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Ultimate Ella Fitzgerald
conducted by Russell Garcia and Frank DeVol; performed by Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Stan Getz, 1927-1991 and Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra, The Paul Smith Quartet, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and Paul Weston & His Orchestra (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
In order to recycle its holdings yet again, Verve hit upon a fascinating gimmick: get celebrity guest "DJs" to select the tracks and provide the liner notes. So here, Joe Williams is the man on the spot, and he comes up with 16 of his favorite Ella tunes, a good connoisseur's mix of orchestrated ballads, pure jazz...
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conducted by Russell Garcia and Frank DeVol; performed by Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Stan Getz, 1927-1991 and Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra, The Paul Smith Quartet, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and Paul Weston & His Orchestra (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 1 hour 4 mins
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In order to recycle its holdings yet again, Verve hit upon a fascinating gimmick: get celebrity guest "DJs" to select the tracks and provide the liner notes. So here, Joe Williams is the man on the spot, and he comes up with 16 of his favorite Ella tunes, a good connoisseur's mix of orchestrated ballads, pure jazz workouts, sessions with big bands, duets, and intimate pairings with pianists. Most of them are on their umpteenth trip onto CD -- obv...
In order to recycle its holdings yet again, Verve hit upon a fascinating gimmick: get celebrity guest "DJs" to select the tracks and provide the liner notes. So here, Joe Williams is the man on the spot, and he comes up with 16 of his favorite Ella tunes, a good connoisseur's mix of orchestrated ballads, pure jazz workouts, sessions with big bands, duets, and intimate pairings with pianists. Most of them are on their umpteenth trip onto CD -- obvious basic library stuff like the live "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," "Mr. Paganini," "How High the Moon," "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" with Satchmo, and the famous Berlin "Mack the Knife" -- but a few are comparatively unusual, like "Robbins' Nest" with a trio at Carnegie Hall from 1949. There is also an apparent goof; the guys in the mastering lab used a Williams solo version of "Too Close for Comfort" instead of a promised duet with Ella. Williams' "notes" -- actually a transcribed interview -- emphasize the sheer fun that Ella had onstage, her innate sense of rhythm and storytelling ability, and even includes a bit of humor (when citing "Lush Life" as a textbook recording of the tune, he says he's heard singers say "distant gay places" instead of "distingue places"). Ultimately -- pardon the pun -- it's about as good as one can expect a mere single-disc sampling of Verve's vast Ella holdings to be. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra, The Paul Smith Quartet, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Paul Weston & His Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007
Contributor
Russell Garcia, Frank DeVol
Author / Creator
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra, The Paul Smith Quartet, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Paul Weston & His Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007
Date Published / Released
1998-03-17
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
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The Ultimate Experience in Sound and Performance
conducted by Neeme Järvi; produced by Brian Couzens, 1933-2015; performed by Danish National Symphony Orchestra (DRSO, DNSO) (Chandos, 1987), 4 mins
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conducted by Neeme Järvi; produced by Brian Couzens, 1933-2015; performed by Danish National Symphony Orchestra (DRSO, DNSO) (Chandos, 1987), 4 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Danish National Symphony Orchestra (DRSO, DNSO)
Contributor
Neeme Järvi, Ralph Couzens, Brian Couzens, 1933-2015
Author / Creator
Danish National Symphony Orchestra (DRSO, DNSO)
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Chandos
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Ultimate Nina Simone
conducted by Hal Mooney and Horace Ott; performed by Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Rudy Stevenson, 1929-2010, Bobby Hamilton, fl. 1960 and Nina Simone, 1933-2003 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 1 hour
On this celebrity's choice tour through the Verve archives, singer Dianne Reeves comes up with a most interesting, idiosyncratic selection of the Philips recordings of Nina Simone, intuitively sequencing the tracks herself. Reeves zeroes in on the experimental side of Simone, celebrating her differences from Tin P...
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conducted by Hal Mooney and Horace Ott; performed by Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Rudy Stevenson, 1929-2010, Bobby Hamilton, fl. 1960 and Nina Simone, 1933-2003 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 1 hour
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On this celebrity's choice tour through the Verve archives, singer Dianne Reeves comes up with a most interesting, idiosyncratic selection of the Philips recordings of Nina Simone, intuitively sequencing the tracks herself. Reeves zeroes in on the experimental side of Simone, celebrating her differences from Tin Pan Alley-oriented singers, even equivocating a bit on the term "jazz singer" in describing her style. Reeves mostly avoids standards li...
On this celebrity's choice tour through the Verve archives, singer Dianne Reeves comes up with a most interesting, idiosyncratic selection of the Philips recordings of Nina Simone, intuitively sequencing the tracks herself. Reeves zeroes in on the experimental side of Simone, celebrating her differences from Tin Pan Alley-oriented singers, even equivocating a bit on the term "jazz singer" in describing her style. Reeves mostly avoids standards like the plague, opting for unusual songs like the stark a cappella "Images"; the chain-gang-styled "Be My Husband"; the hypnotic, percussion-backed "Come Ye"; and an example of Simone on piano only, "Blue on Purpose." Besides being her congenitally feisty self, Simone is also caught displaying poignant moodiness on "The Other Woman," a live remake of her hit "I Loves You, Porgy," and "Don't Explain" -- all sequenced together. Any adventurous listener coming to Nina Simone for the first time through this collection will definitely be tempted to explore more of her output. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1964-03-21
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Rudy Stevenson, 1929-2010, Bobby Hamilton, fl. 1960, Nina Simone, 1933-2003
Contributor
Hal Mooney, Horace Ott
Author / Creator
Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Rudy Stevenson, 1929-2010, Bobby Hamilton, fl. 1960, Nina Simone, 1933-2003
Date Published / Released
1998-03-17
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
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Ultimate Sarah Vaughan
conducted by Quincy Jones, 1933-; performed by Sarah Vaughan, 1924-1990, Frank Wess, 1922-, Wendell Culley, 1906-1983, Thad Jones, 1923-1986, John Malachi, Kirk Stuart, 1934-1982, Jimmy Jones, 1918-1982, Richard Davis, 1930-, Roy Haynes, 1925-, George Hughes and Charles Williams, 1893-1978, Harold Mooney Orchestra (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 1 hour 3 mins
Dee Dee Bridgewater compiled The Ultimate Sarah Vaughan, a 16-track selection of her best-known songs that offers an excellent introduction to her Verve recordings. Although purists and collectors will have little use for this set, it suits the purposes of neophytes and curious listeners quite well. Among the high...
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conducted by Quincy Jones, 1933-; performed by Sarah Vaughan, 1924-1990, Frank Wess, 1922-, Wendell Culley, 1906-1983, Thad Jones, 1923-1986, John Malachi, Kirk Stuart, 1934-1982, Jimmy Jones, 1918-1982, Richard Davis, 1930-, Roy Haynes, 1925-, George Hughes and Charles Williams, 1893-1978, Harold Mooney Orchestra (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 1 hour 3 mins
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Dee Dee Bridgewater compiled The Ultimate Sarah Vaughan, a 16-track selection of her best-known songs that offers an excellent introduction to her Verve recordings. Although purists and collectors will have little use for this set, it suits the purposes of neophytes and curious listeners quite well. Among the highlights are "The Sweetest Sounds," "Misty," "Summertime," "I'll Be Seeing You," "Just One of Those Things," "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "...
Dee Dee Bridgewater compiled The Ultimate Sarah Vaughan, a 16-track selection of her best-known songs that offers an excellent introduction to her Verve recordings. Although purists and collectors will have little use for this set, it suits the purposes of neophytes and curious listeners quite well. Among the highlights are "The Sweetest Sounds," "Misty," "Summertime," "I'll Be Seeing You," "Just One of Those Things," "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "Little Girl Blue," "Dreamsville" and "My Man's Gone Now." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Harold Mooney Orchestra, Sarah Vaughan, 1924-1990, Frank Wess, 1922-, Wendell Culley, 1906-1983, Thad Jones, 1923-1986, John Malachi, Kirk Stuart, 1934-1982, Jimmy Jones, 1918-1982, Richard Davis, 1930-, Roy Haynes, 1925-, George Hughes, Charles Williams, 1893-1978
Contributor
Quincy Jones, 1933-
Author / Creator
Harold Mooney Orchestra, Sarah Vaughan, 1924-1990, Frank Wess, 1922-, Wendell Culley, 1906-1983, Thad Jones, 1923-1986, John Malachi, Kirk Stuart, 1934-1982, Jimmy Jones, 1918-1982, Richard Davis, 1930-, Roy Haynes, 1925-, George Hughes, Charles Williams, 1893-1978
Date Published / Released
1998-03-17
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
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Ultimate Shirley Horn
performed by Shirley Horn, 1934-2005, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Gary Bartz, 1940-, Frank Wess, 1922-, Buck Hill, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, Wynton Marsalis, 1961-, Roy Hargrove, 1969-, Joe Newman, 1922-1992, Ernie Royal, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Ron Carter, 1937-, Buster Williams, 1942-, Tyler Mitchell, 1958-, Charles Ables, Al Foster, 1944-, Steve Williams and Billy Hart, 1940- (Verve Records, 1999), 1 hour 7 mins
Verve's Ultimate Shirley Horn may not live up to its billing, but the budget-priced collection is nevertheless a terrific introductory sampler. Diana Krall selected the 17 songs on the compilation; she also wrote the liner notes, and she has done an excellent job of summarizing Horn's latter-day recordings for Ver...
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performed by Shirley Horn, 1934-2005, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Gary Bartz, 1940-, Frank Wess, 1922-, Buck Hill, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, Wynton Marsalis, 1961-, Roy Hargrove, 1969-, Joe Newman, 1922-1992, Ernie Royal, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Ron Carter, 1937-, Buster Williams, 1942-, Tyler Mitchell, 1958-, Charles Ables, Al Foster, 1944-, Steve Williams and Billy Hart, 1940- (Verve Records, 1999), 1 hour 7 mins
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Verve's Ultimate Shirley Horn may not live up to its billing, but the budget-priced collection is nevertheless a terrific introductory sampler. Diana Krall selected the 17 songs on the compilation; she also wrote the liner notes, and she has done an excellent job of summarizing Horn's latter-day recordings for Verve, which is when Horn truly began to hit her stride. Some may argue that a favorite or two are missing, but by and large, these 17 son...
Verve's Ultimate Shirley Horn may not live up to its billing, but the budget-priced collection is nevertheless a terrific introductory sampler. Diana Krall selected the 17 songs on the compilation; she also wrote the liner notes, and she has done an excellent job of summarizing Horn's latter-day recordings for Verve, which is when Horn truly began to hit her stride. Some may argue that a favorite or two are missing, but by and large, these 17 songs capture the essence of Horn, which is enough to make this a worthwhile sampler. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
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Performer / Ensemble
Shirley Horn, 1934-2005, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Gary Bartz, 1940-, Frank Wess, 1922-, Buck Hill, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, Wynton Marsalis, 1961-, Roy Hargrove, 1969-, Joe Newman, 1922-1992, Ernie Royal, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Ron Carter, 1937-, Buster Williams, 1942-, Tyler Mitchell, 1958-, Charles A...
Shirley Horn, 1934-2005, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Gary Bartz, 1940-, Frank Wess, 1922-, Buck Hill, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, Wynton Marsalis, 1961-, Roy Hargrove, 1969-, Joe Newman, 1922-1992, Ernie Royal, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Ron Carter, 1937-, Buster Williams, 1942-, Tyler Mitchell, 1958-, Charles Ables, Al Foster, 1944-, Steve Williams, Billy Hart, 1940-
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Shirley Horn, 1934-2005, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Gary Bartz, 1940-, Frank Wess, 1922-, Buck Hill, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, Wynton Marsalis, 1961-, Roy Hargrove, 1969-, Joe Newman, 1922-1992, Ernie Royal, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Ron Carter, 1937-, Buster Williams, 1942-, Tyler Mitchell, 1958-, Charles A...
Shirley Horn, 1934-2005, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Gary Bartz, 1940-, Frank Wess, 1922-, Buck Hill, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, Wynton Marsalis, 1961-, Roy Hargrove, 1969-, Joe Newman, 1922-1992, Ernie Royal, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Ron Carter, 1937-, Buster Williams, 1942-, Tyler Mitchell, 1958-, Charles Ables, Al Foster, 1944-, Steve Williams, Billy Hart, 1940-
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Date Published / Released
1999-05-25
Publisher
Verve Records
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Ultimos Ritos
composed by Sir John Tavener, 1944-2013, Ultimos Ritos (London, England: Chester Music, 1972), 126 page(s)
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composed by Sir John Tavener, 1944-2013, Ultimos Ritos (London, England: Chester Music, 1972), 126 page(s)
Collection
Classical Scores Library, Volume IV
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Score
Contributor
John of the Cross, Saint, 1542-1591
Author / Creator
Sir John Tavener, 1944-2013
Date Published / Released
1972
Publisher
Chester Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1972 Music Sales Group
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Uluru Dreaming
composed by Ruth Lee Martin, 1957- (1999), Uluru Dreaming (Wollongong, New South Wales: Wirripang, 2016), 9 page(s)
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composed by Ruth Lee Martin, 1957- (1999), Uluru Dreaming (Wollongong, New South Wales: Wirripang, 2016), 9 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1999
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Score
Contributor
Rita Crews
Author / Creator
Ruth Lee Martin, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Wirripang
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 Wirripang Pty Ltd
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Ulysses/Elegy/Three Fragments
composed by Mátyás Seiber, 1905-1960 (Lyrita, 2015), 1 hour 16 mins
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composed by Mátyás Seiber, 1905-1960 (Lyrita, 2015), 1 hour 16 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1972-05-21
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
Mátyás Seiber, 1905-1960
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Lyrita
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by Lyrita
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Um Mitternacht
composed by Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976 (1959), Um Mitternacht (Faber Music, 1994), 4 page(s)
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composed by Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976 (1959), Um Mitternacht (Faber Music, 1994), 4 page(s)
Collection
Classical Scores Library, Volume II
Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Score
Contributor
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832
Author / Creator
Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Faber Music
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Um Mitternacht (High Voice)
composed by Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976 (1959), Um Mitternacht (High Voice) (Faber Music, 1994), 4 page(s)
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composed by Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976 (1959), Um Mitternacht (High Voice) (Faber Music, 1994), 4 page(s)
Collection
Classical Scores Library, Volume II
Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Score
Contributor
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832
Author / Creator
Benjamin Britten, 1913-1976
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Faber Music
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