Jazz After Dark, Vol. 2

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The title Jazz After Dark II references late night seduction as conjured up in the slow, but purposeful, pace of ballads. The set's two discs are smartly divided into instrumentals and vocals. The thematic focus aligns a broad range of players from Chet Baker to Ella Fitzgerald. There are the classicists (Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington) and the modernists (Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk), with small combos and duets being the setting for them all. The vocal disc covers the greater span of years, with performances by contemporary singers (including Curtis Stigers, Karrin Allyson, and Peter Cincotti) alongside vintage tracks by some of their mentors and influences. --David Greenberger

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Jazz After Dark, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Jazz After Dark, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Playboy Jazz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007X9UE2
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

  1. In A Sentimental Mood (3:17) Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet
  2. Goodbye (6:12) Cannonball Adderley with Bill Evans
  3. When I Fall In Love (4:23) Miles Davis
  4. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (4:36) Coleman Hawkins
  5. Come Rain or Come Shine (4:45) Art Pepper
  6. I Fall In Love Too Easily (6:07) Gene Harris / Scott Hamilton Quintet
  7. Emily (5:52) Jim Hall & George Shearing
  8. All Too Soon (3:51) Duke Ellington
  9. Born to Be Blue (7:03) Gary Burton & Friends
  10. I Thought About You (5:18) Dave Brubeck Quartet
  11. Alone Together (6:49) Chet Baker
  12. What's New (4:57) Marian McPartland with Chris Potter
  13. Ruby, My Dear (6:19) Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane

Tracks:

  1. My Romance (3:44) Tony Bennett
  2. Easy Living (4:36) Sarah Vaughan (with Oscar Peterson)
  3. If I Should Lose You (2:16) Carmen McRae (with George Shearing)
  4. My Foolish Heart (6:55) Curtis Stigers
  5. Lover Man (4:30) Rosemary Clooney
  6. I Didnt Know Enough About You (4:43) Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass
  7. Fool on the Hill / Nature Boy (3:46) Peter Cincotti
  8. Say It (Over and Over Again) (6:00) Karrin Allyson
  9. Don't Explain (6:38) Abbey Lincoln
  10. The Man I Love (3:27) Patti Austin
  11. If You Could See Me Now (4:47) Mel Tormwith Rob McConnell & the Boss Brass)
  12. Good-Bye My Love (3:56) Diane Schuur
  13. The Meaning of the Blues (5:59) Nnenna Freelon

Amazon.com

The title Jazz After Dark II references late night seduction as conjured up in the slow, but purposeful, pace of ballads. The set's two discs are smartly divided into instrumentals and vocals. The thematic focus aligns a broad range of players from Chet Baker to Ella Fitzgerald. There are the classicists (Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington) and the modernists (Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk), with small combos and duets being the setting for them all. The vocal disc covers the greater span of years, with performances by contemporary singers (including Curtis Stigers, Karrin Allyson, and Peter Cincotti) alongside vintage tracks by some of their mentors and influences. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Sweet.......2007-03-02

JAZZ AFTER DARK II presents an interesting mix of instrumental and vocal, both new and old. The moods created are at times contemplative, affectionate, woeful, entranced. An all-star program of great jazz standards provides the listener (or participant) with two hours of fine and dulcet music. Program commentary and track personnel are included. For all lovers of sweet jazz, and all lovers.

TOTAL RUNNING TIMES --
DISC ONE -- 70:08
DISC TWO -- 61:52

5 out of 5 stars Sexy,sexy.sexy.......2006-04-25

ever heard some sultry jazz during a love scene in a movie, or maybe a film noire, and said to yourself-"who is that and where do I get it?!" this CD is the answer, with one disc instumental and etherial, and the other with voice and unique song sytlists. Curtis Stigers! who woulda thunk it, but that cut works as well as the other. this is a must for rainy night alone, with your favorite squeeze; or maybe an afternoon at dusk. Enjoy the classics that PB put together in a pefect mix. There is a reason that this music is timeless... find out

5 out of 5 stars Playboy Rises Again.......2005-07-16

Playboy may be many things to many people, but one thing the iconic label is for sure - and that's a connoiseur of unadorned, raw and searing jazz. Unfortunately, most follow up compilations such as this (Playboy issued JAD I a few years ago) are usually never as good as the original and are just an attempt at a quick cash-in. Thankfully this is not the case with JAD II. If anything, this one improves on the original. Like JAD I, this 2-cd set consists of one instumental disc and one vocal. The selections simply never miss and the mood is sustained throughout. Playboy may have made sex mainstream, but this music is all romance with just a hint of naughty. Here's hoping JAD III continues in this superlative tradition. In the meantime, shuffle both JAD I and JAD II and you've got nearly four hours of some of the greatest American music ever recorded. A must.
Jazz After Dark: Great Songs (Billie Holiday, Vol.2)
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    		Jazz After Dark: Great Songs (Billie Holiday, Vol.2)
    Billie Holiday
    Manufacturer: Public Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000005F6U
    Release Date: 1996-11-19

    Tracks:

    1. Don't Explain
    2. Fine & Mellow
    3. Getting Some Fun Out Of Life
    4. He's Funny That Way
    5. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
    6. Me Myself And I
    7. Please Keep Me In Your Arms
    8. Swing, Brother Swing
    9. Travelin' All Alone
    10. Willow Weep For Me

    Music:

    1. Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake
    2. Kessel Plays Standards [Import] [Limited Edition]
    3. Legends of the 20th Century [Import]
    4. Lively Ones/Strange Enchantmen
    5. Love Touches
    6. Lucky Seven [Import] [Limited Edition]
    7. Mega Jazz [Box set] [Import]
    8. Michael Bublé [Deluxe Edition] [Enhanced] [Import]
    9. Morgana King Sings the Blues [Import]
    10. Music: Pye Anthology, Vol. 2 [Import]

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