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In the Moment: Live in Concert
Dianne Reeves Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004TR12 Release Date: 2000-07-18 |
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For three decades, Dianne Reeves has been one of the most popular vocalists, thanks to her well-produced recordings and engaging live shows. On this date, recorded before an audience of 300 fans, Reeves weaves her trademark, hornlike contralto over smooth grooves that cross over mainstream jazz, contemporary pop, and world-music lines. Her band, featuring keyboardist Otmaro Ruiz and Wynton Marsalis's bassist, Reginald Veal, delivers the Cat Stevens-associated church hymn "Morning Has Broken," Mongo Santamaria's classic "Afro-Blue," and Cole Porter's immortal "Love for Sale." She also pays homage to jazz's Brazilian roots with her splendid, spirited readings of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Triste," a duet with guitarist Romero Lubambo, and Milton Nascimento's "Bridges." On her lyrical, midtempo "Come In," Reeves's cousin, keyboardist George Duke, turns in a brilliant solo, and "The First Five Chapters" is an autobiographical number inspired by author Portia Nelson. But the zenith of the set is "The Best Times (Grandma's Song)," her new version of her most requested song, "Better Days," which sings the praises and virtues of family values better than our politicians. --Eugene Holley Jr.Customer Reviews:
No One Does Live Better.......2007-01-17
At last, THE GRAMMY.......2001-05-23
just call her...DIANNE REEVES, M.D........2001-04-30
The spirit of jazz.......2000-07-30
Pure elegance of a songstress.......2000-07-19
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Sergei Rachmaninoff: The Complete Recordings
Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003FB7 Release Date: 1992-09-15 |
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We remember Rachmaninov today mostly for the music he wrote. But as this set quickly reveals, he was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, able to play his own music and a great variety of others with tremendous personality and a technique that is still astonishing. There's no point picking highlights from this set, since they are everywhere. But if you've never heard Rachmaninov play Schumann's Carnaval, try starting there for one of the most imaginative recreations of a piece of music ever recorded. The set also includes Rachmaninov's only recordings as a conductor in two of his own major works. --Leslie GerberCustomer Reviews:
Save some $ money! Get the newer January 2006 reissue set instead........2006-05-17
6, or Even 7 Stars!.......2005-06-04
A must have for Piano and classical music lovers.......2005-04-04
Ah, Rachmaninoff, brilliant star of music, how we adore you.......2003-09-14
Review from a spoiled modern listener.......2003-07-13
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Big Wide Grin-Live
Manufacturer: Big Wide Grin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CA39UQ Release Date: 2004-01-20 |
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Just Saw Them Live!.......2005-11-21
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