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Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast Recording)

by: Ronald Melrose, Ken Dow, Anik Oulianine, Stephanie Cummins, Deborah Hurwitz, Kevin Dow, Joe Payne, Larry Saltzman, Dave Spier, Bill Hayes, Randall Andos, Bob Milikan, Debra Shufelt, Maxine Roach, Belinda Whitney, Cenovia Cummins, Eric de Gioia, Louise Owen, Robin Zeh, Sarah Schwartz, Shinwon Kim, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, Donnie Kehr, Erica Piccininni, J. Robert Spencer, Jennifer Naimo, John Lloyd Young, Sara Schmidt, Tituss Burgess, Steve Orich, Bob Gaudio

Release Date November 01, 2005
I saw the Broadway show, Jersey Boys this summer and was blown away by the music. I knew I had to have the score for myself I purchased the CD from Amazon for less than 1/2 the price of the same purchase at the theater. I just love this music and am enjoying it now at home.

CD-Charts Position 2
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The Light in the Piazza (2005 Original Broadway Cast)

from: Nonesuch

Release Date May 24, 2005
... was my reaction to the music, a few numbers into the LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (when they still were playing the full overture). After performing for some months on a cruise ship - and bearing in mind what is said about how you enjoy your travels even more when you remember them - that's exactly what I said to a companion: it feels like travel.

There's not much to add to the favorable words elsewhere in these pages,but a few thoughts:

Some like barbecue, some like sushi, some like both. Good thing to remember when voting for President,by the way.

I will say that my favorite scores are those that keep growing on me (WEST SIDE STORY as well as THE MUSIC MAN) - and LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA reveals something new at ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
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Broadway, My Way

by: Linda Eder

Release Date February 18, 2003
This lady has one great voice. She can certainly sell a song. My only reservation about her is that she's a bit cocky. I think she could use some humility.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Sweet Charity (2005 Broadway Revival Cast)

by: Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, Christina Applegate

Release Date July 12, 2005
My best friend and I had the opportunity to see the actual Broadway production of Sweet Charity staring Christina Applegate back in December of 2005. It was an amazing show! This soundtrack/CD is awesome. It puts me right back on Broadway in New York City. Christina Applegate is spectacular. I love this album and recommend it to everyone.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Paganini: After a Dream

by: Regina Carter

Release Date April 22, 2003
"Being given the opportunity and honor to play this divine instrument was an experience that I cannot begin to put into words. This recording, Paganini: After A Dream" contains all of the emotion, excitement, hard work, obstacles, and faith that were endured to make this dream a reality. This recording is dedicated in memory of the incomparable bassist Ray Brown and my inspiring violin teacher, Gerald Beal; and to the birth of my niece, Alexandra Collette Carter." ~ Regina Carter ~

As someone who greatly appreciates violin music and the beautiful masterpieces of classical masters Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Gabriel Fauré, I find this recording, Regina Carter's "Paganini: After A Dream," a great source of musical enjoyment especially when shared with ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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Tell Her I Love Her

by: George Flynn, Katherine Fink, Gerhard R. Koch, Julie Landsman, John Moses, Virgil Blackwell, Marc Goldberg

Release Date September 09, 2003
I really enjoyed listening to this cd. His voice is very soothing and easy to listen to. I especially enjoy listening to "Last Morning of my Life". It includes songs made famous by others such as"Back on my Feet" and "Young Girl". I have his other cd which features music from various operas. I would say you won't be sorry that you bought this cd!!!!!!

CD-Charts Position 7
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Light Is Calling

from: Nonesuch

Release Date April 06, 2004
I checked this out from my local library. Needless to say, I am elated I did not buy it. How is that people actually receive record deals to record this kind of, uh, noise???

CD-Charts Position 8
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Hubert Laws Plays Bach for Barone & Baker

from: Denon Records

Release Date August 23, 2005
I checked this out from my local library. Needless to say, I am elated I did not buy it. How is that people actually receive record deals to record this kind of, uh, noise???

CD-Charts Position 9
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Baby Boy: Original Motion Picture Score

from: Varese Sarabande

Release Date August 21, 2001
This latest venture from David Arnold has given the "film-score-buff" a change of pace, known for his past scores of action and adventure...this one has short cues, but with counterpoints that leave you satisfied...a few stand outs ~ "JODY AND IVETTE", beautifully done..."DRIVE BY", gives the music collector their moneys worth.

Hats off to ~ Nicholas Dodd (orchestration/conductor), Shirley Caesar (vocals) and Varese Sarabande for doing what they do best...give "film-music-collectors" something to sink their teeth into!

Total Time: 41:09 on 19 Tracks ~ Varese Sarabande 302-066- 280-2 ~ (2001)

CD-Charts Position 10
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The Book of Tells

from: Enja

Release Date November 15, 2005
Chamber music was once a music that involved improvisation. Performers would add on bravura improvised cadenzas to pieces all the time. Can we really believe that Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart or Chopin never just sat down and improvised pieces to work out solutions to musical puzzles?
That aspect of chamber performance is coming back to the fore with so many jazz musicians choosing, say, the string quartet as one of their means of musical expression. For well-trained string players like Ig Henneman, or Erik Friedlander or Mark Feldman, this developement must seem as natural as breathing air.
Feldman, in particular, is a musical wonder of extraordinary range. He has been a musician on hundreds of CDs playing everything from C&W to blues to classical. The man's violin playing is wondrous- ... Read More: