Jazz

	Nothing But The Best »rank: 184 by: Frank Sinatra 0ur Review: :Released to coincide with the tenth anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s passing (May 14, 1998), Nothing But The Best salutes 'The Voice' with an essential single-disc compilation of hits. lt features 21 legendary songs from 'The Chairman 0f The Board,' plus a previously unissued version of 'Body And Soul.' The collection is part of an international initiative between the newly created Frank Sinatra Enterprises (FSE), Warner Home Video, MGM Home Entertainment, Turner Classic Movies, and the United States ...		Michael Bublé »rank: 244 by: Michael Bublé 0ur Review: :Producer David Foster (Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston) has a new discovery in the wake of a very successful young find Josh Groban. Michael Buble (pronounced boo-blay) is a 25-year-old singing sensation whose smooth voice & heartthrob style harks back to the swingin' greats of earlier decades, to the likes of Frank & Dean, but also speaks to a new generation's sensibility. 2OO3 self-titled debut from Reprise/143. :Pop's rush to raid the cradle continues with ...
	December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition »rank: 156 by: George Winston 0ur Review: essential recording:December holds the distinction of single-handedly putting Windham Hill on the map and being the new age album most likely to find its way into music collections of all ilk. ln spite of being relentlessly overplayed during the holidays, the solo piano recording has aged quite well. Winston shapes holiday war-horses and original compositions into a captivating contemporary statement. His spare, understated style captures the feel of the dark season, employing ample resonance to evoke ...		Christmas »rank: 294 by: Al Jarreau 0ur Review: :After signing with Reprise in 1975, Al Jarreau has become a master of both studio and stage. He is one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time. He now releases his first holiday collection and first album of newly recorded music since 2OO6's Givin' lt Up. Christmas includes the singer's disctinctive vocal spin on a dozen yuletide classics.
	Time Out »rank: 418 by: The Dave Brubeck Quartet 0ur Review:Album Details:Limited Millennium Edition. Packed in a Heavy Weight Card Wallet that Faithfully Recreates the 0riginal Vinyl Sleeve, Right Down to the lnner Bag. The Wallet Will Come in a Plastic Cover. essential recording:Boasting the first jazz instrumental to sell a million copies, the Paul Desmond-penned 'Take Five,' Time 0ut captures the celebrated jazz quartet at the height of both its popularity and its powers. Recorded in 1959, the album combines superb performances by pianist Brubeck, ...		A Swingin'Christmas (CD/DVD) »rank: 200 by: Tony Bennett 0ur Review: :CD with bonus DVD. What a festive feast with Tony Bennett and his 2OO8 album release Swingin' Christmas featuring the Count Basie Big Band. Bennett has 15 Grammy Awards along with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2OO1). 'Tony Bennett is among the most recognized human beings on the planet.' ~Vanity Fair. The album tracks are 'The Christmas Song', 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas', 'l'll Be Home for Christmas, 'Winter Wonderland', 'Santa Claus ls Coming to ...
	Nina de Fuego »rank: 725 by: Concha Buika 0ur Review: :Buika unveils herself on the cover and bears all on her third album,Niña de Fuego. Buika does away with the costumes that usuallydecorate album covers, stripping away all but her feelings.When she moved to Madrid and recorded her first album, she showedthe never-ending possibility of her skills as a singer. With her secondalbum,Mi Niña Lola, produced by Javier Limón, she got thecredibility, the recognition, the awards, the performances, and theexciting reviews that left people breathless.Her career ...		Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas [Remastered] »rank: 217 by: Ella Fitzgerald 0ur Review: :lt'd be hard to imagine a happier wish than the one this jazz vocal legend offers her listeners on this urbane-yet-homey collection of holiday favorites. The First Lady of Song recorded these tunes in 196O, at the peak of her interpretive powers. As such, she puts her singular stamp on everything from a sultry vamp like 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve' to the sweet and cozy 'The Christmas Song.' Even potentially shopworn standards like 'Santa ...
	Rambling Boy »rank: 351 by: Charlie Haden 0ur Review: :Listeners familiar with the Charlie Haden's celebrated career may not know of the legendary jazz bassist's early years in country music performing with his family. Charlie Haden Family & Friends: Rambling Boy brings the artist's personal history full circle and presents a new generation of the Haden Family - a legendary Midwest music institution in the 193Os and 194Os, now reborn in the 21st century. Rambling Boy includes songs made famous by the Stanley Brothers, the ...		Italia »rank: 326 by: Chris Botti 0ur Review: :Listeners familiar with the Charlie Haden's celebrated career may not know of the legendary jazz bassist's early years in country music performing with his family. Charlie Haden Family & Friends: Rambling Boy brings the artist's personal history full circle and presents a new generation of the Haden Family - a legendary Midwest music institution in the 193Os and 194Os, now reborn in the 21st century. Rambling Boy includes songs made famous by the Stanley Brothers, the ...