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The Platinum Collection - Irving Berlin / Song Book
performed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989 (Platinum Collection, 2009), 2 hours 1 mins
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performed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989 (Platinum Collection, 2009), 2 hours 1 mins
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Jazz
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Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989
Author / Creator
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989
Date Published / Released
2009-03-30
Publisher
Platinum Collection
Person
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989
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Christmas Songs
composed by Traditional, Leroy Anderson, 1908-1975, Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Felix Bernard, Ralph Blane, 1914-1995, Sammy Cahn, 1913-1993, Kim Gannon, 1900-1974, Haven Gillespie, Walter Kent, 1911-1992, Vince Guaraldi, 1928-1976, Frank Loesser, 1910-1969, Lee Mendelson, 1933-, Mitchell Parish, Buck Ram, 1907-1991, Jule Styne, 1905-1994, Mel Tormé, 1925-1999, Robert Wells, 1922-1988, Hugh Martin, 1914-2011 and J. Fred Coots, 1897-; conducted by Johnny Mandel, 1925-; performed by Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955- and Stefon Harris, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (Verve Records, 2005), 45 mins
On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany egg nog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs. Although there isn't anything unexpected on Christmas Songs -- Irving Berlin's "Count Your Bl...
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composed by Traditional, Leroy Anderson, 1908-1975, Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Felix Bernard, Ralph Blane, 1914-1995, Sammy Cahn, 1913-1993, Kim Gannon, 1900-1974, Haven Gillespie, Walter Kent, 1911-1992, Vince Guaraldi, 1928-1976, Frank Loesser, 1910-1969, Lee Mendelson, 1933-, Mitchell Parish, Buck Ram, 1907-1991, Jule Styne, 1905-1994, Mel Tormé, 1925-1999, Robert Wells, 1922-1988, Hugh Martin, 1914-2011 and J. Fred Coots, 1897-; conducted by Johnny Mandel, 1925-; performed by Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955- and Stefon Harris, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (Verve Records, 2005), 45 mins
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On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany egg nog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs. Although there isn't anything unexpected on Christmas Songs -- Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" is as close to obscure as it gets -- Krall coos life into such standards as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Chr...
On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany egg nog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs. Although there isn't anything unexpected on Christmas Songs -- Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" is as close to obscure as it gets -- Krall coos life into such standards as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," and "I'll Be Home for Christmas." It also doesn't hurt that she gains top-notch support from the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, whose urbane arrangements help bring to mind similar works by such iconic vocalists as Nat King Cole, June Christy, and Frank Sinatra. But it's not all deep sighs and bedroom eyes; on the contrary, Krall keeps things swinging with such uptempo numbers as the joyous "Jingle Bells," "Winter Wonderland," and the Blossom Dearie-inflected "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." If you like your holiday albums cool and classy, Christmas Songs is a stocking stuffer that's sure to please. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
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The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955-...
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955-, Stefon Harris
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Johnny Mandel, 1925-
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Traditional, Leroy Anderson, 1908-1975, Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Felix Bernard, Ralph Blane, 1914-1995, Sammy Cahn, 1913-1993, Kim Gannon, 1900-1974, Haven Gillespie, Walter Kent, 1911-1992, Vince Guaraldi, 1928-1976, Frank Loesser, 1910-1969, Lee Mendelson, 1933-, Mitchell Parish, Buck Ram, 1907-1991, Jule Styne, 1905-1994, Mel Tormé, 1925-1999, Robert Wells, 1922-1988, Hugh Martin, 1914-2011,...
Traditional, Leroy Anderson, 1908-1975, Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Felix Bernard, Ralph Blane, 1914-1995, Sammy Cahn, 1913-1993, Kim Gannon, 1900-1974, Haven Gillespie, Walter Kent, 1911-1992, Vince Guaraldi, 1928-1976, Frank Loesser, 1910-1969, Lee Mendelson, 1933-, Mitchell Parish, Buck Ram, 1907-1991, Jule Styne, 1905-1994, Mel Tormé, 1925-1999, Robert Wells, 1922-1988, Hugh Martin, 1914-2011, J. Fred Coots, 1897-, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955-, Stefon Harris
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Date Published / Released
2005-11-01
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Traditional, Leroy Anderson, 1908-1975, Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Felix Bernard, Ralph Blane, 1914-1995, Sammy Cahn, 1913-1993, Kim Gannon, 1900-1974, Haven Gillespie, Walter Kent, 1911-1992, Vince Guaraldi, 1928-1976, Frank Loesser, 1910-1969, Lee Mendelson, 1933-, Mitchell Parish, Buck Ram, 1907-1991, Jule Styne, 1905-1994, Mel Tormé, 1925-1999, Robert Wells, 1922-1988, Hugh Martin, 1914-2011,...
Traditional, Leroy Anderson, 1908-1975, Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Felix Bernard, Ralph Blane, 1914-1995, Sammy Cahn, 1913-1993, Kim Gannon, 1900-1974, Haven Gillespie, Walter Kent, 1911-1992, Vince Guaraldi, 1928-1976, Frank Loesser, 1910-1969, Lee Mendelson, 1933-, Mitchell Parish, Buck Ram, 1907-1991, Jule Styne, 1905-1994, Mel Tormé, 1925-1999, Robert Wells, 1922-1988, Hugh Martin, 1914-2011, J. Fred Coots, 1897-, Johnny Mandel, 1925-, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955-, Stefon Harris
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Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Johnny Mandel, 1925-, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent,...
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Johnny Mandel, 1925-, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955-, Stefon Harris
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Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Johnny Mandel, 1925-, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent,...
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Johnny Mandel, 1925-, Diana Krall, 1964-, Rick Baptist, George Bohanon, 1937-, Alan Broadbent, 1947-, Gilbert Castellanos, 1972-, Gerald Clayton, 1984-, Jeff Clayton, 1954-, John Clayton, 1952-, Sal Cracchiolo, Anthony Wilson, 1968-, Ben Wolfe, Rickey Woodard, 1950-, Joe Porcaro, 1930-, Russell Malone, 1963-, Clay Jenkins, 1964-, Jeff Hamilton, 1953-, Ira Nepus, Randy Waldman, 1955-, Stefon Harris
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Field of Study
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Content Type
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Irving Berlin, 1888-1989
Date Published / Released
1991-01-22
Publisher
GRP Records
Person
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989
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They Say It's Wonderful
composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, McCoy Tyner, 1938- and Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, The John Coltrane Quartet; in Ballads (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2002), 3 mins
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composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, McCoy Tyner, 1938- and Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, The John Coltrane Quartet; in Ballads (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2002), 3 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The John Coltrane Quartet, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004
Author / Creator
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, The John Coltrane Quartet, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004
Date Published / Released
2002-04-23
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Jimmy Garrison, 1934-1976, McCoy Tyner, 1938-, Elvin Jones, 1927-2004
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How Deep Is The Ocean?
composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by Bill Evans, 1929-1980; in The Best Of Bill Evans Live (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1997), 6 mins
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composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by Bill Evans, 1929-1980; in The Best Of Bill Evans Live (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1997), 6 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1964-07-07
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Bill Evans, 1929-1980
Author / Creator
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Bill Evans, 1929-1980
Date Published / Released
1997-03-25
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Person
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Bill Evans, 1929-1980
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Sisters
composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by The Puppini Sisters; in Betcha Bottom Dollar (Verve Records, 2007), 3 mins
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composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by The Puppini Sisters; in Betcha Bottom Dollar (Verve Records, 2007), 3 mins
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Jazz
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Performer / Ensemble
The Puppini Sisters
Author / Creator
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, The Puppini Sisters
Date Published / Released
2007-05-01
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989
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I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; 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 Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; 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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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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Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, 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, Ha...
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, 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
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, 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, B...
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, 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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I Got Lost In His Arms
composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993; in Billy's Best (Verve Records, 1995), 3 mins
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composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993; in Billy's Best (Verve Records, 1995), 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1958-01
Field of Study
Jazz
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Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993
Author / Creator
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993
Date Published / Released
1995-01-24
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Billy Eckstine, 1914-1993
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Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings
conducted by Buddy Bregman; performed by Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Maynard Ferguson, 1928-2006, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Chuck Gentry, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Ted Nash, 1960-, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, George Roberts, Paul Smith, 1906-1985, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992 and Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Buddy Bregman Orchestra (Verve Records, 2001), 36 mins
In early 1956, Bing Crosby ended the two long-term company affiliations that had defined his career for more than 20 years, leaving his exclusive associations with Paramount Pictures and Decca Records. Thereafter, he made movies and records on a freelance basis. The immediate results were more felicitous for his f...
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conducted by Buddy Bregman; performed by Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Maynard Ferguson, 1928-2006, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Chuck Gentry, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Ted Nash, 1960-, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, George Roberts, Paul Smith, 1906-1985, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992 and Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Buddy Bregman Orchestra (Verve Records, 2001), 36 mins
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In early 1956, Bing Crosby ended the two long-term company affiliations that had defined his career for more than 20 years, leaving his exclusive associations with Paramount Pictures and Decca Records. Thereafter, he made movies and records on a freelance basis. The immediate results were more felicitous for his film work than his recording, as he went to MGM for the successful movie {#High Society}. As a recording artist, in rapid succession he...
In early 1956, Bing Crosby ended the two long-term company affiliations that had defined his career for more than 20 years, leaving his exclusive associations with Paramount Pictures and Decca Records. Thereafter, he made movies and records on a freelance basis. The immediate results were more felicitous for his film work than his recording, as he went to MGM for the successful movie {#High Society}. As a recording artist, in rapid succession he cut the movie soundtrack for Capitol (January-February); a new album for Decca, Songs I Wish I Had Sung (The First Time Around) (April); and a new album for Verve, Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (June). The third was the least likely. Twenty-five-year-old Buddy Bregman, a friend of Crosby's son Gary, had recently been appointed an A&R executive at the fledgling Verve. His idea for Crosby was to copy the formula of recent Nelson Riddle-arranged Frank Sinatra successes such as Songs for Swingin' Lovers -- take a collection of inter-war standards and give them punchy big-band arrangements. The approach was well-suited to the aggressive Sinatra, who wasn't shy about editing the arrangements himself, but singularly inappropriate to the affable Crosby, who left everything to his arranger/conductor. The 12 songs, none of which Crosby had released commercially before, were great standards from the likes of Kern, Rodgers and Hart, Berlin, and Gershwin, and Crosby turned in typically witty interpretations. But Bregman's repetitive, overly busy arrangements, full of loud, sudden horn blats and splats, forced the singer to compete for attention and occasionally smothered him completely. Crosby was looking for a way back to commercial appeal with this experiment. But the three albums were all released within a period of weeks in August and September, and only the film soundtrack got a fair hearing and became a hit. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1956-06-11
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Buddy Bregman Orchestra, Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Maynard Ferguson, 1928-2006, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Chuck Gentry, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Ted Nash, 1960-, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, George Roberts, Paul Smith, 1906-1985, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992, Bud Shank, 1926-2009
Contributor
Buddy Bregman
Author / Creator
Buddy Bregman Orchestra, Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Maynard Ferguson, 1928-2006, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Chuck Gentry, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Ted Nash, 1960-, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, George Roberts, Paul Smith, 1906-1985, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992, Bud Shank, 1926-2009
Date Published / Released
2001-03-13
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Buddy Bregman, Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Maynard Ferguson, 1928-2006, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Chuck Gentry, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Ted Nash, 1960-, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, George Roberts, Paul Smith, 1906-1985, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992, Bud Shank, 1926-2009
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Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Buddy Bregman, Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 192...
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Buddy Bregman, Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Maynard Ferguson, 1928-2006, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Chuck Gentry, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Ted Nash, 1960-, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, George Roberts, Paul Smith, 1906-1985, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992, Bud Shank, 1926-2009
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Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Buddy Bregman, Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 192...
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Buddy Bregman, Bing Crosby, 1903-1977, Milt Bernhart, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Maynard Ferguson, 1928-2006, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Chuck Gentry, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Ted Nash, 1960-, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, George Roberts, Paul Smith, 1906-1985, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992, Bud Shank, 1926-2009
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White Christmas
composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005; in Christmas '64 (Verve Records, 2005), 3 mins
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composed by Irving Berlin, 1888-1989; performed by Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005; in Christmas '64 (Verve Records, 2005), 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1964-04-20
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005
Author / Creator
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005
Date Published / Released
2005-10-25
Publisher
Verve Records
Person
Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005
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