CD-Charts Position 121
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Taking a Chance on Love

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Jane Monheit, Michael Buble

Release Date September 07, 2004
I bought this CD for my husband, as we love Michael Buble and heard a duet with Jane and thought it was lovely. She has such a clear voice on this CD, it is heavenly and fantastic quality. We have bought a few new Artist's CD's this month and she ranks as one of the best. Would definitely buy another CD. If you like classical jazz with the sweetest of voices, then you have found your treasure...

CD-Charts Position 122
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Smooth Jazz Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Dave Koz & Friends

Release Date September 25, 2001
This is a good CD for the holidays. It offers a different twist on the classics. It will make a nice addition to anyone's smooth jazz holiday collection.

CD-Charts Position 123
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De-Lovely

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Various Artists, Cole Porter

Release Date June 15, 2004
We gave out thirty copies as a thank you gift at a recent birthday party with Cole Porter music as the theme. We have gotten many enthusiatic thank yous for the gift.

CD-Charts Position 124
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You Are There

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Roberta Gambarini, Hank Jones

Release Date February 12, 2008
Start with a phenomenally gifted, rapidly ascending vocalist of the same heritage as Caruso and Sinatra, add as the sole pianist the musician who is the current reigning patriarch in jazz, and finally select a few sterling examples from the Great American Songbook. The results are predictably spectacular but not "showy" or "exhibitionistic." This is not an album simply to be impressed by. Gambarini is sufficiently mature, and in command musically, that she can afford to use her virtually unlimited technique to one end: bringing the song to realization for all concerned--the composer, the performer, and the listener. Indeed, "You are there."

Anyone who finds this music "boring" hasn't learned how to listen. If you have yet to discover ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 125
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Red Earth

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Dee Dee Bridgewater

Release Date August 28, 2007
To preface this review, I am not a jazz fan. I have very little exposure to Jazz, don't own other Jazz CDs, and don't listen to Jazz regularly. I found out about this CD when NPR did and interview with Dee Dee, during which they played a couple of the tracks. I was immediately entranced by Dee Dee's amazing voice, and by the sheer energy and joy present in the music. After some consideration, I decided to buy the CD and try something new. I am so glad I did. This CD is amazing. The music is powerful, entertaining, and thankfully accessible to an inexperienced Jazz listener like myself. I've always thought of jazz as something I should like, but that might take a lot of work to appreciate. This CD changed my mind, and I may dip my toes in a little deeper... ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 126
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Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas [Remastered]

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Ella Fitzgerald

Release Date October 29, 2002
I got this CD just before Christmas 2007 and it is so good I am still playing it in the car on Easter!!! My favorite song on this CD is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, "Hang down your nose Rudy, hang down your nose and cry." I can't resist singing along.

CD-Charts Position 127
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Remixed & Reimagined

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Nina Simone

Release Date October 31, 2006
I have really enjoyed this CD. I've been a Nina fan for about 4 years now. I was really surprised at just how well one can remix and tune up her work to make it more modern without impacting her voice. Good stuff!

CD-Charts Position 128
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Good Night, And Good Luck

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Dianne Reeves, Original Soundtrack

Release Date September 27, 2005
This is a great and educational movie, but the soundtrack is what makes it! Dianne Reeves is at her very best on this cd, as she sings some of the oldies from the 40's and 50's. She doesn't force it, and her smooth voice breathes new life into some of these long forgotten songs. A must for anyone who loves the blues or late-night jazz.

CD-Charts Position 129
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Nipper's Greatest Hits - The 20's

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

Release Date August 21, 1990
At twenty songs, this is a decent sized compilation into the popular music of the decade that roared. Some of these songs are familiar (Rhapsody in Blue) and other songs you'll be surprised to find familiar, having never known their name before.

Now, the 1920s is a bit before my time. I love this music though. This, aside from the movies, was really my introduction to it.

CD-Charts Position 130
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The Very Thought of You

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Nicole Henry

Release Date August 19, 2008
I saw Nicole last night at Blues Alley in DC and she blew away a full house with her incredible talent. She combines the emotional force of Anita Baker with the gentle soul of Kevyn Lettau. She performs Sinatra standards with elegant charm and covers Lennon's "Imagine" with amazing grace. You'll love this CD but see her live if you get the chance.