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February 6, 2007
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Realistic recording of superbly played jazz with a blues inflection. This is quality stuff, without a doubt. My girlfriend, who does not like much jazz, was impressed by the swinging nature of these tunes. I do like jazz, and I'm impressed, too. Scott Hamilton is truly one of the newer sax players ... more |
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January 30, 2007
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Do you think it's okay to love an SACD? I mean, is it proper that, after fingering it from the shelf and approaching the open drawer of the player, one gently opens the case instead of merely cracking the cover, then tenderly removes the disc and places it onto the waiting tray, trembling slightly ... more |
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January 30, 2007
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This is a very pleasant performance and excellent recording of very pleasant music. Papa Joe didn't write the most revolutionary stuff, but he knew his craft well and laid the foundation and set a high standard for those who followed. This music didn't change the world, but it made it spin a lot ... more |
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January 30, 2007
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Homogenized pablum of the highest order. None of these renditions of classic jazz and soul tunes will make you forget the originals. The style is neither soul, nor jazz, nor reggae by any stretch of the definitions of those genres. This music is the equivalent of jerk chicken from a fast food ... more |
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January 30, 2007
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With apologies to anyone who finds this SACD interesting: the reason Mozart is reknowned and Eybler isn't, is because of this music. I could not find anything of interest here, and I like a lot of classical music by many different, some even lesser-known, composers. Hmmm, I wonder what other guys ... more |
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