Manhattan Melodies [Import]

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Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track.

Manhattan Melodies, Music, Eric Reed, Jazz

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An album which will far exceed your expectations

Fantastic

Very good but there's still alot of room for improvement

Best of the Best!

A MUST BUY FOR CONTEMPORARY JAZZ PIANO FANS

Manhattan Melodies
Eric Reed
Manufacturer: Grp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
General | Jazz | Styles | Music
Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00000JWOU
Release Date: 1999-08-10

Tracks:

The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
Manhattan Melodies
Harlemania: Drop Me Off In Harlem/Harlem Nocture/Take The 'A' Train
New York City Blues (aka Doc's Blues)
Letter To Betty Carter
Blues Five Spot
Puttin' On The Ritz
Englishman In New York
Theme From New York, New York
NYC Medley: Autumn In New York/Skating In Central Park/Central Park West

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Since taking over the piano bench previously occupied by Marcus Roberts in the Wynton Marsalis band, Eric Reed has quietly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in contemporary jazz. On Manhattan Melodies he returns with his regular trio of Reginald Veal (bass) and Gregory Hutchinson (drums) for an album of songs that pay tribute to the city so nice they named it twice, New York, New York. While not as splashy or idiosyncratic as some of his piano contemporaries, Reed is an outstanding player privileged with a band that swings with effortless grace and understated muscularity. To his credit, Reed is both captain of the squad and a team player, often allowing his sidemen to shine while he lays low. While many tunes here seem obligatory (his "Harlemania" suite contains "Drop Me Off in Harlem," "Harlem Nocturne," and "Take the 'A' Train,") to the album's theme, Reed also interprets Paul Simon's "59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" and Sting's "Englishman in New York" to add contemporary flavor. The album's centerpiece is a smoky-cool Dianne Reeves appearance on "Letter to Betty Carter." Just one of many classy moments on a very classy album. --S. Duda

Customer Reviews:

An album which will far exceed your expectations.......2006-03-19

This is piano trio jazz, and it doesn't get much better than
this. It's bebop, swing, blues, it's classic, it's contempo-
rary, it's Eric Reed's take on some great well known melodies.
It's happy music, it grooves and rocks, every last tune is
a gem, my personal favorite being his fresh version of The
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy), Blues Five Spot,
and the NYC Medley which kicks off with a beautiful version
of Autumn in New York. He is a great soloist, and his improv
on this album is free and fluid. He takes standard tunes
in a fresh direction, breathing new and contemporary life
into each interpretation. It is a rare and pleasant surprise
when an album far exceeds your expectations making you feel
like you got more than your money's worth. This album is
just that, get it and hear for yourself!

Fantastic.......2003-01-09

To call Eric Reed gifted would be a vast understatement. His piano playing is superb, incorporating many different styles while creating his own at the same time. The record's opening song, a rockin' swingin' rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's "Feelin' Groovy" is absolutely fabulous. Reed's version of Monk's "Blues Five Spot" proves that he can play anything with ease. Reed, although an energic and exciting player, also excells at playing ballads, especially Sting's "Englishman in New York." But to call attention to any one song off of this album would be an injustice. The album is wonderful from start to finish, you won't be displeased.

Very good but there's still alot of room for improvement.......2001-05-05

Mr. Reed's timing is often lacking. I particularly noticed it on the Thelonious Monk cut Blues Five Spot. But who besides Monk can really sound like Monk. .... Plus his phrasing is sometimes too harsh and could benefit from a lighter and more subtle touch.

I particularly liked the Letter to Betty Carter. It is a fitting tribute yet not of high enough quality as that produced by Miss Carter (a legend) herself.

By and large though the album is quite enjoyable.

Best of the Best!.......2000-09-21

Well I think most people have assumed that Brad Mehldau is the Man as far as modern jazz piano is concerned. But wait! Have a listen to this guy! Quite simply Manhattan Melodies is one of the best jazz albums I have heard in years. Unlike so many American jazz albums that get released it sounds fresh, alive, melodic and it swings. Not a bad track on it and the whole production is first class. I hope it's not lost on the domestic audience over there who seem to be force-fed a diet of either burnt out artists who may once have been good, or so-called modernists who can't bloody play! Eric Reed though is one for the ages.

A MUST BUY FOR CONTEMPORARY JAZZ PIANO FANS.......1999-08-15

If you are hip to Brad Mehldau, Geoff Keezer, Mulgrew Miller, Benny Green, etc. You will LOVE this cd. Eric is an amazing player.

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Manhattan Melodies:Songs of New York
George Gershwin, Irving Berlin Featuring Cole Porter
Manufacturer: Chestnut
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000K2EQAS

Product Description

"Manhattan Melodies features the brash Tin Pan Ally songs of Irving Berlin alongside highly sophisticated compositions by Gershwin & Porter, united in homage to New York" Over an hour of music

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Holiday Sounds

Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
ASIN: B00000DPPV
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

Oh Christmas Tree - The Manhattan Strings
Deck the Halls - The Manhattan Skyline Quartet
Away in a Manger - The Manhattan Skyline Quartet
We Three Kings - The Manhattan Strings
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - The Manhattan Strings
Twelve Days of Christmas - The Manhattan Strings
Good King Wenceslas - The Manhattan Strings
I Saw Three Ships - The Manhattan Strings
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - The Manhattan Strings
Amazing Grace - The Manhattan Strings
O Little Town of Bethlehem - The Manhattan Strings
Auld Lang Syne - The Manhattan Strings
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - The Manhattan Skyline Quartet
Silent Night - The Manhattan Skyline Quartet

Tracks:

O Little Town of Bethlehem - Take Five
Deck the Halls - Take Five
Troika - Take Five
We Three Kings - Take Five
Step into Christmas - Take Five
First Noel - Take Five
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Take Five
Away in a Manger - Take Five
Holly and Ivy - Take Five
Sussex Carol - Take Five
Here We Come a Wassailing - Take Five
Silent Night - Take Five
Coventry Carol - Take Five
Christmas Song - Take Five

Tracks:

O Come All Ye Faithful - Northern Aire Singers
O Tannenbaum - Northern Aire Singers
Go Tell It on the Mountain - Northern Aire Singers
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Northern Aire Singers
I Saw Three Ships - Northern Aire Singers
O Holy Night - Northern Aire Singers
Silent Night - Northern Aire Singers
Deck the Halls - Northern Aire Singers
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - Northern Aire Singers
Joy to the World - Northern Aire Singers
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Northern Aire Singers
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Northern Aire Singers
First Noel - Northern Aire Singers
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Northern Aire Singers
Away in a Manger - Northern Aire Singers
What Child Is This? - Northern Aire Singers
Unto Us Is Born a Son - Northern Aire Singers
Angels We Have Heard on High - Northern Aire Singers

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Manhattan Project

Manufacturer: Trouble Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA78AS
Release Date: 2005-01-11

Average customer rating:

Audiophile version worth the extra cost

Manhattan Melodies
Eric Reed
Manufacturer: Universal/Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music

Pop | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00000K24F

Tracks:

59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
Manhattan Melodies
Harlemania: Drop Me Off In Harlem/Harlem Nocture/Take The 'A' Train
New York City Blues (Aka Doc's Blues)
Letter To Betty Carter
Blues Five Spot
Puttin' On The Ritz
Englishman In New York
Theme From New York, New York
Nyc Medley: Autumn In New York/Skating In Central Park/Central Park West
52nd Street Theme(Bonus Track)

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track.

Customer Reviews:

Audiophile version worth the extra cost.......2000-04-13

This Japanese version of Manhattan Melodies is worth the extra money over the standard version because of its impeccable sound quality - provided you have a good system. I thorougly enjoyed the music - irrespective of the sound quality,- but must admit that there is nothing adventurous going on.

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