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Andre Previn Plays Harold Arlen
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986; performed by André 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 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 Previn, 1929-2019
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, André Previn, 1929-2019
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Contemporary
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, André Previn, 1929-2019
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Over The Rainbow
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981; performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956; in 20th Century Piano Genius (Verve Records, 1996), 3 mins
This double album was taped at a private party in 1956, featuring the amazing Art Tatum on solo piano. Tatum, who died the following year, never did decline, and he is in prime form throughout this highly enjoyable and frequently exciting set of standards. There are no real romps a la "Tiger Rag" but the 27 perfor...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981; performed by Art Tatum, 1909-1956; in 20th Century Piano Genius (Verve Records, 1996), 3 mins
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This double album was taped at a private party in 1956, featuring the amazing Art Tatum on solo piano. Tatum, who died the following year, never did decline, and he is in prime form throughout this highly enjoyable and frequently exciting set of standards. There are no real romps a la "Tiger Rag" but the 27 performances contain plenty of remarkable moments. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1950-04-16
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981, Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
1996-07-30
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981, Art Tatum, 1909-1956
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Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Al Jarreau, 1940-2017; in Accentuate The Positive (Verve Records, 2004), 4 mins
Although centered around songs from the 1940s, Al Jarreau's Accentuate the Positive is another stellar modern jazz album that continues the winning streak he began with his 2000 comeback, Tomorrow Today. Similar to his previous effort, the R&B-infused All I Got, the album features classy production from Tommy LiPu...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976; performed by Al Jarreau, 1940-2017; in Accentuate The Positive (Verve Records, 2004), 4 mins
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Although centered around songs from the 1940s, Al Jarreau's Accentuate the Positive is another stellar modern jazz album that continues the winning streak he began with his 2000 comeback, Tomorrow Today. Similar to his previous effort, the R&B-infused All I Got, the album features classy production from Tommy LiPuma and a natty cast of backing musicians, including bassist Christian McBride and guitarist Anthony Wilson, among others. Centered arou...
Although centered around songs from the 1940s, Al Jarreau's Accentuate the Positive is another stellar modern jazz album that continues the winning streak he began with his 2000 comeback, Tomorrow Today. Similar to his previous effort, the R&B-infused All I Got, the album features classy production from Tommy LiPuma and a natty cast of backing musicians, including bassist Christian McBride and guitarist Anthony Wilson, among others. Centered around Jarreau's still limber and evocative vocals, Accentuate moves from uptempo bluesy numbers like Eddie Henderson's "Cold Duck" to lush ballads, including "My Foolish Heart" and reworked standards, most notably "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," turned here into a funky and expansive toe-tapper. This is a solid, poignant, and straight-ahead album that showcases Jarreau's unique gift in the best light possible and should appeal to longtime fans and contemporary jazz listeners alike. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Al Jarreau, 1940-2017
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Al Jarreau, 1940-2017
Date Published / Released
2004-08-03
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Al Jarreau, 1940-2017
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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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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
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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Let's Fall In Love
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Ahmad Jamal, 1930-, Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier, 1928-2000, Ahmad Jamal Trio; in Ahmad's Blues (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1994), 5 mins
This CD reissues most of the music recorded on one night by the 1958 Ahmad Jamal Trio (which consisted of the pianist/leader, bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Vernel Fournier) during a live performance in Washington D.C. Originally released as the LP Ahmad Jamal plus part of Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal, these 16 sel...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Ahmad Jamal, 1930-, Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier, 1928-2000, Ahmad Jamal Trio; in Ahmad's Blues (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1994), 5 mins
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This CD reissues most of the music recorded on one night by the 1958 Ahmad Jamal Trio (which consisted of the pianist/leader, bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Vernel Fournier) during a live performance in Washington D.C. Originally released as the LP Ahmad Jamal plus part of Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal, these 16 selections display the uniqueness and tightness of this memorable unit. With great attention paid to dynamics and the use of space yet alw...
This CD reissues most of the music recorded on one night by the 1958 Ahmad Jamal Trio (which consisted of the pianist/leader, bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Vernel Fournier) during a live performance in Washington D.C. Originally released as the LP Ahmad Jamal plus part of Portfolio of Ahmad Jamal, these 16 selections display the uniqueness and tightness of this memorable unit. With great attention paid to dynamics and the use of space yet always swinging (at least lightly), the Ahmad Jamal Trio is heard at its best on such numbers as "It Could Happen to You," "Stompin' at the Savoy," "Squatly Roo," "A Gal in Calico" and "Let's Fall in Love." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ahmad Jamal Trio, Ahmad Jamal, 1930-, Israel Crosby, Vernel Fournier, 1928-2000
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Ahmad Jamal Trio, Ahmad Jamal, 1930-, Israel Crosby, Vernel Fournier, 1928-2000
Date Published / Released
1994-06-29
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Ahmad Jamal, 1930-, Israel Crosby, Vernel Fournier, 1928-2000
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Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good)
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Bob Brookmeyer, 1929-2011, The Al Cohn Quintet; in The Al Cohn Quintet featuring Bobby Brookmeyer (GRP Records, 2005), 3 mins
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and Ted Koehler, 1894-1973; performed by Bob Brookmeyer, 1929-2011, The Al Cohn Quintet; in The Al Cohn Quintet featuring Bobby Brookmeyer (GRP Records, 2005), 3 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Al Cohn Quintet, Bob Brookmeyer, 1929-2011
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, The Al Cohn Quintet, Bob Brookmeyer, 1929-2011
Date Published / Released
2005-04-12
Publisher
GRP Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Bob Brookmeyer, 1929-2011
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Over The Rainbow
composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981; performed by Lorez Alexandria; in Alexandria The Great (Impulse! Records, 2004), 4 mins
Lorez Alexandria has not received her due as a jazz singer, probably due in part to her long layoff from recording (11 years) for nationally distributed labels following these 1964 studio sessions for Impulse! But the vocalist is in top form throughout each of these three sessions, each with a different group of m...
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composed by Harold Arlen, 1905-1986 and E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981; performed by Lorez Alexandria; in Alexandria The Great (Impulse! Records, 2004), 4 mins
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Lorez Alexandria has not received her due as a jazz singer, probably due in part to her long layoff from recording (11 years) for nationally distributed labels following these 1964 studio sessions for Impulse! But the vocalist is in top form throughout each of these three sessions, each with a different group of musicians. Her soulful singing also hints at her gospel background in places, though her clear enunciation, ability to swing, and touch...
Lorez Alexandria has not received her due as a jazz singer, probably due in part to her long layoff from recording (11 years) for nationally distributed labels following these 1964 studio sessions for Impulse! But the vocalist is in top form throughout each of these three sessions, each with a different group of musicians. Her soulful singing also hints at her gospel background in places, though her clear enunciation, ability to swing, and touch of charm make her a delight to hear. Most of the arrangements are fairly concise, so the longer tracks shine just a bit brighter. Her swinging take of "Get Me to the Church On Time" is playful, while her soulfulness comes across in the snappy take of "I'm Through With Love," the latter featuring guitarist Ray Crawford. This is an excellent introduction to a fine vocalist worthy of much wider recognition. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
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Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Lorez Alexandria
Author / Creator
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981, Lorez Alexandria
Date Published / Released
2004-09-28
Publisher
Impulse! Records
Person
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, E. Y. Harburg, 1896-1981, Lorez Alexandria
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All Or Nothing At All: The Billie Holiday Story Vol.7
performed by Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004 and Red Mitchell (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1996), 2 hours 15 mins
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performed by Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004 and Red Mitchell (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1996), 2 hours 15 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Red Mitchell
Author / Creator
Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Red Mitchell
Date Published / Released
1996-01-12
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Red Mitchell
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Person:
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Red Mitchell
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Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Johnny Mercer, 1909-1976, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Red Mitchell
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An American Songbook
conducted by Russell Garcia; performed by Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Ray Brown, 1926-2002 and Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Russ Garcia and His Orchestra (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2006), 55 mins
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conducted by Russell Garcia; performed by Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Ray Brown, 1926-2002 and Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Russ Garcia and His Orchestra (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2006), 55 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Russ Garcia and His Orchestra, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010
Contributor
Russell Garcia
Author / Creator
Russ Garcia and His Orchestra, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010
Date Published / Released
2006-02-14
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Russell Garcia, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010
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Person:
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Russell Garcia, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959,...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Russell Garcia, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010
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Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Russell Garcia, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959,...
Harold Arlen, 1905-1986, Ted Koehler, 1894-1973, Russell Garcia, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010
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