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Album Description
Award winning, melodic, not sterile, contemporary/smooth jazz! This 4th release my composer/producer/guitarist Richard Walton and his talented group. Prestine quality recording and performances! For music fans who like Steely Dan & Pat Metheny Group, the Richard Walton Group has created a unique style of their own mixing latin, funk & rock rhythms with jazz/pop chording and phrasing.

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Mendelssohn: Elijah
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful, but not my first choice
  • THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever...
  • Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah
 Mendelssohn: Elijah

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ASIN: B0002XV31A
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Introduction: As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth
  2. Overture
  3. No.1 Help, Lord! Wilt Thou Quite Destroy Us?
  4. No.2: Lord! Bow Thine Ear To Our Prayer!
  5. No.3: Ye People, Rend Your Hearts
  6. No.4: If With All Your Hearts
  7. No.5: Yet Doth The Lord See It Not
  8. No.6: Elijah! Get Thee Hence
  9. No.7: For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
  10. Recitative: Now Cherith's Brook Is Dried Up
  11. No.8: What Have I Do To Do With Thee?
  12. No.9: Blessed Are The Men Who Fear Him
  13. No.10: As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth
  14. No.11: Baal, We Cry To Thee: Hear And Answer Us!
  15. No.12: Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!
  16. No.13: Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!
  17. No.14: Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel!
  18. No.15: Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord
  19. No.16: O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits
  20. No.17: Is Not His Word Like A Fire?
  21. No.18: Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!
  22. No.19: O Man Of God, Help Thy People!
  23. No.20: Thanks Be To God!

Tracks:

  1. No.21: Hear Ye, Israel; Hear What The Lord Speaketh
  2. No.22: Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
  3. No.23: The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
  4. No.24: Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
  5. No.25: Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious
  6. No.26: It Is Enough; O Lord Now Take My Life
  7. No.27: See, Now He Sleepeth
  8. No.28: Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
  9. No.29: He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not
  10. No.30: Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey
  11. No.31: O Rest In The Lord
  12. No.32: He That Shall Endure To The End, Shall Be Saved
  13. No.33: Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord!
  14. No.34: Behold! God The Lord Passed By!
  15. No.35: Above Him Stood The Seraphim
  16. No.36: Go, Return Upon Thy Way
  17. No.37: For The Mountains Shall Depart
  18. No.38: Then Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
  19. No.39: Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
  20. No.40: Behold, God Hath Sent Elijah
  21. No.41: But The Lord, From The North Hath Raised One
  22. No.41a: O Come Everyone That Thirsteth
  23. No.42: And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful, but not my first choice.......2007-04-07

I believe this was the first recording of Elijah in English that used an "international" conductor and some international singers. Fruhbeck gives a good, dramatic sweep to the piece, with some wonderful dramatic moments. This is an old fashioned performance, with only a solo quartet, and if there is a semi-chorus, I can't tell the difference. This means that the soprano is the Widow, and an Angel, the mezzo the Angel and Queen Jezabel, etc. You really should have a libretto, but you don't get one at this price.
Fischer-Dieskau roughens up his voice for the role, and therein lies a problem. The voice spreads and his diction suffers because of it; that and his unidiomatic pronounciation, with far too many rolled "r"s. He does the drama well, but what works well in lieder works here less well on the large scale. Odd, given his success as on opera singer (check out his Iago), that here he frequently comes off blustery.
Dame Gwyneth Jones belies her reputation and gives a contolled, dramatic performance, using her "edge" to advantage in "Hear Ye, Israel". Gedda's diction is amazing, with exactly the right color for this literature, and projecting a little more blood than an English tenor.
Dame Janet Baker is my star in this performance. Dramatic, heart-rending when need be, and in wonderful voice. She'll chill your blood when she tells the people of Baal to "slaughter him, do what he hath done!".
And as for the people of Baal, the Philharmonia Chorus is wonderful. Incisive and dramatic, with beautiful tone. I could do without the trick of the boy choir for "Lift Thine Eyes", and I miss the small ensembles, but all in all a fine performance, and good recording, circa 1968.
First choice in English, Daniels/Terfel: better Elijah in Terfel, better recording, more authentic orchestra, small vocal ensembles (as per the score) but inferior women (including Fleming: beautiful tone, but where's her head?). In German, it's Sawallisch/Adam all the way.
But if you're singing Elijah, and have a score, this is a good choice.

5 out of 5 stars THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever..........2006-08-15

Okay, I'm gonna admit I'm biased- I first sung in the chorus of Elijah when I was 14 and it made a BIG impression on me!
This recording is in every way wonderful. Starting with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He IS Elijah to me. His singing is perfection. He has amazing phrasing and his diction makes it possible to understand the lovely, inspired libretto to this heavenly music. There are so many pieces that are ephemeral, but a couple of my favorites are: #14, Lord God of Abraham and #37, For the Mountains shall Depart. Dieskau does a great job of what I think of as compassionate, heartfelt singing. His interpretation sounds like the voice of God himself. It has a quality of kindness and yet he sounds just as convincing reprimanding the people of Baal. He is the true highlight of this recording.

That said, the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Gwyneth Jones has a lovely, silvery voice that has a clarion bell-like tone that rings over the large orchestra with ease. She has occasional "misfire" but is a consistent performer. Dame Janet Baker and Nicolai Gedda both perform at a consistently lovely level. The orchestra and chorus are both wonderful. #15, Cast thy Burden upon the Lord, #32 He that Shall Endure to the End, and #38 Then Did Elijah are all highlights.

All said, for me the main reason to get this recording is Dieskau's Elijah- after all, he's the main character. But don't forget the lovely music. This story is exciting and passionate and sacred all at the same time. For me, it's the best oratorio that has a moving story and great music too.

4 out of 5 stars Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah.......2006-07-03

This is a good recording of an oratorio that deserves more attention. The chorus and soloists are very good--I just wish Fischer-Diskau wouldn't slide around so much in singing the title part!
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
  • Top Shelf
  • TERRIFIC CD'S
  • Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
  • Great Compilation!
 Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Hear It Now! The Sound of the '60s
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • help
  • Why these songs?
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  • Not A Bad Collection - But There Are Better Ones!
  • smooth AND groovin w/ no sappy duds
 Hear It Now! The Sound of the '60s
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ASIN: B00000I736
Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

  1. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - The Byrds
  2. The Sound Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
  3. I Want To Take You Higher - Sly & The Family Stone
  4. Sunshine Superman - Donovan
  5. Spinning Wheel - Blood Sweat & Tears
  6. Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan
  7. San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott McKenzie
  8. Kicks - Paul Revere & The Raides
  9. Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen - Santana
  10. Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
  11. Time Has Come Today - The Chamber Brothers
  12. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  13. It's Your Thing - The Isley Brothers
  14. Down On Me - Big Brother And The Holding Company

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars help.......2006-01-10

i would love to know a song missing on the cd of the movie "the 60's" it sounds like " i cant find my way home " my e-mail is aztecprince440@yahoo.com

2 out of 5 stars Why these songs?.......2004-10-19

"A Music Fan" says he only knew one of these songs?!! What cave has he been living in?? His gross lack of music knowlege is scary! You can do better than this compilation - Too few songs and chosen rather arbitrarily. The songs are classics though. Still can't believe previous reviewer didn't know "Sounds of Silence", "Pretty Woman", etc. --- How sad!

2 out of 5 stars skip it.......2004-05-17

This is definately not the 60's compilation CD to get. Who was in charge of choosing the songs on this boring album anyway? I bought it for Van Morrisson, and was not familiar with any of the other songs but one. They weren't good.

3 out of 5 stars Not A Bad Collection - But There Are Better Ones!.......2003-03-24

This fourteen track 60's collection is good but could have been better had it been a 2-cd set. There are some serious deletions here such as The Mamas & Papas (Monday Monday or California Dreaming) , Lovin' Spoonful (Do You Believe In Magic or You Didn't Have To Be So Nice), Creedence Clearwater (Proud Mary or Bad Moon Rising) to name just a few. You do, however, have some great songs here such as "Turn, Turn, Turn" by The Byrds, "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison, "Kicks" by Paul Revere & The Raiders, "Sunshine Superman" by Donovan, and "Down On Me" by Big Brother & The Holding Company, etc. For an even better collection I would suggest the 2-cd set entitled "Positively 60's".

5 out of 5 stars smooth AND groovin w/ no sappy duds.......2000-10-15

way cool collection, slow & funky ones without gettin too slow or hard.. a real mix rather than all groovin ones or all slower ones... keeps your attention aroused
Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Better of the two
  • Not as good as version 1 in this series
  • Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'
 Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2

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ASIN: B00005UVPB
Release Date: 2002-04-09

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Better of the two.......2006-06-03

I have both disc in the series. I liked the music on this disc much more than the first. The selections seem more focused and the sounds are much clearer. Also, the particular pieces fit better together. I love the sound of this group and hope they make more in the future.

3 out of 5 stars Not as good as version 1 in this series.......2004-09-03

This is by the same group who did the wonderful & engaging Early American Choral Music 1. Somehow this CD did not live up to its predecessor in some ways. The performance is still top notch, but somehow the CD as a whole isn't quite as engaging to listen to as the first. Perhaps version 2's strength is also its weakness. Its diversity of composers allows you to pear past the shadow of William Billings and sample other notable early American hymn writers. That exposure is valuable & appreciated. I just couldn't get into it as much.

A final note: many of the texts are beautiful (and available from the publisher's web site). However, I would criticize "Who is this that cometh from Edom?" as dwelling just a bit too much on the Jews' rejection of Jesus. Among other reasons & issues, Christianity says that we are all sinners & there is no cause to single a particular group out negatively.

4 out of 5 stars Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'.......2004-02-21

Please note this CD is a duplicate of His Majestie's Clerkes's "Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800" -- identical contents but a different name and cover. I ordered both and was irritated to discover this. This CD is cheaper, so I recommend this one. It is a lovely choral work from a little-known period of sacred music.
Essential Hyperion, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Nothing but hits
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ASIN: B00004RITB
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nothing but hits.......2001-01-31

As with their first collection of label highlights, Hyperion's new two-disc collection provides a broad sampling of their exceptional catalogue and performers. Particularly rewarding are the selections from Beethoven (Scherzo from String Trio in C minor, op 9 no 3, performed by the Leopold Trio) and Thomas Tallis (Salvator mundi I, performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir), but experienced and novice listeners alike will find much to enjoy on these discs. It's also a good value--more than 2 1/2 hours of music for less than $10.
Jazz Vocalists: Hear and Now
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An amazing collection
  • Great buy!
  • Great mix of artists
 Jazz Vocalists: Hear and Now
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Concord Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music
Smooth JazzSmooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000F1IQ5U
Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

  1. Mary Ann - Poncho Sanchez featuring Ray Charles
  2. ,Everything Must Change - Shirley Horn
  3. How Sweet It is - Michael Bubl
  4. Cant Make You Love Me - Freddy Cole
  5. Temptation - Diana Krall
  6. Saudade da Bahia - Luciana Souza
  7. Fragile - Cassandra Wilson
  8. Salt - Lizz Wright
  9. Cry Me A River - Linda Ronstadt
  10. In The Winelight - Kurt Elling
  11. Lazy Afternoon - Jackie Allen
  12. These Are The Days - Jamie Cullum
  13. Im Always Drunk In San Francisco - Kitty Margollis
  14. Centerpiece - Mary Stallings
  15. Cold Duck - Al Jarreau
  16. Everybodys Cryin Mercy - Karrin Allyson
  17. Dont Worry Bout Me - Joni Mitchell
  18. Careless Love - Madeleine Peyroux
  19. Dont Miss You At All - Norah Jones

Tracks:

  1. Well Be Together Again - Dianne Reeves
  2. Taking A Chance On Love - Jane Monheit
  3. Lover Man - Nnenna Freelon
  4. But Not For Me - Vanessa Rubin / Etta James
  5. Speak Low - Dee Dee Bridgewater
  6. Sweet Lorraine - Ernie Andrews
  7. Skylark - Abbey Lincoln
  8. You Dont Know Me - Patricia Barber
  9. I Love Paris - Peter Cincotti
  10. Only The Lonely - Tierney Sutton
  11. Dont Get Around Much Anymore - Kevin Mahogany Big Band
  12. It Might As Well Be Sprint - Carmen Lundy
  13. The More I See You - Carla Cook
  14. Never Let Me Go - Andy Bey
  15. Its All Right With Me - Renarie
  16. An Older Man Is Like An Elegant Wine - Nancy Wilson
  17. You Dont Know What Love Is Jimmy Scott

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An amazing collection.......2007-06-28

This is one of the best selections of contemporary jazz vocalists I have heard. Once I started listening, I was hooked and could not not stop playing it. It also introduced me to some artists and works I was not familiar with. As a nice bonus, the inside booklet contains not only a little blurb about each performer but also an image of the CD from which the song is from, making it easy to get more of the music you like.

5 out of 5 stars Great buy!.......2006-07-17

This is a great compilation of lots of great performers. It's fun to listen with the list of tunes with their artists in hand to see if you recognize each one. Good value with more than normal songs on each of the 2 CD's. I like to hit the shuffle on my player and with these I don't need to - it's already "mixed".

4 out of 5 stars Great mix of artists.......2006-05-10

This is a great compilation and a great cause. The proceeds go to Jazz Alliance funded jazz education programs, so you know when you buy this you are actually contributing to jazz in general. As for the songs, I loved Diana Krall's contribution, you can never get tired of her amazing vocals. Though not a big of Jamie Cullum, I actually enjoyed his effort. I have to say I prefer the standards on disc two for that traditional jazz feel, although the contemporary stuff on disc one is outstanding vocal jazz too. Great songs throughout, highly recommended.
Hear & Now
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Last Good Rockin' Album By Billy Squire
 Hear & Now
Billy Squier
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000008L2G
Release Date: 1989-06-09

Tracks:

  1. Rock Out/Punch Somebody
  2. Stronger
  3. Don't Say You Love Me
  4. Don't Let Me Go
  5. Tied Up
  6. (I Put A) Spell On You
  7. G.O.D.
  8. Mine Tonite
  9. Work Song
  10. Your Love is my Life

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Last Good Rockin' Album By Billy Squire.......2004-04-02

This was an excellent album, the last true rocker Billy Squire released. The whole thing is good. If you like Billy Squire at all, you should get this one. It's my favorite Squire album.
"Dont say you love me" was all over the radio in 1989, a lot of the remaining songs should have been too.
Now Hear This! Garage & Beat From the Norman Petty Vaults
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    		Now Hear This! Garage & Beat From the Norman Petty Vaults
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Big Beat UK
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000O59174
    Release Date: 2007-05-22

    Tracks:

    1. Now Hear This - The CRICKETS
    2. Three Minutes Time - The CINDERS
    3. I Don't Recall - The TROLLS
    4. Get Out Of My Life - The CHANCES
    5. Hate - The PERILS
    6. Good Lovin's So Hard To Find - The CINDERS
    7. Sweet Sweet Sadie - The TEARDROPS
    8. Too Late To Kiss You - The CORDS
    9. And My Baby's Gone - BARRY ALLEN with WES DAKUS' REBELS
    10. M'am - The CINDERS
    11. Good N' Bad - The VENTURIE 5
    12. It's Only Time - The CHANCES
    13. What I Am - STU MITCHELL & DOUG ROBERTS
    14. Hey Little Schoolgirl - The FAMOUS LAST WORDS
    15. Danger Zone - BARRY ALLEN with WES DAKUS' REBELS
    16. Come To Me - JIMMY GILMER & The FIREBALLS
    17. Write Me A Letter - The MORFOMEN
    18. That Girl - TOM BEAL
    19. Gloria - The CINDERS
    20. Only Time Will Tell - THREE OF A KIND
    21. Shotgun - WES DAKUS' REBELS
    22. Sin Crazed Woman - The CORDS
    23. Barbara White - The CINDERS
    24. Let Your Lovin' Grow - The MONOCLES
    25. Love Me Again - BARRY ALLEN with WES DAKUS' REBELS

    Album Description

    "Now Hear This" is the first of two volumes devoted to 1960s gems licensed from the heavily-guarded vaults of legendary producer-engineer Norman Petty.

    Unlike many other Americans, Petty's prior involvement with Buddy Holly (and that artist's crucial influence on the British Invasion) gave him an unprecedented sympathy with post-Beatle US rock 'n' roll. He actively signed bands with chart potential and several groups featured here, such as the Chances, Cinders (featuring a young JD Souther) and Cords, were Petty-sponsored combos. Other acts such as major Canadian act Wes Dakus' Rebels specifically sought the producer out to handle their recording career.

    As busy as it was with these groups and Norman's main charges, the Fireballs, Petty's Clovis, New Mexico studio was open for business to any garage combo. He was consequently behind the board for a rash of top-rated, fuzz and Farfisa-driven 60s punk discs such as Colorado's Trolls and Teardrops, while the Perils from Texas are as far removed from the polite 'Sugar Shack' as you could get.

    The well-illustrated, fully-detailed booklet to "Now Hear This" provides much undisclosed information about Norman Petty's operation in the mid-1960s, with the full co-operation of many who were there. Thanks to access to the original master tapes, not only is the sound quality second to none, but over half the collection features unissued material. One not to be missed for the 1960s rock crowd.

    Album Description

    Now Hear This" is the first of two volumes devoted to 1960s gems licensed from the heavily-guarded vaults of legendary producer-engineer Norman Petty. Unlike many other Americans, Petty's prior involvement with Buddy Holly (and that artist's crucial influence on the British Invasion) gave him an unprecedented sympathy with post-Beatle US rock'n'roll. He actively signed bands with chart potential and several groups featured here, such as the Chances, Cinders (featuring a young JD Souther) and Cords, were Petty-sponsored combos. Other acts such as major Canadian act Wes Dakus' Rebels specifically sought the producer out to handle their recording career.BIG BEAT 2007
    Angelic Voices: The Best of the Vienna Boys' Choir
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • It is a great CD
    • Found it to lack real depth
    • John P. Cutler
    		 Angelic Voices: The Best of the Vienna Boys' Choir

    Manufacturer: Philips
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    ASIN: B00000HY8N
    Release Date: 1999-01-12

    Tracks:

    1. Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
    2. Ave verum corpus - K. 618
    3. Hear My Prayer: O, For The Wings Of A Dove
    4. Messiah: Hallelujah
    5. Requiem: Pie Jesu
    6. Exsultate, jubilate - K. 165 (Excerpt)
    7. Silent Night, Holy Night
    8. Samson: Let The Bright Seraphim
    9. Rinaldo: Lascia ch'io pianga
    10. Zadok The Priest
    11. Fruhlingsstimmen - Op. 410
    12. The Keeper Would A-Hunting Go
    13. Scarborough Fair
    14. Loch Lomond
    15. Shenandoah
    16. Now Is The Hour
    17. The Girl From Ipanema
    18. El condor pasa
    19. La Guantanamera
    20. Cielito lindo
    21. Heidenroslein
    22. Kuckuck, Kuckuck, ruft's aus dem Wald

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars It is a great CD.......2001-03-22

    I get this item and I can say is great, if you really want to get an idea about the vienna boys choir's work, you have to get this, you can admire the soloist voice, Emanuel Cencic, he has an outstanding voice, principally the track "let the bright querubin" but in general is a great compilation, you can stop listening.

    3 out of 5 stars Found it to lack real depth.......2000-01-12

    The songs are nice and the music pleasant to listen to, but the titles are fairly short and there is something missing. I just didn't find it to be very moving, perhaps it's just the recording.

    5 out of 5 stars John P. Cutler.......1999-12-29

    This CD covers a wide range of music.The Vienna Boys Choir have done another great job. I believe this CD is a great choice, one that You will be happy with.
    Kathleen Battle & Christopher Parkening ~ Pleasures of Their Company
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening
    • Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing.
    • Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so.
    • ONE OF MY FAVOURITES
    • Fans will be delighted!
    		 Kathleen Battle & Christopher Parkening ~ Pleasures of Their Company
    John Dowland , Manuel de Falla , Charles Gounod , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Enrique Granados , Fini Henriques , Jaime Ovalle , Joaquim Antonio Barroso Neto , Franz Xaver Richter , Anonymous , William Levi Dawson , Robert MacGimsey , Kathleen Battle , and Christopher Parkening
    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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    ASIN: B000002RNM
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Music By John Dowland: Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
    2. Music By John Dowland: Allemande (Guitar Solo)
    3. Music By John Dowland: What If I Never Speed?
    4. Music By John Dowland: Galliard (Guitar Solo)
    5. Music By John Dowland: Fine Knacks For Ladies
    6. Ave Maria
    7. Bachianas Brasileiras No.5: Aria
    8. Coleccion De Tonadillas: La Maja De Goya
    9. Three Brazilian Songs: Boi-Bumba
    10. Three Brazilian Songs: Azulao
    11. Three Brazilian Songs: Para Ninar
    12. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Cancion
    13. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Nana
    14. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Seguidillia Murciana
    15. Six Spirituals: Ain't Got No Time To Die
    16. Six Spirituals: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
    17. Six Spirituals: Ain't That Good News!
    18. Six Spirituals: Sweet Little Jesus Boy
    19. Six Spirituals: This Little Light Of Mine
    20. Six Spirituals: Ride On King Jesus

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening.......2007-05-06

    Whether you are very familiar with these two artists or have never heard either one, you will delight in this musical collaboration. Only a guitarist of Christopher Parkening's stature could be the ideal accompaniment to the perfection of Kathleen Battle's voice. The music ranges from selections by John Dowland to American spirituals, Bach/Gounod, Villa-Lobos, Granados and some Spanish folk songs. The result is a coherent, soothing and utterly delightful listening experience. You will revisit this album often, and always be glad that you have it. For fans of Kathleen Battle and Christopher Parkening, I think it is a must.

    4 out of 5 stars Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing........2006-01-31

    We always enjoyed seeing and hearing Battle in concerts, usually on the television and Parkening has been a favorite guitarist. To listen to these two fine artists in concert is a real treat.

    4 out of 5 stars Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so........2005-05-25

    I can't imagine these songs being performed with any greater technical brilliance than they are by Parkening and Battle on this CD. Both are virtuosos, him in the guitar, her the voice. Their skill is particularly apparent in the Dowland songs, the "Ave Maria", and the Bachianas brasileiras no. 5 (for me, the high point of the recording), which are all in a formal style well suited to the talents of the performers.

    I compare the Brazilian songs to the version recorded by Salli Terri with Laurindo Almeida in the late '50's on "Duets with Spanish Guitar", which I have listened to repeatedly since I first heard it in 1959. Battle's phrasing, enunciation, and vocal skill are far superior to Terri's, but Terri brought a level of emotion to her singing that Battle seems to lack. Where Battle's perfection enhances her superb performances of the Dowland and Villa-Lobos pieces, it seems to detract from her performance of the Brazilian folk pieces.

    I find this to be true again in the spirituals - vocal perfection and control detracting from the "soul" required to bring out the "spiritual" feeling. Imagine these same pieces sung by Mahalia Jackson or Aretha Franklin and you'll understand my point.

    Parkening's performance has the same quality - technical virtuosity, especially noticeable in his lute-like technique in the Dowland solo - but lacking in emotional depth.

    The classical selections are highly recommended, the folk pieces a bit disappointing, but overall an enjoyable recording.

    5 out of 5 stars ONE OF MY FAVOURITES.......2004-03-19

    THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BATTLE ALBUMS, HER SWEET VOICE IS ACCOMPAINED BY THE GUITAR VIRTUOSO CHRISTOPHER PARKENING, TOGETHER CREATE A TENDER, DELIGHTFUL & BEAUTIFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE. BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS N- 5 HAS IT`S BEST PERFORMANCE IN THIS CD.

    3 out of 5 stars Fans will be delighted!.......2003-08-25

    Fans, maybe, but I must say I'm not a huge fan of Kathleen Battle or opera or songs in different languages, either. My mom is, though. And through her I have heard Kathleen's best. And her very best (if you ask me) is one of the tracks ON THIS CD titled "Ain't that good news," even though it should be called "Ain'ta dat good news," since that is how its sung. It is a really good song (ask anybody) with a little surprise high-note at the end. If I were you I would (if not buy this CD right here and now) then go to [a book store] and see if their computers will let you hear "Ain't that good news" because that song is great.

    Music:

    1. Hole in Your Roof [CD-single] [Import]
    2. Hollywood Town Hall (Reis)
    3. Hootchie Cootchie Dolls
    4. Host
    5. Instant Winner
    6. julie et cetera [EP]
    7. Kamarupa
    8. Let Me See #1
    9. Let Me See #2
    10. Licensed to Ill [Import]

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    Elgar: Sea Pictures; The Music Makers

    Extendo: Works for Bassoon & Other Instruments

    Follow That Dream

    Generic City Pile Up [Import]

    Eternal Champion

    Dark Dear Heart

    Francisco de Peñalosa: Missa Ave Maria; Sacris Solemniis; Missa Nunc Fué Pena Mayor

    Debt Sweat and Tears [DualDisc] [Import]

    Brahms: Symphony No. 3 & 4

    Easy Living

    Choice Selections For Solo Guitar

    Coleccion Furia Tropical [Import]

    Canciones y Ensaladas - Songs And Instrumental Pieces Of The Spanish Golden Age / Visse, Ensemble Clement Janequin

    Look of Love (Hybr) (Ms)