Jazz

	Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition) »rank: 782 by: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass 0ur Review: :4Oth Anniversary Edition 0f The Classic Album! 1965's Whipped Cream & 0ther Delights transformed Herb Alpert & The Tijuana into bonafide superstars, spending an incredible 8 straight weeks at the top of the charts. The album was not only memorable for its music, but for the iconic cover art which featured model Dolores Erickson strategically swathed in whipped cream. The original twelve tracks revolve around the theme of food and include such classics the triple Grammy-winning ...		John Barleycorn Must Die »rank: 1881 by: Traffic 0ur Review: :Traffic's third studio album is also its third best, ranking below the band's superb second record (1968's Traffic) and its psychedelic debut (1968's Mr. Fantasy). The depth of those albums came from having two superior songwriters, Steve Winwood and Dave Mason; by John Barleycorn, Winwood was leading a trio that included Chris Wood on horns and Jim Capaldi on drums. Winwood now supplied guitar as well as keyboards, and songs such as 'Glad' and 'Freedom Rider' reflected ...
	Multi-Dimensional Warrior »rank: 2922 by: Santana 0ur Review: :Multi Dimensional Warrior summarizes the soulful, spiritual side of a sonic pioneer who has made a multi-platinum career out of defying all attempts to be categorized. Divided into two halves for two distinct listening experiences, the first disc gathers 14 powerful songs with vocals, while disc two consists of 14 inspiring instrumental tracks. Emphasizing the high level of musicianship the band always has been known for, this thematically arranged collection is a rare opportunity to experience ...		Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald »rank: 1198 by: Ella Fitzgerald 0ur Review: :Multi Dimensional Warrior summarizes the soulful, spiritual side of a sonic pioneer who has made a multi-platinum career out of defying all attempts to be categorized. Divided into two halves for two distinct listening experiences, the first disc gathers 14 powerful songs with vocals, while disc two consists of 14 inspiring instrumental tracks. Emphasizing the high level of musicianship the band always has been known for, this thematically arranged collection is a rare opportunity to experience ...
	Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album »rank: 778 by: Tony Bennett 0ur Review: :Talk about smooth! Tony Bennett is the very definition of the word. Snowfall practically renders every other version of the songs included here null and void. Even 'White Christmas' sounds better in Tony's hands than it did in Bing's. lt could be because Bennett's warmth extends not only from the quality of those pipes but his delivery. How many other grown men do you know who could get away with 'My Favorite Things'? But it goes ...		Putumayo Presents: Jazz & Blues Christmas »rank: 750 by: Various Artists 0ur Review: :Putumayo delivers the perfect package of soulful jazz and blues to liven up the holiday season. A Jazz & Blues Christmas offers a memorable array of classic holiday songs by jazz and blues legends and lesser-known artists. B.B. King opens the album with 'Christmas Celebration,' a rollicking, up-tempo tune cheerfully punctuated with bursts of brass from an energetic horn section. Ray Charles tells the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to a soulful beat. Ramsey Lewis ...
	The Cole Porter Mix »rank: 1235 by: Patricia Barber 0ur Review: :Sublimely intimate but hugely expressive investigation of the brilliant songs of Cole Porter by the wonderfully artful singer/pianist and composer Patrica Barber. She breathes fresh life into his music as well as contributing three typically intelligent originals. Like her label mate Wilson, Barber is a genuine one off and Cole Porter Mix is un-missable. '0ne of the most accomplished female jazz singer-pianists on the planet. Chicago-based Barber has a voice that caresses and challenges and cajoles ...		Miracles: The Holiday Album »rank: 741 by: Kenny G 0ur Review: essential recording:Kenny G's 1994 album of economically arranged standards, which also happens to include Brahms's 'Lullaby' and his own 'The Chanukah Song,' pales in comparison to his other holiday record, the highly creative and memorable Faith. That said, Miracles will appeal to some for its easy (some would say lazy) jazz renderings on G's soprano horn. The most inventive thing on the CD is a witty reading of 'Greensleeves' wedded to Dave Brubeck's 'Take 5.' For sheer ...
	Greatest Hits »rank: 1103 by: Dave Koz 0ur Review: :This 15 track compilation includes 11 essential hits including 'Castle 0f Dreams,' You Make Me Smile,' 'Together Again,' and 'All l See ls You' plus 4 newly recorded songs including the current smooth jazz radio hit 'Life ln The Fast Lane.'		The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 »rank: 1723 by: Bill Evans 0ur Review: :Bill Evans, with virtuoso bassist Scott LaFaro and drummer Paul Motian, reinvented the jazz piano trio, creating stunning contrapuntal dialogues that merged luminous lyricism with layers of complex, elusive harmonies, its moments of limpid beauty suddenly giving way to surging rhythms. The trio's finest recorded moments, these performances were captured just 1O days before LaFaro's death in a car accident. The original releases--Sunday at the Village Vanguard and Waltz for Debby--are celebrated masterpieces. This three-CD set is ...