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Blue Guitars [11CD + DVD]

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Chris Rea

Release Date October 17, 2005
Whilst I admire Chris Rea's ambition I fear the scope was too great and he stretched himself too far. From 11 CDs I found only 11 songs of top notch material. The majority of the rest was rather generic needing further effort applied or simply forgotten all together. Therefore it's quite a hefty sum to pay out when the majority of it is so unrewarding. Instead I'd recommend people save their money for the Blue Jukebox album which is a far more focused and rewarding experience.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Mrs Clinkscales to the Cotton Club Vol 1: 1926-1929

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Duke Ellington

Release Date February 21, 2005
Whilst I admire Chris Rea's ambition I fear the scope was too great and he stretched himself too far. From 11 CDs I found only 11 songs of top notch material. The majority of the rest was rather generic needing further effort applied or simply forgotten all together. Therefore it's quite a hefty sum to pay out when the majority of it is so unrewarding. Instead I'd recommend people save their money for the Blue Jukebox album which is a far more focused and rewarding experience.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Hop Head

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Duke Ellington

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Whilst I admire Chris Rea's ambition I fear the scope was too great and he stretched himself too far. From 11 CDs I found only 11 songs of top notch material. The majority of the rest was rather generic needing further effort applied or simply forgotten all together. Therefore it's quite a hefty sum to pay out when the majority of it is so unrewarding. Instead I'd recommend people save their money for the Blue Jukebox album which is a far more focused and rewarding experience.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Cornbread Peas and Black Molasses

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Chris Barber

Release Date September 27, 1999
Chris Barber and his bands have been recording live sessions for almost 50 years. The personnel line-ups have varied slowly over the years, and following inevitable retirements this CD, recorded at a concert in December 1998, is an early introduction to John Defferary on clarinet/saxophone and Colin Miller on drums. Repertoires have also varied over the years, but quality remains, and the 13 tracks of this CD provide over 1 hour of brilliant jazz.

The CD starts with a vigorous version of the Chris Barber theme tune "Bourbon Street Parade". The energy of this number continues through an upbeat Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" with formidable live syncopation, and a performance of which King Oliver would be proud ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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In the Twenties 1924/29 [French Import]

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Duke Ellington

Release Date January 17, 2000
Chris Barber and his bands have been recording live sessions for almost 50 years. The personnel line-ups have varied slowly over the years, and following inevitable retirements this CD, recorded at a concert in December 1998, is an early introduction to John Defferary on clarinet/saxophone and Colin Miller on drums. Repertoires have also varied over the years, but quality remains, and the 13 tracks of this CD provide over 1 hour of brilliant jazz.

The CD starts with a vigorous version of the Chris Barber theme tune "Bourbon Street Parade". The energy of this number continues through an upbeat Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" with formidable live syncopation, and a performance of which King Oliver would be proud ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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The Essential Duke Ellington: Rockin' in Rhythm/Reminiscing in Tempo/Ko-Ko/Main Stem

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Duke Ellington

Release Date February 23, 1995
Chris Barber and his bands have been recording live sessions for almost 50 years. The personnel line-ups have varied slowly over the years, and following inevitable retirements this CD, recorded at a concert in December 1998, is an early introduction to John Defferary on clarinet/saxophone and Colin Miller on drums. Repertoires have also varied over the years, but quality remains, and the 13 tracks of this CD provide over 1 hour of brilliant jazz.

The CD starts with a vigorous version of the Chris Barber theme tune "Bourbon Street Parade". The energy of this number continues through an upbeat Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" with formidable live syncopation, and a performance of which King Oliver would be proud ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 7
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New Orleans Symphony

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Chris Barber

Release Date October 14, 1996
Chris Barber and his bands have been recording live sessions for almost 50 years. The personnel line-ups have varied slowly over the years, and following inevitable retirements this CD, recorded at a concert in December 1998, is an early introduction to John Defferary on clarinet/saxophone and Colin Miller on drums. Repertoires have also varied over the years, but quality remains, and the 13 tracks of this CD provide over 1 hour of brilliant jazz.

The CD starts with a vigorous version of the Chris Barber theme tune "Bourbon Street Parade". The energy of this number continues through an upbeat Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" with formidable live syncopation, and a performance of which King Oliver would be proud ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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Cornbread, Peas & Black Molasses

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Chris Barber Jazz Band

Release Date January 01, 2000
Chris Barber and his bands have been recording live sessions for almost 50 years. The personnel line-ups have varied slowly over the years, and following inevitable retirements this CD, recorded at a concert in December 1998, is an early introduction to John Defferary on clarinet/saxophone and Colin Miller on drums. Repertoires have also varied over the years, but quality remains, and the 13 tracks of this CD provide over 1 hour of brilliant jazz.

The CD starts with a vigorous version of the Chris Barber theme tune "Bourbon Street Parade". The energy of this number continues through an upbeat Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" with formidable live syncopation, and a performance of which King Oliver would be proud ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Dixie from the Island Vol.1

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Chris Barber

Release Date December 04, 2000
Chris Barber and his bands have been recording live sessions for almost 50 years. The personnel line-ups have varied slowly over the years, and following inevitable retirements this CD, recorded at a concert in December 1998, is an early introduction to John Defferary on clarinet/saxophone and Colin Miller on drums. Repertoires have also varied over the years, but quality remains, and the 13 tracks of this CD provide over 1 hour of brilliant jazz.

The CD starts with a vigorous version of the Chris Barber theme tune "Bourbon Street Parade". The energy of this number continues through an upbeat Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" with formidable live syncopation, and a performance of which King Oliver would be proud ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 10
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The Early Ellington: the Complete Brunswick & Vocalion Recordings 1926-31.

Search: Immigration Blues
by: Duke Ellington

Release Date November 01, 1994
Chris Barber and his bands have been recording live sessions for almost 50 years. The personnel line-ups have varied slowly over the years, and following inevitable retirements this CD, recorded at a concert in December 1998, is an early introduction to John Defferary on clarinet/saxophone and Colin Miller on drums. Repertoires have also varied over the years, but quality remains, and the 13 tracks of this CD provide over 1 hour of brilliant jazz.

The CD starts with a vigorous version of the Chris Barber theme tune "Bourbon Street Parade". The energy of this number continues through an upbeat Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" with formidable live syncopation, and a performance of which King Oliver would be proud ... Read More: