CD-Charts Position 11
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Sketches of Spain

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Miles Davis, Gil Evans

Release Date September 23, 1997
Miles Davis was one of the coolest men of our time. This was Davis' third collaboration with Gil Evans and was recorded towards the end of 1959, and this music is both original and remarkably conspicuous. "Concierto de Aranjuez" is the centrepiece around which the whole album was created, and it sucks you in right from the start. This version also includes a bonus track called "Song for Our Country" and another two-track run-through of "Concierto", which blends jazz and classical in such a way that it reaches surrealistic heights of near musical perfection. I've never been to Spain, but this incredibly rich music has me considering planning my next vacation there.

CD-Charts Position 12
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'Round About Midnight

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Miles Davis

Release Date April 17, 2001
It's really hard to disagree with most of the reviewers; this is Miles at his lyrical and contemplative best, and John Coltrane is really spicing the things up with his rough tenor; contrasting the leader's horn very effectivelly...

And yes, this is the album that has both the magnificent version of Monk's 'Round Midnight and the beautiful and extremely creative version of children song Bye Bye Blackbird! But there is also boppish Ah-Leu-Cha, sentimental and ironic All of You...

Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on the bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums are a rhythm section at the same time powerfull and subtle, ideal for supporting and inspiring the horns...

CD-Charts Position 13
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The Very Best of Julie London

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Julie London

Release Date January 10, 2006
I am not a Jazz aficiando or any kind of fan, but i've always found Julie L's music entertaining. Her CDs are in a group i play from time to time, usually while driving. Her attitude demands attention. the music is mostly old standards. The music and she are icons of a time when the lyrics actually were listened to.

CD-Charts Position 14
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Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing: But Not for Me

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Ahmad Jamal

Release Date October 17, 1990
This CD has one of my favorite pieces from the 1950's, Poinciana. It's just as delightful now as it was then, & I am delighted to have this item back in my collection of music.

CD-Charts Position 15
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My Favorite Things

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: John Coltrane

Release Date October 25, 1990
I expected to love this album. I love Coltrane. But it's just not gelling. For whatever reason, the album comes across as a jam-session, and not a serious musical production. The balance is uneven and the sound is muted and cloudy. The majority of the album carries no understandable theme or idea. I know it's jazz, and it's supposed to be loose, but this is just frustrating!

Honestly, my favorite part of the album was Tyner's piano playing. He's a genius! I'll be looking into more of him.

CD-Charts Position 16
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The Miles Davis and Gil Evans: Complete Columbia Studio Recordings

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Miles Davis, Gil Evans

Release Date May 11, 2004
Somewhat difficult to get into the groove of listening, because the set is more of an academic study of the recording sessions with these two giants of the jazz world.

I will edit the set to separate the listenable from the historic; some charts stop in the middle in order to begin another take.

This set also includes several takes of the same chart, as well as different solo break overdubs.

If you're looking for a set to immediately have for an evening's playlist, you'll need to spend some time picking and choosing. You may prefer to purchase their studio CDs individually. However, it's well worth the journey.

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CD-Charts Position 17
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Dave Brubeck - Greatest Hits

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Dave Brubeck

Release Date December 09, 1997
Some people affirm that the early years of Dave Brubeck's production are his best. If you agree, this may well be your best Brubeck in one disc: Blue Rondo, Take Five, Unsquare Dance...

CD-Charts Position 18
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A Charlie Brown Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Vince Guaraldi, Peanuts (Related Recordings)

Release Date October 10, 2006
This is a CD I have always wanted and desired the soundtrack from day one as a young child. I totally love it and every track on it. Glad to have the original CD as part of my collection. I am very satisfied and pleased with this purchase. Love it and it is definitely a 5 star purchase and a Keeper...great CD. Great sound.

CD-Charts Position 19
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Moon Beams

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
by: Bill Evans Trio

Release Date July 01, 1991
Evans is peerless when it comes to jazz ballads, to my ears, and here's a full album of his mellow mastery.
Moonbeams is perfect for those who love quiet, introspective music, and is superb background sound for dimming the lights and so on. It is also much more than that. Evans' genius is his inchoate ability to invest almost endless emotion in his work. All the listener need do is let the notes and harmonies flow in, and the spell is cast; there is deep feeling on this record, and many unique meloodic and harmonic choices. Re: Person I Know and Moonbeams are just two of the highlights from an album with no weak spots. Evans had a fine rhythm section here; Motian is a fabulous brush player, and Israels fills La Faro's sadly empty shoes more than credibly.
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CD-Charts Position 20
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Bill Evans Trio: The Oslo Concerts

CD-Charts > Music > Cool Jazz
starring: Bill Evans Trio

Release Date January 16, 2007
the dvd is divided in 2 parts, one with trio lafaro/bunker, second one with trio johnson/motian wich in my opinion is the highest level bill evans reached in a trio.. communication is intense, harmony and lyricism amazing, simply the basis point of modern jazz piano..
days of wine and roses is incredible