CD-Charts Position 111
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Rock Swings

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Paul Anka

Release Date June 07, 2005
Great arrangements well sung. The band cooks, and the result goes way, way beyond mere novelty musically. A very impressive effort and for you older folks, an album to help your kids understand what big bands are all about. Great album.

CD-Charts Position 112
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Salt

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Lizz Wright

Release Date May 13, 2003
Great music. In fact, buy all three Lizz Wright cds (The Orchard, Dreaming Wide Awake, and Salt). You'll be glad you did. We listen to them often. Great jazz/soul music and a wonderful voice.

CD-Charts Position 113
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Nightmoves

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Kurt Elling

Release Date April 03, 2007
I heard this guy on my local cable music channel and I immediately leapt up to write down the name, and I'm glad I did.

I'm a sucker for balladeers like Frank and Nat and Gino Vannelli and Matt Dusk but this is so much closer to jazz, which makes it so much better ... more New York than Vegas.

And the cheesiness of Michael Bublé-types is absent from this album--you could never get this guy to sing at your wedding. He would politely decline.

CD-Charts Position 114
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Samba Meu

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Maria Rita

Release Date September 18, 2007
You know I prefer her previous two albums however, I don't have the heart to give this one less than 5 stars. This album though more focused on Samba, still holds that special talent and creativity that has had me addicted since her first album.

CD-Charts Position 115
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You and the Night and the Music

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
from: OpenArt Records

Release Date July 17, 2007
I'd never heard of Jackie Ryan before now. A friend of hers whom I recently met, knew I was a Jazz lover and suggested I check her out. "You and the Night and the Music", the CD I purchased to sample her talents, simply blew me away! Ms Ryan has it all...voice and range to be sure, but her phrasing and sense of timing is world class, as are the arrangements she and her group of musicians put together for this offering. I cannot imagine why she has not been "discovered" long before now!

If you are looking for an artist who brings back memories of Ella, Sarah, and others of that era, look no further. Add to that her own unique talents and you have the makings of very pleasant experience....listening to sounds that make you smile!

CD-Charts Position 116
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Diana Krall - Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
starring: Diana Krall

Release Date November 23, 2004
i haven't seen her other dvd , but caught this concert while visiting family some while ago . i own it now . with anthony wilson (a killin' brit player) on guitar and peter erskine on drums , you are talking some serious swing my friends . i forget the bassist just at the moment , but he is terrific as well . the three musicians i mentioned by name are all leaders with many recordings in their respective catalogs . it's all here . the full range of expression . great sound and dynamic range do great honor to both whisper quiet intros and delicate solos as well as insanely swinging flights that rip it up . and what groves . expect to be transported . sublime . what a wonderful woman and what an exceptional group of artists . trad jazz 101

CD-Charts Position 117
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Songs for Swingin' Lovers!

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
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 ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 118
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When Harry Met Sally: Music From The Motion Picture

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Harry Connick Jr.

Release Date July 13, 1989
Rob Reiner's movie entitled When Harry Met Sally deserves the fine soundtrack it had; and this CD of songs based on the movie soundtrack will delight you, too. Sure, these renditions are not what you'll hear when you watch the movie; but this CD gives us plenty to be happy about anyway.

Harry Connick, Jr. was just hitting the big time when he was tapped for this film; and this CD proves he had great talent from the start. Even though he was a mere 21 at the time these songs were recorded, Harry displays a mature and polished sensitivity to the nuances in the lyrics of these songs. Harry croons wonderfully on this CD.

The CD opens with "It Had To be You" with Harry Connick, Jr. playing piano and singing the vocals. The big band arrangement ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 119
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Come Away with Me

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Norah Jones

Release Date June 10, 2003
The sound on this is very anemic. The bass is almost non-existent. I've read this in other reviews but I had to see for myself since I love this album. It's true. Stick with the regular CD. Later Edit: I've decided it's not as bad as I first thought. What I said previously still applies but you won't be wasting your money on this.

CD-Charts Position 120
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Porgy & Bess

CD-Charts > Music > Vocal Jazz
by: Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong

Release Date October 25, 1990
Recently saw the London show which was fantastic and remember the original well. Not as good as the original but I still get lost in the great music and singing. Can't get the original? This is the next best thing.