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To Be Free

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Nina Simone

Release Date September 30, 2008
This box set is really amazing!!! As I wrote in the new PASTE magazine [...]
"It beautifully documents the mysterious wonders of Simone's rich voice and her quirky yet emotional phrasing." It's particularly nice that the collection includes so many "live" recordings since Nina was such an electric and inventive performer, almost always reinterpreting her songs in concert.

In addition, the box includes a DVD of an excellent 1970 documentary. It looks beautiful and it features some fantastic live material: a searching "I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)" and a heartbreaking "Don't You Pay Them No Mind." The interview footage is also great. My favorite part comes when she's talking about her artistic mission:
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CD-Charts Position 102
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Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Ella Fitzgerald

Release Date March 31, 1998
Pure perfection. Pure Jazz. Pure Ella is right . . .

Mary Maralee

CD-Charts Position 103
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Piano Starts Here: Live at the Shrine/Zenph Re-Performance

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Art Tatum

Release Date June 03, 2008
I love Jazz piano and this album is a good union between state of the art acoustical research and celebrated world over pianism.

CD-Charts Position 104
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A Kiss To Build A Dream On

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Jessica Molaskey

Release Date September 02, 2008
A delightful mixture of familiar and unfamiliar songs beautifully sung by Jessica Molaskey, joined occasionally by her husband, John Pizzarelli. Accompanied by a great quartet, the music sings and swings. Obscure items like "Happy Habit" and "Everybody Loves Louie" and some originals give the whole disc a fresh flavor.

CD-Charts Position 105
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Radiolarians 1

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Medeski Martin and Wood

Release Date September 30, 2008
I have found this to be the best MMW album yet. I listen to MMW on the bus and let the images flow. MMW combines new elements to this cd which I have never experienced before. shifting ballads that rearrange the universe. particles of spaghetti westerns mixed in schizophrenic rhythms; entrenched in the aloneness that is the human experience. Irish crack infused mercenaries screaming ballads that will never be heard or understood again. Yes I loved this cd---the imagery is raw, the feelings intense, and the experimental edge always developing before your very eyes.
----Anthony hanley

CD-Charts Position 106
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Sings Totally Blonde

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Michael Bublé

Release Date July 22, 2008
I love Michael Buble. This is not a "new" release but worth getting if you like Michael. Can't wait for a new CD. If you like his music, add this to your collection.

CD-Charts Position 107
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Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Greatest Hits

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66

Release Date October 25, 1990
Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66's hits are pretty much included in this CD. What a wonderful beat and what memories. I highly recommend this CD to anyone wanting a good selection of his early hits. I found all the ones I loved on this CD plus a couple of others that were a joy to discover.

CD-Charts Position 108
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Sleepless In Seattle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 15, 1993
This CD arrived just as described, and in plenty of time for Christmas. I'll gladly use this seller again.

CD-Charts Position 109
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Rebound

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Wayman Tisdale

Release Date June 03, 2008
I had only occasionally heard some of of Mr. Tisdale's music on my local smooth jazz station (90.9 WJAB Huntsville,Al). I liked what I heard and decided to try this CD.

I'm impressed! Great music for driving or just chilling at home. I put this in my car's CD changer, and practically everyone wants to know who it is.

Grown folks music? NO DOUBT!

CD-Charts Position 110
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Sinatra at the Sands

CD-Charts > Music > Jazz
by: Frank Sinatra with Count Basie & the Orchestra

Release Date May 26, 1998
It is an amazing document of Sinatra in his environment. The sound quality is superior. It is a hall of fame arrangement and performance by Quincy Jones and the Count Basie Orchestra. Even the stage patter is classic. If you can't get the Vegas Box set, get this. If you have the Vegas Box set, get this.