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Vocal Blues & Jazz, Vol. 4: 1938-1949 by Various Artists/Albinia Jones (CD - 07/02/2002)
 

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Vocal Blues & Jazz, Vol. 4: 1938-1949 by Various Artists/Albinia Jones (CD - 07/02/2002)
"Vocal Blues & Jazz, Vol. 4: 1938-1949" (07/02/2002) Jazz Vocal Various Artists, Document (USA)Includes liner notes by Chris Smith. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel: Albinia Jones (vocals); Rosetta Tharpe (vocals, guitar); Ethel Waters, Helen Humes, Betty Roch? (vocals); Freddie Green, Hy White, Freddy Guy, Leonard Ware, Trevor Bacon (guitar); Ray Nance (violin, trumpet); Harry Carney (clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone); Gene Sedric, Barney Bigard (clarinet); Johnny Hodges (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Billy Bowen, Otto Hardwick, Tab Smith (alto saxophone); Don Byas, Lester Young (tenor saxophone); Ernest Purce (baritone saxophone); Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Humphries, Joe Guy, Jonah Jones, Al Killian, William Scott , Buck Clayton (trumpet); Rex Stewart (cornet); George Stevenson , Joe Britton, Gene Simon, Joe Tricky Sam Nanton, Lawrence Brown , Lou McGarity, Vic Dickenson (trombone); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Eddie Heywood, Ray Tunia, Marty Napoleon, Sam Price (piano); Dorothea Smith, Jimmy Crawford , Jo Jones , Panama Francis, Sonny Greer (drums). Audio Remasterer: Gerhard Wessely. Liner Note Author: Chris Frazer Smith. Recording information: Hollywood, CA (1938-1949); NBC Studios, Los Angeles, CA (1938-1949); New York, NY (1938-1949). Director: Lucky Millinder.

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Broadway-Blues-Ballads [2/14]
 

Broadway-Blues-Ballads [2/14]

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Broadway-Blues-Ballads [2/14]
"Broadway-Blues-Ballads" (02/14/2006) Pop Vocal Simone, Nina, Verve (USA)Personnel includes: Nina Simone (vocals, piano); Horace Ott's Orchestra, Hal Mooney's Orchestra. Recorded in New York, in 1964. Originally released on Philips (PHS 600 148). Includes liner notes by James Galvin and Langston Hughes. Personnel: Nina Simone (vocals, piano); Rudy Stevenson (flute); Bobby Hamilton (drums); Lisle Atkinson (percussion); Hal Mooney. Nina Simone recorded BROADWAY BLUES BALLADS for the Philips label in 1964 as an attempt to broaden her appeal to a more mainstream audience. This release is notable for introducing two now-classic Nina Simone tracks, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" with its under-the-surface civil rights connotations, and "See-Line Woman," an ironic song about a high class prostitute, featuring Simone's own African-style percussive arrangement. While nothing on the album really qualifies as blues, the album features such Broadway show tunes as Cole Porter's "The Laziest Gal in Town," and Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Something Wonderful," which loses all its cloying qualities in Simone's hands. The heavily-orchestrated arrangements, which are firmly rooted in the mid-'60s pop sound, are produced by Hal Mooney.

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Low Down Blues [Digipak] [12/14] *
 

Low Down Blues [Digipak] [12/14] *

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Low Down Blues [Digipak] [12/14] *
"Low Down Blues [Synergy] [Digipak]" (12/14/2004) Blues Washington, Dinah, Synergy DistributionLiner Note Author: Mac Randall. Synergy Entertainment's compilations are distinctive for one thing: their sound. Each track considered has been painstakingly remastered for a warm, full presentation. This collection of tracks by Dinah Washington contains 12 tracks recorded between 1945 and 1961. Four cuts come from her seminal second solo outing with Milt Jackson and Charles Mingus, while the remainder come from her long association with Mercury. It's true that "What a Difference a Day Makes" is not here, but her bluesy workouts like Mingus' "Pacific Coast Blues" and her reading of "I Can't Get Started (With You)" are. There are many fine compilations available by Washington, and this one is not a standout in any way other than in its audio and price. However, given its attractive package and the consistently high quality of material, it is worth considering as an addendum or an introduction. ~ Thom Jurek

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Sings The Blues
 

Sings The Blues

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Sings The Blues
"Nina Simone Sings the Blues" (01/17/2006) Pop Vocal Simone, Nina, Legacy RecordingsNina Simone: Eric Gale, Rudy Stevenson (guitar); Buddy Lucas (harmonica, tenor saxophone); Bob Bushnell (6-string bass); Bernard "Pretty" Purdie (drums). Originally released in 1967, SINGS THE BLUES marks the beginning of Nina Simone's tenure on the RCA label. True to its title, the album is steeped in the blues, with Simone's passionate vocals and nuanced piano lines evoking a beautifully bittersweet world of sultry love and inevitable heartache. Backed on many tracks by an ensemble that's intuitive enough to play it loose, Simone settles into a deep groove on songs such as the stirring "Do I Move You?" and the slowburning "In the Dark," while getting lightly funky on "Day and Night." The record's showstopper, however, is a haunting solo rendition of "My Man's Gone Now," one of the most powerful versions of the Gershwin classic ever recorded. A fascinating snapshot of the legendary performer, SINGS THE BLUES is an essential Simone album.

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Pastel Blues [2/14]
 

Pastel Blues [2/14]

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Pastel Blues [2/14]
"Pastel Blues [Remaster]" (02/14/2006) Pop Vocal Simone, Nina, Verve (USA)Personnel: Nina Simone (vocals, piano); Rudy Stevenson (guitar, flute); Al Schackman (guitar, harmonica); Lisle Atkinson (upright bass); Bobby Hamilton (drums). If this is blues, it's blues in the Billie Holiday sense, not the Muddy Waters one. This is one of Nina Simone's more subdued mid-'60s LPs, putting the emphasis on her piano rather than band arrangements. It's rather slanted toward torch-blues ballads like "Strange Fruit," "Trouble In Mind," Billie Holiday's own composition "Tell Me More and More and Then Some," and "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out." Simone's then-husband, Andy Stroud, wrote "Be My Husband," an effective adaptation of a traditional blues chant. By far the most impressive track is her frantic ten-minute rendition of the traditional "Sinnerman," an explosive tour de force that dwarfs everything else on the album. Pastel Blues has been combined with the 1966 LP Let It Out onto a single-disc CD reissue. ~ Richie Unterberger

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Sweet Baby Blues
 

Sweet Baby Blues

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Sweet Baby Blues
"Sweet Baby Blues" (07/26/2004) Jazz Instrument Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham, ConcordPersonnel: Jeannie Cheatham (piano, vocals), Jimmy Cheatham (trombone), Charles McPherson (alto saxophone), Jimmie Noone (soprano saxophone, clarinet), Curtis Peagler (alto & tenor saxophone), Snooky Young (trumpet), Red Callender (bass, tuba), John "Ironman" Harris (drums). Personnel: Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham (vocals, trombone, piano); Jeannie Cheatham (vocals, piano); Jimmie Noone (clarinet, soprano saxophone); Curtis Peagler (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Charles McPherson (alto saxophone); Snooky Young (trumpet); Jimmy Cheatham (trombone); Red Callender (tuba); John Harris , John Harris (drums). Audio Remixer: Phil Edwards . Liner Note Authors: Helen Oakley Dance; Stanley Dance. Recording information: Ocean Way Recording Hollywood, CA (09/1984). Unknown Contributor Roles: Curtis Peagler; John Harris ; Jimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra; Red Callender; Snooky Young; Charles McPherson. Arranger: Jimmy Cheatham. The debut release by Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham's Sweet Baby Blues Band is the first of their many very enjoyable recordings. Jeannie's powerful piano playing and strong voice are major assets, but the octet also has five major horn soloists (trumpeter Snooky Young, both Curtis Peagler and Charles McPherson on altos, bass trombonist Jimmy Cheatham and, making his debut, Jimmie Noone, Jr. on soprano and clarinet), plus veteran Red Callender (on bass and tuba) and drummer John "Ironman" Harris. The spirited ensemble plays five Kansas City blues standards and three originals, including their hit "Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On." Wonderful and swinging music. ~ Scott Yanow

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Blues In Orbit by Gil Evans Orchestra (CD - 04/22/1997)
 

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Blues In Orbit by Gil Evans Orchestra (CD - 04/22/1997)
"Blues In Orbit" (04/22/1997) Jazz Vocal Evans, Gil, Enja (USA)Gil Evans Orchestra: Gil Evans (acoustic & electric pianos); George Marge (tenor saxophone, flute); Billy Harper (tenor saxophone); Howard Johnson (baritone saxphone, tuba); Snooky Young, Mike Lawrence, Ernie Royal, Johnny Coles (trumpet); Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Knepper, Garnett Brown (trombone); Julius Watkins, Ray Alonge (French horn); Hubert Laws (flute); Gene Bianco (harp); Joe Beck (guitar); Herb Bushler (bass); Elvin Jones, Alphonse Mouzon (drums); Sue Evans, Donald McDonald (percussion). Recorded in New York, New York in 1969 and 1971. Arranger Gil Evans's first recording as a leader in five years found him leading an orchestra that could be considered a transition between his 1950s groups and his somewhat electric band of the 1970s. Several of these charts, particularly his reworking of George Russell's "Blues in Orbit," are quite memorable, and Evans utilizes his many interesting sidemen, including the distinctive voices of trombonist Jimmy Cleveland, Howard Johnson on tuba and baritone, tenor-saxophonist Billy Harper and guitarist Joe Beck, in unexpected and unpredictable ways. A near-classic release which has been made available on CD by Enja. ~ Scott Yanow

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Blues Over Broadway *
 

Blues Over Broadway *

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Blues Over Broadway *
"Blues Over Broadway *" (07/05/2004) Pop Vocal Lorin, Martha, CD Baby (distributor)

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Jazz Music For The Blues
 

Jazz Music For The Blues

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Jazz Music For The Blues
"Jazz Music For: The Blues" (05/15/2001) Jazz Instrument Various Artists, Madacy DistributionIncludes liner notes by James A. Pilkington. Personnel: Jimmy Witherspoon, Joe Williams , Mildred Bailey, Big Joe Turner, Billy Eckstine, Carmen McRae (vocals); Jimmy Yancey, Earl Hines (piano). This compilation from Medacy Entertainment is part of a series of classic jazz collections designed to evoke certain moods or themes. From Sidney Bechet's "Sidney's Blues" to Joe Williams' "Everyday I Have the Blues" to Big Joe Turner's loose and rambling "Careless Love," this collection delivers the bluesy jazz that it promises. Other highlights include songs from Jimmy Yancey, Carmen McRae, and Earl Hines. ~ Stacia Proefrock

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Kinda Blues *
 

Kinda Blues *

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Kinda Blues *
"Kinda Blues Live *" (03/23/2004) Pop Vocal Gallinger, Karen, MindsEye JazzIn contrast to her previous Bill Evans tribute album, this outing by singer Karen Gallinger concentrates on blues-oriented material. Recorded live in a small club with her regular trio, Gallinger performs several different varieties of blues, from the swinging "Every Day I Have the Blues" and the old-time "If I Can't Sell It" to a couple Dave Frishberg songs, a soul piece from Bill Withers, and low-down blues by Booker T. Jones, Robert Johnson, and Willie Dixon. Gallinger is versatile enough to sound quite credible and passionate in each idiom, with the most effective songs being "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Who Is She and What Is She to You," "Doodin'," and "Wang Dang Doodle." Fans of the crowd-pleasing singer will enjoy this set. ~ Scott Yanow

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The Lady Has The Blues
 

The Lady Has The Blues

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The Lady Has The Blues
"The Lady Has the Blues" (07/26/2005) Pop Vocal Simone, Nina, TomatoPersonnel includes: Nina Simone (vocals).

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About the Blues [Bonus Track] by Julie London (CD - 08/13/2002)
 

About the Blues [Bonus Track] by Julie L...

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About the Blues [Bonus Track] by Julie London (CD - 08/13/2002)
"About the Blues [Bonus Track]" (08/13/2002) Jazz Vocal London, Julie, Blue Note Records (USA)Personnel includes: Julie London (vocals); Russ Garcia (arranger, conductor). Recorded at Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, California in 1956-57. Originally released on Liberty (3043). Includes liner notes by James Gavin All tracks have been digitally remastered. Liner Note Author: James Gavin. Recording information: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA (1956-1957). Arranger: Russell Garcia. Julie London wasn't really a jazz singer, but she possessed a definite jazz feeling and many of her finest albums (such as Julie Is Her Name and Julie...At Home) feature small-group jazz backings. About the Blues was aimed at the 1950s pop market, but it may just be her best orchestral session. Since downbeat torch songs were London's specialty, the album features an excellent selection of nocturnal but classy blues songs that play to her subtle strengths instead of against them. Likewise, Russ Garcia's clever arrangements bleed jazz touches and short solos over the solitary strings and big-band charts. Like June Christy, London usually included a couple of new songs in with a selection of standards, and her husband, Bobby Troup, wrote two excellent numbers for the album. One of them, the emotionally devastating "Meaning of the Blues," is the album's highlight, and was turned into a jazz standard after Miles Davis recorded it the same year for Miles Ahead. ~ Nick Dedina EMI/Capitol controls Julie London's entire back catalog, but has only reissued a couple of the vocalist's original albums in the U.S. Thankfully, the label has finally provided listeners with a stellar CD reissue of About the Blues on its Blue Note jazz subsidiary. London wasn't really a jazz singer, but she possessed a definite jazz feeling and many of her finest albums (such as Julie Is Her Name and Julie...At Home) feature small-group jazz backings. About the Blues was aimed at the 1950s pop market, but it may just be her best orchestral session. Since downbeat torch songs were London's specialty, the album features an excellent selection of nocturnal but classy blues songs that play to her subtle strengths instead of against them. Likewise, Russ Garcia's clever arrangements bleed jazz touches and short solos over the solitary strings and big-band charts. Like June Christy, London usually included a couple of new songs in with a selection of standards, and her husband, Bobby Troup, wrote two excellent numbers for the album. One of them, the emotionally devastating "Meaning of the Blues," is the album's highlight, and was turned into a jazz standard after Miles Davis recorded it the same year for Miles Ahead. Blue Note has done a fine job remastering the album, and has added three previously unreleased tracks and the single version of "Meaning of the Blues" to this reissue. All of the songs are of such a high quality that it's surprising they didn't make the final album, until you realize that they're the only ones that don't feature the word "blues" in the title. ~ Nick Dedina

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Sings The Blues/Nuff Said
 

Sings The Blues/Nuff Said

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Sings The Blues/Nuff Said
"Sings the Blues/Nuff Said" (08/06/2001) Jazz Vocal Simone, Nina, Camden (Australia)This collection of two late '60s releases by vocal legend Nina Simone features "Do I Move You," "Real Real," "House Of The Rising Sun," and "I Love You Porgy."

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Last Of The Blues
 

Last Of The Blues

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Last Of The Blues
"Last of the Blues" (11/20/2003) Jazz General T. Davis, John (Jazz), John T. Davis

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