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Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald

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by: Ella Fitzgerald

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

Mary Maralee

CD-Charts Position 12
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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
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 13
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Mingus Ah Um

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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.

CD-Charts Position 14
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Swing Out

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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 15
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Armchair Apocrypha

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by: Andrew Bird

Release Date March 20, 2007
Andrew Bird substantiates his musical evolution with the release of the graceful "Armchair Apocrypha". Mystical, almost cabbalistic at times, the album feels foreign but familiar, in a intriguing sort of way . What makes it all ironic is that "Armchairs" showcases some of the most accessible music Bird has released to date. Full of the "indie-rock" spirit, the songs are mostly upbeat and stimulating. The beautifully moody "Simple X" further animates the collaboration with Minneapolis beat miner Martin "Dosh". Tracks like "Plasticities and "Fiery Crash" will endure their course in your head long after the listening session is over. But it's the subtle brilliance of tracks like "Armchairs" and "Yawny At The Apocalypse" that fully materialize Birds musical ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 16
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Chocolat: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture (2001 Film)

CD-Charts > Music > Swing Jazz
from: Sony

Release Date January 09, 2001
If you liked the movie, you'll listen to this CD over and over. One of my favorites.

CD-Charts Position 17
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Lady Day: The Best of Billie Holiday

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by: Billie Holiday

Release Date October 02, 2001
This is not a good demonstration of Billie Holliday. First, too many songs squeezed into each side. Sound not good. For me, it was a waste of money. One of her best is the Billie Holiday-Lester Young CD " a musical romance"

CD-Charts Position 18
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The Definitive Collection

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by: Louis Armstrong

Release Date January 24, 2006
Even though I given this a Five Star rating, I know that not everyone has the capacity to like Satchmo. However, for those music lovers who love the blues, love classics, and love pioneers of great music, this is an awesome collection from a great artist.

The majority of adults that I know have heard "What a Wonderful World". Even if it was a remake version, it is a great song.

His duet with Bing Crosby, "Gone Fishin'", is one of my favorite summer songs.

Speaking of summer,"When it's Sleepytime Down South.', is a wonderfully relaxing addition as a live cut.

Classic versions of, "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Cabaret", and :Hello Dolly" add incredible excitement.

I could go through the entire CD and give ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 19
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Best Of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

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by: Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Release Date August 26, 1997
This is the greatest duet record of all time. This will stay in your collection Forever. Beautiful, Just simply beautiful.

CD-Charts Position 20
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All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio

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by: Diana Krall

Release Date March 12, 1996
Prior to this album, Diana Krall was not considered serious enough as a Jazz singer who could play a mean piano roll. She was a pretty girl, with a pretty voice, who would do standard jazz covers.

But this album changed all that, the trio in this record is brilliant and Diana's talent as a vocalist AND a piano player is showcased here in great abundance. It was good for her to choose a tribute album to Nat King Cole, and it results in a very good record and nice interpretations of Nat Cole's classics. It was difficult without a drummer as well

I don't have a large collection (50 to 60 CDs ), but this is one cd that i listened to so many items, i scratched it till it could not be played anymore.
For me the standout tracks are pretty ... Read More: