Al Grey And Dave Burns Sessions, The - Bobby Hutcherson

Advantages: Bonus DVD With CD
Disadvantages: Might not play in Region 2 DVD players

...Been a massive Dave Matthews Band fan I just had to send in another review. Most of this album is also known as The Lillywhite Sessions and is up for grabs on thousands of internet sites and on multiple downloading engines. But the same songs on Busted Stuff have a much more crisper feeling. Busted Stuff- A fairly good opener. It's kind of quiet but has a great tune. Seems about a lost girlfriend. Grey Street- One of the best in DMB's repitoire and on the CD. It's upbeat, has great lyrics, and makes you want to get up and dance. This is probably the best song on the CD. Where Are You Going- DMB's first single off this album. Nothing special here, just seems like album filler. You Never Know- Sounds a little better in concert, but is kind of remincescent of Before These Crowded Streets. Great violin in this track. Captain- It... Read review

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Advantages: Extremely Enjoyable Selection of Classic Hits
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...for the Musical, The Sky's the Limit. It was made popular by Frank Sinatra first in 1947, then 1958, 1966 and finally in 1993. (4:17) *Things was written by Bobby Darin. Robbie duets with Jane Horrocks (Little Voice). (3:22) *Aint that a Kick in the Head was written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, it was performed by Dean Martin in the Film Oceans Eleven. (2:27) *They Cant take that Away from Me was written by George and Ira Gershwin. It was first performed in 1937 by Fred Astaire in the film, Shall We Dance. Robbie sings this with Rupert Everett (My Best Friend's Wedding actor) (3:07) *Have You Met Miss Jones was written by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers in 1937. It was the theme tune for the film 'Bridgit Jone's Diary' which Robbie's version is used. (2:34) *Me & My Shadow was written by Dave Dreyer, Al Jolson and Billy Rose. Robbie duets... Read review

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Advantages: Quality of playing by Harris and the guest musicians
Disadvantages: The overuse of electric keyboards

...Stefon Harris has brought jazz vibes playing into the 21st Century, and for that he deserves some credit, especially since he has done so as a leader and not merely in a decorative background role. On this recording with the group Blackout, he mixes jazz with material calculated to appeal to a wider audience. This is reflected in his choice of cover material: Sting's "Until" and George Gershwin's evergreen "Summertime" are here along with fellow vibist Bobby Hutcherson's "Montara". It has to be said the mix is not an entire success. The CD begins well, and there are pleasant exchanges between the tuned percussion and the guest musicians, particularly Anne Drummond on flute, on the early tracks. "For Him, For Her" is the best example of this, and there's also some clever piano work to ensure that the version of "Until" is a success... Read review

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