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Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas

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by: Ella Fitzgerald

October 20, 2008
I bought this after a reccomendation from another reviewer and I have to say I'm not disappointed. I was already expecting alot from this, I mean Ella Fitzgerald could sing the telephone directory and it'd sound great.
This albun contains the usual Christmas standards, the best being Ellas version of "Have yourself a merry little Christmas". There are some other not as well known tracks too, including the excellant "The secret of Christmas". I must highlight Track 14 "(Medley) We 3 kings of Orient are / O Little town of Bethlehem", which in my opinion is worth the price of the CD alone!!

All in all, an excellant Christmas CD. Ideal for background music for a party or for getting comy on the sofa with your nearest and dearest ... Read More:

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Maiden Voyage: Remastered

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by: Herbie Hancock

June 14, 1999
Like the sea itself, Maiden Voyage is vast and epic- flirting with adventure and myth. It is Herbie Hancock's tour de force- what the wonderous Speak No Evil was to his Blue Note peer, Wayne Shorter- ie. representing the composer/pianist at his imaginitive peak. We can only imagine what kind of zone Freddie Hubbard, George Coleman, Ron Carter and Tony Williams must have been during the recording of this masterpiece- so wonderfully coherent yet brimming with subtle musical conflict. And Hancock's playing is simply majestic.

The opening track is stunningly simple- you might feel a little uninspired by the low-key opening, but then, all of a sudden, it all opens out beautifully during the trumpet solo. This short flourish embodies the ... Read More:

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The Ultimate Collection

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by: Randy Crawford

June 06, 2005
Fabulous! I've not heard much of her lately but then I played the CD,s. I cannot think of a bad track. I find that I keep repeat playing most of the tracks I find it hard to move on. What is apparent throughout is the great playing from the band. Its great value and one that is being exclusively played in my car.

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The Kings of Swing

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by: Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra

June 04, 2007
Fabulous! I've not heard much of her lately but then I played the CD,s. I cannot think of a bad track. I find that I keep repeat playing most of the tracks I find it hard to move on. What is apparent throughout is the great playing from the band. Its great value and one that is being exclusively played in my car.

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Upojenie

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by: Pat Metheny

October 06, 2008
Even if you are not a Metheny fan. Which I am, owning nearly every release with Metheny playing. You have to own this Album. I like the others, have had the Polish release for many years and just can not stop listening to it.

They have to go on tour together now- surely!

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Four Classic Albums (The Modern Jazz Quartet/Django/Fontessa/The Modern Jazz Quartet At Music Inn)

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by: Modern Jazz Quartet

June 30, 2008
I'm not sure why the decision was taken to ignore chronological sequence, but CD 1 kicks off with the group-titled April 1957 album, before regressing to the earlier "Django", noteworthy for the four-part "La Ronde Suite" and for drummer Kenny Clarke's last studio appearance with the quartet. The second CD contains two 1956 albums; the earlier stately "Fontessa" which drew inspiration from the improvised form of the Renaissance commedia dell'arte, and the August "Music Inn" session at which clarinettist Jimmy Giuffre guested on three tracks. This is essentially cerebral music, appreciation of which is aided by the crisp and clear remastering. A considerable bargain.

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Mark Lamarr's Rhythm & Blues Christmas

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Jazz
by: Various Artists

November 19, 2007
I'm not sure why the decision was taken to ignore chronological sequence, but CD 1 kicks off with the group-titled April 1957 album, before regressing to the earlier "Django", noteworthy for the four-part "La Ronde Suite" and for drummer Kenny Clarke's last studio appearance with the quartet. The second CD contains two 1956 albums; the earlier stately "Fontessa" which drew inspiration from the improvised form of the Renaissance commedia dell'arte, and the August "Music Inn" session at which clarinettist Jimmy Giuffre guested on three tracks. This is essentially cerebral music, appreciation of which is aided by the crisp and clear remastering. A considerable bargain.

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Betcha Bottom Dollar

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Jazz
by: The Puppini Sisters

July 31, 2006
The Puppini Sisters - Marcella Puppini {Italian} Kate Mullins {English} and Stephanie O'Brien {English} are a musical trio specializing in 1940s-style close harmony vocal music.
They chose their name to pay tribute to The Andrews Sisters.
Puppini met Mullins & O'Brien at The Trinity College of Music in London. The group was founded by Puppini after she was inspired by the animated film Belleville Rendezvous.
The group's influences include The Andrews Sisters, The Boswell Sisters, Belleville Rendezvous, Kate Bush, Marlene Dietrich, Mike Flowers, Joan ... Read More:

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I Love Salsa: Essential Dance Class Hits

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Jazz
by: Various Artists

March 20, 2000
Although I really enjoyed the music,I did find a lot of the tracks very fast to keep up with being a complete beginner.You either have to go ultra slow or extremely fast.I found there were only a few tracks that went at the right speed to comfortably practice as a novice.Will keep it for when I'm an expert!If anyone out ther knows of a CD with a more suitable for beginners,please let me know.

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Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Cole Porter Songbook

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by: Ella Fitzgerald

May 25, 1999
In any rational list of the 20th-century's top song-stylists, Ella Fitzgerald would have to rank in the Top 5. Ella had a wonderful, distinct voice and style. Many singers have great skills. Many have perfect pitch and great intonation. But very few singers can use their voice like a fine instrument. Ella was one of those select few.

Apart from having a wonderful voice, Ella was next to incomparable when it came to interpreting lyrics. It is no wonder that lyricists loved her and were ecstatic when she covered one of their songs. It is also no wonder that during the course of her career Ella recorded various "Song Books" in which she took the work of a great composer/lyricist and dedicated an album or two to their work. Ella did Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Rodgers ... Read More: