Best Of Jazz - Various Artists

A History of Jazz

Advantages: Fantastic
Disadvantages: There are none

method is, unsurprisingly, perhaps, seeing the theme of the programme, the blues music, which, he pointed out, could take on the blue demons face-to-face and beat them with its own hoodoo. Bluesman Albert Murray then points out that the blues is a way of affirming life in the face of adversity. This is spoken against some of the best blues guitar music that I have ever heard. I really can't find anything else to say about this programme, except to ay that it is jam-packed with not only the music ,but also the story of why and how it came about. If you want to know the whys of the history of jazz and the blues you really do need this packed programme. Are there any extras? No. But why would you need any?? Pleae check with Ciao for current pricing. ...

Martinscholes 02.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of History Of Jazz, A - Various Artists

Vintage Jazz Volume 13.

Advantages: Fantastic range of great tunes and songs
Disadvantages: None

Armstrong (West End Blues, Knockin' a Jug and St Louis Blues) are all much in the same wonderful vein, though West End Blues does lean towards being more blues than jazz. Listen out for the slow start to Knockin' the Jug. The rhythm is exceedingly vibrant and "immediate" and it is nearly all jazz, though there's still a thread of the blues hanging on in there. As for St Louis Blues? Has to be one of the best jazz tunes by any musician ever. Blues with a bit of top spin on it, if you see what I mean. Though might there be a hint of Latin American rhythm to it, also? I honestly am not certain. You listen to it and tell me, please! Louis sings on this one. What an amazing voice! Next up are several tracks by Lester Young. Flat Hat Blues, Tenor King and Swingin' at Milts. Lester Young was a multi-skilled musician, but decided to concentrate ...

Martinscholes 21.11.2005 · Read full review
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Vintage Jazz Volume 4

Advantages: Some really good tracks
Disadvantages: Some are "so-so"

Vintage Jazz Volume 4 is another of my all-time favourite jazz CDs, as it does exactly what it sys on the label, it IE.. it contain some really fine examples of some of the best classic jazz. Coleman Hawkins as his All Star Jam Band, featuring every example of the best jazz instruments, guitar, drums, clarinet, all performing together as one on Honeysuckle Rose. And please note the use of the word "jam" in the name of the band. As they say, there really is nothing new under the sun! The next track is also by Coleman Hawkins and His All Star Jam Band, but is a totally different style of jazz as they give a rip-roaring, jumping version of Sweet Georgia Brown. Crazy Rhythm is the next track an is also from Coleman Hawkins and His All Star Jam Band. Crazy Rhythm? Well, no all that crazy, and it is another example of the multi ...

Martinscholes 27.11.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Vintage Jazz Vol.4 - Various Artists