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Michael Bublé

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Michael Bublé

Release Date February 11, 2003
I know I'm a bit behind buying this album now when its been out for a few years, but I own the two newest albums and LOVE them. I have to say that this album did not disappoint me one bit. I think I like it even more than his most recent albums. The songs are so romantic and sexy. If you are a Michael Buble fan and don't have this one yet, do yourself a big favor and buy it!

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Sympathique

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Pink Martini

Release Date November 18, 1997
I love this CD! I am not a musician but can appreciate all the work that went into this music. The music is incredible, the lyrics wonderful and China Forbes voice is flawless! The varied influences and languages make this a great collection.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Come Fly With Me (CD & DVD)

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Michael Bublé

Release Date March 30, 2004
This is one of the best CD and DVD's out there! I love it because this is a lost art of singing the way songs should be sung and lyrics that are clean and all can listen to! Michael Buble reminds me of a young Frank Sinatra - you can't go wrong with this collection!

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Mingus Ah Um

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Charles Mingus

Release Date February 16, 1999
An essential part of jazz history. The compositions and playing of this group, especially the presence of tenor Booker Ervin, are bound to remain one of the most important contributions to the jazz idiom.

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Swing Out

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Bob Mintzer Big Band

Release Date August 26, 2008
An essential part of jazz history. The compositions and playing of this group, especially the presence of tenor Booker Ervin, are bound to remain one of the most important contributions to the jazz idiom.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Glenn Miller - Greatest Hits

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Glenn Miller

Release Date April 16, 1996
My husband, a WWII veteran, loves the big band music of his day. He really enjoys listing to this Glenn Miller CD that I ordered for him as he drives around town.

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Renee Olstead

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Reneé Olstead

Release Date May 25, 2004
I'm an older guy and am transported to heaven when I hear a singer that understands the subtleties of this type of wonderful ballads. Simply can't believe this depth at this young age.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Ken Burns's Jazz: The Story of American Music

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 14, 2000
When I discussed the Ric Burns documentary about the old West with an Amerindian acquaintance, I complained that the film concentrated on the Lakota, to the exclusion of other peoples. My friend answered that, as the Lakota was the best known native American culture, that was a good place to start, and the audience would then move on to learn about other parts of the story.

I suppose the same is true of the documentary by Ric's brother Ken Burns, on the history of Jazz, on which this box set is based. It is heavy on Louis Armstrong and on the Big Band sound of the Swing era - probably the Jazz best known to the general public - but light in other areas, including the many, varied strands of Jazz in the last 30 years or so. There is a ... Read More:

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From This Moment On

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Diana Krall

Release Date September 19, 2006
Bought it for my mother in law and she loves every bit of it. Great music and good quality sound. Great gift. Promptly delivered

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A Voice in Time: 1939-1952

CD-Charts > Music > Contemporary Big Band
by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date September 25, 2007
It has so many songs, great songs. But.. the most popular one "NY NY" it's not in there. :( too bad!