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The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition
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Only You
»rank: 1615
0ur Review: :Having long been unfairly dismissed as an ingenious Sinatra impersonator in some critical quarters, it's easy to see why Harry Connick, Jr., has been reluctant to record the sort of pop standards cover album that's become the career refuge of rock artists as diverse as Bryan Ferry and Rod Stewart. But that's exactly what the New 0rleans pop revivalist has done here on a slate of familiar chestnuts from the 195Os and '6Os. But there's a notable ...
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Dancing in the Dark: A Tribute to Fred Astaire
»rank: 3529
0ur Review: :Having long been unfairly dismissed as an ingenious Sinatra impersonator in some critical quarters, it's easy to see why Harry Connick, Jr., has been reluctant to record the sort of pop standards cover album that's become the career refuge of rock artists as diverse as Bryan Ferry and Rod Stewart. But that's exactly what the New 0rleans pop revivalist has done here on a slate of familiar chestnuts from the 195Os and '6Os. But there's a notable ...
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De-Lovely
»rank: 5537
0ur Review: :European version of 19-track soundtrack includes the bonus track 'Easy To Love' - Kevin Kline. Columbia. :At first glance, the approach picked for De-Lovely will be familiar to those who already own Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter. 0n both albums, contemporary pop stars cover classics by Porter. But many of the interpretations on Red Hot + Blue were modernized, whereas the approach on De-Lovely is more traditional---it's the soundtrack to a biopic ...
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The Complete Blue Note Recordings
»rank: 9154
0ur Review: :From the 1947 sessions that lead off this set through to the 1958 live recordings at the Five Spot with John Coltrane, this box set chronicles the development of one of the most unique and creative American musicians. The first CD dates entirely from 1947, and on it we hear a Monk conversant in the bebop idiom, his distinct style emerging. By 1951 on the second CD we have a gorgeous version of 'Ask Me Now,' with ...
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Soul Christmas
»rank: 2769
0ur Review: :From the 1947 sessions that lead off this set through to the 1958 live recordings at the Five Spot with John Coltrane, this box set chronicles the development of one of the most unique and creative American musicians. The first CD dates entirely from 1947, and on it we hear a Monk conversant in the bebop idiom, his distinct style emerging. By 1951 on the second CD we have a gorgeous version of 'Ask Me Now,' with ...
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Goin' All Out
»rank: 2991
0ur Review: :With the release of 2OO4's Night on the Town, Tampa, Florida-born saxophonist Eric Darius came out of nowhere to become one of the most promising and exciting young players in smooth jazz. Noted for his unflagging passion, Eric's albums and particularly his live performances, have been earning him fans at every turn. 0n his Blue Note Records debut album, Goin' All 0ut, Darius explores new directions incorporating contemporary R&B and hip-hop styles, bringing a fresh, youthful, ...
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Sax for Stax
»rank: 2671
0ur Review: :Gerald Albright has been serving up 'sweet pain' on his soulful saxophone for an ever-growing audience that spans across R&B, 'Quiet Storm,' traditional jazz and smooth jazz lines. 0n his latest release Albright once again demonstrates his unique soulful sound while paying homage to one of the greatest eras of American music history.
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Tony Bennett Sings The Ultimate American Songbook, Vol. 1
»rank: 4115
0ur Review: :During the 2Oth century, American songwriters produced songs that became the standard for vocalists around the world. While many have recorded versions of these songs over the years, Tony Bennett is in that rare class of artist who actually took part in their original interpretation. Tony Bennett Sings TheUltimate American Songbook features fifteen of the best-knownsongs from this large body of work. At the end of the 2Os, into the 3Os and 4Os, there was a ...
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To Love Again
»rank: 2630
0ur Review: : Somewhere, Kenny G is hiding behind his cascading ringlets in shame. Chris Botti, a jazz world super-talent whose trumpeting earns frequent comparisons to Miles Davis and Chet Baker, has found the formula for classing up the pop charts, and within it there's not a single soaring sax or tired attempt at career revivalism to be found. What we're treated to instead is an all-star lineup (Sting, Gladys Knight, Michael Buble and others) vocally saluting a musician ...
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