Best of Contemporary Jazz, Vol. 1

Best of Contemporary Jazz, Vol. 1

Best of Contemporary Jazz, Vol. 1

ASIN: B000003ALT

Track Listings
 
1. Take That - Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour
2. Hump - Herbie Hancock
3. Don't Forget the Love - Jeff Lorber, Ce Ce Peniston
4. Let Me Love You Tonight - Ken Navarro
5. Bronze Casting - Keiko Matsui
6. Top of the World - The Jazz Crusaders
7. Fly Me to the Moon - Jack Daugherty
8. Time on the Nile - Hiroshima
9. Horizon Samba - Doug Cameron
10. When Summer Comes - George Howard
11. Urban Gypsy - Marc Antoine
12. Balance - Chuck Loeb
13. Morning Sun - Art of Sax

Best of Contemporary Jazz, Vol. 1,Various Artists,Priority Records,Contemporary Jazz,Crossover Jazz,Fusion,Hard Bop,Jazz,Jazz Music,Jazz-Pop,Pop,Smooth Jazz
Best Of Ray Lynch, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • love it!
  • The best of the best new age man
  • Highly Addictive Music
  • Best Of ... TRULY!
  • Best if Ray Lynch
 Best Of Ray Lynch, Vol. 1
Ray Lynch
Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Deep Breakfast
  2. Nothing Above My Shoulders But The Evening
  3. No Blue Thing
  4. The Sky Of Mind
  5. Deep Breakfast

ASIN: B000000NND
Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

  1. Ralph's Rhapsody
  2. The Music Of What Happens
  3. The Oh Of Pleasure (From Deep Breakfast)
  4. Celestial Soda Pop (From Deep Breakfast)
  5. Clouds Below Your Knees (From No Blue Thing)
  6. The Vanished Gardens Of Cordoba (From Nothing Above My Shoulders But The Evening)
  7. The True Spirit Of Mom & Dad (From No Blue Thing)
  8. The Temple (From The Sky Of Mind)
  9. Her Knees Deep In Your Mind (From Nothing Above My Shoulders But The Evening)
  10. Kathleen's Song (From Deep Breakfast)
  11. Tiny Geometries (From Deep Breakfast)
  12. Rio Clarifies
  13. Celestial Soda Pop Remix (From Deep Breakfast)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars love it!.......2007-07-02

I find myself enraptured every time I listen to this album. Nobody could be more surprised than me -- I'm a dedicated rock/jazz/motown/r&b fan!


5 out of 5 stars The best of the best new age man.......2004-08-14

Once having listened to a huge number of recordings of the so-called "new age" music, I think this recording should be in the five best of the genre. You can also exchange this for "Deep Breakfast" which is highly represented in here with four tracks (Celestial Soda Pop, The Oh of Pleasure, Tiny Geometries and Kathleen's Song). The thing is that there should be more space for another track from "No Blue Thing", which I prefer even more than "Deep Breakfast": apart from "Clouds Below Your Knees" and "The True Spirit of Mom & Dad" (one of the best music pieces written ever), I would have included "Homeward at Last".

This is only to say what I think it has been missed in this compilation. But this recording is marvellous from start to the end. The two new pieces show a very enjoyable music, and the final remix is an example that, when classical tunes have been sampled, they result in a mess. But in this case is the own author who makes the sample and then the version is a total success.

For me, Ray Lynch is the best "new age" man. Only four recordings and this compilation in his career. But what a magnificent handful!

5 out of 5 stars Highly Addictive Music.......2003-04-23

Ray Lynch has quite some talent! This "Best of" CD features 10 of his most loved compositions, plus two brand new tracks and a remix of his most well known piece: "Celestial Soda Pop".

His music is highly melodic. Foot-tapping stuff indeed! The two new tracks are excellent, and it goes without saying that the other compositions are top-notch. The only surprise is the absence of "Ivory", a track many regard as Ray's most beautiful piece.

Ray's music is hard to describe. He uses a great assortment of instruments and produces a huge range of sounds; some very conventional, other really unusual and original. Everything, however, blends together really well and this is the sort of music you'll find yourself whistling at work. It's addictive stuff!

If you enjoy melodic, catchy rhythmic music that's full of life and energy, you're sure to enjoy this CD.

Very highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Best Of ... TRULY!.......2002-07-10

If you think "electronic" music is hokey, TRY THIS CD. It will stir you. It will have you moving to the music. Celestial Sodapop is one of the best electronic pieces I have ever heard and I am old enough to remember MOOG music!

5 out of 5 stars Best if Ray Lynch.......2000-05-07

This is a luscious, compliation of some of Ray's best music. Listening to it recalls all of the deep feelings I felt when hearing the albums for the first time. These pieces are timeless. For the person who has never heard this composer, I would say they have a remarkable experience ahead of them. Try it, you'll like it.
Night Grooves, Vol. 1: The Best of Narada Jazz
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Short and Sweet
  • Excellent Compilation!
  • A JAZZERS DELIGHT !!
 Night Grooves, Vol. 1: The Best of Narada Jazz
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056O1X
Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

  1. Dancing Angels - Urban Knights
  2. Walking Through The Pyramid - Oscar Lopez
  3. Love Life - Warren Hill
  4. Whisper Not - Cuba L.A.
  5. Scirocco - Alex Bugnon
  6. Fruit Sandwich - Scott Wilkie
  7. Escape - Flora Purim
  8. Georgia On My Mind - Alex De Grassi
  9. Close Your Eyes And Remember (Edit) - Ramsey Lewis
  10. Hard To Say Goodbye - Toots Thielemans

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet.......2002-06-05

I'll be blunt- this CD is awesome. There is so many different kinds of music expressed! Theres a mournful harmonica song, theres a trombone solo song- its just a great CD to listen to on a rainy afternoon, or, for that matter, a sunny day. Definitely a good buy! :-)

4 out of 5 stars Excellent Compilation!.......2002-03-05

Narada has gone out of its way to convince people that it has more to offer than just "New Age" artists. On this compilation, Narada showcases some outstanding jazz talent. The CD opens with a very nice piece from Urban Knights taken from their Urban Knights III CD and then transends effortlessly into what has become my favorite cut, "Walking Through The Pyramid" by Oscar Lopez. The entire compilation was put together so as to sound like it is a CD performed by one group rather than ten. The CD's only draw back is the inclusion of "Escape", the discs only vocal track and possibly the overly laidback lounge music of Toots Thielemans' "Hard To Say Goodbye". At least 8 outstanding tracks for a bargain price. Worth the purchase.

5 out of 5 stars A JAZZERS DELIGHT !!.......2001-04-13

I came across this cd quite by chance whilst on holiday in Florida. I went into the music store with my daughter, who at the tender age of nine displayed a wisdom beyond her years and urged me to listen to the album playing on demo. I was gripped instantly. Its beautiful music born of a marriage of some of the greatest artists on the jazz scene. The varietal style is the making of this album with elements of blues, smooth jazz, traditional and even a hint of latino and funk - superb moody sax playing and some downright soft and sassy trumpet playing to underline a good solid earthy performance. Add a little Cuban spice and some acoustic magic and you have a heady cocktail to spin the senses.

Urban Knights makes for a tasty rhythmic apéritif and before you have a chance to shout encore your sent reeling into Oscar Lopez's hypnotic latino spell. Rushing headlong on through Warren Hill's talented soulful performance on the saxophone your greeted by Cuba L.A exciting and heady interpretation of Whisper Not (my personal favourite). Savour a while those hot, spicy Cuban nights and shimmy out on the dance floor to surrender to the rhythm. Of course they could only follow it with Scott Wilkie, a great talent in his own right, such vibrant and refreshing key work. Of course Fruit Sandwich gives you an appetite for a little Escape and this you can certainly do as you lose yourself in another fine example of some passionate keywork. Alex de Grasi provides us with the only vocal experience on the album and although not normally my forte I have to say its a first rate well produced track. Rushing headlong into the penultimate track your greeted by the Ramsey Lewis Trio performing Close Your Eyes and Remember and boy do you remember this one. This another favourite of mine being a lover of the jazz guitar and I love what I consider to be great tender mood music. Toots Thielemans spine chilling talent on the harmonica finally shows us that it really is Hard to Say Goodbye. This last track for me is another favourite which is good down to the very last drop and comes to an end all too disappointingly soon.

In essence one of those albums that provides a great talent filled experience right the way through and definitely an album you'll be proud to have in your collection. SUBERB VALUE FOR MONEY!!
The Best of Silver Wave, Vol. 1: The Sun
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Energizing
 The Best of Silver Wave, Vol. 1: The Sun
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Silver Wave
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ASIN: B000000POJ
Release Date: 1992-11-05

Tracks:

  1. Every Island - Danny Heines
  2. Ritual - Davol
  3. Our Mountains Are The People - Wind Machine
  4. With Every Smile - Peter Kater
  5. Can't Look Back - Steve Haun
  6. One Heart Wild - Danny Heines
  7. Mokimbo - Davol
  8. Rain Maiden - Wind Machine
  9. West - Peter Kater/R. Carlos Nakai
  10. The Face On Cydonia - Fowler & Branca
  11. Maritime Journey - Peter Kater
  12. Breaking Away - Steve Haun
  13. Another Time - Danny Heines
  14. Voices In The Wind - Wind Machine
  15. Wanderlust - Davol
  16. From The Heart - Steve Haun

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Energizing.......1999-12-09

I have all three of "The Best of Silver Wave" collections. This one is very energizing, hence the name "The Sun" If you like tribal, instrumental, or sound scape music, this is an excellent choice.
The Best New Age, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		The Best New Age, Vol. 1
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Priority Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000003ANJ
    Release Date: 1995-11-16

    Tracks:

    1. Barcelona Nights - Ottmar Liebert
    2. Gathering Of The Tribes - Craig Chaquico
    3. Cool Breeze - Neal Schon
    4. Blue Chip Bop - Acoustic Alchemy
    5. Dancing Particles - Paul Winter Consort
    6. Intricate Balance - Michael Gettel
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    Best of Contemporary Jazz, Vol. 1
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Where is Volume 2???
    • What's wrong with this cd?
    		 Best of Contemporary Jazz, Vol. 1
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Priority Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000003ALT
    Release Date: 1997-04-24

    Tracks:

    1. Take That - Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour
    2. Hump - Herbie Hancock
    3. Don't Forget the Love - Jeff Lorber, Ce Ce Peniston
    4. Let Me Love You Tonight - Ken Navarro
    5. Bronze Casting - Keiko Matsui
    6. Top of the World - The Jazz Crusaders
    7. Fly Me to the Moon - Jack Daugherty
    8. Time on the Nile - Hiroshima
    9. Horizon Samba - Doug Cameron
    10. When Summer Comes - George Howard
    11. Urban Gypsy - Marc Antoine
    12. Balance - Chuck Loeb
    13. Morning Sun - Art of Sax

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Where is Volume 2???.......2006-07-19

    Found this cd in a candy store. It's ear candy, to be sure. If you're a guitar/sax/smooth jazz fan, you'll find a lot to like. Where is Volume 2, 3, 4? Buy it and enjoy!

    1 out of 5 stars What's wrong with this cd?.......1999-02-24

    I would love to review this CD, but I haven't purcharsed it yet. The reason being that you don't have any samples to listen to OR any reviews. Is this CD so bad that you include either?
    Vol. 1-Best of Ronald Muldrow
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      		Vol. 1-Best of Ronald Muldrow

      Manufacturer: Joh-Muir
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B000CA4CMA
      Release Date: 2004-07-20

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