Jazz
Melvin Sparks
5 products
Bloch: America, Epic Rhapsody / Schwarz, Seattle Symphony
Naxos
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$19.99
Apr 24, 2012
Bloch’s America may not be one of his greatest pieces, but then none of his “geographical works” (Israel, that Swiss thing) belongs in that category. Like the country itself, America the “musical” is big, ungainly, and lots of fun. It ends with an audience-participation sing-along, for those who are so inclined. This performance, originally released on Delos, is about as good as it gets, not that there’s much competition. Stokowski did it for Vanguard, and Naxos has another very good version featuring Dalia Atlas. Take your pick. If the couplings determine your choice, this release features an excellent version of the Concerto Grosso No. 1, one of Bloch’s best-known and most immediately attractive pieces
— David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com
— David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com
GROOVE ON UP
SAVANT
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$16.63
May 23, 2006
Melvin Sparks, the master of groove, funk, soul, jazz, barbeque funk or whatever you want to call it, brings you GROOVE ON UP. See what's made him the funkmaster supreme on this recording. Features the tracks "Mykia's Dance" and the title track "Groove on Up."
THIS IS IT
SAVANT
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CD
$16.63
Jun 07, 2005
Legendary soul groove acid jazz innovator release his latest funk masterpiece THIS IS IT.
IT IS WHAT IT IS
SAVANT
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CD
$16.63
Jun 08, 2004
IT IS WHAT IT IS
WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU GET
SAVANT
Available as
CD
$16.63
Apr 22, 2003
WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU GET
