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Michael Bublé

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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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Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake

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by: Various Artists

Release Date June 22, 2004
This CD is great to listen to with your little ones. The songs are fun and not too annoying for adults.

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Classic Sinatra: His Greatest Performances 1953-1960

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by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date March 28, 2000
THIS WAS A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR MY 91 YEAR OLD DAD.
WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY?

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Sympathique

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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.

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Piano Starts Here: Live at the Shrine/Zenph Re-Performance

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by: Art Tatum

Release Date June 03, 2008
This album is a must have for anyone other than the most hardened luddite that prefers awful sound quality to an unbelievable "re-performance". From what I understand, Zenph actually re-performed the concert in front of a live audience at the Shrine Auditorium to get some of the same ambiance of the original.

As a result, the original recording that had awful sound quality has now set the piano free of all of the cloudiness.

The album has everything.. SACD surround, normal CD, and even a binaural version for headphone listening.

I do not need to comment on the performance itself. However, it is classic Art Tatum...which is to say it is spectacular.

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The Very Best of Nat King Cole

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by: Nat King Cole, Nat King Cole

Release Date May 02, 2006
The product was delivered on time - in good condition and I absolutely love it. Thanks so much for everything.

Catharine Ruhlman

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Ken Burns's Jazz: The Story of American Music

CD-Charts > Music > Swing General
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 whole series ... Read More:

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Disney's Greatest Vol. 2

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by: Disney

Release Date February 27, 2001
I bought this gift for my little cousin and she loved it! She loves to sing and dance and this was the perfect fit for her!
Shipped very quickly!

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Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald

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by: Ella Fitzgerald

Release Date March 31, 1998
Every Ella Fitzgerald fan should own this CD. Her awesome talent is on display for all to hear. This lady not only set the standard, she is the standard! Enjoy!

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Songs That Got Us Through WWII

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by: Various Artists

Release Date March 16, 1990
This excellent album contains eighteen songs that were popular during the WW2 years. The album starts with that well-known hit Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (performed by The Andrews Sisters), and then moves between jazzy hits (such as G.I. Jive and Yours). I really enjoyed hearing again some of the songs that used to be so close to my father's heart, including Long Ago (And Far Away) and The White Cliffs of Dover.

I must say that I found this to be a very good album. I miss my GI father, who passed away a year ago, and I felt like I captured a little piece of him when I listened to the music he loved all those years ago. So, if you like that great Big Band sound, or want to get a glimpse into the world of WW2, then get this album. I highly recommend it!