Tag: Hoagy Carmichael
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Oscar Peterson Trio Plays the Standards
“The great Oscar Peterson Trio’s inimitable swing style “crossed over” to some of the widest audiences that quality jazz has ever attracted and entertained, especially when playing American standards” (MusicalMerit)
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Sax with Cocktails
Latest in the highly successful ‘Jazz for Cocktails’ series (ALN 1915, 1925, 1940) “This inspired new instrumental volume features 23 Saxophone Masterpieces by All-Time Great artists providing another superior musical evening”
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When I Fall In Love
“One of the most romantic of all vocal styles, accompanied usually with inimitable crafted arrangements by legends such as Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Pete Rugolo, Gordon Jenkins, Ralph Carmichael, Dave Cavenaugh or Les Baxter.” (MusicalMerit)
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The Very Best of Paul Robeson
“he opened his mouth and let out that tremendous resonant voice of his to the last stop, and Ol’ Man River echoed from the far hills around us. His voice filled the universe and we were carried with it to glorious heights” (Crosby Gaige)
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The Best of Dixieland Jazz
“Many bands here were led by musicians whose playing careers stretched way back before the formation of the ODJB…Dixieland jazz can be said to have originated in New Orleans in the early 1900’s when band members began to improvise or ‘jazz’ up a melody rather than play it ‘straight’ as in the score. Improvisation is…
