CD-Charts Position 31
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Christmas Rocks: The Best of Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Swing Jazz
by: Brian Setzer Orchestra

Release Date October 07, 2008
This is pretty useless. He only has TWO Christmas CDs out, so making a "best of" is pointless. Just go buy the two original Christmas albums and you'll have ALL of his Christmas music, except for the one bonus track (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town), which you can just download here for 99 cents.

C'mon, Brian. Start making real music again.

CD-Charts Position 32
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The Best of Django Reinhardt

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by: Django Reinhardt

Release Date March 19, 1996
buy this and you will understand the talent and popularity of django. a beautiful piece of music that everyone can enjoy.

CD-Charts Position 33
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Sousa's Greatest Hits

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by: John Philip Sousa, United States Marine Band

Release Date September 07, 1999
Great CD I've read the other reviews and though the sound quality isn't as good as top 40 pop the sound is true to the music and that can't be beat. These classic American songs remind us of the strong heritage we come from. Just like these melodies that dance through our history, this album is the sound track to that history and it's depth reflects the depth of our history. This a great album anyone who loves our heritage will enjoy.

CD-Charts Position 34
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Songs for Swingin' Lovers!

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by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date September 08, 1998
Yep I love Frank, just about anything he has ever done sits well with me BUT, this CD here, well it ranks right at the top. Nelson Riddle and Frank were perfect together. The cooking chemistry between these two was nothing short of brilliant and it all fit perfect in this collection of songs. The two cranked out many albums together in the mid and late 50s, all wonderful in their own way (Moonlight Sinatra is my favorite mid 60's), but this one has to be the at the top. Franks chops were in their prime, the selection of songs and Riddles orchestrations, perfect fit.

With a Riddle/Sinatra song you know right off before the singing starts if Riddle arranged the song. Just the introduction speaks volumes. Don't get me wrong, Billy May can also ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 35
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Hot [ENHANCED CD]

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by: Squirrel Nut Zippers

Release Date June 04, 1996
Their "jazz" rocks!

They're not exactly 20-40's revival, but they sound a little bit like that. They're clearly not rock, but they rock! They're more jazz than rock, but have a really unique sound. "Hot" was the first CD of their's that I bought, and I absolutely love it. The title is correct.

It's hard to categorize them, except to say that they make great jazzy music. Not stogy, not retro, not antique, but totally modern with a style that is influenced by the jazz of the 20's. An opposite of elevator music.

CD-Charts Position 36
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The Notebook

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by: Various Artists

Release Date June 08, 2004
There isn't much I can say about this beautiful movie, except that it was so touching!
It say's go for the "true love", settle for nothing else no matter what may be in store, because love that is "true" and as beautiful as their's was, is a rare thing!
I absolutely loved the ending.
I also loved that a movie CAN be truly wonderful, beautiful and touching WITHOUT grafic "sex scenes!" Also sadly a rare thing in movies today.

Ever seen "Hanover Street?" Equally beautiful. No SEX scenes either!

Angelfish

CD-Charts Position 37
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Northern Exposure: Music From The Television Series (1990-95 Television Series)

CD-Charts > Music > Swing Jazz
by: Various Artists

Release Date September 15, 1992
The music wasn't any of the good songs that are normally associated with the show.

CD-Charts Position 38
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Totally Bublé

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by: Michael Bublé

Release Date September 09, 2003
While this CD may not be his best. It is what it is. Many up and coming artist regret earlier less then perfect productions. Nothing new about that. It is called the road to success. This is a earlier performance that was featured in a movie, it show cased his talent- what could be bad about that. Let's not be so serious about whether it is a 5 star or not.I personally think it's great. Maybe we should thank the producer.

CD-Charts Position 39
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Appearing Nightly

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by: Carla Bley & Her Remarkable Big Band

Release Date September 09, 2008
While this CD may not be his best. It is what it is. Many up and coming artist regret earlier less then perfect productions. Nothing new about that. It is called the road to success. This is a earlier performance that was featured in a movie, it show cased his talent- what could be bad about that. Let's not be so serious about whether it is a 5 star or not.I personally think it's great. Maybe we should thank the producer.

CD-Charts Position 40
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The Very Best of Benny Goodman

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by: Benny Goodman

Release Date November 07, 2000
I must warn you up front: tracks 2,10,11,15,16,17 and 18 are ALTERNATE TAKES, not the masters you are probably use to. And it is NOT advertised on the package! So if you know these songs by heart, you will either be pleased to have them or very annoyed. Just to warn you.

The transfers are fine but the song selection is missing a bunch of songs that I would consider essential to a "Very Best" collection of Benny's RCA period. It is just not one without "Don't Be That Way", "Loch Lomond", "Goodnight My Love", "Goodbye", "Down South Camp Meeting", "Changes" and "Body & Soul". I would say go with "Pure Gold" or "Sing, Sing, Sing" instead.