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20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of James Brown
conducted by James Brown, 1933-2006; performed by James Brown, 1933-2006, The J.B.'s (Polydor, 2007), 51 mins
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conducted by James Brown, 1933-2006; performed by James Brown, 1933-2006, The J.B.'s (Polydor, 2007), 51 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2002-01-29
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American Music
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The J.B.'s, James Brown, 1933-2006
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James Brown, 1933-2006
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The J.B.'s, James Brown, 1933-2006
Date Published / Released
2007-08-28
Publisher
Polydor
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Afterglow
performed by Dr. John, 1940-2019, George Bohannon, 1937-, Rick Baptist, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Lenny Castro, 1957-, Pete Christlieb, 1945-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Charlie Davis, 1899-1991, Tom Scott, 1912-1961, Charles Owens, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Gary Foster, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Thomas Johnson, Israel Baker, 1919-2011, Marilyn Baker, fl. 1979, Jimbo Ross, Bill Watrous, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941- and Tibor Zelig, fl. 1960, Gordon Marron Strings (GRP Records, 1995), 46 mins
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performed by Dr. John, 1940-2019, George Bohannon, 1937-, Rick Baptist, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Lenny Castro, 1957-, Pete Christlieb, 1945-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Charlie Davis, 1899-1991, Tom Scott, 1912-1961, Charles Owens, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Gary Foster, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Thomas Johnson, Israel Baker, 1919-2011, Marilyn Baker, fl. 1979, Jimbo Ross, Bill Watrous, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941- and Tibor Zelig, fl. 1960, Gordon Marron Strings (GRP Records, 1995), 46 mins
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Gordon Marron Strings, Dr. John, 1940-2019, George Bohannon, 1937-, Rick Baptist, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Lenny Castro, 1957-, Pete Christlieb, 1945-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Charlie Davis, 1899-1991, Tom Scott, 1912-1961, Charles Owens, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Gary Foster, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Thomas Johnson, Israel Baker, 1919-2011, Marilyn...
Gordon Marron Strings, Dr. John, 1940-2019, George Bohannon, 1937-, Rick Baptist, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Lenny Castro, 1957-, Pete Christlieb, 1945-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Charlie Davis, 1899-1991, Tom Scott, 1912-1961, Charles Owens, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Gary Foster, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Thomas Johnson, Israel Baker, 1919-2011, Marilyn Baker, fl. 1979, Jimbo Ross, Bill Watrous, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941-, Tibor Zelig, fl. 1960
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Gordon Marron Strings, Dr. John, 1940-2019, George Bohannon, 1937-, Rick Baptist, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Lenny Castro, 1957-, Pete Christlieb, 1945-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Charlie Davis, 1899-1991, Tom Scott, 1912-1961, Charles Owens, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Gary Foster, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Thomas Johnson, Israel Baker, 1919-2011, Marilyn...
Gordon Marron Strings, Dr. John, 1940-2019, George Bohannon, 1937-, Rick Baptist, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Lenny Castro, 1957-, Pete Christlieb, 1945-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Charlie Davis, 1899-1991, Tom Scott, 1912-1961, Charles Owens, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Gary Foster, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Thomas Johnson, Israel Baker, 1919-2011, Marilyn Baker, fl. 1979, Jimbo Ross, Bill Watrous, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941-, Tibor Zelig, fl. 1960
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Date Published / Released
1995-06-20
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GRP Records
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Attitude Adjustment
performed by George Howard, 1956-1998, Jonathan Butler, 1961-, Ray Fuller, Paul Jackson, Jr., Phil Davis, Vance Taylor, fl. 1980, Darrell Smith, fl. 1990, Eric Daniels, fl. 1980, George Duke, 1946-2013, Lil' John Roberts, Sonny Emory, 1962-, Ray Griffin, Munyungo Jackson, fl. 1973 and Bill Summers, 1948- (GRP Records, 1996), 51 mins
As one of the pioneers of the sound, the late George Howard was one of the most consistent rhythm and jazz saxmen over the last decade in terms of offering a smooth, light-funk melody that keeps to the status quo without going too far beyond it. Just as we thought he was staying on cruise control, his 1996 release...
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performed by George Howard, 1956-1998, Jonathan Butler, 1961-, Ray Fuller, Paul Jackson, Jr., Phil Davis, Vance Taylor, fl. 1980, Darrell Smith, fl. 1990, Eric Daniels, fl. 1980, George Duke, 1946-2013, Lil' John Roberts, Sonny Emory, 1962-, Ray Griffin, Munyungo Jackson, fl. 1973 and Bill Summers, 1948- (GRP Records, 1996), 51 mins
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As one of the pioneers of the sound, the late George Howard was one of the most consistent rhythm and jazz saxmen over the last decade in terms of offering a smooth, light-funk melody that keeps to the status quo without going too far beyond it. Just as we thought he was staying on cruise control, his 1996 release offers a major Attitude Adjustment (GRP) to sizzling effect. There's still a smattering of the soprano silk-o-rama on the ballads, but...
As one of the pioneers of the sound, the late George Howard was one of the most consistent rhythm and jazz saxmen over the last decade in terms of offering a smooth, light-funk melody that keeps to the status quo without going too far beyond it. Just as we thought he was staying on cruise control, his 1996 release offers a major Attitude Adjustment (GRP) to sizzling effect. There's still a smattering of the soprano silk-o-rama on the ballads, but mostly his horn hits the street at breakneck speed. He may go overboard in incorporating vocal effects, but more important is the fact that the party (a celebratory street scene emphasizing the best of African American culture) never lets up. The title of "A Whole Lotta Drum in Me" sums up the electrified production values, world percussion often meeting industrial punch and ultra-slick hip-hop. Even if the best tunes work better environmentally than harmonically, it's hard to argue with this much joy, which finds Howard more aggressive and tenacious than ever before. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
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George Howard, 1956-1998, Jonathan Butler, 1961-, Ray Fuller, Paul Jackson, Jr., Phil Davis, Vance Taylor, fl. 1980, Darrell Smith, fl. 1990, Eric Daniels, fl. 1980, George Duke, 1946-2013, Lil' John Roberts, Sonny Emory, 1962-, Ray Griffin, Munyungo Jackson, fl. 1973, Bill Summers, 1948-
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George Howard, 1956-1998, Jonathan Butler, 1961-, Ray Fuller, Paul Jackson, Jr., Phil Davis, Vance Taylor, fl. 1980, Darrell Smith, fl. 1990, Eric Daniels, fl. 1980, George Duke, 1946-2013, Lil' John Roberts, Sonny Emory, 1962-, Ray Griffin, Munyungo Jackson, fl. 1973, Bill Summers, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1996-02-27
Publisher
GRP Records
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Blue Skies
performed by Cassandra Wilson, 1955-, Terri Lyne Carrington, 1965-, Mulgrew Miller, 1955- and Lonnie Plaxico, 1960- (Verve Records, 1988), 51 mins
On 1988's Blue Skies, Cassandra Wilson took her first step away from the home she had built with Steve Coleman's M-Base organization. She'd done standards before, all the way back to 1985's Songbook. There are no M-Base players on this JMT set. She fronts a very conventional trio comprised of pianist Mulgrew Mille...
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performed by Cassandra Wilson, 1955-, Terri Lyne Carrington, 1965-, Mulgrew Miller, 1955- and Lonnie Plaxico, 1960- (Verve Records, 1988), 51 mins
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On 1988's Blue Skies, Cassandra Wilson took her first step away from the home she had built with Steve Coleman's M-Base organization. She'd done standards before, all the way back to 1985's Songbook. There are no M-Base players on this JMT set. She fronts a very conventional trio comprised of pianist Mulgrew Miller, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, and bassist Lonnie Plaxico. The last of these is very significant because it would be Plaxico who dir...
On 1988's Blue Skies, Cassandra Wilson took her first step away from the home she had built with Steve Coleman's M-Base organization. She'd done standards before, all the way back to 1985's Songbook. There are no M-Base players on this JMT set. She fronts a very conventional trio comprised of pianist Mulgrew Miller, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, and bassist Lonnie Plaxico. The last of these is very significant because it would be Plaxico who directed her very startling and focused transformation when she signed to Blue Note Records in 1993 and released Blue Light 'Til Dawn. The program is pure standard fare, from "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" and "Shall We Dance?" to the title track and Rodgers & Hart's "I Didn't Know It What Time It Was." This cut is the most startling break from the rest in that it is much more forceful and hard-swinging than other readings, and showcases for the first time Wilson's tremendous individuality as a vocalist. There is much of Betty Carter still in her style here, but on this cut, she's pure Wilson, even the scatting comes not from jazz but from the blues of Wilson's Mississippi homeland. Another standout is Carter Burwell's "Sweet Lorraine," which wasn't quite a standard at the time but is quickly becoming one covered by many singers and is delivered in the classic repertoire's lineage. Not a masterpiece, but a really compelling first experiment with the more intimate forms and smaller groups Wilson would employ later on. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide
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Cassandra Wilson, 1955-, Terri Lyne Carrington, 1965-, Mulgrew Miller, 1955-, Lonnie Plaxico, 1960-
Author / Creator
Cassandra Wilson, 1955-, Terri Lyne Carrington, 1965-, Mulgrew Miller, 1955-, Lonnie Plaxico, 1960-
Date Published / Released
1988-09-06
Publisher
Verve Records
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Chamblee Music
performed by Eddie Chamblee, 1920-1999 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2006), 35 mins
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performed by Eddie Chamblee, 1920-1999 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2006), 35 mins
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Popular Music
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Music recording
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Eddie Chamblee, 1920-1999
Author / Creator
Eddie Chamblee, 1920-1999
Date Published / Released
2006-02-28
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
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Chante Moore: Love the Woman
performed by Chante Moore, Baby Dubb, 1975-, Robert Ozuna, Jr., fl. 2000, Shelea Frazier, fl. 2006, Curt Bisquera, George Duke, 1946-2013, Ray Fuller, John Jubu Smith, Brian Bromberg, Vinnie Colaiuta, 1956-, Jamey Jaz, fl. 1990, Joey de Leon, Jr. and Jan Fairchild, fl. 1996 (Peak, 2008), 46 mins, 12 page(s)
Following two Top Ten R&B albums with husband Kenny Lattimore, Chanté Moore goes alone for the first time since 2000's Exposed. Her fifth solo album, Love the Woman, won't catch anyone off guard, especially those who heard the Moore/Lattimore albums. It sounds like a natural extension of Exposed, in fact, even th...
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performed by Chante Moore, Baby Dubb, 1975-, Robert Ozuna, Jr., fl. 2000, Shelea Frazier, fl. 2006, Curt Bisquera, George Duke, 1946-2013, Ray Fuller, John Jubu Smith, Brian Bromberg, Vinnie Colaiuta, 1956-, Jamey Jaz, fl. 1990, Joey de Leon, Jr. and Jan Fairchild, fl. 1996 (Peak, 2008), 46 mins, 12 page(s)
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Following two Top Ten R&B albums with husband Kenny Lattimore, Chanté Moore goes alone for the first time since 2000's Exposed. Her fifth solo album, Love the Woman, won't catch anyone off guard, especially those who heard the Moore/Lattimore albums. It sounds like a natural extension of Exposed, in fact, even though it clearly had a lower production budget (she's now on an independent) and is not aiming at the pop chart; while Tim & Bob, "Trick...
Following two Top Ten R&B albums with husband Kenny Lattimore, Chanté Moore goes alone for the first time since 2000's Exposed. Her fifth solo album, Love the Woman, won't catch anyone off guard, especially those who heard the Moore/Lattimore albums. It sounds like a natural extension of Exposed, in fact, even though it clearly had a lower production budget (she's now on an independent) and is not aiming at the pop chart; while Tim & Bob, "Tricky" Stewart, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Jermaine Dupri collaborated on Exposed, the names here -- like George Duke and Raphael Saadiq -- aren't quite as mainstream-oriented. Moore switches between directly addressing issues within mature relationships and reflective material that is often closer to life coaching than soul searching. There's enough space left for some seduction, too, but since many of the slow-pulse productions run together, with little to distinguish themselves from one another, it can take a couple listens to grasp which is which. It doesn't help that the only truly uptempo track, "Can't Do It," does not fit into this smooth and polished set in any way, with its vinyl crackle, overbearing horn blurts, touches of unnecessary vocal effects, and lyrics Moore does not seem to be feeling all that much. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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Chante Moore, Baby Dubb, 1975-, Robert Ozuna, Jr., fl. 2000, Shelea Frazier, fl. 2006, Curt Bisquera, George Duke, 1946-2013, Ray Fuller, John Jubu Smith, Brian Bromberg, Vinnie Colaiuta, 1956-, Jamey Jaz, fl. 1990, Joey de Leon, Jr., Jan Fairchild, fl. 1996
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Chante Moore, Baby Dubb, 1975-, Robert Ozuna, Jr., fl. 2000, Shelea Frazier, fl. 2006, Curt Bisquera, George Duke, 1946-2013, Ray Fuller, John Jubu Smith, Brian Bromberg, Vinnie Colaiuta, 1956-, Jamey Jaz, fl. 1990, Joey de Leon, Jr., Jan Fairchild, fl. 1996
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Peak
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performed by Will Downing (GRP Records, 2005), 5 mins
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Popular Music
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Will Downing
Author / Creator
Will Downing
Date Published / Released
2005-09-20
Publisher
GRP Records
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Dance Of The Soul
performed by Ramsey Lewis, 1935- (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2003), 51 mins
One of his more memorable GRP dates of the 1990s, Dance of the Soul finds Ramsey Lewis playing mostly acoustic piano on a variety of material. The CD's main focus is accessible, yet creative, jazz-pop, though Lewis detours into gospel on "Mercy and Grace," classical on the acoustic solo piano piece "Cante Hondo (D...
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performed by Ramsey Lewis, 1935- (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2003), 51 mins
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One of his more memorable GRP dates of the 1990s, Dance of the Soul finds Ramsey Lewis playing mostly acoustic piano on a variety of material. The CD's main focus is accessible, yet creative, jazz-pop, though Lewis detours into gospel on "Mercy and Grace," classical on the acoustic solo piano piece "Cante Hondo (Deep Song)," and jazzy R&B on a remake of Teena Marie's 1981 gem "Portuguese Love" (which features the big-voiced singer Donica Henderso...
One of his more memorable GRP dates of the 1990s, Dance of the Soul finds Ramsey Lewis playing mostly acoustic piano on a variety of material. The CD's main focus is accessible, yet creative, jazz-pop, though Lewis detours into gospel on "Mercy and Grace," classical on the acoustic solo piano piece "Cante Hondo (Deep Song)," and jazzy R&B on a remake of Teena Marie's 1981 gem "Portuguese Love" (which features the big-voiced singer Donica Henderson). The Chicagoan has some nice solos on melodic instrumentals like "Sub Dude," "Cancion," and the Joe Sample-ish "Love's Serenade," all of which demonstrate that commercial jazz-pop can be creative as well as highly accessible. In fact, these are the sorts of instrumentals one should use to turn pop and R&B fans on to jazz -- they're easy to absorb, but have a lot more substance than the type of mindless "elevator Muzak" that many pop instrumentalists favored in the 1990s. Although not a masterpiece, Dance of the Soul is a decent effort that has more ups than downs. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
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Ramsey Lewis, 1935-
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Ramsey Lewis, 1935-
Date Published / Released
2003-09-10
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
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Dancing In The Street
performed by Ramsey Lewis, 1935-, Ramsey Lewis Trio (Verve Records, 2007), 40 mins
Only a little over a year old at the time of recording, this incarnation of the Ramsey Lewis Trio -- Ramsey Lewis, Cleveland Eaton, and Maurice White (later of Earth, Wind & Fire) -- were well on their way to the pristine and symbiotic gel that would define their style. They were, however, still undergoing that pr...
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performed by Ramsey Lewis, 1935-, Ramsey Lewis Trio (Verve Records, 2007), 40 mins
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Only a little over a year old at the time of recording, this incarnation of the Ramsey Lewis Trio -- Ramsey Lewis, Cleveland Eaton, and Maurice White (later of Earth, Wind & Fire) -- were well on their way to the pristine and symbiotic gel that would define their style. They were, however, still undergoing that process when they laid down this "live" set at San Francisco's Basin Street West club in July 1967. It's that somewhat formative vibe tha...
Only a little over a year old at the time of recording, this incarnation of the Ramsey Lewis Trio -- Ramsey Lewis, Cleveland Eaton, and Maurice White (later of Earth, Wind & Fire) -- were well on their way to the pristine and symbiotic gel that would define their style. They were, however, still undergoing that process when they laid down this "live" set at San Francisco's Basin Street West club in July 1967. It's that somewhat formative vibe that makes this particular performance such a complete and utter joy. Dancing in the Street is this trio's recorded debut and, across a wide range of covers and styles, it's a captivating portrait of contemporary jazz. The title track, a cover of the Martha & the Vandellas R&B classic, is so smooth and stylish that it nearly outshines the original. "Django," meanwhile, is a delightful tribute to the Belgian Gypsy musician Django Reinhardt. Lewis pays further homage to the greats across his cover of the Billy Taylor classic "Mood for Mendes." Also of note is the Ramsey Lewis Trio's rendition of the country song "You Don't Know Me." Originally a hit for Jerry Vale in 1956, it was revisited in 1960 by Lenny Welch and again in 1962 by Ray Charles, and it's from that great bluesman's version that Lewis took his cue with this wonderful jam. These three musicians are a joy to hear, and it's within their far-reaching vision, and the effortless incorporation of so many styles into contemporary jazz, that they were -- and remain -- among the genre's finest. ~ Amy Hanson, All Music Guide
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Ramsey Lewis Trio, Ramsey Lewis, 1935-
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Ramsey Lewis Trio, Ramsey Lewis, 1935-
Date Published / Released
2007-05-08
Publisher
Verve Records
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performed by George Howard, 1956-1998 (GRP Records, 1990), 37 mins
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George Howard, 1956-1998
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George Howard, 1956-1998
Date Published / Released
1990-10-02
Publisher
GRP Records
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