CD-Charts Position 21
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Ken Burns's Jazz: The Story of American Music

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

Release Date November 14, 2000
When I discussed the Ric Burns documentary about the old West with an Amerindian acquaintance, I complained that the film concentrated on the Lakota, to the exclusion of other peoples. My friend answered that, as the Lakota was the best known native American culture, that was a good place to start, and the audience would then move on to learn about other parts of the story.

I suppose the same is true of the documentary by Ric's brother Ken Burns, on the history of Jazz, on which this box set is based. It is heavy on Louis Armstrong and on the Big Band sound of the Swing era - probably the Jazz best known to the general public - but light in other areas, including the many, varied strands of Jazz in the last 30 years or so. There ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 22
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Duets: An American Classic

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Tony Bennett

Release Date September 26, 2006
Such a joy to listen to over and over again. His son and manager surely knows how to choose voices that blend and enhance his father's own voice, style and sharing thereof. Interviews with the vocalists who join Mr. Bennett on this CD express their admiration and joy in singing with and learning from him.
Can't quite express what a thrill it is to hear him teaching, challenging, and learning from these other artists who obviously are in such awe of the great Tony.

CD-Charts Position 23
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Sings Totally Blonde

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Michael Bublé

Release Date July 22, 2008
Like i said before Michael Buble is the Frank Sinatra of our times. He is a wonderful singer.

CD-Charts Position 24
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Sinatra at the Sands

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by: Frank Sinatra with Count Basie & the Orchestra

Release Date May 26, 1998
It is an amazing document of Sinatra in his environment. The sound quality is superior. It is a hall of fame arrangement and performance by Quincy Jones and the Count Basie Orchestra. Even the stage patter is classic. If you can't get the Vegas Box set, get this. If you have the Vegas Box set, get this.

CD-Charts Position 25
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Caught In The Act (CD + DVD)

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by: Michael Buble

Release Date November 22, 2005
This CD/DVD combo package is a concert that Michael Buble did for PBS a few years ago. He does a wonderful job singing classic jazz and pop standards. I also enjoyed his original song, Home, which he wrote. Michael is definitely a fresh of breath air in today's music scene.

CD-Charts Position 26
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Anthology

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by: Nina Simone

Release Date July 01, 2003
The fact that Nina Simone is not a household name, like Sarah Vaughan, is inconceivable. She's a brilliant musician--terrific singer, Juilliard-trained classical pianist who accompanies herself no matter what the genre is, and composer, arranger, and consummate actress with a song. On this anthology of thirty-one of her best songs, she is at her peak, doing it all with panache and all but hanging her soul out to dry.

In "I Loves You, Porgy," one of the many favorites on this CD, Simone performs the definitive version of this song, keeping it simple with a simple piano, often singing almost a capella, and often in a whisper, creating an honest and very dramatic mood. "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair," a folk tune, becomes a drama here ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 27
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Songs That Got Us Through WWII

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by: Various Artists

Release Date March 16, 1990
This excellent album contains eighteen songs that were popular during the WW2 years. The album starts with that well-known hit Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (performed by The Andrews Sisters), and then moves between jazzy hits (such as G.I. Jive and Yours). I really enjoyed hearing again some of the songs that used to be so close to my father's heart, including Long Ago (And Far Away) and The White Cliffs of Dover.

I must say that I found this to be a very good album. I miss my GI father, who passed away a year ago, and I felt like I captured a little piece of him when I listened to the music he loved all those years ago. So, if you like that great Big Band sound, or want to get a glimpse into the world of WW2, then get this album. I highly recommend ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 28
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Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald

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

Release Date March 31, 1998
Every Ella Fitzgerald fan should own this CD. Her awesome talent is on display for all to hear. This lady not only set the standard, she is the standard! Enjoy!

CD-Charts Position 29
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The Very Best of Nat King Cole

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Nat King Cole, Nat King Cole

Release Date May 02, 2006
The product was delivered on time - in good condition and I absolutely love it. Thanks so much for everything.

Catharine Ruhlman

CD-Charts Position 30
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Diana Krall - Live in Paris

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
starring: Diana Krall, Anthony Wilson (IV), Jeff Hamilton (XI), John Clayton (IX), Paulinho Da Costa
directed by: David Barnard

Release Date April 02, 2002
.....this one would get the limit. This is the most fabulous music video it has ever been my joy [and honor] to watch. And I've watched it a bunch of times. This concert of old favorite jazz standards found Diana, and her side-men, in absolutely perfect form. She obviously respects her back-up musicians, and they her; it makes for amazing chemistry.....

The technical aspects...sound, camera work, engineering, are all perfect. Diana connected well with her audience, despite the language barrier; everybody had a grand experience, as well they should have. The specific numbers need no comment; if you're reading this, you know them by heart.

Diana Krall is a miracle of God's creative art...a jazz singer for the ages. That she may well be the most beautiful ... Read More: