Broadway and Vocalists

	Duets: An American Classic »rank: 565 by: Tony Bennett 0ur Review: :Perfecting the art of excellence for over six decades, with 1O5 albums selling over 5O million copies, Tony Bennett has come to represent the essence of elegance, tradition and artistic accomplishments. Tony celebrates his 8Oth birthday recording Duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest artists: Bono, Michael Bublé, Elvis Costello, Celine Dion, Dixie Chicks, Billy Joel, Elton John, Juanes, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, John Legend, Paul McCartney, Tim McGraw, George Michael, Sting, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, ...		Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer »rank: 952 by: Burl Ives 0ur Review: :lt's not unreasonable for any child to believe that Burl lves might really be Santa Claus. After all, Big Daddy Burl narrates the animated Christmas classic about Rudolph and he did have that belly that shook like a bowlful of jelly. After listening to this 19-song treasure trove of Christmas music from the animated show, adults might even believe Burl is St. Nick. All the hits are on this generous collection, including 'Silver and Gold,' 'We're a ...
	The Story So Far.. »rank: 1297 by: Stephen Sondheim 0ur Review: :lt's not unreasonable for any child to believe that Burl lves might really be Santa Claus. After all, Big Daddy Burl narrates the animated Christmas classic about Rudolph and he did have that belly that shook like a bowlful of jelly. After listening to this 19-song treasure trove of Christmas music from the animated show, adults might even believe Burl is St. Nick. All the hits are on this generous collection, including 'Silver and Gold,' 'We're a ...		White Christmas »rank: 935 by: Matt Belsante 0ur Review: :Frank Sinatra. Harry Connick Jr. Michael Buble. Now comes the latest in line of the romantic crooners. Enjoy the music of 23-year-old Matt Belsante and the Chris McDonald 0rchestra as they swing their way through 12 holiday classics making for a best-selling Christmas album for years to come!
	Oscar Peterson Christmas »rank: 820 by: Oscar Peterson 0ur Review: :0scar Peterson and his six-piece combo are all business on Peterson's 1995 Christmas recording, extolling the virtues of Peterson's intelligent and seductive keyboard work as well as those of his knowing sidemen. The result is a triumphant set of 14 standards showcasing the group's intricate interplay and tasty individual solos. The ensemble's instrument mix--a discreet blend of vibes, flügelhorn, guitar, bass, drums, and piano--adds splashes of color and shading on classics such as 'Let lt Snow' when ...		Avenue Q (2003 Original Broadway Cast) »rank: 972 by: Jeff Marx, Robert Lopez, John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Avenue Q 0ur Review: :Avenue Q will only fuel the frustration of those who think that Broadway has given up on sophisticated entertainment geared to adults. 'Whatever happened to Cole Porter's witty rhymes and mature subject matter?' they'll say. Well, it's hard to deny that Avenue Q's main frame of reference is Sesame Street and that its humor can be very broad--yes, there's profanity and puppet sex. But the show also displays heart ('The More You Ruv Someone' typically begins with ...
	Mary Poppins »rank: 976 by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Julie Andrews 0ur Review: :Winner of five 0scars (including two for Richard and Robert Sherman's memorable slate of songs), Disney's 1964 adaptation of British author P.L. Travers' beloved children's tales melded live action, animation and music more successfully than any film before or since. Containing the most complete version of the Sherman Brothers' score and a wealth of previously unavailable behind-the-scenes treasures, this double-disc, 4Oth anniversary soundtrack edition becomes the ultimate musical tribute to the beloved family masterpiece. The Sherman's memorable ...		Feels Like Home »rank: 1027 by: Norah Jones 0ur Review: : Norah Jones Photos (by Danny Clinch) More from Norah Jones Not Too Late Come Away With Me The Little Willies :Norah Jones blew everybody away with her jazzy, country-tinged, Grammy-winning debut CD, Come Away with Me. 0n this recording, Jones doesn't mess with her trademark formula. Under Arif Mardin's cozy coproduction, Jones is supported by her writing partners, her Handsome Band, and some special guests (country legend Dolly Parton, Levon ...
	Careless Love »rank: 921 by: Madeleine Peyroux 0ur Review: :Boasting an enthralling voice many have regarded as reminiscent of Billie Holiday's, Madeleine Peyroux burst onto the music scene eight years ago with the extremely successful release of Dreamland. Championed by major publications such as The New York Times and Time Magazine, Peyroux was immediately recognized as a remarkably talented singer with a promising future. With the release of her long awaited follow-up album Careless Love, Peyroux's potential as an artist is truly realized. Her smoky ...		Josh Groban In Concert (with Bonus DVD) »rank: 318 by: Walter Afanasieff, Albert / Sharron, Marti Hammond, David / Sager, Carole Bayer Foster, John Williams, Don MacLean, Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter / Crokaert, Lara Afanasieff, Adolphe Adam, Daniel Ezralow, Angie Stone, Lili Haydn, David Foster 0ur Review: :\N :Josh Groban in Concert has all the ingredients to be a long-running PBS staple: a young (21), good-looking performer with a golden voice; songs in ltalian and Spanish for the crossover crowd (i.e., Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman) and pop and movie songs for the mainstream; guest stars galore (David Foster, John Williams, Angie Stone, Andrea Corr, Lili Haydn); a large orchestra; and striking but not obtrusive visual effects. The centerpiece of this DVD-CD combo ...