Mystic Jazz - Paolo Rustichelli

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... Read review

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Advantages: Something for everyone.
Disadvantages: Loses its way slightly in the middle.

...Every once in a while a track is played on the radio that instantly makes you want to know more about the artist. This is what happened to me with Paolo Nutini's first released track 'Last Request' After some research on this 19 year old singer/songwriter from Paisley Scotland I went out and bought his first album 'These Streets' as soon as it was released. I was not disappointed. Something for everyone, a mixture of soul, jazz, acoustica, blues and folk. All wrapped up in a rich, raspy, unique voice but with definite undertones of a Van Morrison or a Rod Stewart. Lyrically genius, if you like artists such as James Blunt, Damien Rice and David Gray then this is right up your street. Good value for money album, 10 tracks bought for just under £8, 1. Jenny don't be hasty. A good rocky upbeat opener. True life experience... Read review

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Advantages: Great jazz tunes from the Golden Age
Disadvantages: None

...This is real jazz, from the real Golden Age of Jazz. It's got the pace, the rhythm, the fluid trumpet playing, the relentlessly enthusiastic, rolling piano playing and the clear diction of some excellent singing of vocalists who could not only hold a tune, but who could capture your heart and soul, too… There's musicians with such great names as Muggsy Spanier, Meade Lux Lewis, King Oliver and Sidney Bechet. You do not get musicians called Muggsy nowadays. I wonder why? As well as straight out jazz such as the Dippermouth blues, there's also the dreamy and melodic April in Paris from Charlie Parker. Some jazz aficionados reckon that Charlie Parker eventually sold out. Well, perhaps he did. But some of his earlier work still stands the test of time. Jack Teagarden is on this CD, with So Many Times, a rather nice, well... Read review

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