Someday

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
"One and the Same," otherwise known as Rachel MacKay and Mitzi Shetzline met while studying music in college. They quickly formed a friendship that evolved into a musical partnership which has most recently resulted in the release of their debut CD, "Someday."

"Someday" is a true collaboration of the heart and soul of two best friends. The original lyrics were written by Rachel and then handed off to Mitzi to compose the music. Mitzi draws on a vast array of musical influences such as, Yes, Kansas, Heart, Tori Amos and Sara McLachlan as well as composers of the baroque and romantic eras. Rachel and Mitzi trade off singing the lead vocal while the other wraps harmonies around the lead vocal line, making it hard to tell who is singing which part. In addition, they each contribute piano and keyboard skills learned during years of piano lessons. Their unique sound makes them an unforgettable combination. Their many similarities and few differences make them "One and the Same."

When Rachel and Mitzi are not writing and recording, they are active worship leaders in their home church located in Newtown, PA. They have also performed in coffee houses and at festivals in the Eastern PA area.

It is Rachel and Mitzi's hope and prayer that their new, original songs will bring to the forefront the truth of God's sovereignty and grace while bringing a fresh sound to their genre.

Album Description
This is an album of new, original songs with lyrics describing God's sovereignty set to music that is "rock opera to pop with a classical edge." There is a ballad or two on here as well. Tracks and vocals were recorded in Summitville, IN and they were mixed by Ronnie Brookshire in Nashville, TN. The project was produced by Mark Pay who has an extensive background in writing, performing and producing along side Christian music's finest performers. Fan favorites include tracks 1,3,5 and 10.

Road to Perdition (Score)
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Fathers & Sons

Hauntingly Wonderful

Tells The Story

Road to Excellence!

MY MOM !!

Road to Perdition (Score)
Thomas Newman
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Rock Island, 1931
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Director Sam Mendes's much-anticipated follow-up to his Academy Award ^®-winning American Beauty found him exploring the period gangster film--but with a moral fiber and undercurrent of family tragedy familiar from his Oscar ^® triumph. As he did with Beauty, Mendes again wisely entrusts the film's music to Tom Newman, a composer with an instinctive knack for getting inside a film's characters via innovative and often orthodox methods. As many of Newman's preceding scores have been rhythmically driven and rife with improvisation-driven experimentalism, its good to hear his equally distinctive writing for orchestra largely take center stage here again. But Newman's inquisitive musical instincts can't be denied, and his melancholy string writing is leavened first with subtle uilleann pipe flourishes that echo the characters' Irish-American roots, then with savory, yet ever-restrained touches of his own ethnic-defying instrumental color and rhythmic accents. It's another moody and introspective gem, seasoned with some lively period jazz (courtesy of the Charleston Chasers, Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra, and Chicago Rhythm Kings) and a warm, final surprise: a duet of John M. Williams's autumnal title track performed by none other than stars Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Fathers & Sons.......2007-05-13

After losing my Father back in October, I began reaching for things that reminded me of him. One of the things I reached for was the score for the Road to Perdition. Although my Father was gravely ill the day I took him to see the film, it ended up being a day not soon forgotten. I am listening to the soundtrack as I write this review. Fathers and Sons.

Hauntingly Wonderful.......2006-12-18

This soundtrack is amazing. Like Shawshank Redemption, Newman's music colors the film, reveals character, and highlights themes. I've listened to this soundtrack dozens of times, and I still love it. From the mournful "Piano Duet" to the driving "Lexington Hotel", this is a great purchase regardless of whether or not you liked the movie.

Tells The Story.......2006-04-12

Wonderful soundtrack. If you've seen the movie, you can listen to these tracks and almost guess what or who they are written for in the script. I think Thomas Newman is the drummer of their composer family, because almost all of his music has the underlying ryhthms that make you tap to the beat (even though this is classically orchestrated music), with music that perfectly breathes the air of the times it was written for.

Road to Excellence!.......2006-03-14

I own both the movie and the score, and I have to tell you, this film would not be half of what it is without this gorgeous, mellow, and sometimes violent and aggressive score. It really carries the film, and I think it even surpasses it some. Newman really outdid himself this time!

MY MOM !!.......2006-02-27

I COME LATE TO THIS MUSIC!! I SAW THE MOVIE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO!! I LOVED THE MUSIC, BECAUSE IT REMINDS ME OF MY MOTHER!! SHE SAID SHE LIVED AT THIS TIME IN THE 1930'S. THE MUSIC IS HAUNTING LIKE SHE TALKED ABOUT HER CHILDHOOD. THE LOVE, VIOLENCE, AND HUMANITY,WHICH YOU FEEL IN THE MUSIC!! CLOSE YOUR EYES AND JUST LISTEN AND IMAGINE!!!

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not soon enough!
really funny cd
Not "just for men" ...
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not soon enough!.......2007-01-10

Disappointed in the content; wasn't fully sure what to expect but I would have liked more singing and less attempt at noxious comedy. Not really even funny come to think about it, noxious or otherwise. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't.

really funny cd.......2006-07-12

when i got this i knew who joe rogan was but didnt know how funny he could be and trust me you are going to laugh when you listen to his cd. hes vulgar which at times is funny but is over used at times too. the funniest tracks are the 1st one, the tigers f******, anna nicole smith, and #6. highly recommended if you are in need of a great laugh.

Not "just for men" ..........2006-06-15

I actually purchased this cd and his "Belly of the Beast" DVD a few years ago. But I just re-listened to all of it again because I needed a hearty laugh. This does the trick every time!

I wanted to add my two cents here because I don't think his humor can solely be enjoyed by men. I'm a woman and I think he's hilarious. Yeah, he's crass and vulgar--so what? That's exactly what makes him so good. He's real. I think the best comedians are those with the ability to turn their insides out and give us the rawest, most eye-opening picture of who they are and how they see the world. Done and done.

And even if you don't believe everything he believes, you'd be remiss not to realize that he's a clearly a smart cookie. He's not just throwing out BS on topics he knows nothing about. If nothing else, you've got to respect that. Not to mention his obvious talent in the delivery of his jokes--can't wait until I can see his act in person.

The bottomline is that if you don't laugh, maybe it's time to check for your pulse.

Fear is Not a Factor, but Funny is........2006-03-15

Most people know Joe ROgan from Fear Factor, and this CD is a very different Joe Rogan if that is the only thing you know about him. The humor is Raw and Uncensored but very funny all the same. This CD is a 45 minute "Dick Joke" but it's great! Joe Rogan puts forth a VERY solid effort on this CD and it was worth the purchase.

Pretty Good! It's like Stanhope at 60%.......2006-02-17

Sorry Joe but your buddy Doug's got you beat in stand up. I really do like this album though. I thought it was going to be some middle of the road bs. Very happy with how dirty it was. I'd buy another album if he put it out.

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Great Music CD !
"Revolutionary"
Nazanin is Wonder Woman
WAKE UP WORLD
The Real Miss World

Someday
Nazanin
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Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

Someday (The Revolution Song)
Forever
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Supergirl
I Do
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Someday (Persian)

Customer Reviews:

Great Music CD !.......2007-06-17

Nazanin is a positive role model with a beautiful voice. I doubt that there are any Persian female artists today that sing entirely in english like Nazanin.

Her title song "Someday" comes from a passionate voice in memory of the women and children that have been tortured in the name of a pathetic and oppressive Islamic regime in Iran.

The entire CD exemplifies her versatility as a Pop singer, passionate, sincere and sexy.

"Revolutionary".......2007-06-07

Nazanin has gained fame for her wonderful voice. Her hit song, "Someday," is about the Iranian revolution of 1978, but the emotion can apply to any revolutionary song. Her voice is beautiful, the songs are well written, and there is no "dud" song among this great CD.

Many people have posted bits of Nazanin's bios in their reviews. One thing that I found greatly interesting was she is not a made up refuge. Her family was greatly impacted by Iran's "regressive revolution." According to a Nazanin biography:

"Born in Tehran during the turmoil of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Nazanin's family was forced to leave all their worldly possessions behind and flea to freedom, when her father had been jailed and tortured by the Revolutionary Guard under the new regime. Awaiting execution, it was the familys escape to Europe that saved them from political persecution. Faced with adversity so early in life, the revolution impacted her core."

If you wish to go to Nazanin's website, you can stream all of the songs and listen to them. If you aren't one for sampling music before you buy, take my word, you won't regret this purchase.

Nazanin is Wonder Woman.......2007-06-01

Nazanin, former Miss Canada, was born in Iran at the time of the Islamic Revolution. Her music is a unique blend of western and persian styles.
Aside from her music, Nazanin is a tireless activist for the oppressed in Iran and around the world. The music in itself is well worth the purchase, but knowing that you are supporting someone who is trying to make the world a better place is an additional incentive.

WAKE UP WORLD.......2007-05-16

I agree with the previous review, so I won't say the same things here again. I discovered this artist, Nazanin Afshin-Jam ( Nazanin ) by accident-REALLY ( thanx to God above ). She is just simply the most beautiful woman in the world ( both inside & out )-and her music reminds me of Abba & Roxette-in that it is happy, simple & uplifting. I can NOT even imagine what it must be like to see her live. My favorite track is #10- " I Dance For You "-play this track & I dare you to be NOT happy. I hope the stuck up & robot-like DJs of the world finally wake-up-and promote this artist. She is exactly what the world needs-PLEASE BUY THIS RIGHT AWAY-IT WILL BE ONE OF THE BEST THINGS YOU EVER DO!!!!

The Real Miss World.......2007-04-24

It's hard not to think such a thing about a woman like Nazanin Afshin-Jam. Beyond the Iranian-born Canadian's indisputably stunning beauty (a successful actress and international model, who was 2003 Miss World Canada, and 1st runner-up in the 2003 Miss World contest), is one truly very fascinating, intelligent and passionate woman.

Ms. Afshin-Jam is a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, achieving the top rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class. Fluent in three languages -- Farsi, English, French-- she also holds a degree in International Relations and Political Science from the University of British Columbia, and has studied at France's prestigious Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris and England's Herstmonceux Castle.

Although Nazanin Afshin-Jam didn't win that Miss World contest, she has proven herself a woman dedicated to putting her education, intellect and talents to help those in need. Nazanin is the individual most responsible for the recent release of her namesake, Nazanin Mahabad Fatehi, from a death sentence in Iran. In 2005, Fatehi, 17 at the time, had been sentenced to hang for stabbing one of three men who tried to rape her and her 15 year-old niece. Nazanin started a worldwide campaign to free this girl. By traveling throughout North America and Europe, giving speeches, and holding discussions in the media, Nazanin brought this case to world attention, gathering more than 350,000 signatures to a petition to the Iranian authorities. Nazanin hopes to continue her work in stopping the executions of minors. This is one extraordinary lady.

Now to the CD...

SOMEDAY is truly an eclectic mix. Sung in English, French and Farsi the 12 genre-spanning tracks reflect Nazanin's global upbringing, ranging in mood and style from traditional Persian melodies and a variety of exotic grooves and beats, to dance pop and lush ballads. The title track (dedicated to aforementioned Nazanin Mahabad Fatehi), is an anthem demanding freedom and dignity for the people of Iran. While 10 of the 12 songs on SOMEDAY were written or co-written by Nazanin herself, the Farsi "Goleh Sang," written by famous Iranian pianist/songwriter Anoushirvan Rohani and Bijan Samandar is a wonderful piece highlighting the versatility of Nazanin's abilities. For me, however, the best of the songs on this CD has to be "I Do." This song is a gorgeous ballad by Nazanin singing as a newlywed woman who promises everlasting love and devotion to her sleeping husband as she watches over him in the moonlight.
A beautiful song, of the kind that one rarely hears anymore.

The Ultimate Gilbert & Sullivan Collection

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Well worth the price
Not Exactly "The Ultimate" Collection...
Where's the chicks?!?!
Not quite the ultimate....
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Customer Reviews:

Well worth the price.......2006-04-13

I love this CD. No, despite its name it is not the "ultimate" collection, as scarcely could be expected from a single CD. It is heavy on Mikado, as others have stated. It leaves out things I would have included and includes things I would have left out. But the performances are wonderful, traditional and all you expect from G&S. Considering the low price, it is well worth including in your G&S collection ... as PART of your collection. After the disappointment of the godawful Opera World video series (Don't buy it!) this CD is a joy and a relief.

Not Exactly "The Ultimate" Collection..........2004-12-23

It seems that a collection of Gilbert & Sullivan music that has the name "The Ultimate Collection" in its title would boast a wide range of music, but I found the selection disappointing. Half of the tracks are songs from The Mikado, and the other half is divided between five... yes, FIVE other operettas. This means that the representation from each operetta is awfully scant. I would have liked to see less Mikado and more of everything else, and perhaps some highlights from the more obscure operettas (Princess Ida and The Sorcerer, namely).

In addition, while most of the music is very well performed, some of the vocalists either go a bit overboard or, at the very opposite end, seem to lack expression. For example, this Nanki-Poo (in The Mikado) seems to be overly occupied with vibrato. Katisha's voice is annoying, and The Mikado's low voice often seems to lack feeling and humor. The other idiosyncracies, like the very frightening evil laughing during "A More Humane Mikado" and hissing during "Three Little Maids" really bug me.

Then again, I'm new to Gilbert and Sullivan, and was introduced to the music through the Topsy Turvy soundtrack, which has a noticeably less operatic style, and hardly includes "stage noise"... so perhaps all this is the norm. Do listen to the tracks for yourself, though, before you purchase the CD. Personally, I find that the Topsy Turvy soundtrack, while considerably less ecompassing, is much lighthearted and easier listening.

Where's the chicks?!?!.......2003-05-15

It wouldn't be G&S if not for the ladies - so where are they? How could they leave out Mabel's aria - or Josephine's!? The only female aria included on this disc comes from Mikado, which is the least exciting (if G&S could be un-exciting) of the three! Everything else on the recording is great, but I am still quite disappointed.

Not quite the ultimate...........2002-03-25

This is a great collection, but unfortunately it doesn't have songs from all the works of G&S. Most notably, there is nothing from the "Yeoman of the Guard". I still reccommed it however as John Reed is wonderful!!

Great Music - Questionable Selection.......2002-02-05

It's an ongoing challenge to find a recording of Gilbert and Sullivan that combines premium musicality and great theatrical performance. This recording is a true gem on both fronts. My only complaint is that for a "Best of" collection, this compilation is Mikado-heavy and scarcely touches on highlights from other masterpieces, particularly The Pirates of Penzance. This would be my favorite G&S CD of all time, of only it included tracks like "When the Foeman Bares his Steel," "Poor Wand'ring One," and "Dry the Glist'ning Tear," but then again, I guess there's no real consensus as to which are Gilbert and Sullivan's best works, and there are too many to fit on one CD.

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Davis and Mobley were great together
the great back up pianists
Mediocrity of Hank Mobley
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The tuneful Miles Davis

Someday My Prince Will Come
Miles Davis
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The session that produced Someday My Prince Will Come is finally restored and collected together on one CD, and the transitional nature of the Miles Davis band at that moment is now clearer than ever. Hank Mobley produces some fine blues-inflected tenor solos, but when you hear guest John Coltrane (his last recording with Davis) on the alternate take of the title and on the modal "Teo," it's understandable why Davis was unhappy: Coltrane plays with a confidence and a bravado that no other saxophonist could have mustered at that time, and lifts the band from the first note on. And when Philly Joe Jones sits in on "Blues No. 2," playing with clarity and volatility, you know that Davis's working group was not quite up to his best. Still, Wynton Kelly is finely poised throughout; "Pfrancing" is one of Davis's most charming and durable works; and the muted trumpet on "Old Folks" and "I Thought About You" is vintage. Maybe not essential Davis, but very pleasurable nonetheless. --John F. Szwed

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Davis and Mobley were great together.......2007-05-01

The underrated Hank Mobley spent so much of his life in the shadow of John Coltrane, who certainly blew more notes...

Mobley and Miles Davis should have been soul-mates, prior to '64, Davis often played solos close to the melodic line (see his solo on Round Midnight). John Coltrane thought so, he recommended Mobley to Davis as his replacement. Mobley has a wonderful lyric sound to his sax, despite the indifference of Miles Davis and much of the hardbop world to his work during his life. Thoughtful Mobley played complex music, occationally just behind the beat (like Billie Holiday).

In the song "Someday my Prince", Miles starts the solos and lays down the general tempo. Hank Mobley listens very carefully, comes in next, with a mirror image solo, similar structure, similar tempo, thoughtful lyrical, just like Davis. Then Coltrane comes in, much too loud, with a solo completely unlike what anyone else in the group was playing...

For the rest of the album you hear the interplay of Mobley and Davis who fit together hand in glove, instead of fighting each other (in "Blackhawk - Live" - hear "Bye Bye Blackbird") . Coltrane was unhappy the MD group and soon to leave.

Davis and Mobley were great together. Mobley listened better than nearly anyone else, to Miles Davis and other trumpeters. Why they didn't play together more is a mystery to me. This is one of the ten best Miles Davis albums.

the great back up pianists.......2006-11-02

I realize this is a Miles creation,but I would like to pay homage to some lets say 7 for now,of the great piano side men in the buisness.The great 'compers',with good ears and the instinct of anticipating an idea of the soloist before it happens: I'll throw 7 at ya- 'Winetone'(Wynton kelly),Sonny Clark,Bill Evans,Tommy Flannagan,Hank Jones,Kenny Kirkland,Stephen Scott. hell,8-9 we cant leave out Victor Feldman and Kenny Barron..
Herbie Hancock is a on a plateau of his own.In my estimate after Wynton, Hancock stands alone. I'm going adrift.Thanks for your patience. Wynton's solo on 'drag dog' is right 'in the pocket',and you can savour the classic Wynton signature on his solo on 'Someday my Prince Will Come'.Albums such as these are invincable,so full of creative ideas,that we all can return for many listenings and always find something new. This is the hallmark of high calibre composition and superlative execution of the improvised line, and in this case by the 18 carat gold quintet that's cutting the sides. Miles is in good company as Coltrane, Mobley, Wynton Kelly,Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb are on board to enjoy the ride.Great set.One to tuck away in the archives.Enjoy

Mediocrity of Hank Mobley.......2006-09-02

I always hold this album under my hand. It was late 60s that I have purchased it at a little record shop at the back of the famous town SHINJUKU in Tokyo. From then it is with me. But I have not long listened to it. So I have bought its CD together with "Four and More"(Amazon.co.jp). The latter sometimes listen I to on an audio cassette.
Although the guest John Coltrane plays wonderfully too in the album, but I like both Mobley and Coltrane. Mobley plays mundanely, but in the performance, a kind of mediocrity stand out conspicuously. It appears this mediocrity expresses his life. It grabs my ears and doesn't let go. Seldom meet I such a play. I hear Mobley saying as if human life be such a thing. (In that time Davis herhaps would try to find a new direction.)
The muted trumpet of Miles is natural and unconstrained. The lovely piano play of Wynton Kelly, with playing good accompaniment. The drums of Jimmy Cobb make the performance clear and rhythmic. As to the bass of Paul Chambers, I have now found it fits very much to the standard numbers of Miles Davis.

End of an Era.......2006-07-26

Though credited to the Miles Davis Sextet, 1961's SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME features only one sextet performance - its lengthy title track - with the rest of the album divided between two quintets, one featuring tenor saxophonist John Coltrane (on "Teo") and the other featuring Hank Mobley (on all other tracks). Both tenormen play well, whether in tandem or separately; and with Miles' post-KIND OF BLUE rhythm section in support this is a solid, if not exactly groundbreaking, effort from the trumpeter's rather overlooked "middle" period. The music is generally moody and careful, with the short "Drad Dog" (which would be resurrected as "Circle" on the 1966 MILES SMILES session) probably the most intriguing piece here. Though worth the time and money of any serious Davis fan, this album inevitably suffers a bit in comparison with the earth-shaking works which had preceded and would follow it.

The tuneful Miles Davis.......2005-08-16

Miles would record tunes that jazz artists never considered as suitable jazz material. What jazz artists ever recorded the following tunes prior to Miles?: Green Dolphin Street, Stella By Starlight, If I Were a Bell. He swung these overlooked tunes. This CD has two more examples: Someday My Prince Will Come and Old Folks. Someday My Price Will Come is from a Walt Disney film. Old Folks is from I don't know where. Good stuff.

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Solid
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The late drummer Elvin Jones is best known for propelling John Coltrane, but the groove master was also a member of a legendary musical family. So it's only fitting that his brother, pianist Hank, was present for this 2002 date, the drummer's last session. And what a session it was! Along with the ebullient bassist Richard Davis, the siblings swing through several jazz and pop standards. The solid bass lines and pillow-soft piano, especially on the waltzy title track and the Latin-tinged "Caravan," make for a joyful noise, as does the stride-influenced solo-piano feature, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." But Elvin Jones's intricate cross-rhythms and shimmering cymbals provide the superb, syncopated colors, made by a magnificent artist whose brilliant beats and brushstrokes helped paint the canvas of modern jazz. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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Solid.......2006-02-01

This recording is not musically exceptional and will not change your life. That said, it's a good solid recording by a trio that has been around the block. The Great Jazz Trio, in this incarnation featuring Hank Jones along with brother Elvin on drums plays with the sure hand of folks who have spent a lifetime making just this sort of music. I wouldn't recommend beginning your exploration of jazz music here, but if you have a foundation and like a good, solid trio playing teriffic old chestnuts you may well enjoy spending some time with these comfortable old (reliable) hands.

Legendary artists do not a great recording necessarily make.......2005-01-21

A real disapointment and this comes from a hugh fan of all three. Unfortunately, the real weak link here is Elvin, whose sense of meter was (frankly) rather waning in his last few years. The tone is set from the first tune, Caravan, where Elvin and Richard nearly derail on the bridge. In general, there are two different pockets from the drums and bass on the the entire recording that never entirely "sync" up. And while I realize that the material when played by musicians of this caliber is, to a certain extent , "besides the point", the producer(s) certainly don't show much imagination in song selection. Satin Doll?! C'mon man...Also, the tinny, tubby sound of the drums and lack of warmth of the trademark Elvin brushes sound is distracting. Flashes of brilliance remain but consistentcy is a problen on this particular date. There are hundreds of others recordings that these guys have built their formidable legacies on- It pains me to say that this is not one of them.

band'o brothers.......2004-12-06

The 'great jazz trio' is composed of Hank and Elvin Jones and completed by Richard Davis. This was recorded 2 years ago. Elvin unfortunately passed away earlier this year ('04), and Hank is the last surviving brother. So it is with some bittersweet emotion that you listen to 'a child is born', a song written by their deceased brother Thad.

Even though it is a family tune, it is a standard by all measures, and so are the other songs. Classic bop tunes as moose the mooche, duke tunes like caravan, or satin doll, and lots of ballads. On one of the ballad, long ago and far away, Richard Davis plays the intro and outro with the bow. Richard Davis used to be a bit more avant-garde on his eric dolphy and andrew hill cds (he is on dolphy's 'out to lunch' and hill's 'point of departure' and 'black fire'). Hank Jones plays with the same light and delicate touch as always.

I cannot figure out why in the universe there's a baseball diamond on the cover art (it looks like this cd has a companion in 'autumn leaves' with the same cast, and another baseball picture on the cover). Other than that, this cd is great for someone who wants to hear a classical approach to jazz standards.

A Piece of Historic Inspiration.......2004-11-05

We should all be as vital and inspired as these men are in the later stage of life. This recording will touch you.There is so much history here between these three men and you can hear it and feel it.Check out the new harmonic spin Hank gives Satin Doll and A Child Is Born case in point.

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Most Underrated Songwriter in US delivers pure magic
The legacy continues.......
Jet Fuel
Never Mind Someday - Rich Already
Amazing

Rich Someday
Randall Bramblett
Manufacturer: New West Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FVGLEI
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

Where Are You Tonight
Beautiful Blur
Rich Someday
Its Alright
Silence
Somebody Like Me
The More Youre Fading
Rainville
Queen Of England
Hate To See You Go
Oil Spot
Stupid Shoes
Concrete Mind

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With searing guitar solos, rollicking (and occasionally churchy) keyboards, call-and-response choruses, and acoustic/electric interplay, Randall Bramblett and his whip-crack band evoke the era of '70s Southern rock in which he came of musical age. Yet the down-home philosophizing of the older-but-wiser songcraft shows the benefits of decades of additional maturity and experience. These meditations on love and loss, impermanence and eternity, are never pretentious and often profound. Bramblett casts life as a "Beautiful Blur," finds some world-weary resilience in "Rainville," vows to persevere wherever his "Stupid Shoes" lead him, and convinces in the title track that the desires that motivate most folks mean nothing. In "It's Alright," the tender "The More You're Fading," and "Hate to See You Go," he writes the sort of bittersweet balladry that both engages your brain and breaks your heart. Though Bramblett has mainly been known as a multi-instrumentalist sideman (with a résumé that ranges from Gregg Allman to Traffic), this is the work of an exceptionally thoughtful and soulful singer-songwriter. --Don McLeese

Album Description

If you're a fan of Steve Winwood, Greg Allman, Widespread Panic or Sea Level then you know Randall Bramblett. He is the ultimate team player in music, having played with all those great artists. He's also an accomplished song writer, having his tunes sung by Bonnie Raitt, Delbert McClinton and the late Rick Nelson. On Rich Someday, Randall steps out of the background to take center stage on his third release for New West Records.

The overriding message of Rich Someday is a pure, uplifting one: open your eyes to the simple, everyday joys and pleasures that surround you, and you just may find that you're already hip-deep in a wealth that cannot be taxed nor taken from you.

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Most Underrated Songwriter in US delivers pure magic.......2007-04-06

Randall is without a doubt America's most underrated singer-songwriter. According to my humble opinion he's right up there with people like John Hiatt and James Tayor. And he's a respected multi-instrumentalist as well...playing with Sea Level from '77 till '80, Widespread Panic and Steve Winwood among others. But most important the man writes pure magic!!! Great lyrics (thoughtfull, at times spiritual words....food for the soul), great melodic songs that you keep singin' over and over again when you've heard them, great musicianship and his voice is a real treat too. All of his releases on New West Records: No More Mr. Lucky, Thin Places and Rich Someday are highly, highly recommended. People, give Randall Bramblett a chance, you won't regret it for a sec...

The legacy continues..............2007-03-23

I've known of Randall Bramblett for 20+ years now. This latest effort is affirmation that like fine wine, age intensifies the quality. "Rich Someday" pops! Randall and the guys are truely a southern treasure. My wife and I saw them last night at the Savannah Music festival. DO NOT miss a chance to see them live.

Jet Fuel.......2007-03-04

Randall Bramblett continues his string of excellent CD releases from "See Through Me," "No More Mr. Lucky" & "Thin Places" to "Rich Someday." Two of the tracks are my very favorites. "Beautiful Blur" has dueling electric guitars with Davis Causey & Mike Hines lashing out from the left and right speakers like a den of snake tongues darting in a lethal dance with Bramblett's vocals layered over the top of this rich rock bed, "Now I run out of ways to fill you up & I run out of ways to self destruct, the further I go the less I want to see; It's a hard rain coming down on me." "Queen of England" is propelled by jet fuel with Bramblett's sax sassing like a spice in the arrangement, "I had a dream; it don't make no sense; I saw my Savior tangled up in a barbed wire fence." Other tracks on the CD are also strong like the excellent opener "Where Are You Tonight," the organ drenched "Somebody Like Me," & the rocker "Oil Spot." This is another strong offering not to be missed. Enjoy!

Never Mind Someday - Rich Already.......2006-11-02

Buying a new Randall Bramblett CD is like buying a great looking pair of shoes. You know you're going to love them, but when you first wear them they feel stiff and unfamiliar. When they're finally broken in, you fall in love with them and want to wear them to bed! I had just gotten over my love affair with Thin Places when Randall released Rich Someday. At first it felt kind of stiff and unfamiliar. Now, I take it to bed with me.

What you will hear on this CD is an artist at the height of his creative powers; a man whose artistry still astounds me after thirty plus years of listening to him. Actually, there are two artists working at their peak on this CD. The other is Davis Causey, Randall's longtime songwriting partner and lead guitar supremo. Whether he's blasting out a blues-laden solo, or strumming growling licks in the background, Davis just goes on getting better.

Both Randall and Davis have the ability to match simplicity with profundity. My favorite example of this is on Stupid Shoes, a great analogy for getting screwed up when you should just be enjoying life - "Stupid shoes on my feet - They won't tell me life is sweet - They go down the twisted street - And I follow."

Whether or not you are familiar with Randall's work, buy this CD. Be patient and give yourself plenty of time to break it in. When you do, you may not want to take it to bed with you, but I guarantee you won't want to stop playing it.

Amazing.......2006-10-03

This album is smart and has a real, unpretentious intensity. The lyrics are resonant and smart, and the songs get better and better every time you listen to them. This is definitely the best of the recent albums- I like the pared down sound and the rough-around-the-edges recording style. Get it!

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The Musicality of Novello
Ivor Novello , Valerie Masterson , and Josephine Blake
Manufacturer: Jay Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Glamorous Night ("Glamorous Night") - Valerie Masterson
I Can Give You the Starlight ("The Dancing Years") - Marilyn Hill Smith
We'll Gather Lilacs ("Perchance to Dream") - Valerie Masterson and Gillian Knight
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The Violin Began to Play ("King's Rhapsody") - Mary Hegarty
Waltz of My Heart ("The Dancing Years") - Marilyn Hill Smith
Someday My Heart Will Awake ("King's Rhapsody") - Valerie Masterson
Music in May ("Careless Rapture") - Tinuke Olafimihan
Vitality ("Gay's The Word") - Josephine Blake
Love Is My Reason ("Perchance to Dream") - Mary Hegarty
My Dearest Dear ("The Dancing Years") - Valerie Masterson
And Her Mother Came Too ("A To Z") - Richard Murdoch