Straight-Ahead / Classic - CD Reviews (1959)
Arbors Records, where classic jazz lives on, explores the depths of those classic jazz styles born in the '30s, '40s, and '50s, which hands of musicians of talent, taste an…
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The preservation of authentic New Orleans Jazz has been an untiring battle waged by a number of dedicated individuals including many who have since played their final bar. …
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Composer/pianist George Shearing needs no introduction to lovers of excellent jazz piano performances. With a total playing time of 58:16 minutes, George Shearing will capt…
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John Sheridan as leader, pianist and arranger has assembled his "Dream Band" to bring us truly great swing era classics by Richard Whiting and Harry Warren, with a few bonu…
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Roberta Piket's debut release is both an absolute listening pleasure and a tribute to jazz past and present. Roberta describes her work by saying, "I think the best tribute…
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I have to admit that even though I listen to a lot of straight-ahead jazz players, I have never paid much attention to Joe Henderson. I have casually listened to his bossa-…
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Have you ever been to good ole' New Orleans, right down in the heart of the best live jazz or rhythm & blues you're ever going to hear? Well if not, let me describe the sce…
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In her impressive debut, young Tierney strikes gold. Her lyrical grace and musicality are arresting. A singing (and swinging) performance such as Tierney’s is more rewardin…
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Originality on the tenor sax is about as prevalent in today's jazz jazz world as an honest politician, with that said, I would like to mention an artist and release that I …
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The best tribute to a jazz master is not slavish imitation but recognizing his spirit. That's what the "Allstars" deliver in this hard-driving live recording from a Hamburg…
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For those who savor and enjoy the work of the great American composer, George Gershwin, this is one CD that should be in their library! In fact, from a historical jazz pers…
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Arbors Records has put out a great recording by one of the most brilliant upright bass players, Bob Haggart. In this CD Haggart is accompanied by John Bunch on piano, and B…
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My cousin got a chance to see Kenny Garrett live some years back and the comment that he made was, "Man! He really knows his Coltrane!" This particular cousin is quite a ja…
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The best of Bill Evans is a wonderful collection of classic recordings by Evans on Riverside Records. Great guest artists accompany Evans in these classic recordings. T…
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An interesting CD that gives two approaches to George Gershwin. First, "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American In Paris" are performed by pianist Jesus Sanroma, featuring the P…
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This CD runs 76:13 minutes and contains two classic records complete on the CD. The first is titled, "Magician," and the second is titled, "Gershwin and Kern." With Erroll …
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An excellent introduction to the jazz piano magic of the late Bill Evans. Total playing time is 65:42 minutes. The music: "'Spartacus' Love Theme," "Santa Claus Is Coming T…
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It is suggested that the jazz listener purchase both cds. This is the composer, George Gershwin, at the piano. This, thanks to new technology, is the best introduction to h…
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Double Bass: Bad Pun, Good RecordDouble Bass is a near historic summit of two legendary jazz bassists: Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederse…
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The Bob McHugh Trio has a lively collection of jazz selections on MANHATTAN SUNRISE. There is something enjoyable for everybody is this solid jazz collection. The CD contai…
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