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Frank Sinatra - The Nelson Riddle Yearsby: Frank Sinatra & Nelson Riddle March 19, 2007 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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Had I read the first review before I obtained my copy of this two-CD set I might have been dissuaded from doing so, which would have been my loss. Having played it against my Capitol CD of "Songs For Swingin' Lovers" I'm happy to concede that the sound is not the same, but I would not agree that it seems flat. It's certainly somewhat less brassy, which is no bad thing, given that the original recordings were made to appeal to a new generation of customers, who chose LPs to show off their hi-fi systems. The ambient sound level is about one-third lower, which enables a better degree of volume control, and the acoustic strikes me as warmer and more natural.
As to the compilation itself, it consists of four albums from the mid-fifties. ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Deep Dark Blue Centre/Portraits/the Alternate Mosaicsby: Graham Collier August 04, 2008 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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Had I read the first review before I obtained my copy of this two-CD set I might have been dissuaded from doing so, which would have been my loss. Having played it against my Capitol CD of "Songs For Swingin' Lovers" I'm happy to concede that the sound is not the same, but I would not agree that it seems flat. It's certainly somewhat less brassy, which is no bad thing, given that the original recordings were made to appeal to a new generation of customers, who chose LPs to show off their hi-fi systems. The ambient sound level is about one-third lower, which enables a better degree of volume control, and the acoustic strikes me as warmer and more natural.
As to the compilation itself, it consists of four albums from the mid-fifties. ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Greatest Hits: Easy Listening for Intergalactic Travelby: Sun Ra October 09, 2000 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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This 78-minute CD is an ideal entry-point into Sun Ra's astonishing and expansive catalogue numbering around 200 albums.
There are 18 tracks arranged in chronological order and drawn from Sun Ra's Saturn label with the exception of 'We Will Wait For You' recorded for the film 'Space Is The Place'. It's fascinating to hear how Sun Ra's music evolved over the period 1956-73. Sun Ra's 'Greatest Hits'(which probably reached the charts only on Saturn!) should suffice for anyone who wants just one CD of this remarkable composer and bandleader in their collection, but it's also a perfect launching pad for those who want to explore further. >>More Details |
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Jazz in Silhouetteby: Sun Ra October 01, 1999 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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a surprisingly accessible & well-produced set, from a disciplined & swinging outfit. very effective deployment of baritone sax, thoughtful & enjoyable arrangements & good melodies should appeal to listeners well outside the reach of sun ra's usual "far out" reputation. a richly textured and rewarding treat. try it! >>More Details |
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The Great Paris Concertby: Duke Ellington August 31, 1992 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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Well if this is not one of the best swing-concert albums ever (equal to Goodman's famous jamboree at the Carnegie Hall and Basie's great reunion at Newport), I'd like to hear what is...
The great Ellington sax section really shines here - listen to Hodges' solos, to the way Jimmy Hamilton and Paul Gonsalves introduce "Perdido" or to the typical Gonsalves explosion of modernist creativity on "Cop Out"... However, I must admit that I don't think Cootie Williams sounds as good here as he did in his earlier years, but he is still a joy to hear (as are the versatile Ray Nance, the stratospheric Cat Anderson or the elegantly ellingtonian trombonist Lawrence Brown...)... The entire band (see the tags) is great! And the song selection is a crossover ... Read More: >>More Details |
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The Girl From Ipanema: The Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbookby: Various Artists July 11, 1995 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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This album is the quintessential dinner jazz album. Forget all those lame Best of Jazz compilations. Jobim's original Bossa Nova tracks are the only option for the smoothest, most elegant and sensual songs that everyone in the room can kick back to.
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Out Of The Coolby: The Gil Evans Orchestra March 20, 1999 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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I've been buying jazz albums for nearly 40 years and can't believe I only found this recently, after catching the end of a documentary on the man.
The arranements, especially the use of the lower brass, are outstanding. Check out Sunken Treasure. Nearly 50 years ago some of the harmony must have seemed radical. The instrumental playing is also great with Ron Carter on bass thundering away. I've loved the music of Carla Bley for years - now I know where she got some of her inspiration. >>More Details |
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Blue Break Beats Vol.2by: Various Artists July 19, 1993 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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I've been buying jazz albums for nearly 40 years and can't believe I only found this recently, after catching the end of a documentary on the man.
The arranements, especially the use of the lower brass, are outstanding. Check out Sunken Treasure. Nearly 50 years ago some of the harmony must have seemed radical. The instrumental playing is also great with Ron Carter on bass thundering away. I've loved the music of Carla Bley for years - now I know where she got some of her inspiration. >>More Details |
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Remembers Glenn Millerby: Syd Lawrence Orchestra August 17, 1998 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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I've been buying jazz albums for nearly 40 years and can't believe I only found this recently, after catching the end of a documentary on the man.
The arranements, especially the use of the lower brass, are outstanding. Check out Sunken Treasure. Nearly 50 years ago some of the harmony must have seemed radical. The instrumental playing is also great with Ron Carter on bass thundering away. I've loved the music of Carla Bley for years - now I know where she got some of her inspiration. >>More Details |
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Bluebirdby: James Last June 03, 2002 Best Selling > Music > Big Band |
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I've been buying jazz albums for nearly 40 years and can't believe I only found this recently, after catching the end of a documentary on the man.
The arranements, especially the use of the lower brass, are outstanding. Check out Sunken Treasure. Nearly 50 years ago some of the harmony must have seemed radical. The instrumental playing is also great with Ron Carter on bass thundering away. I've loved the music of Carla Bley for years - now I know where she got some of her inspiration. >>More Details |
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