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Giants of the Organ in Concert: The Complete Concert

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by: Jimmy McGriff & Groove Holmes

Release Date June 29, 2004
This cd was not what I expected. Poorly engineered and lackluster performances by two Hammond B-3 giants. I had the album years ago, so maybe my tastes have changed.

CD-Charts Position 132
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The Out-of-Towners

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by: Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette

Release Date August 31, 2004
Another fabulous album from the standards trio. The recordings were made in 2001 and clearly Jarrett is fully recovered from his illness of the late 90's as the inspiration level remains incredibly high throughout.

The 'standards' here are all very good, but the main reason to buy this recording is the great title track. This runs to nearly 20 minutes and runs through a number of styles, the dominant one being a long bluesy improvisation 6 minutes into the track.

Its difficult to rank this in the huge number of albums that the standards trio have produced over the years, but if you can only buy one, then this is as good as anything.

CD-Charts Position 133
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Live at the Bijou

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by: Jr. Grover Washington

Release Date October 19, 1999
I have heard so many imitations of Grover - they sound fake. Listen artists - stop trying to sound like Grover Washington Jr. He has a unique sound unlike any other. He is in this class all by himself.

CD-Charts Position 134
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The Birthday Concert

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by: Jaco Pastorius

Release Date September 26, 1995
I don't understand the reviews of this album. Jaco was an amazing jazz bassist. But he is so overshadowed by all the brass instruments on this album that the end result is painful to listen to. I counted on the CD insert four trumpets, four sax, four trombones, plus a french horn or two. I doubt he was happy with the end result, I hope it didn't add to his life ending pain. Bill M.

CD-Charts Position 135
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Play

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by: Bobby McFerrin with Chick Corea

Release Date January 28, 1992
This album really shows just how well Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea exchanges ideas. This is a must have to any fan of Vocal performances and a little bonus for any Chick Corea collector!

CD-Charts Position 136
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Live

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by: Nnenna Freelon

Release Date October 07, 2003
I awoke one morning to the sound of Nnenna's version of The Tracks Of My Tears. I was riveted. I'd heard that song many times over the years but never had I heard it put down the way Nnenna did it. Needless to say I bought the cd. The entire cd is good listening. She has a unique style. My other favorite track is Blue . . .

CD-Charts Position 137
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Extended Play: Live at Birdland

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by: Dave Holland Quintet

Release Date August 26, 2003
WHEN AN ARTIST PLAYS BETTER LIVE THAN STUDIO RECORDINGS YOU REALISE THAT HE IS REAL AND AUTHENTIC.THE SAME APPLIESS HERE.Maybe we will have to wait many many years to come to find another jazz live performace like this.STELLAR PERFORMANCE.the whole music result is so tied and focused here that excites your sences .A great musical adventure .

CD-Charts Position 138
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The Trio

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by: Oscar Peterson

Release Date October 28, 1997
Jazz is one of those genres that thrives on live recordings. Some of the most exciting music in the relatively brief history of jazz has been recorded in concert.

This album stands among the absolute best live jazz ever captured on a soundboard. Oscar was in his prime during the early 60's, a virtuoso who could go from brutally fast swing to gentle, melancholy blues at the drop of a hat. His mastery of dynamics is very much evident on this album.

Peterson was lucky to be backed by Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums. I mean, could someone ask for a better pair to round out a trio? Having this much talent on one stage is a treat for the ears.

The rendition of "Chicago" on this album is THE best interpretation of the song I've ever heard. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 139
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Live (Dig)

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by: Jim Hall

Release Date March 25, 2003
Wow. I sat in with a jazz trio the other night and the piano player said he really liked this albumn. I knew it had to be good because he liked it and there was no piano on the recording. Plus I read the glowing reviews! Still, I couldn't believe how good this was, and this is my 10th or so Jim Hall albumn! You can hear where Kurt Rosenwinkel and Pat Metheny got some ideas from this one. I can't believe how modern this sounds for 1975. Every tune has something going on to make it special, and Jim's shows some serious technique also. I'd like to mention that if you don't own Concierto yet you definitely should get that Now. Some of my other fav's are "By Arrangement", "Alone Together", and this hard to find rare albumn called "Something Special" which is an awesome cd I found used ... Read More:

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Alone Together

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by: Jim Hall With the Ron Carter Duo

Release Date July 01, 1991
I love the music on this album. The sound is so warm and inviting, I always want to turn up the volume and immerse myself completely in the music. But unfortunately if I do that I hear the noisy hiss, especially anytime the guitar's playing. I don't mind the background noise (glasses jingling, etc.) from the club, to me that just adds atmosphere. But the noisy hiss on the guitar is a bummer.
Anyway, that's just a nitpick. The album is great, I'm very glad to own it. I just listen to it with the volume at moderate level or else with the treble turned down or else with the volume cranked but listening to it from the next room.
Still, if one of these days someone found a way to rerelease this album with a cleaned-up sound, I'd be very grateful!