CD-Charts Position 171
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The Legacy of Phyllis Hyman

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Phyllis Hyman

Release Date October 29, 1996
This CD was well worth the money. It is a great tribute to Phyllis Hyman.

CD-Charts Position 172
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The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Bill Evans, Tony Bennett

Release Date November 07, 2006

this is the first Tony Bennet CD I own, and I belive is worth having among my collection. I'm a big fan of Bill Evans and that is what attracted me from this CD. He plays exquisitely. Add the talent of legend Bennet and you have truly a masterpiece.

CD-Charts Position 173
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Stardust

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Natalie Cole

Release Date September 24, 1996
I discovered this wonderful production after Unforgetable. In many ways Stardust was much more of a surprise.

CD-Charts Position 174
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Where Are You?

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date January 08, 2002
I think Frank's half-dozen or so "broken heart" LP's represent his highest quality work, and this one ranks just a hair below "In the Wee Small Hours" and "Only the Lonely." Of course, as a fan, I also like his six best "hat" albums, those bright and swinging affairs. But the subtle selling of these lovelorn lyrics, recordings in which his silences and his breathing are as vital to success as his enunciation of each word, is something to behold. I keep it one star below the two more famous efforts mentioned earlier because those songs, overall, seem more powerful to me. For all his personal (and personality) troubles, Sinatra is THE American singer of the 20th century. Here, a man with an inadequate formal education, a dysfunctional family of origin, and a low amount ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 175
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No Journey's End

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
starring: Loreena McKennitt

Release Date December 05, 2006
Everything Loreenna McKennitt does is graceful, beautiful and poetic! This is a gem and worth the money spent to purchase and the time spent to watch it.

CD-Charts Position 176
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Black Coffee

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Peggy Lee

Release Date October 26, 2004
Black Coffee is an incredibly fine CD by the incomparable Peggy Lee. Peggy's voice never sounded better; and she masterfully handles these songs with panache. The quality of the sound is rather good; and I love that artwork!

The album starts with the title track, "Black Coffee." This jazzy little tune shines brighter than gold when Peggy sings it with passion, heart and soul. I'm very impressed with the horn arrangement in the background while Peggy sings this perfectly. I predict that you will enjoy "Black Coffee" very much. Listen also for "I've Got You Under My Skin." This second number has a faster tempo that is also rather jazzy--and elegant. Peggy bats this straight out of the ballpark and she changes tempo and keys effortlessly. "I've Got You Under My Skin" ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 177
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Wonder In The World

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Kelli O'Hara

Release Date May 06, 2008
Kelli O'Hara has a wonderful sweet voice and much personality with a technically well placed voice.

CD-Charts Position 178
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Best of Al Jarreau

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Al Jarreau

Release Date November 05, 1996
... what's really missing is his stellar contribution to the "Night Shift" movie soundtrack, "Girls Know How", a catchy uptempo number with great horn charts.

I only wish I could have seen Al live in concert during his 80's prime!

CD-Charts Position 179
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The Best of Smooth Jazz, Vol. 2

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

Release Date June 23, 1998
This is typical of the majority of the stuff you find on "Smooth Jazz" radio stations.

The problem I have with this is that most of what's played is *not* original material.

Despite the fact that the artists on this CD produce a *lot* of original material, it's not the stuff that gets played much.

The radio stations go with the "safe" stuff.

It's really too bad, because many of the top artists in this format have great orignal material.

Oh and another thing...

Artists like Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye and Michael McDonald are *not* smooth jazz.

Adult Contemporary, Light Rock and R&B are NOT "smooth jazz".

Well, I suppose they are as far as radio is concerned, but they really don't ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 180
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My Funny Valentine

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Chet Baker

Release Date January 25, 1994
Marvelous CD. It took us back, in a pleasant way, to the time
we were young. Music that makes you feel good and relaxing.