opening cut, a funkified version of the Crusaders' "Put It Where You Want It," is what listeners have come to expect from Harris, a rollicking workout that shows off his blues-inflected playing to delightful effect. From there the album reveals some of the pianist's other colors, from the Afro-Caribbean beat of "Magic Lady" to Benny Golson's down-home "Blues March" and Watts's bebop tip to Charlie Parker, "Bird's Idea." Jack McDuff's solo on Harris's swinging "Walkin' with Zach," and Niki Harris's moving rendition of "You've Changed" only further the evidence that these were indeed a couple of red-hot nights in Seattle. --Ezra Gale
Alley Cats,Gene Harris,Concord Records,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop,Soul-Jazz
Average customer rating:
- Listen up and Listen Here
- "he's the funkiest cat - Gene Harris!"
- Gene Harris delivers again
- Gene delivers again!
- We love this CD!
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Alley Cats
Gene Harris
Manufacturer: Concord Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
 General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
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ASIN: B00001ZSTA
Release Date: 1999-10-12 |
Tracks:
- Put It Where You Want It
- Magic Lady
- Blues March
- Bird's Idea
- Walkin' With Zach
- Jive Samba
- You've Changed
- Guess Who
- Listen Here
- Please Send Me Someone To Love
Amazon.com
Since the start of his career in the mid-1950s, pianist Gene Harris has been stereotyped as a soul-jazz pianist by virtue of his influential work with the Three Sounds, which helped define the genre until the group's breakup in 1970. But Harris's playing, while enormously soulful, funky, and gospel-flavored, has always been much more than just that one style. Recorded live in December 1998, Alley Cats captures his topnotch band live in full flight at Seattle's Jazz Alley with guests Red Holloway on tenor sax, Ernie Watts on alto sax, Jack McDuff on organ, and Harris's daughter Niki on vocals. The opening cut, a funkified version of the Crusaders' "Put It Where You Want It," is what listeners have come to expect from Harris, a rollicking workout that shows off his blues-inflected playing to delightful effect. From there the album reveals some of the pianist's other colors, from the Afro-Caribbean beat of "Magic Lady" to Benny Golson's down-home "Blues March" and Watts's bebop tip to Charlie Parker, "Bird's Idea." Jack McDuff's solo on Harris's swinging "Walkin' with Zach," and Niki Harris's moving rendition of "You've Changed" only further the evidence that these were indeed a couple of red-hot nights in Seattle. --Ezra Gale
Customer Reviews:
Listen up and Listen Here.......2000-12-14
This is my second purchase of this CD. One for the house and one for the auto. This is a live performance with 2 vocal numbers by Gene's daughter, Nikki. Very powerful singing from her, also emotional when you consider this was their last gig together (Gene passed away this February of kidney failure.)
Get this CD for the live jammin take of Listen Here. It grooves and makes folks ask who that is playing there. Gene, as always, is the man. It hurt to learn he was gone but he left us fabulous memories of his last performance at Jazz Alley.
"he's the funkiest cat - Gene Harris!".......2000-11-10
The music might be old, but still has power and ability to move you, that's what Gene Harris and his cats - "Alley Cats" deliver. Harris personal stamp issues directly from '40s glories of boogie-woogie from greats Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, Earl "Fatha" Hines and of course the great Fats Waller. Gene demonstrates in genuine abundance, he is no imitation, but an original as this album declares.
Jazz lovers, if you like soulful, bluesy, swingin', hard-bopping, funky - which best describes the two-fisted jazz piano stylings of Harris, with real-groovin', rock-solid quartet which was captured live at Seattle's Jazz Alley...listen while they tear it up on this jam session of funky, soul-jazz and hard bop tunes.
All these hip-cats dig deep in gospel, blues, breezy latin and right-from-the-gut swing, leaving a broad jazz trail of music that moves you to no end...so you can't help but feel the groove!
Total Time: 68:06 on 10 Tracks...Concord Jazz 4859...(1999)
Gene Harris delivers again.......2000-07-09
Alley Cats is typical and funky Gene Harris. The upbeat piano master works the ivories as no one else can. His daughter Nikki delivers some nice vocal work, although I'd prefer to just listen to Gene play the piano. If you like Gene Harris, you should like Alley Cats.
Gene delivers again!.......2000-07-09
Gene Harris has delivered again! Good Job!
We love this CD!.......2000-01-03
We love this CD, and it is quickly becoming one of our favorites. It is upbeat, and fast-moving, without taking over our whole house the way some music does. It is very popular on the jazz program that we listen to also.
Average customer rating:
- Alley Cats are the best for acapella - and this is their best album
- One of the two best a-capella albums I ever heard!
- crusin
- 6 Stars, the BEST DOO WOP album EVER
- Strike Three
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Strike 3!
The Alley Cats
Manufacturer: Primarily Acapella
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Doo Wop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
A Cappella
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
Traditional & Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
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ASIN: B000050HP9
Release Date: 2000-10-24 |
Tracks:
- At The Hop/Jump, Jive, An' Wail
- I Wonder Why
- Stand By Me
- Silhouettes
- Little Bitty Pretty One
- Only You
- So Much In Love
- Get A Job
- Earth Angel
- Remember Then
- Twilight Time
- You Belong To Me
- Blue Moon
- Rockin' Robin
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- I Really Love You
Customer Reviews:
Alley Cats are the best for acapella - and this is their best album.......2006-10-25
The Alley Cats are masters of their art. If you like acapella, doo-wop, standards, etc, this is the place to get a great collection of favorite songs. These guys always do a great job, but this album really brings together many of their best songs.
My personal favorites are Only You and So Much In Love - two songs that bring out the heart of that era. Those songs have never sounded better.
One of the two best a-capella albums I ever heard!.......2005-01-31
So what is the second best a-capella album I ever heard? That would be "Doo Wop Till You Drop" by the Mighty Echoes. These two albums are heads and tails above the rest. Once you have listened to these versions, you'll realize that they contain the most pure, the most polished, and the most authentic doo wop sound you've ever heard. And best of all, every nuance from the original version is retained! Other rival doo wop groups can harmonize, but usually lack a top notch soloist. Trust me on this one! You'll love "Strike Three" and "Doo Wop Till You Drop" so much, you'll be tempted to buy a more powerful stereo just so you can crank these songs to a new level! Honorable mention goes to a group called "Neighbor's Complaint" who give authentic dead-on impersonations of songs such as "A Thousand Miles Away", "Two Kinds of People" and "Trickle Trickle" in Acapella form.
crusin.......2002-03-30
We were out last weekend at a fair in Miami Fl. when we first heard the alley cats. We stayed for all three of their shows. We were so impressed with them that we had to buy all three of their c d's. I think my wife, a person not easy to impress, has not stop listening to the three cd's for more than an hour sense we got them. She is also telling everybody she meets about them. I think we as a world need a harmony as good as THE ALLEY CATS. Thank for your time and God bless, Mr. BOB
6 Stars, the BEST DOO WOP album EVER.......2001-10-26
I don't know how they do it, these guys just keep getting better. I finally got to see them live and they are even better live. I can't wait to see them again next year. If you love music of any kind buy this CD, you won't be dissapointed!
Strike Three.......2000-12-28
This is the third album from the Alley Cats and it is a great one. They really show their talent on this album. From Phil's high tenor voice to Royce's deep bass it it truly enjoyable. Then add John and mando to the mix and there is something for everyone's listening pleasure. They take you back to the days of rock and roll and don't miss a beat. When listening to the Alley cats music, you just have to sing along. They seem to really enjoy what they do. They are serious about their music, but add some fun into each song. If you have ever met the alley cats, you know how much fun they can be. Once you become a fan, you have to have more alley cat music.They just keep providing it. Listening to their music on a daily basis is a necessity. All of their albums are fantastic. I'm already looking forward to the next one.
Everyone who loves doo wop, accapella, rock & roll or just great music should buy "Strike Three". It will be an addition to your music collection you will enjoy for years to come.
My favorites on this album are get a job,silhouettes,remember then,twilight time,earth angel, so much in love. All of the tracks are great however. You will not be disappointed.
Average customer rating:
- Excellent acapella music
- Best Doo Wop group in the world!
- This is a Great CD!!!
- GREAT MUSIC!!!!!!!
- I Love this CD!
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Cat's Meow
The Alley Cats
Manufacturer: Primarily Acapella
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Punk
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
American Punk
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Classic
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
A Cappella
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
Traditional & Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Indie Music
| Stores
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General
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
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ASIN: B000046Q3N
Release Date: 2000-05-23 |
Tracks:
- Rama Lama Ding Dong
- Sh-Boom
- Come Go With Me
- Sixty Minute Man
- At The Hop
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Book Of Love
- Duke Of Earl
- Little Darlin'
- In The Still Of The Night
- Don't Be Cruel
- Goodnight Sweetheart
- Alley Cat Tag
Customer Reviews:
Excellent acapella music.......2006-10-25
I've seen the Alley Cats sing in person and absolutely love their music. One of their signature songs is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - I've not seen anyone who can bring that song to life quite like they do. Many of the classic songs on the CD are favorites by individual preference. I loved "Come Go With Me" so much that I had it played just after my husband and I were pronounced man and wife. It's a darling love song that is great for celebrating a new beginning. This is simply fun music.
Best Doo Wop group in the world!.......2001-07-09
Every recording on this CD is BETTER than the original. You must buy this CD.
acappellahour.tripod.com
This is a Great CD!!!.......2000-10-07
This is a wonderful CD! The Alley Cats take some already great songs and make them better. Wonderfuly music and great sound!
GREAT MUSIC!!!!!!!.......2000-10-07
This is a wonderful CD. The Alley Cats take some already great songs and make them better. Wonderful catchy tunes and a great sound!
I Love this CD!.......2000-08-24
I never knew I was an oldies fan until I heard The Alley Cats! The music is great! My friends and I love it! My favorite song on this CD is The Lion Sleeps Tonight. I want everybody to get this CD! It's really cool!
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Alley Cat Rumble
Stray Cats
Manufacturer: Music Avenue Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rockabilly
| Oldies & Retro
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| Styles
| Music
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ASIN: B000F3TBGQ
Release Date: 2006-04-03 |
Tracks:
- Stray Cat Strut
- Lust 'N' Love
- Mystery Train
- Summertime Blues
- Oh Boy
- Double Talkin' Baby
- Rumble In Brighton
- Baby What You Want Me To Do?
- Rev It Up And Go
- Beautiful Delilah
- Stray Cat Strut
- Rock Around With Ollie Vee
- Fishnet Stockings
- Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie
- Rock This Town
- Swing Cat Stomp
- Good Rockin' Tonight
- St. James Infirmary
- Viva Las Vegas
Album Description
Alley Cat Rumble features excerpts from a 1981 concert at Los Angeles' Roxy in addition to ultra-rare unplugged studio versions of some of the band's hits recorded in 1991. Includes four bonus tracks featuring Danny B. Sullivan, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan/Doobie Bros), Johnny Ramone (Ramones), and Lemmy from Motörhead!
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Doo-Wop Drive-In Live
Alley Cats
Manufacturer: Primarily Acapella
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Doo Wop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
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| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
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| Broadway & Vocalists
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| Music
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ASIN: B0000E1WM3
Release Date: 2003-11-04 |
Tracks:
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- At the Hop/Jump Jive and Wail
- Come Go with Me
- I Wonder Why
- What's Your Name
- Sh Boom
- Rockin' Robin
- My Girl
- Little Bitty Pretty One
- Runaround Sue
- Bamba
- Sixteen Candles
- Don't Be Cruel
- Poison Ivy
- Stand by Me
- Book of Love
- Get a Job
- Rama Lama Ding Dong
- Goodnight Sweetheart
Average customer rating:
- Best Ever
- Wow!!!
- great
- AWESOME DOO WOP
- This is one 'must have' CD!
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Cruisin'
The Alley Cats
Manufacturer: Primarily Acapella
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Punk
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Doo Wop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
A Cappella
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
Traditional & Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Indie Music
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| Hardcore & Punk
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ASIN: B000046Q3K
Release Date: 2000-05-23 |
Tracks:
- A Cappella
- Morse Code Of Love
- Never Fall In Love Again
- Teenager In Love
- Run Around Sue
- Tears On My Pillow
- Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- The Wanderer
- My Girl
- La Bamba/Twist And Shout
- What's Your Name
- Barbara Ann
- Under The Boardwalk
- Love Potion #9
- Rock 'N Roll Is Here To Stay
Customer Reviews:
Best Ever.......2007-01-11
If you have never heard The Alley Cats you are in for a treat. They are fun, entertaining, energetic and sound great. This is one of my all time favorite CDs.
Wow!!!.......2002-06-08
This is one of the best doo wop groups I've ever heard!
Without doubt their renditions of "Tears on My Pillow", "My Girl" and "Under the Boardwalk" rival the originals.
great.......2002-03-19
i don't own this cd but just today, the alley cats did a concert at my school. they were amazing. they are all really nice guys with great voices, they are very talented! they sound great! if you enjoy oldies, this is the group for you!
AWESOME DOO WOP.......2001-07-09
The Alley Cats are THE BEST DOO WOP GROUP I have EVER heard. I have been in radio for 12 years and have over 1,300 a cappella CDs and all 3 of the Alley Cats are on the top of my list. If you love oldies, buy this CD. If you love great harmony, buy this CD.
acappellahour.tripod.com
This is one 'must have' CD!.......2000-08-26
The Alley Cats are by far the best accapella Doo-Wop group around! They are funny, witty, and the tight vocals of these fabulous foursome make for a great music experience. Everyone fom young to old can enjoy this lively, upbeat sound. This CD is by far the most played CD I own! Tears On My Pillow is a tender ballad great for slow dancing to. Their unique version of Love Potion #9 (my favorite) shows just what kind of talent this group posesses. This CD is great for parties and get togethers because it's music everyone will enjoy. When you hear this CD you will want to sing along! Trust me!
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Back to the Alley: Best of the Stray Cats
Stray Cats
Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
New Wave
| New Wave & Post-Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rockabilly
| Oldies & Retro
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rock
| Imports
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ASIN: B000003POM
Release Date: 1996-07-03 |
Tracks:
- Stray Cat Strut
- Rock This Town
- Rebels Rule
- Built for Speed
- Little Miss Prissy
- Too Hip, Gotta Go
- My One Desire
- I Won't Stand in Your Way [*]
- C'mon Everybody [Live]
- Fishnet Stockings
- Runaway Boys
- (She's) Sexy + 17
- Baby Blue Eyes
- Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie
- You Don't Believe Me
- Ubangi Stomp
- Double Talkin' Baby [*]
- Storm the Embassy
- Rumble in Brighton
- Gonna Ball
Album Description
Reissue of the rockabilly trio's 1991 compilation that's currently out of print in the U.S. Includes three bonus tracks, '(She's) Sexy & 17', 'Gene & Eddie' & 'Bring It On Home'. 15 'stray' tracks. BMG Arista. 2003.
Average customer rating:
- Stray Cat Strut. Yeeees Indeeed !
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Back to the Alley: Best of the Stray Cats
Stray Cats
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
New Wave
| New Wave & Post-Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rockabilly
| Oldies & Retro
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rock
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B0000082IB
Release Date: 2001-02-27 |
Tracks:
- Stray Cat Strut
- Rock This Town
- Rebels Rule
- Built for Speed
- Little Miss Prissy
- Too Hip, Gotta Go
- My One Desire
- I Won't Stand in Your Way [*]
- C'mon Everybody [Live]
- Fishnet Stockings
- Runaway Boys
- (She's) Sexy + 17
- Baby Blue Eyes
- Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie
- You Don't Believe Me
- Ubangi Stomp
- Double Talkin' Baby [*]
- Storm the Embassy
- Rumble in Brighton
- Gonna Ball
Customer Reviews:
Stray Cat Strut. Yeeees Indeeed !.......2005-10-12
From the first track Stray Cat Strut, this album really strut. It`s simple rockabilly stripped to the bone. Here are all the early best from the Stray Cats. Go further to Rock this town, make you think that rockabilly really lives. The 80 ths was the best Stray Cats period of the "simple bear boned" rock and roll. It`s the soundpicture with bass,guitar, and a simple drum set up who realy does it. This music is not clean and squeaky, but have the roots from early music from the Sun Records. This is also inspired from Gene Vincent and Eddie Cockran, and Brian Setzer vocal realy fits the music. But i also like the titles of some of the songs: Built for speed, Rebels Rules, and Rock this town. The alcapella song I won`t stand in your way, is a real treat for Brian Setzer fans, old and new.
But my all time Stray Cat Strutter is also on this album:
It`s called: Jeanie,Jeanie,Jeanie, and it realy kicks ass man.
Rockabilly rules, man.
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Back to the Alley: Best of the Stray Cats
Stray Cats
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
New Wave
| New Wave & Post-Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rockabilly
| Oldies & Retro
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Rock
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B000007VDR
Release Date: 1997-10-21 |
Tracks:
- Stray Cat Strut
- Rock This Town
- Rebels Rule
- Built for Speed
- Little Miss Prissy
- Too Hip, Gotta Go
- My One Desire
- I Won't Stand in Your Way [*]
- C'mon Everybody [Live]
- Fishnet Stockings
- Runaway Boys
- (She's) Sexy + 17
- Baby Blue Eyes
- Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie
- You Don't Believe Me
- Ubangi Stomp
- Double Talkin' Baby [*]
- Storm the Embassy
- Rumble in Brighton
- Gonna Ball
Album Description
Reissue of the rockabilly trio's 1991 compilation that's currently out of print in the U.S. Includes three bonus tracks, '(She's) Sexy & 17', 'Gene & Eddie' & 'Bring It On Home'. 15 'stray' tracks. BMG Arista. 2003.
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The Ultimate Christmas Collection
The Concino Children Chorus , and The Christmas Alley Cats
Manufacturer: St. Clair Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
All Bargain Titles
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ASIN: B000I2J6XM
Release Date: 2006-07-24 |
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