Reincarnation Of A Love Bird - Charles Mingus

Advantages: Fantastic display of Jazz composition
Disadvantages: Jazz isn't for everyone

...musicians who are fantastic at what they do but are also constantly on self-destruct mode. A great example being the legendary Jaco Pastorius, or an example a bit closer to home could be the comedian John Cleese. -Track Listing- 1. Bugs (take 3) 8.28 2. Reincarnation of a Love Bird (1st version/take 4) 6.58 3. Vassarlean 6.36 4. Stormy Weather 13.25 5. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (take 4) 3.55 6. Body and Soul (take 2) 10.41 7. Mysterious Blues 8.35 8. R&R (take 1) 11.51 -All in All- A great introduction to Mingus' work, a must have in any Jazz collection or a fantastic introduction to Jazz. Mingus is one of the musicians who has shaped Jazz today but often isn't replicated due to his unconventional style. Definitely worth buying if you are a fan of Jazz. 5 out of 5. Thanks for reading! John!... Read review

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...After his unexpected death, Ray charles left 60 years of his time on his record label, making timeless music, with mixture of jazz, blues, gospel, country, soul, and rock ’n‘ roll. There was something very memorable about his unforgettable performances, he truely inspired alot of modern artists with his music. This new released album is duet album...every song is a duet with the worlds hottest soul/jazz singers: Nelson, Norah Jones, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt and many more. it has to be said that he does shine the most with his duets, for example of a very heart moving duet is "Here We Go Again" feat the new shining talent Nora Jones, a soul beat ballad, a beautifull romantic recreation. The duet with James Taylor "Sweet Potato" which shifts into neo-soul sounds, with gitar riffs and the very unmissable saxaphone. "You... Read review

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Advantages: Easily accessible, light, beautiful voice
Disadvantages: Less quirky than her earlier work, too melancholy for some

...No More 7) If I Had You 8) Captured 9) That's Alright 10) Blue Blue Heart 11) It's Over (UK track listing: 1. Captured, 2. Birds, 3. No Crying No More, 4. Winning Arrow, 5. If I Had You, 6. Say After Me, 7. Listen, 8. That's Alright, 9. Blue Blue Heart, 10. Ruby Nights, 11. It's Over and a bonus track - 12. Somewhere In The Night) Bic has written and produced all the songs on this album and the simplicity of the production allows her beautiful voice to shine. It is a romantic collection of love songs, both upbeat and melancholy. If you have never heard a Bic Runga song I suggest you track one down on the internet. You can hear songs from Birds on both her official website and her myspace page. I will attempt to describe her voice and musical style (I have no musical training at all, I am not pretending to be an expert): She has... Read review

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