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The Ultimate Collection [Live]

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Brian Setzer

Release Date June 28, 2004
I am really impressed with the 'live' sound on both these live cds. It's very clear, and one of the best engineered live albums i've ever heard of Setzers. What a setlist!? And you can now buy both these concerts on dvds...doesn't it bring it to life when you can see the person playing as well as hearing them? So, 'Mystery Train' - unbelievable guitar, slap bass etc....'Honky Tonk'...shows you some more of what Setzer can do with a gee-tar! Shame you have to buy the expensive Japan versions of these cds to get the full two concerts. Still, 5 stars from me. Don't leave it so long to buy like i did!

CD-Charts Position 92
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Xxl

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

Release Date August 29, 2005
I am really impressed with the 'live' sound on both these live cds. It's very clear, and one of the best engineered live albums i've ever heard of Setzers. What a setlist!? And you can now buy both these concerts on dvds...doesn't it bring it to life when you can see the person playing as well as hearing them? So, 'Mystery Train' - unbelievable guitar, slap bass etc....'Honky Tonk'...shows you some more of what Setzer can do with a gee-tar! Shame you have to buy the expensive Japan versions of these cds to get the full two concerts. Still, 5 stars from me. Don't leave it so long to buy like i did!

CD-Charts Position 93
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Trio and Quartet Showcase

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Benny Goodman

Release Date February 26, 2007
I am really impressed with the 'live' sound on both these live cds. It's very clear, and one of the best engineered live albums i've ever heard of Setzers. What a setlist!? And you can now buy both these concerts on dvds...doesn't it bring it to life when you can see the person playing as well as hearing them? So, 'Mystery Train' - unbelievable guitar, slap bass etc....'Honky Tonk'...shows you some more of what Setzer can do with a gee-tar! Shame you have to buy the expensive Japan versions of these cds to get the full two concerts. Still, 5 stars from me. Don't leave it so long to buy like i did!

CD-Charts Position 94
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Masterpieces 1926-1949

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Duke Ellington

Release Date July 16, 2001
It's sacrilege really giving the Duke any less than 5 stars I know. However, this collection was recorded - as it says on the box - between 1926 and 1949, and that's what you get, with all the sound quality issues that entails. By and large, they have done a great job with these recordings. However, you should know exactly what you are buying here. The Duke recorded many of these "Masterpieces" several times and some listeners might prefer his later recordings which went through various evolutions. Take Sophisticated Lady, recorded in 1933: are you hoping to hear the sumptuous sound of his 1966 orchestra - or the vocal dominated version he recorded in 1956? These recordings all predate the LP and the essence of each those brilliant compositions ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 95
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Dance Sessions

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Count Basie

Release Date July 02, 2007
It's sacrilege really giving the Duke any less than 5 stars I know. However, this collection was recorded - as it says on the box - between 1926 and 1949, and that's what you get, with all the sound quality issues that entails. By and large, they have done a great job with these recordings. However, you should know exactly what you are buying here. The Duke recorded many of these "Masterpieces" several times and some listeners might prefer his later recordings which went through various evolutions. Take Sophisticated Lady, recorded in 1933: are you hoping to hear the sumptuous sound of his 1966 orchestra - or the vocal dominated version he recorded in 1956? These recordings all predate the LP and the essence of each those brilliant compositions ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 96
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Complete Cole Porter Songbook [European Import]

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 01, 1999
It's sacrilege really giving the Duke any less than 5 stars I know. However, this collection was recorded - as it says on the box - between 1926 and 1949, and that's what you get, with all the sound quality issues that entails. By and large, they have done a great job with these recordings. However, you should know exactly what you are buying here. The Duke recorded many of these "Masterpieces" several times and some listeners might prefer his later recordings which went through various evolutions. Take Sophisticated Lady, recorded in 1933: are you hoping to hear the sumptuous sound of his 1966 orchestra - or the vocal dominated version he recorded in 1956? These recordings all predate the LP and the essence of each those brilliant compositions ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 97
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Brass Band Spectacular

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Various Artists

Release Date February 26, 2008
It's sacrilege really giving the Duke any less than 5 stars I know. However, this collection was recorded - as it says on the box - between 1926 and 1949, and that's what you get, with all the sound quality issues that entails. By and large, they have done a great job with these recordings. However, you should know exactly what you are buying here. The Duke recorded many of these "Masterpieces" several times and some listeners might prefer his later recordings which went through various evolutions. Take Sophisticated Lady, recorded in 1933: are you hoping to hear the sumptuous sound of his 1966 orchestra - or the vocal dominated version he recorded in 1956? These recordings all predate the LP and the essence of each those brilliant compositions ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 98
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Tutti's Trumpets and Trombones: Arranged By Tutti Camarata

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Tutti Camarata

Release Date March 24, 2003
It's sacrilege really giving the Duke any less than 5 stars I know. However, this collection was recorded - as it says on the box - between 1926 and 1949, and that's what you get, with all the sound quality issues that entails. By and large, they have done a great job with these recordings. However, you should know exactly what you are buying here. The Duke recorded many of these "Masterpieces" several times and some listeners might prefer his later recordings which went through various evolutions. Take Sophisticated Lady, recorded in 1933: are you hoping to hear the sumptuous sound of his 1966 orchestra - or the vocal dominated version he recorded in 1956? These recordings all predate the LP and the essence of each those brilliant compositions ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 99
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SONGS FOR SWINGING LOVERS

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Edith Piaf

Release Date January 01, 2008
This album is simply Sinatra at his very best. If, like me, you starting listening to Sinatra because you liked his classics, like New York New York and My Way, then you are in for a real treat. As good as the above are, this album showcases Sinatra's special talent. Each track is given the treatment, he carries the beat and your feet just cannot stop tapping.

The album is without doubt one of his very best. No Sinatra collection would be complete without it.

CD-Charts Position 100
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Jazz Legends

CD-Charts > Music > Big Band
by: Various Artists

Release Date September 02, 2002
this album is amazing. the talent on show here is top drawer, with artists such as Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to name just a few. This iswhat you want some classic jazz sounds with all styles ranging from big band songs,such as Count Basie with 'clap hands, here comes Charlie' to smaller combo's with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonius Monk with 'manteca' and 'Round Midnight' respectively. A great mix of jazz greats and this CD definately lives up to its name