Play It Cool

Editorial Reviews
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Standup comedian, actress, and singer Lea DeLaria presents a less confrontational image here than she did on 1994's Bulldyke in a China Shop, adopting the role of seductive, witty, confident, and heterosexual jazz chanteuse to perfection. Her voice ranges from little-girl-lost innocence to harder-edged tones, both suited to the opening "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd." With stylings from Billie Holiday to Judy Garland, "I've Got Your Number" heads straight for the heart of 1950s big-band balladry, improvised scat vocals proving DeLaria can swing with the best. "Cool" is anything but, the accompaniment understated, that voice dripping with the promise of sex. In "With Every Breath I Take," we get to imagine every late night smoky bar in every old Hollywood film we've ever seen--while it is pastiche, the characterization is startlingly evocative.

DeLaria sums it up with "All That Jazz," confidently suggesting, following her recent twin roles in the lavishly acclaimed 2000 Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, that this girl just wants to have fun playing bad. When she sings "Life Has Been Good to Me," she has such an upbeat twinkle, you suspect she means every word. --Gary S. Dalkin

Play It Cool, Music, Lea DeLaria, Gay Comedy, Jazz, Jazz Music, Music Theater, Musical Theater, Pop, Vocal Jazz

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Play It Cool
The Spaniels
Manufacturer: Charly UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music
Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000008L0L
Release Date: 1993-01-12

Tracks:

I Like It Like That
Hey Sister Lizzie
You're Gonna Cry
Play It Cool
False Love
Crazee Baby
(You Gave Me) Peace of Mind
Great Googley Moo
Automobiles
Tina
House Cleaning
Baby It's You
Why Don't You Dance
(Get Away Child) You Don't Move Me
I Need Your Kisses
Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight
I'm Gonna Thank Him
Jessie Mae
Lucinda
I Owe You
Bounce
Red Sails in the Sunset
Please Don't Tease
You Painted Pictures
Baby Sweets
Everyone's Laughing

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if you like female jazz vocalists you'll love this album
Everyone does it, and seldom as well...
Everyone does it, and seldom as well...
Oh Yeah
Great voice, great music

Play It Cool
Lea DeLaria
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Gay & Lesbian | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005J9X2
Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

Sweeney Todd: The Ballad Of Sweeney Todd
West Side Story: Cool
Little Me: I've Got Your Number
City Of Angels: With Every Breath I Take
Chicago: All That Jazz
Faust: Life Has Been Good To Me
The Wild Party: Welcome To My Party
The Wild Party: Lowdown-Down
Stop The World I Want To Get Off: Once In A Lifetime
Follies: Losing My Mind
Franks Wild Years: Straight To The Top

Amazon.com

Standup comedian, actress, and singer Lea DeLaria presents a less confrontational image here than she did on 1994's Bulldyke in a China Shop, adopting the role of seductive, witty, confident, and heterosexual jazz chanteuse to perfection. Her voice ranges from little-girl-lost innocence to harder-edged tones, both suited to the opening "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd." With stylings from Billie Holiday to Judy Garland, "I've Got Your Number" heads straight for the heart of 1950s big-band balladry, improvised scat vocals proving DeLaria can swing with the best. "Cool" is anything but, the accompaniment understated, that voice dripping with the promise of sex. In "With Every Breath I Take," we get to imagine every late night smoky bar in every old Hollywood film we've ever seen--while it is pastiche, the characterization is startlingly evocative.

DeLaria sums it up with "All That Jazz," confidently suggesting, following her recent twin roles in the lavishly acclaimed 2000 Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, that this girl just wants to have fun playing bad. When she sings "Life Has Been Good to Me," she has such an upbeat twinkle, you suspect she means every word. --Gary S. Dalkin

Customer Reviews:

if you like female jazz vocalists you'll love this album.......2004-07-27

I wish Delaria would put out more albums like this one. Her voice and interpretation of the songs on the album are really great and withstand lots of repeat plays. Highly recommended. Many of the cuts are worth 5 stars, but I didn't really like all of her song choices, so that's why I rated the album 4 stars.

Everyone does it, and seldom as well..........2004-04-10

All I can say is...WOW.
When my partner and I saw Lea perform her routine in P-town, she wowed us with a stunning version of one of my all-time favorites, "The Ballad of Sweeny Todd." We bought her CD on the spot and it stayed in my car's CD player for weeks on end (and then I only took it out because I had to switch cars).
I enjoyed the whole album, but I found myself playing the first track over and over, and even singing it in the shower. I must disagree with the "Cigar" review on all counts, at least regarding this track. The song lends itself so beautifully to swingin' jazz I can't believe nobody thought of it before. But I'm glad no one has, because Lea DeLaria knocks it out of the park. The smooth delivery is perfect for the dry humor of the lyrics, her belts are such a perfect blend of head and chest it sends chills up my spine, and the arrangement is spot-on. The best part - it stands up beautifully to repeat listenings; I just can't grow tired of this rendition. The opening track alone is worth twice the price of this CD.

Everyone does it, and seldom as well..........2004-04-10

All I can say is...WOW.
When my partner and I saw Lea perform her routine in P-town, she wowed us with a stunning version of one of my all-time favorites, "The Ballad of Sweeny Todd." We bought her CD on the spot and it stayed in my car's CD player for weeks on end (and then I only took it out because I had to switch cars).
I enjoyed the whole album, but I found myself playing the first track over and over, and even singing it in the shower. I must disagree with the "Cigar" review on all counts, at least regarding this track. The song lends itself so beautifully to swingin' jazz I can't believe nobody thought of it before. But I'm glad no one has, because Lea Dellaria knocks it out of the park. The smooth delivery is perfect for the dry humor of the lyrics, her belts are such a perfect blend of head and chest it sends chills up my spine, and the arrangement is spot-on. The best part - it stands up beautifully to repeat listenings; I just can't grow tired of this rendition. The opening track alone is worth twice the price of this CD.

Oh Yeah.......2003-01-05

...This bull... in a china closet just flat kills.. you like your jazz delivered with power, style, and class.. Lea delivers. You want your jazz to swing? It does that too. My highest rating. It won't leave your cd player anytime soon. Did I mention the musicians helping Lea are just as hot?

Great voice, great music.......2002-08-10

If you're looking for a modern jazz singer with a lesbian edge, this CD is it!

The Jazz Giants Play Sammy Cahn: It's Magic

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The Jazz Giants Play Sammy Cahn: It's Magic
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Prestige
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music

Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000296ND
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

Wonder Why - Milt Jackson
Be My Love (Take 2) - Kenny Dorham
Until The Real Thing Comes Along - Coleman Hawkins
Please Be Kind - Art Tatum
I'll Walk Alone - Art Farmer
I Should Care - Joe Pass
All The Way - Oliver Nelson
Time After Time - John Coltrane
It's You Or No One - Max Roach
The Things We Did Last Summer - Bill Holman
If It's The Last Thing I Do - Hank Crawford
Teach Me Tonight - Count Basie/Oscar Peterson
Second Time Around - Bill Evans
Pete Kelly's Blues - Cal Tjader

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My Very Best

Manufacturer: Reference Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music

Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music

Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00000159Q
Release Date: 1994-10-03

Tracks:

Too Marvelous For Words
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Play It Cool
Super Furry Animals
Manufacturer: Creation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004WTA2

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We Can Play

Manufacturer: Halo Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA6SLI
Release Date: 2002-12-31

Average customer rating:

A jumpin' good time!
Great intro to jazz for little ones!
It puts the Hip into HIPPO!
Great tunes, great musicianship, great production
Swing, swing, swing!

Jungle Jazz Joint Jump

Manufacturer: Play It Cool Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DGOB
Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

Jazz Joint Jump
One Leg Two Leg
Welcome To The Shake And Rumble
Nobody Quite As Hip
The Beat Of Life
Little Growl
Hippo-Party-Mess
Coati The Mundi
More Than Meets The Eye
The Loneliest Monkey

Customer Reviews:

A jumpin' good time!.......2001-06-15

This is a great tape! It mixes the jazz sound with interactive movements. The pre-school teacher loves it as much as my toddlers! A great recommendation for exercise time for grown-ups as well. The music swings and children love the songs, especially the animal images the words create. I am purchasing 2 more as gifts.

Great intro to jazz for little ones!.......2001-01-24

This is a fun CD that introduces kids to many forms of jazz. The instrumentals are totally grown-up (which makes it really enjoyable for parents), but the words are 100% for kids. The variety of the music & vocals keeps this CD exciting to listen to...over and over again. My 6 year old took to it right away, but it took a few days for my 2 year old to appreciate it. However, after watching her older brother "get down" to the music, she loved it! Our ONLY complaint is that we wish there were more tracks...10 just isn't enough.

It puts the Hip into HIPPO!.......2000-12-08

Wow! Fun, entertaining and clever lyrics. I purchased several copies for all of my tiny friends. You will not be disappointed in this fantabulous recording!

Great tunes, great musicianship, great production.......1999-10-29

This album is top-notch in all ways. The songwriting is clever and fun, the players are fabulous, the arrangements and production skillful. Finally, a kids album that doesn't rely on exaggerated vocals and smarmy lyrics! Jungle Jazz Joint Jump makes the accurate assumption that kids respond to quality and sophistication when coupled with fun, lively, kid-oriented content. It's a kids' album for adults who like to share musical experiences with their children--a "family" CD in the best sense.

Swing, swing, swing!.......1999-10-28

This album is more great music from the folks who brought you the "Jungle Jazz Joint Jam". This swinging affair delivers jazz swinging enough for the afficianado yet accessible enough for the whole family.

In particular, check out the Pancho Sanchez-style latin groove on Coati the Mundi and the sailing vocals of Linda Lawson on One Leg, Two Leg.

Buy it now for all the kids in your life- regardless of age.

Play It Cool
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Play It Cool
Leroy Davis
Manufacturer: Vampirella Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00003CK5L
Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

One Mo' Whiskey
Sweet N' Slow
Baby Don't Likes
Mean Red Spider
I'll Never Let You Go
Crazy Jam
Loosin' Side
Long Walk Back
I'm Through
Power of Goodbye
Voodoo Love
Sunburst
Rebound
Blue Days, Black Nights
Turn Around
Rock Around With Ollie Vee

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Great jazz for the whole family.

Jungle Jazz Joint Jam
Jungle Jazz Band
Manufacturer: Play It Cool Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DGOD
Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

Monkey Swing
Elephant Walk
Eyes Of The Jungle
Hector Hummingbird
Sleepy Jungle Lullaby
Elephant's Gerald
Play It Cool
Lion Around
Jammin' In The Jugnle
Rhino's On The Run

Customer Reviews:

Great jazz for the whole family........1999-10-28

This terrific album has jazz from many genres written for kids from 1 to 92. Swinging enough for the afficianado, accessible enough for the whole family.

This is music that everyone will enjoy, jazz fan or not. And what a wonderful way to introduce your kids to this wonderful Americaqn art form.

Swing with the monkeys, lay it down with the lions, rock with the rhinos, bop with the buffalo.

Real jazz, clever lyrics, superb musicianship and more fun than a barrel full of monkeys!

Play It Cool
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Play It Cool
Original Cast Recording
Manufacturer: Cafe Pacific Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000H30MDU
Release Date: 2006-07-14

Tracks:

When all the Lights in the Sign Worked
Clublife
Everybody Cha Cha
In My Drag
Whatever It Takes
Scattin' in the Moonlight
Welcome to Hollywood
Another Night
Curvy Time Bomb
Welcome to Hollywood (reprise)
Future Street
Hip to your Tricks
Jazz is a Special Taste
Rainbows
Like Jazz
In a Lonely Place
Club Life (reprise)
Brand New Day
Play It Cool

Product Description

This is the Original Los Angeles Cast Recording of the hot new Jazz Musical that's recieved great reviews and is playing to sold out houses in LA.! It's features nineteen songs that range from swing and comedy numbers to ballads and Manhattan Transfer style stand-outs. Los Angeles Times Critic's Choice! "Sizzling" and Backstage West's Critic's Pick! "Surperb!"

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