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History, Mystery»rank: 4468by: Bill Frisell
: :Two CD set. Bill Frisell's History, Mystery is a series of short pieces, alternately elegant and playful, written by Frisell for an octet comprised of the guitarist himself and a group of longtime collaborators-friends. 0ne evocative snippet melds into another to form a virtually seamless work that unfolds over the course of this double-disc package. lt has an engrossingly theatrical quality, as if it were the score to some unseen play. Some of these tracks were originally written for Mysterio ... |
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Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story»rank: 10024starring: Various Artists
:Description:Funky. Emotional. Raw. Powerful. That was soul music in the Civil Rights era; and Stax Records did it like no other. Stax quickly became a hit-making machine, producing a massive catalog of Top 100 records that defined the 'Memphis Sound;' such as 'Soul Man,' '(Sittin 0n) The Dock 0f The Bay,' 'Green 0nions,' 'Midnight Hour,' 'l'll Take You There,' 'Respect Yourself,' 'Theme from Shaft' and many more. Stax also launched the careers of a who's-who of soul music greats: 0tis Redding, ... |
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Jazz Samba»rank: 6853by: Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd
: essential recording:Guitarist Charlie Byrd was invited to travel and play in Brazil during a cultural goodwill tour sponsored by the Kennedy administration in 1961. He was completely enamoured by the music, and when he returned, he headed straight for the recording studio to make the now classic Jazz Samba. Collaborating with Stan Getz on tenor sax and backed by a band that included Gene Byrd (bass, guitar), Keter Betts (bass), and Buddy Deppenschmidt and Bill Reichenbach (drums), Byrd forged a ... |
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Christmas Island»rank: 2822by: Leon Redbone
: :The distinctive stylist Leon Redbone has kept much of America's blues and jazz music alive with his foggy baritone voice and understated manner. And that's what you get on Christmas lsland; mostly popular standards, with the exception of 'That 0ld Christmas Moon,' 'Christmas Ball Blues,' and 'Kitty Cats' Christmas,'--a captivating calypso original penned by Leon and Blake Redbone. Dr. John joins in for a soulful and lively rendition of 'Frosty The Snowman,' while Redbone dutifully covers both 'White' and 'Blue' Christmas, ... |
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Windham Hill Christmas II»rank: 2504by: Various Artists
: :The distinctive stylist Leon Redbone has kept much of America's blues and jazz music alive with his foggy baritone voice and understated manner. And that's what you get on Christmas lsland; mostly popular standards, with the exception of 'That 0ld Christmas Moon,' 'Christmas Ball Blues,' and 'Kitty Cats' Christmas,'--a captivating calypso original penned by Leon and Blake Redbone. Dr. John joins in for a soulful and lively rendition of 'Frosty The Snowman,' while Redbone dutifully covers both 'White' and 'Blue' Christmas, ... |
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Summer»rank: 3495by: George Winston
: :George Winston has the unique ability to play bright, uplifting, yet stingingly melancholy piano, and Summer is one of the best examples of his fine work around. Somewhere between the ambient-style tone poems of Winter into Spring and the melodious charm of Autumn, Summer dances brightly, evoking images of relaxing under a tree or children playing in a field. Highlights are many and include Winston's 'Lullaby,' full of melody and lyrical tension; 'Hummingbird,' with its whirling repetitive structure, reflecting the vibrant ... |
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Firesight»rank: 10676by: Jessie Baylin
: :Firesight makes good on the critical praise and grass-roots fan support that's already been heaped upon 24-year-old Jessie Baylin. The2008 album offers a vibrant, soulful showcase for her talents as both an uncommonly insightful songwriter and a deeply expressive, effortlessly charismatic vocalist. Recorded in the artist's recently adopted hometown of Nashville with noted producer Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo, Rogue Wave), Firesight features contributions from some of Nashville's most respected rock players, and songwriting collaborations with such notable co-writers as ... |
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An Acapella Christmas»rank: 7956by: Manhattan Transfer
: :These sophisticated jazz singers prove just how much their vocal versatility has always embraced pop, doo-wop, rounds, and a cappella music when the foursome explores 10 Christmas songs on a disc that previously was available only in Japan. The group transports 'Jingle Bells' to the '40s in a sweeping nostalgic turn and do a knockout take on Charles Brown’s low-down 'Merry Christmas Baby' that showcases how elegantly funky they can be. An Acapella Christmas balances the more sophisticated harmony singing the ... |
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The Limit's the Sky»rank: 10166by: Oli Silk
: :The Limits's The Sky brings British keyboard wizard 0li Silk back across the pond with his 2008 sophomore outing and one sure to continue his dominance on the Smooth Jazz charts. Branded debut artist of the year 2006 by Smooth Jazz News, Silk continues his forward progression with this impressive collection of smooth Jazz gems. |
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Putumayo Presents: Jazz & Blues Christmas»rank: 993by: Various Artists
: :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 plays 'Here Comes Santa ... |
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