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Andre Previn Plays Harold Arlen
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986; performed by André George Previn, 1929-2019 (Contemporary, 1994), 45 mins, 10 page(s)
This solo piano set from Andre Previn is a bit unusual for he recasts ten Harold Arlen compositions (all but "For Every Man There's a Woman" and "Cocoanut Sweet" are quite well-known) by reharmonizing the chords and modernizing the melodies. most of the songs are taken at slow tempoes and the set (which has been r...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986; performed by André George Previn, 1929-2019 (Contemporary, 1994), 45 mins, 10 page(s)
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This solo piano set from Andre Previn is a bit unusual for he recasts ten Harold Arlen compositions (all but "For Every Man There's a Woman" and "Cocoanut Sweet" are quite well-known) by reharmonizing the chords and modernizing the melodies. most of the songs are taken at slow tempoes and the set (which has been reissued on CD) has a consistently melancholy and thoughtful mood throughout. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1960-05-05
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
André George Previn, 1929-2019
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, André George Previn, 1929-2019
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Contemporary
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, André George Previn, 1929-2019
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Now I Know
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Frank D'Rone, Billy May's Orchestra; in After The Ball (Verve Records, 2003), 2 mins
Though Frank D'Rone must have appreciated the critical comparisons to Frank Sinatra, his 1960 Mercury LP After the Ball sounds more like the work of Bobby Darin, the deep crooner with the angelic face then making waves with his nightclub act and live record, Darin at the Copa. D'Rone, a former guitarist, also bear...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Frank D'Rone, Billy May's Orchestra; in After The Ball (Verve Records, 2003), 2 mins
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Though Frank D'Rone must have appreciated the critical comparisons to Frank Sinatra, his 1960 Mercury LP After the Ball sounds more like the work of Bobby Darin, the deep crooner with the angelic face then making waves with his nightclub act and live record, Darin at the Copa. D'Rone, a former guitarist, also bears the mark of Mel Tormé (a true musician's singer), shaping his notes to fit the mood and constantly making conscious decisions to twi...
Though Frank D'Rone must have appreciated the critical comparisons to Frank Sinatra, his 1960 Mercury LP After the Ball sounds more like the work of Bobby Darin, the deep crooner with the angelic face then making waves with his nightclub act and live record, Darin at the Copa. D'Rone, a former guitarist, also bears the mark of Mel Tormé (a true musician's singer), shaping his notes to fit the mood and constantly making conscious decisions to twist a well-worn standard into a new thing. Though singers like him and Darin represented the new face of swinging pop, D'Rone explores deep into the past for these songs; the title track alone was over 60 years old (though taken at a tempo poor Chas K. Harris never would have envisioned), and "My Melancholy Baby" was of a similar vintage. Thanks to the sparkling arrangements of the ever-inventive Billy May, After the Ball has all the spark and fire of the ring-a-ding-ding '60s. Though D'Rone never found commercial success like Darin, the record held up well. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Jazz
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Music recording
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Billy May's Orchestra, Frank D'Rone
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Billy May's Orchestra, Frank D'Rone
Date Published / Released
2003-09-23
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Frank D'Rone
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Out Of This World
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; conducted by Manny Albam, 1922-2001; performed by Freda Payne; in After The Lights Go Down Low (Impulse! Records, 2005), 3 mins
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; conducted by Manny Albam, 1922-2001; performed by Freda Payne; in After The Lights Go Down Low (Impulse! Records, 2005), 3 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Freda Payne
Contributor
Manny Albam, 1922-2001
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Freda Payne
Date Published / Released
2005-09-13
Publisher
Impulse! Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Manny Albam, 1922-2001, Freda Payne
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Come Rain Or Come Shine
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chico Hamilton, 1921-2013, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ed Shaughnessy, Red Mitchell and Tony Scott, 1921-2007, Tony Scott Orchestra and Ray Ellis And Orchestra; in Billie's Best (Verve Records, 1992), 4 mins
There is no end in sight to the debate over Billie Holiday's career as a vocalist: Is the essence of her art to be found in her early recordings for Columbia or in the recordings she made for Verve at the end of her short and, by all accounts, miserable life? The early work finds her in clearer voice and singing w...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chico Hamilton, 1921-2013, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ed Shaughnessy, Red Mitchell and Tony Scott, 1921-2007, Tony Scott Orchestra and Ray Ellis And Orchestra; in Billie's Best (Verve Records, 1992), 4 mins
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There is no end in sight to the debate over Billie Holiday's career as a vocalist: Is the essence of her art to be found in her early recordings for Columbia or in the recordings she made for Verve at the end of her short and, by all accounts, miserable life? The early work finds her in clearer voice and singing with energy and conviction, while in the later recordings her voice is ravaged, yet more soulful and perhaps more nuanced. In 1992 Verve...
There is no end in sight to the debate over Billie Holiday's career as a vocalist: Is the essence of her art to be found in her early recordings for Columbia or in the recordings she made for Verve at the end of her short and, by all accounts, miserable life? The early work finds her in clearer voice and singing with energy and conviction, while in the later recordings her voice is ravaged, yet more soulful and perhaps more nuanced. In 1992 Verve made its case for the latter position by releasing a monumental ten-disc box set containing everything Holiday recorded for the company between 1945-1959, and simultaneously released this 16-track sampler as a palliative to those who didn't have 150 dollars lying around. Nothing here will settle the argument for good, but this album does offer a good cross section of the latter part of her career, from the small-ensemble work with pianists Oscar Peterson and Jimmy Rowles to a nice performance of "All the Way" with an orchestra conducted by Ray Ellis. This probably should not be anyone's only Billie Holiday album, but it's a valuable, and at times moving, document of the end of a sad but illustrious career. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide
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Jazz
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Tony Scott Orchestra, Ray Ellis And Orchestra, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chico Hamilton, 1921-2013, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Wynto...
Tony Scott Orchestra, Ray Ellis And Orchestra, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chico Hamilton, 1921-2013, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ed Shaughnessy, Red Mitchell, Tony Scott, 1921-2007
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Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Tony Scott Orchestra, Ray Ellis And Orchestra, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chic...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Tony Scott Orchestra, Ray Ellis And Orchestra, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chico Hamilton, 1921-2013, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ed Shaughnessy, Red Mitchell, Tony Scott, 1921-2007
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Date Published / Released
1992-09-22
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chico Hamilton, 1921-2013, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, W...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Kenny Burrell, 1931-, Red Callender, 1916-1992, Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Cozy Cole, 1909-1981, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Freddie Green, 1911-1987, Chico Hamilton, 1921-2013, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ed Shaughnessy, Red Mitchell, Tony Scott, 1921-2007
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When The Sun Comes Out
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993; in Billy's Best (Verve Records, 1995), 4 mins
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993; in Billy's Best (Verve Records, 1995), 4 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1958-01
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993
Date Published / Released
1995-01-24
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993
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The Eagle And Me
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981; performed by Carmen Mercedes McRae, 1920-1994, Don Abney, 1923-2000, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Dick Berg, fl. 1960, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Fred Klein, Don Lamond, 1920-2003, Mundell Lowe, 1922-, Marky Markowitz, 1923-1986, Todd Sommer, fl. 1954, Nick Stabulas, 1929-1973 and Ben Webster, 1909-1973; in Birds Of A Feather (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2002), 3 mins
Yes, there's a concept on the loose here -- all the songs are about birds. Fortunately, there are plenty of good songs on the subject, and it's not so narrow that all the focus hinges on birds themselves. Carmen McRae is supported by a good small group, directed and arranged by Ralph Burns, featuring guitarist Mun...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981; performed by Carmen Mercedes McRae, 1920-1994, Don Abney, 1923-2000, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Dick Berg, fl. 1960, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Fred Klein, Don Lamond, 1920-2003, Mundell Lowe, 1922-, Marky Markowitz, 1923-1986, Todd Sommer, fl. 1954, Nick Stabulas, 1929-1973 and Ben Webster, 1909-1973; in Birds Of A Feather (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2002), 3 mins
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Yes, there's a concept on the loose here -- all the songs are about birds. Fortunately, there are plenty of good songs on the subject, and it's not so narrow that all the focus hinges on birds themselves. Carmen McRae is supported by a good small group, directed and arranged by Ralph Burns, featuring guitarist Mundell Lowe and many solos for an uncredited "tenorman" (i.e., Ben Webster). Both McRae and Webster do their best on the driving, horn-he...
Yes, there's a concept on the loose here -- all the songs are about birds. Fortunately, there are plenty of good songs on the subject, and it's not so narrow that all the focus hinges on birds themselves. Carmen McRae is supported by a good small group, directed and arranged by Ralph Burns, featuring guitarist Mundell Lowe and many solos for an uncredited "tenorman" (i.e., Ben Webster). Both McRae and Webster do their best on the driving, horn-heavy score for "Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight)." First, Webster follows closely along with trumpeter Irwin "Marky" Markowitz while McRae vocalizes clearly and with some swing, then launches a beautiful solo before McRae returns for the closer. Other highlights include the touching "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" and a relaxed, pastoral "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano." ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
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Performer / Ensemble
Carmen Mercedes McRae, 1920-1994, Don Abney, 1923-2000, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Dick Berg, fl. 1960, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Fred Klein, Don Lamond, 1920-2003, Mundell Lowe, 1922-, Marky Markowitz, 1923-1986, Todd Sommer, fl. 1954, Nick Stabulas, 1929-1973, Ben Webster, 1909-1973
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981, Carmen Mercedes McRae, 1920-1994, Don Abney, 1923-2000, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Dick Berg, fl. 1960, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Fred Klein, Don Lamond, 1920-2003, Mundell Lowe, 1922-, Marky Markowitz, 1923-1986, Todd Sommer, fl. 1954, Nick Stabulas, 1929-1973, Ben Webster, 1909-1973
Date Published / Released
2002-05-28
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981, Carmen Mercedes McRae, 1920-1994, Don Abney, 1923-2000, Aaron Bell, 1922-2003, Dick Berg, fl. 1960, Al Cohn, 1925-1988, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Fred Klein, Don Lamond, 1920-2003, Mundell Lowe, 1922-, Marky Markowitz, 1923-1986, Todd Sommer, fl. 1954, Nick Stabulas, 1929-1973, Ben Webster, 1909-1973
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Out Of This World
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by John Coltrane, 1926-1967, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, Art Davis, 1934-1997 and Roy Haynes, 1925-, The John Coltrane Quartet; in The Classic Quartet-Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 14 mins
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by John Coltrane, 1926-1967, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, Art Davis, 1934-1997 and Roy Haynes, 1925-, The John Coltrane Quartet; in The Classic Quartet-Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1998), 14 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The John Coltrane Quartet, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, Art Davis, 1934-1997, Roy Haynes, 1925-
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, The John Coltrane Quartet, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, Art Davis, 1934-1997, Roy Haynes, 1925-
Date Published / Released
1998-12-01
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, Art Davis, 1934-1997, Roy Haynes, 1925-
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Out Of This World
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004 and McCoy Tyner, 1938-, The John Coltrane Quartet; in Coltrane (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2002), 14 mins
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004 and McCoy Tyner, 1938-, The John Coltrane Quartet; in Coltrane (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2002), 14 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The John Coltrane Quartet, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, McCoy Tyner, 1938-
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, The John Coltrane Quartet, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, McCoy Tyner, 1938-
Date Published / Released
2002-04-23
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, McCoy Tyner, 1938-
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Come Rain Or Come Shine
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Count Basie, 1904-1984 and Billy Byers, 1927-1996, The Count Basie Orchestra; in Count Basie Picks The Winners (Verve Records, 2005), 3 mins
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Count Basie, 1904-1984 and Billy Byers, 1927-1996, The Count Basie Orchestra; in Count Basie Picks The Winners (Verve Records, 2005), 3 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Count Basie Orchestra, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Billy Byers, 1927-1996
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, The Count Basie Orchestra, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Billy Byers, 1927-1996
Date Published / Released
2005-01-18
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Billy Byers, 1927-1996
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Blues In The Night
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Vega, Tim Warfield, Jr., fl. 1990 and Anthony Wonsey, 1972-; in Dear Louis (Verve Records, 2001), 4 mins
Dear Louis is based upon Nicholas Payton's commissioned tribute to jazz icon Louis Armstrong and was recorded primarily during the year 2000. The CD features 13 songs primarily popularized by Louis Armstrong with Payton performing some priceless trumpet solos in the stellar company of his 14-piece band. He is join...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Vega, Tim Warfield, Jr., fl. 1990 and Anthony Wonsey, 1972-; in Dear Louis (Verve Records, 2001), 4 mins
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Dear Louis is based upon Nicholas Payton's commissioned tribute to jazz icon Louis Armstrong and was recorded primarily during the year 2000. The CD features 13 songs primarily popularized by Louis Armstrong with Payton performing some priceless trumpet solos in the stellar company of his 14-piece band. He is joined by special guest vocalists Dr. John and Dianne Reeves. Nicholas Payton premiered his original title track, "Dear Louis," as a quarte...
Dear Louis is based upon Nicholas Payton's commissioned tribute to jazz icon Louis Armstrong and was recorded primarily during the year 2000. The CD features 13 songs primarily popularized by Louis Armstrong with Payton performing some priceless trumpet solos in the stellar company of his 14-piece band. He is joined by special guest vocalists Dr. John and Dianne Reeves. Nicholas Payton premiered his original title track, "Dear Louis," as a quartet feature at Lincoln Center as part the commission that spurred the recording. On this record, the trumpeter's big band expands the musical concept with such mastery that it is hard to fathom it scaled for quartet. Dear Louis opens with "Potato Head Blues," which features a re-harmonized melody and a rearrangement of Armstrong's original break. Payton's use of a conga solo by Kenyatta Simon adds a colorful dimension to "Hello Dolly," while "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You" gives listeners another side of Payton the vocalist. Dianne Reeves turns in a great performance on "Blues in the Night," one of Payton's favorite Armstrong records, whose original vocals were performed by Ella Fitzgerald. Reeves also sings a dynamic rendition of "Sunny Side of the Street." The set closes with "West End Blues," with Payton capturing Armstrong's classic introduction before launching into a straight-ahead blues shuffle. As a whole, the artist captures the fiery trajectories of Armstrong's classic solos with a command not heard since the master himself performed many of them. Each and every song on the CD truly belongs to Payton and company, and the listener in no way is ever offered a simple rehash of Armstrong's style. Their playing is solid, deserves admiration, and listeners can be forever grateful to Payton for capturing the true essence of the Armstrong jazz legacy through his own personal sound. Nicholas Payton plays trumpet, flugelhorn, Fender Rhodes electric piano in addition to vocals and writing all of the arrangements. Dear Louis is by far the best CD recorded by the artist to date and offers a remarkable perspective for appreciating how far the young genius has come since making his Verve debut, From This Moment. ~ Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide
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Jazz
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Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Vega, Tim Warfield, Jr., fl. 1990, Anthony Wonsey, 197...
Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Vega, Tim Warfield, Jr., fl. 1990, Anthony Wonsey, 1972-
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Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Veg...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Vega, Tim Warfield, Jr., fl. 1990, Anthony Wonsey, 1972-
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Date Published / Released
2001-04-24
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Veg...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Nicholas Payton, 1973-, Peter Bernstein, 1967-, Dr. John, 1940-, Bill Easley, 1946-, Vincent Gardner, 1972-, Louis Payton, fl. 2000, Walter Payton, 1942-2010, Dianne Reeves, 1956-, Melvin Rhyne, 1936-2013, Scott Robinson, 1959-, Reuben Rogers, 1974-, Adonis Rose, 1975-, Kenyatta Simon, fl. 1989, Paul Stephens, fl. 1980, Bob Stewart, 1945-, Ray Vega, Tim Warfield, Jr., fl. 1990, Anthony Wonsey, 1972-
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