GLENN MILLER - THE STORY OF JAZZ
King Prter Stomp
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Moonlight Serenade
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Sunrise Serenade
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Little Brown Jug
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Runnun Wild
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Sliphorn Juve
[3:10]5 Mb
Sold American
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Pagan Love Song
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Hallelujah
[3:38]5.2 Mb
The Jimpin Jive
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My Isle of Golden Dreams
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Glen Island Special
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In the Mood
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Farewell Blues
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Wham
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I Want to Be Happy
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Jahnson Rag
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Rug Cutters Swing
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My Melancholy Baby
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Tuxedo Junction
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Slow Freight
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Pennsylvania 6-5-0-0-0
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Bugle Call Rag
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My Blue Heaven
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Whats Your Story Morning Glory
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Anvil Chorus
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Under A Blanket of Blue
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Song of the Vola Boatmen
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Sun Valley Jump
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I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem
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When that Man is Dead and Gone
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The Spirit is Willing
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Perfidia
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
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Take the A Train
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Swing Low Sweet Chariot
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Long Tall Mama
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A String of Pearls
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Chip Off My Old Block
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Keep Em Flying
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Amercan Patrol
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Ive Got A Gal in Kalamazoo
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Serenade in Blue
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St. Louis March Blues
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Glenn Miller "The Story of Jazz" Album Review
Good, but could've been better...
Where to start? Well, it's a good collection no doubt about it, with some of the early RCA/Bluebird classics and choice cuts from the radio broadcasts. Also, the first two discs are what make this set (Volume 1- 4) really worth getting. Because, even if you already own the RCA Complete Recordings (13 disc set), these recordings of Millers work from the 1920's up to his signing with RCA/Victor are really worth hearing and having. So if you were to buy just one of these Avid volumes, this is the one. Though, one great song "A Blues Serenade" from 1935 was missing. That's a shame. But here's the one big problem with all these Avid sets for Glenn Miller, the sound quality is heavy on the noise reduction. Some may like it, but I did not. That's what's keeping me from giving this collection the 4 to 5 star range. Where as the RCA collection (5 stars) breathes much better, and has all the sparkle and fire that is missing from these Avid collections. So, if you're not afraid of a little surface noise, go for the RCA collection. Finally, the Avid booklet is alright, but not great. For example, the pictures are rather small and the story wasn't in depth. Where as, the RCA booklet was much better on both counts. So once again, if you just want to sample one of these Avid sets, this is the one. It's worth the price for the rare jewels on disc one and two.
DAVID BENOIT AND RUSS FREEMAN - THE BENOIT FREEMAN PROJECT 2
Palmetto Park
[3:59]6.3 Mb
Via Nueve
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Montecito
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Club Havana
[5:36]9.5 Mb
Two Survivors
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Samba
[4:47]8.2 Mb
Moon Through the Window
[4:46]7.2 Mb
Struttin
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Stiletto Heels
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Waiting for the Stars to Fall
[3:31]4.8 Mb
David Benoit and Russ Freeman "The Benoit Freeman Project 2" Album Review
Tenth Anniversary
Ten years ago a younger David Benoit and Russ Freeman did the 'Benoit/Freenan Project 1'{1994}. And to this day it is stiil one of my most favourite albums. I had just about given up all hope that these guys would ever do another album together. But as they say 'Good things come to those who wait'. And the good thing is the release of 'Benoit/Freeman 2'{2004}. I brought this album about a year ago and I listen to it all the time. With guest recording artist like Vince Gill and Chris Botti. And songs like Palmetto Park,Via Nueve,Samba and Club Havana 'Project 2' is a beautiful album. So what as changed over the last ten years? Well,for one thing Mr Benoit hair is now more grayer and Mr Freeman hair is a lot shorter. But the music is still top notch. And once again Benoit and Freeman demonstrate their ability to compose good music apart and together. So just sit back in your easy chair and enjoy this smooth jazz treat. And while you're at it why not give 'Project 1' a listen
JANIS SIEGEL - SKETCHES OF BROADWAY
Show Me (Form My Fair Lady)
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Sorry Grateful (Form Company)
[5:02]6.6 Mb
It's A Womans Prerogative (Form St. Louis Woman)
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The Story of Lucy and Jessie (Form Follies)
[3:48]5.2 Mb
Born Too Late (Form the Littlest Revue)
[7:58]10.5 Mb
Out of My Dreams (Form Oklahoma) I Have Dreamed (Form the Kind and I)
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Ive Got the Sun in the Morning (and the Moon at Night)
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The Surrey with the Fringe on top (Form Oklahoma)
[4:34]6 Mb
It Never was You (Form Knickerbocker Holiday)
[6:15]8.1 Mb
My Best Beau (Form Mame)
[3:21]4.4 Mb
Make Someone Happy (Form Do)
[4:39]6 Mb
Janis Siegel "Sketches of Broadway" Album Review
I love Manhattan Transfer, but.....
This CD is boring. Yes, Janis is great, but this does not showcase her talent as the songs are lackluster and just plain boring. Buy Manhattan Transfer CDs instead.
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