Three CDs. Opening the collection with feel-good hits 'Lovely Day' from Bill Withers and 'I Can See Clearly Now' from Johnny Nash, CD1 sets the ultimate summery mood with timeless favourites from Bonnie Tyler, Blondie, Roxy Music, 10cc and Althea & Donna with 'Uptown Top Ranking'. Nostalgic gems including 'Seaside Shuffle' from Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs and 'Seasons in the Sun' from Terry Jacks lead into huge hits from Billy Ocean, John Denver, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette. The disc rounds off with a run of sun-drenched upbeat tunes from Glen Campbell, Pussycat, The New Edition and Sylvia Vrethammar with the ultimate early '70s holiday smash 'Y viva Espana'. CD2 kicks off with the iconic movie medley, 'The Grease Megamix' from John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, followed by an array of bright dancefloor fillers from Chic, Sister Sledge, Hot Chocolate and The Drifters with 'Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies'. Baccara's Eurovision Song Contest entry 'Parlez-vous francais?' flows into a mix of warm disco grooves from George McCrae and The Hues Corporation, as well as soulful sounds from The O'Jays, The Temptations and Minnie Riperton, before closing the disc with the legendary vocals of Marvin Gaye with 'Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)'. CD3 begins with relaxed, sun-kissed tunes from the Commodores, Diana Ross, The Isley Brothers and The New Seekers with the massive feel good #1 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)'. Next up, playful chart smashes from Dawn feat. Tony Orlando, Middle Of The Road and The Wombles with 'The Wombling Song'. Pure '70s pop, glam and rock drive the rest of the disc including from Sweet, Sailor, Mud, Meat Loaf and Peter Shelley. Completing this sunshine inspired compilation are a trio of the decades' greatest ballads; 'Never Let Her Slip Away', 'The Air That I Breathe' and Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day' signing off your 70's summer-time perfect playlist.
Since his recording debut in 1998 “Introducing Ari Ambrose” (SCCD 31450) at the age of 24, this “first class young musician” (Eddie Blackwell, Jazz Journal) has already cut three more albums of his own and has firmly developed to be a major voice in the younger generation. With his long-time friend and musical partner George Colligan in the band, Ari’s latest album offers another exciting and fulfilling experience.
CD reissue. Norma Winstone is one of the most recognizable vocalists from the United Kingdom. During her nearly 50-year career, she has performed in many varieties of situations, from the improvisatory world of avant-garde to the classic tastefulness of the jazz songbook. There are some musical relationships that are just sublime. Winstone has had innumerable musical partnerships over her nearly 50-year career but none have lasted as long or have been as fruitful as the one with pianist John Taylor. The duo's recording Like Song, Like Weather from 1996 found them reunited performing standards and recreations of tunes by their contemporaries, including Steve Swallow, Paul Bley and Kenny Wheeler, with lyrics written by Winstone herself.
To Anglican church musicians around the world, Herbert Murrill is well-known for his wonderful Magnficat and Nunc Dimittis in E major. But there is a treasure trove of other music waiting to be rediscovered, including his many songs which are featured here in first recordings.
Original Broadway Cast Recording. Based on the iconic film, Groundhog Day is re-imagined by the award-winning creators of the international hit Matilda The Musical, including songwriter Tim Minchin and director Matthew Warchus, with a book by original film screenwriter Danny Rubin. Starring two-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl, Groundhog Day is the new musical comedy about living life to the fullest one day at a time. Meet Phil Connors, a disgruntled big-city weatherman mysteriously stuck in small-town America reliving the same day over and over and over again with no consequences, no regrets, no tomorrows and no hangovers. But once he starts getting to know associate TV producer Rita Hanson, he discovers it's a day of second, third and fourth chances. The new musical comedy stars Andy Karl as Phil Connors, reprising his Olivier nominated performance from the show's award-winning West End production in London, with newcomer Barrett Doss as Rita Hanson and a stellar ensemble cast.
The Curious Bards immerse us in the 18th-century popular music of Ireland and Scotland, with reels, jigs, songs and dances that circulated in the oral tradition and in print, from the airs of Turlough O'Carolan to the great collections of the period. Impelled by an irresistible energy and underpinned by historical research, this album restores the vitality of this music that lives for the dance, for the preservation of folk memory, and for sharing with others.
Delmark Records were motivated to record this, their very first "jazz vocals" album after hearing Francine's outstanding singing talents - she has performed w. Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis & many others.
The Clown introduced two of Mingus' finest compositions in the driving, determined "Haitian Fight Song" and the '40s-flavored "Reincarnation of a Lovebird," a peaceful but melancholy tribute to Charlie Parker; Mingus would return to both throughout his career.
From new to classic Disney songs, this new album features collaborations with Adassa (the original voice of Delores in "Encanto"), Laura Osnes, Anthem Lights, One Voice Children’s Choir, The All-American Boys Chorus, and more! Vocal Point was founded in 1991 by two students at Brigham Young University. Vocal Point is BYU's world-renowned all-vocal ensemble and has earned acclaim the world over, including being identified as one of “greatest college a cappella groups of all time.” In 2006 the group took home the title of International Champions of College A Cappella, and the following year were voted the nation’s favorite male collegiate a cappella group by the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America.
Jackie McLean, an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator, who recorded with such Jazz greats as Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Sonny Rollins is joined on this album "Swing, Swang, Swingin'" with Art Taylor on drums, Walter Bishop Jr.. on piano, and Jimmy Garrison on bass and delivers a great session of tunes. Recorded in 1959, this was Jackie's 2nd album with Blue Note. Includes a swinging version of Cole Porter's "I Love You" and a refreshing & lively take on Irving Berlin's "Let's Face the Music and Dance". Contains 7 songs. The definitive versions of Blue Note are on XRCD24 - the optimization of CD mastering and manufacturing. Plays on all standard CD players.
COME ON BACK is a collection of songs introduced to Jimmie by his father as he was growing up in Lubbock, Texas. Most of the songs were written and/or made popular by classic country artists such as Johnny Cash, Earnest Tubb, Hank Snow, and Ray Price. But Jimmie makes each song his own with the same soulful, timeless delivery which has made him an American treasure since his early days with the Flatlanders.
Ed Ames on Broadway - Opening Night & More I Cannot Wish You
Sony Masterworks
CD
$17.99May 29, 2014
The legendary Broadway producer George Abbott once said that Ed Ames's voice was one of the finest he had heard on the legitimate stage. After success as a member of The Ames Brothers – the multi-platinum vocal quartet and popular TV fixture – Ames turned his attention to acting and a solo vocal career. His acting career took off as he landed roles in the Broadway production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, the off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks and the role of "Mingo" in the TV series Daniel Boone. Opening Night, a collection of songs from Broadway musicals recorded in 1964 was his first solo recording and includes "Try to Remember" from The Fantasticks, his first charted single. Several years later, he followed up with the album More I Cannot Wish You, another collection of Broadway favorites that includes "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" from The Sound of Music.
German Gents is a phenomenon among vocal ensembles, the four singers perfectly translate all styles and genres - and already reach their fans with a following of over 500k on their social media?. Their album will contain a mix of traditional German and international Christmas songs, complemented by timeless classics in A-cappella style. The masterful performance of festive melodies reflects both the serene contemplation and the joyful spirit of the season. The recording is produced in perfect audio quality with a festive sound?.
Kirk Whalum, one of the greatest living saxophonists of our time, decorated with 7 Grammy nominations and world-wide acclaim, pays tribute to the amazing legacy of Kenny Edmonds, known to the world as the groundbreaking R&B artist, Babyface. The songbook includes many of the greatest modern R&B songs of the last decade, including #1 hits 'I'll Make Love to You', 'Exhale', 'Can We Talk', 'Breathe Again', and 'When Can I See You'. This event album is destined to be the breakout instrumental of 2005-2006. Rendezvous. 2005.
Nelson Eddy, Gale Sherwood, John Conte, Otto Kruger. A wonderfully-done adaptation of Romberg's famous operetta as it was performed live for a 1955 TV telecast. Unlike earlier film versions, the live performance now captured on film illuminates the story in a much truer format to Romberg's original. 1955/b&w/76 min/NR/fullscreen.
