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[Dennie]

Longing In Their Hearts -- CD

Bonnie Raitt

1994 Capitol Records

It's better than that..., February 24, 2005
By K. Parsons "Hailing from the mountaintop!" (Idyllwild, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Longing in Their Hearts (Audio CD)

This is a tremendous CD... though definitely not as glossy and smooth as the ones that came after, or as rough and textured as those before. For some reason, even though there are a few songs I can do without, (I Sho Do comes to mind) songs like "Feeling of Falling", Cool Clear Water" and the title track have remained my favorite Bonnie songs since this CD came out.

There is a funky goove here... and enough attitude to show that Bonnie Raitt is no computer enhanced lip-synching pop diva powderpuff. No way - she's the REAL DEAL. Has been for so long I can't remember... and she still belts it out better than anyone. She's made a huge mark in a world that wasn't exactly welcoming to her at first... and this CD shows why. Virtuoso musicianship, a deadly groove, sultry, strong vocals and that sensation of, well... (hey - isn't that what music is all about!!!)~~~

"Longing" has that quality of imperfect genius that makes Bonnie Raitt's music so satisfying.

"Love Sneakin' up on You" (Little Jimmy Scott, Tom Snow) – 3:41
"Longing in Their Hearts" (Michael O'Keefe, Raitt) – 4:48
"You" (John Shanks, Bob Thiele, Tonio K.) – 4:27
"Cool, Clear Water" (Raitt) – 5:27
"Circle Dance" (Raitt) – 4:11
"I Sho Do" (Billy Always, Mabon "Teenie" Hodges) – 3:38
"Dimming of the Day" (Richard Thompson) – 3:39
"Feeling of Falling" (Raitt) – 6:17
"Steal Your Heart Away" (Paul Brady) – 5:44
"Storm Warning" (Terry Britten, Lea Maalfrid) – 4:31
"Hell to Pay" (Raitt) – 4:03
"Shadow of Doubt" (Gary Nicholson) – 4:26

 

[heeman]

Longing In Their Hearts -- CD

Bonnie Raitt

1994 Capitol Records

It's better than that..., February 24, 2005
By K. Parsons "Hailing from the mountaintop!" (Idyllwild, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Longing in Their Hearts (Audio CD)

This is a tremendous CD... though definitely not as glossy and smooth as the ones that came after, or as rough and textured as those before. For some reason, even though there are a few songs I can do without, (I Sho Do comes to mind) songs like "Feeling of Falling", Cool Clear Water" and the title track have remained my favorite Bonnie songs since this CD came out.

There is a funky goove here... and enough attitude to show that Bonnie Raitt is no computer enhanced lip-synching pop diva powderpuff. No way - she's the REAL DEAL. Has been for so long I can't remember... and she still belts it out better than anyone. She's made a huge mark in a world that wasn't exactly welcoming to her at first... and this CD shows why. Virtuoso musicianship, a deadly groove, sultry, strong vocals and that sensation of, well... (hey - isn't that what music is all about!!!)~~~

"Longing" has that quality of imperfect genius that makes Bonnie Raitt's music so satisfying.

"Love Sneakin' up on You" (Little Jimmy Scott, Tom Snow) – 3:41
"Longing in Their Hearts" (Michael O'Keefe, Raitt) – 4:48
"You" (John Shanks, Bob Thiele, Tonio K.) – 4:27
"Cool, Clear Water" (Raitt) – 5:27
"Circle Dance" (Raitt) – 4:11
"I Sho Do" (Billy Always, Mabon "Teenie" Hodges) – 3:38
"Dimming of the Day" (Richard Thompson) – 3:39
"Feeling of Falling" (Raitt) – 6:17
"Steal Your Heart Away" (Paul Brady) – 5:44
"Storm Warning" (Terry Britten, Lea Maalfrid) – 4:31
"Hell to Pay" (Raitt) – 4:03
"Shadow of Doubt" (Gary Nicholson) – 4:26

That is one great one Dennie!!! :text-bravo:

 

[topper]

The Real Deal: Greatest Hits Vol 2

(1999)

1. Love Struck Baby
2. Ain't Gone 'n Give Up On Love
3. Scuttle Buttin'
4. Wall Of Denial
5. Lenny
6. Superstition (live)
7. Empty Arms
8. Riviera Paradise
9. Look At Little Sister
10. Willie The Wimp (live)
11. Pipeline
12. Shake For Me (live)
13. Leave My Girl Alone (live)
14. Telephone Song
15. Voodo Chile (slight return)
16. Life By The Drop

** track 16 Stevie Ray wrote about a friend who died of heroine addiction]

 

[Dennie]

The Hot Fives -- Volume 1 -- Remastered CD

Louis Armstrong

1988 Columbia Records

Recorded in Chicago, Illinois in 1925 & 1926. Includes liner notes by John Chilton.Digitally remastered by Frank Abbey.Armstrong's Hot Five recordings are a pinnacle of early jazz. A virtual blueprint for the future of the music, they capture the shift in emphasis from ensemble to soloist, and as such they represent both the death and the rebirth of the New Orleans sound. Hardly intended as a revolution, the Hot Fives were put together to perform novelty tunes and standard blues, and outside of one appearance at a party for record executives, the band was strictly a studio group. Armstrong brought together his closest musical associates, including his wife Lil Hardin on piano, New Orleans pal Kid Ory on trombone, and King Oliver band member Johnny Dodds on clarinet; the group played a number of Armstrong originals, such as the fantastic "Cornet Chop Suey" and "Gut Bucket Blues," as well as Kid Ory's classic "Muskrat Ramble" and Hardin's "Skid-Dat-De-Dat." All the elements that would make Armstrong a worldwide star are fully in evidence: his ebullient solos, his perfect tone, his ever-present humor, and his inimitable singing voice, including the earliest recording of Armstrong's scat-singing. And, by the way, on "Whosit," possibly the finest slide-whistle solo ever put down on wax.

Track Listing
1. My Heart
2. (Yes!) I'm in the Barrel
3. Gut Bucket Blues
4. Come Back, Sweet Papa
5. Georgia Grind
6. Heebie Jeebies
7. Cornet Chop Suey
8. Oriental Strut
9. You're Next
10. Muskrat Ramble
11. Don't Forget to Mess Around
12. I'm Gonna Gitcha
13. Droppin' Shucks
14. Who'sit
15. King of the Zulus
16. Big Fat Ma and Skinny Pa

 

[Dennie]

Longing In Their Hearts -- CD

Bonnie Raitt

1994 Capitol Records

It's better than that..., February 24, 2005
By K. Parsons "Hailing from the mountaintop!" (Idyllwild, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Longing in Their Hearts (Audio CD)

This is a tremendous CD... though definitely not as glossy and smooth as the ones that came after, or as rough and textured as those before. For some reason, even though there are a few songs I can do without, (I Sho Do comes to mind) songs like "Feeling of Falling", Cool Clear Water" and the title track have remained my favorite Bonnie songs since this CD came out.

There is a funky goove here... and enough attitude to show that Bonnie Raitt is no computer enhanced lip-synching pop diva powderpuff. No way - she's the REAL DEAL. Has been for so long I can't remember... and she still belts it out better than anyone. She's made a huge mark in a world that wasn't exactly welcoming to her at first... and this CD shows why. Virtuoso musicianship, a deadly groove, sultry, strong vocals and that sensation of, well... (hey - isn't that what music is all about!!!)~~~

"Longing" has that quality of imperfect genius that makes Bonnie Raitt's music so satisfying.

"Love Sneakin' up on You" (Little Jimmy Scott, Tom Snow) – 3:41
"Longing in Their Hearts" (Michael O'Keefe, Raitt) – 4:48
"You" (John Shanks, Bob Thiele, Tonio K.) – 4:27
"Cool, Clear Water" (Raitt) – 5:27
"Circle Dance" (Raitt) – 4:11
"I Sho Do" (Billy Always, Mabon "Teenie" Hodges) – 3:38
"Dimming of the Day" (Richard Thompson) – 3:39
"Feeling of Falling" (Raitt) – 6:17
"Steal Your Heart Away" (Paul Brady) – 5:44
"Storm Warning" (Terry Britten, Lea Maalfrid) – 4:31
"Hell to Pay" (Raitt) – 4:03
"Shadow of Doubt" (Gary Nicholson) – 4:26

That is one great one Dennie!!! :text-bravo:

Happy Friday Keith! Yes, "Longing" is a great album, and is a great "Friday work truck" CD! bscene-drinkingcheers:




Dennie

 

[mzpro5]

Every year I buy a new Christmas album. Realized I didn't have one by this guy

1 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
2 My Favorite Things
3 Christmas Time Is Here
4 Deck the Halls (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
5 The First Noel (Voice)
6 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)
7 Silver Bells
8 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
9 O Little Town of Bethlehem (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
10 I Love the Winter Weather
11 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
12 Christmas In Herald Square
13 I’ll Be Home for Christmas
14 O Come All Ye Faithful (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
15 What Child Is This
16 Winter Wonderland
17 Silent Night (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
18 White Christmas

 

[Dennie]

Birth Of The Hot -- The Classic Chicago Red Hot Pepper Sessions -- Remastered CD

Jelly Roll Morton

1995/2009 Bluebird/RCA Victor Records

Amazon.com

Jelly Roll Morton was at a creative peak in Chicago in 1926 and '27, surrounded by first-rate fellow New Orleans musicians and with plenty of opportunities to record. Many of the musicians who contributed to Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings appear here--trombonist Kid Ory, banjoist Johnny St. Cyr, clarinetist Johnny Dodds, and his drummer brother Baby Dodds--while George Mitchell contributes sterling cornet leads. Each track is a compressed masterpiece, a jigsaw puzzle of written composition, improvised ensembles, solos and duets, often with sound effects and bantering comic patter thrown in. "Black Bottom Stomp" and "The Chant" are brilliant examples of Morton's energized fusion of contrasting elements, while the piquant "Someday Sweetheart," with its combination of violins, guitar, and Omer Simeon's bass clarinet, demonstrates Morton's inventiveness as an orchestrator. From low humor to high mimicry, Morton was an artist of ebullient spirit who brought the whole of his experience to the recording studio: the car horn of "Sidewalk Blues," the forced laughter of "Hyena Stomp," and the barnyard vocals of "Billy Goat Stomp." By contrast, the final Chicago session includes compact trio performances of "Wolverine Blues" and "Mr. Jelly Lord" by Morton and the Dodds brothers that are refined intersections of ragtime and jazz improvisation. --Stuart Broomer

black bottom stomp
smoke house blues
the chant
sidewalk blues-take 3
dead man blues-take 1
steamboat stomp
someday sweetheart
grandpa's spells-take 3
original jelly-roll blues
doctor jazz
cannon ball blues-take 2
hyena stomp
billy goat stomp
wild man blues
jingle blues
beale street blues
the pearls
wolverine blues
mr. jelly lord
sidewalk blues-take 2
dead man's blues-take 2
grandpa's spells-take 2
cannon ball Blues take 1

 

[Dennie]

Every year I buy a new Christmas album. Realized I didn't have one by this guy

1 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
2 My Favorite Things
3 Christmas Time Is Here
4 Deck the Halls (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
5 The First Noel (Voice)
6 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)
7 Silver Bells
8 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
9 O Little Town of Bethlehem (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
10 I Love the Winter Weather
11 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
12 Christmas In Herald Square
13 I’ll Be Home for Christmas
14 O Come All Ye Faithful (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
15 What Child Is This
16 Winter Wonderland
17 Silent Night (with The London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus)
18 White Christmas

Well, it's about time you added some of "That Guys" great music! :handgestures-thumbup:



Dennie bscene-drinkingcheers:

 

[Dennie]

Everything I Love -- CD

Alan Jackson

1996 Arista Records

This is everything I love! February 10, 2000
By Sian Phillips
Format:Audio CD

You can never knock traditional country music,and this album is yet another in a long-line to prove that statement. Alan Jackson has a powerful,strong voice and expresses it towards us in an emotional and touching way. The songs are wonderful-if you dwell on lyrics or if you enjoy singing along. There's catchy songs like 'Little Bitty' and 'There Goes',emotional songs-'Between the Devil and Me','Walk on Rocks'and an incredibly moving love song entitled 'Buicks to the Moon'. Pick up this album,learn an honest lesson in life and think over what you've learnt-country music is everything.


"Little Bitty" (Tom T. Hall) – 2:38
"Everything I Love" (Harley Allen, Carson Chamberlain) – 3:06
"Buicks to the Moon" (Alan Jackson, Jim McBride) – 2:36
"Between the Devil and Me" (Allen, Chamberlain) – 4:21
"There Goes" (Jackson) – 3:55
"A House with No Curtains" (Jackson, McBride) – 3:25
"Who's Cheatin' Who" (Jerry Hayes) – 4:01
"Walk on the Rocks" (John E. Swaim) – 3:30
"Must've Had a Ball" (Jackson) - 3:34
"It's Time You Learned About Good-Bye" (Jackson) – 3:11

 

[Botch]

Birth Of The Hot -- The Classic Chicago Red Hot Pepper Sessions -- Remastered CD

I wonder if this album title was the inspiration for Miles' title "Birth of the Cool"? :think:

 

[heeman]

Flying Colors is the debut studio album by the American supergroup Flying Colors, released on 26th March 2012. It debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's Hard Rock chart,[5] and No. 11 on the BBC's Rock Album charts.

Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Blue Ocean" 7:05
2. "Shoulda Coulda Woulda" 4:32
3. "Kayla" 5:20
4. "The Storm" 4:53
5. "Forever in a Daze" 3:56
6. "Love Is What I'm Waiting For" 3:36
7. "Everything Changes" 6:55
8. "Better Than Walking Away" 4:57
9. "All Falls Down" 3:22
10. "Fool in My Heart" 3:48
11. "Infinite Fire" 12:02


Personnel

Flying Colors

Steve Morse – lead and rhythm guitar
Casey McPherson – lead vocals
Neal Morse – keyboards, vocals
Dave LaRue – bass guitar
Mike Portnoy – drums, percussion, vocals

 

[Dennie]

Classic Tenors -- Remastered CD

Coleman Hawkins - Lester Young

1989 Columbia Special Products

Three Sessions From 1943 Featuring the Hawk and Pres November 27, 2011
By karlojazz
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am in total agreement with the other reviewer that this is an excellent CD, but one need not avoid it thinking that it's too expensive. Very good used CDs can be purchased at a fairly low price through Amazon.com. Fans of both Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young will be pleased with these recordings from December 1943. What makes many of the selections very special is the high quality of the musicians in the groups playing behind the two stars. Some detailed information about the tracks and the personnel might be helpful to potential listeners:

December 23, 1943:

Crazy Rhythm
Get Happy
Sweet Lorraine
The Man I Love

Personnel: Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax, Eddie Heywood, piano, Oscar Pettiford, bass, and Shelly Manne, drums

December 8, 1943:

Voodte
Hawkins' Barrel House
How Deep is the Ocean?
Stumpy

Personnel: Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax, Bill Coleman, trumpet, Andy Fitzgerald, clarinet, Ellis Larkins, piano, Al Casey, guitar, Oscar Pettiford, bass, and Shelly Manne, drums

December 21, 1943:

I Got Rhythm
I'm Fer It Too
Linger Awhile
Hello Babe

Personnel: Lester Young, tenor sax, Bill Coleman, trumpet, Dickie Wells, trombone, Ellis Larkins, piano, Freddie Greene, guitar, Al Hall, bass, and Jo Jones, drums

Most of these tunes are rather well-known standards, but several were composed by the players themselves and should be noted. Hawkins' three contributions are Voodte, Stumpy, and Hawkins' Barrel House. Dickie Wells wrote Hello Babe and I'm Fer It Too.

There are many highlights throughout these dozen tracks, but for this reviewer several bear mentioning here: the piano and bass introductions to The Man I Love by Heywood and Pettiford are superb as are the trumpet and trombone solos on I'm Fer It Too by Coleman and Wells. And the rollicking Hawkins' Barrel House features some exciting passages by Fitzgerald on clarinet and by Coleman again on trumpet.

This is an excellent collection of songs played by two masters of the tenor sax and supported by three groups full of first-rate sidemen. Fans of both Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young should add this CD to their collection. Very highly recommended.

1. The Man I Love
2. Sweet Lorraine
3. Get Happy
4. Crazy Rhythm
5. How Deep Is The Ocean?
6. Voodte
7. Hello Babe
8. Linger Awhile
9. I Got Rhythm
10. I'm Fer It Too
11. Hawkins' Barrel House
12. Stumpy

 

[Dennie]

A Charlie Brown Christmas - SACD

Vince Guaraldi Trio

1965/2000 Fantasy Records

Amazon.com

The first time you listen to this disc you will undoubtedly be transported directly back to your childhood. Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters will go toe-tapping and funky-dancing through your mind's eye. Play it a few more times, though (ignoring the dialogue snippets, if you can), and you will begin to truly revel in Guaraldi's wonderful, humorous, deep piano playing. You'll hear why he's such an influence on new age ivory tickler George Winston, but you'll also realize that Winston's holiday music never quite sparkles with the underlying passion, and humor, that twinkles in these grooves. Buy it for the nostalgia--keep it because it will remain one of the most enchanting albums in your holiday collection. --Michael Ruby

Side One
No. Title Length
1. "O Tannenbaum" 5:08
2. "What Child Is This?" 2:25
3. "My Little Drum" 3:12
4. "Linus and Lucy" 3:06
5. "Christmas Time Is Here" (Instrumental version) 6:05

Side Two
No. Title Length
6. "Christmas Time Is Here" (Vocal version) 2:47
7. "Skating" 2:27
8. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 1:55
9. "Christmas Is Coming" 3:25
10. "Für Elise" 1:06
11. "The Christmas Song" 3:17

1988 re-release bonus track
No. Title Length
12. "Greensleeves" (Added with 1988 release. Not included on 1997 Starbucks release or 2006 Analogue Productions 2 LP)

(is included on the 2000 SACD Release)

 

[Dennie]

Birth Of The Hot -- The Classic Chicago Red Hot Pepper Sessions -- Remastered CD

I wonder if this album title was the inspiration for Miles' title "Birth of the Cool"? :think:

I wondered the same thing. :confusion-scratchheadyellow:



Dennie :confusion-shrug:

 

[Dennie]

Unreleased Masters: London The Great Concerts - Jan. 23, 1963 -- CD

Duke Ellington

1993 MusicMasters Jazz

Elegant Jazz September 28, 2009
By James E. Scalise
Format:Audio CD

The sophistication and class of Dukes' great band in action before an audience in January, 1963. Everyone is bright and shiny on this one. Cootie Williams, Cat Anderson, Johnny Hodges and Paul Gonsalves add their personal touches. Johnny just kills me. The concert moves along like a well oiled machine with Duke changing directions and moods and Sam Woodyard propelling the band along the way. Swedish trumpeter Rolf Erickson gets a little action on a couple of tunes. "Harlem" takes you on a mental trip with all the stops. "Petal" features the simple beauty of Duke alone at the piano. The band roars as a unit to close on "Rockin'" with Cat Anderson leading them out.

Through no fault of his own, Duke was over recorded. A lot of new stuff has been released since his death in 1974. I think he would have approved of this one.

 

[Dennie]

It's Christmas --CD

Ledisi

2007 Verve Records Forcast

Christmas Music for the Sophisticated Music Lover, November 21, 2008
By A. Stott (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: It's Christmas (Audio CD)

What can one say about this CD? The music is simply beautiful, soulful, and addicted, all in the same breath. I can't stop listening to this CD. If you are looking for a CD to put on for the holidays for the sophisticated crowd that loves real music with heart, this is the one to put on. The entire CD is on point. This CD showcases Ledisi in her finest form from R&B to spiritual to jazz. Don't miss out on this experience.

I'll Go
Children Go Where I Send Thee
Give Love On Christmas Day
Be There for Christmas
This Christmas (Could Be the One)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
It's Christmas
What a Wonderful World
Please Come Home for Christmas
Silent Night
Thank You

 

[Dennie]

Winter Wonderland -- CD

Various Artists

2008 Hear Music

1 Pink Martini - Do You Hear What I Hear 3:57
2 Nat "King" Cole - Caroling, Caroling 2:01
3 Lena Horne - Rudolph, The Red Nose Reindeer 2:40
4 Frank Sinatra - Mistletoe And Holly 2:20
5 KT Tunstall - 2000 Miles 3:40
6 Goldfrapp - Winter Wonderland 3:10
7 Dean Martin - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 1:58
8 Ella Fitzgerald - Frosty The Snow Man 2:14
9 Vince Guaraldi - Greensleeves 5:29
10 Beth Orton - What A Wonderful World 2:40
11 The Beach Boys - The Man With All The Toys 1:30
12 Peggy Lee - Little Drummer Boy 2:17
13 Diana Krall - White Christmas 4:32
14 Mindy Smith - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve 3:55
15 Mahalia Jackson - Silent Night, Holy Night 4:26

 

[Dennie]

With One Voice -- CD

Ramsey Lewis

2005 Narada Jazz

Gospel meets jazz, February 8, 2008
By Daniel Olson "musicfreak" (Molndal, Sweden) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: With One Voice (Audio CD)

This is a great record, contemporary jazz meets contemporary gospel.
Ramsey Lewis invites a gospel choir to perform with him live and it's a really good one with great singers/musicians.
The songs are mostly unknown for me expect "Oh happy day" but they sounds really good with a "jazzy touch" from Ramsey's piano!
If you're into booth gospel and contemporary/classic jazz this a record for you!
Buy it and you won't be diassapointed!

1. Oh Happy Day
2. Sunday Strut
3. Bless Me (Prayer Of Jabez)
4. Thoughts And Reflections
5. Pass Me Not
6. Trees
7. Work It Out
8. My Love For You
9. Healed Heart
10. Keep The Spirit
11. With One Voice

 

[Dennie]

Silent Night, Holy Night -- CD

Mahalia Jackson

1992 Sony Music Special Products

A treasure in modest trappings December 25, 2007
By Phil S.
Format:Audio CD

What a surprise to find this collection available at a booksellers' chain, and for well under $10.00!
As a James Brown fan, and "Sweet Little Baby Boy" enthusiast, I was thrilled to note the album closer song title, which naturally I presume is the reference disc for the 1966 JB entry.
Yes, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is here, and although it's sonic similarity is not immediately apparent, it surely is another golden ornament for the holiday fixture.
Mahalia Jackson is a brilliant singer, no doubt, and her mesmerizing voice is at home with something "commmercial" like "White Christmas", or something more "traditional", like "Silent Night, Holy Night". The Gospel "Go Tell It On The Mountain", and the Inspirational "I Wonder As I Wander" are incandescent all year 'round.
"No Room At The Inn", is a medium tempo number, new to me, that even with the spare support, builds and builds musically through Mahalia's commanding technique.
As a Special Product, it can be expected that this reissue does not feature liner notes, or even writers' credits, so this CD might not suit the historian/collector. Though what is not visible is not the thing here.

1. Silent Night, Holy Night
2. No Room At The Inn
3. Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem
4. The Holy Babe
5. Joy To The World
6. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
7. Go Tell It On The Mountain
8. White Christmas
9. I Wonder As I Wander
10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

 

[Dennie]

All The Things We Are -- CD

Dave Brubeck

1976/1990 Atlantic Records

Personnel: Dave Brubeck (piano); Anthony Braxton, Lee Konitz (alto saxophone); Jack Six (bass); Alan Dawson, Roy Haynes (drums).
Recorded at C.I. Studios, New York on July 17, 1973 and October 3, 1974. Includes liner notes by Michael Cuscuna.

Demonstrating the innovative pianist's wide musical range, this early-1970s set features Dave Brubeck in a variety of settings, from a traditional combo featuring the West Coast saxophonist Lee Konitz on "Like Someone in Love," to the more experimental group of "In Your Own Sweet Way," featuring the avant-garde saxophonist Anthony Braxton demonstrating his command of more conventional jazz idioms. The album's centerpiece is an extended medley of delicate, lyrical improvisations on five pieces by the songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen.

Track Listing

1. Like Someone in Love
2. In Your Own Sweet Way
3. All the Things You Are
4. Jimmy Van Heusen Medley: Deep In A Dream / Like Someone In Love / Here's That Rainy Day / Polka Dots And Moonbeams / It Could Happen To You
5. Don't Get Around Much Anymore