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| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. Ana Gasteyer | |
| Jazz for aficionados When you sent me the post on Mardra & Reggie Thomas, you sort of made a comparison of her style with McRae and Ella.It occurred to me how tough it must be to be successful in the music business. One of the major reasons being, the Great artist... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10:http://browse.delosmusic.com/Essence-The-Timeless-All-Stars-p/de%204006.htmThis is the one. recorded in 1986 Delos label 4006 | |
| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. 'Weightwatchers online' tv ad singer. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:The Timeless All-Stars -- ESSENCE The all-stars are: Bobby Hutcherson,(vibes), Harold Land,(ts), Curtis Fuller,(tb), Cedar Walton,(p), Buster Williams (b) and Billy Higgins.(d)I have had this one for decades. A great CD to use as an... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10,Very nice singing. I listened to every snippet and they all were well done. The two songs written by her husband were good also. As you said very nice voice and a good song selection. I youtubed and googled them. They do a lot of good stuff e... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Latest Listen:Nat Adderley Sextet -- AUTUMN LEAVES (live at sweet basil)Sextet includes two(2) Alto Sax Players. Sonny Fortune and Vincent Herring. I guess it took that many to replace Cannonball.Only four numbers. They are long, but do not get ti... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Thanks for the kind words O-10. With you onboard, my readership has just doubled!Today's Ray of Sunshine:Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra -- SATCH PLAYS FATSSACD only CD. Not a Hybrid.Louis Armstrong Plays the music of Thomas 'Fats' Waller. In th... | |
| Jazz for aficionados The frogman:"Also, a serious lip injury caused his playing to be sub-par during his last active years."I hope he was not another victim of Mingus' right hand.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Today's ListenHugh Masekela -- The Best Of Hugh MasekelaMost of his greats are here. Including one I could have done without (grazing in the grass).'Chileshe', 'Don't Go Lose It Baby', 'Nelson Madela', 'Mama' and of course the madatory 'Stimela' a... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Assorted Swedes -- Jazz at the Pawnshop 2CD set SACDAfter listening to both CDs, I have two questions.1. what was all the brouhaha about?2. WTF was I thinking when I bought it? I have owned this forever. Listened once and put it back on the rack. ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Regina Carter -- Rhythms of the HeartOne of the few Violin players in Jazz. Very enjoyable CD. 'Oh, Lady, Be Good' / 'Mojito' and 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone, with Cassandra Wilson on vocals, are the standouts. But, ALL is good. Supported by Kenny B... | |
| Jazz for aficionados 'Ray Charles & Milt Jackson -- Soul Brothers / Soul meeting'After listening to this CD at a more appropriate volume, It's even better than I previously stated.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Complete 'Review'Ray Charles & Milt Jackson -- Soul Brothers / Soul meetingPurchased this on the recommendation of O-10. It was a good buy. If you like Blues in your Jazz or Jazz in your Blues, this is it. 2 CD set.Ray plays piano and alto. Mi... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Hog Calling Blues? We should also give a shout out to Mingus on Piano. I always zero in on that, have since the first time I heard it. To my ear, he was the continuity throughout the whole wonderful thing.And the rhythm section was awesome. Hell t... |