Jazz Lounge, Vol. 2

Disc: 1

1. So Nice (Summer Samba) [Mario Caldato Jr. Remix] - Bebel Gilberto

2. Espuma Bossa

3. Mambo Craze [Swing Mix] - De-Phazz

4. Blue Bossa [Jazzelicious Remix] - McCoy Tyner

5. One Day Deep - Praful

6. Trying to Get to You - Camiel

7. Cubanova - Marc Antoine

8. Barfly - Alex Cortiz

9. Side Long Harlem

10. Hot Jacket

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Samba 1000 [Nicola Conte Mix] - Ursula 1000

2. Guanabara - Bossacucanova, Roberto Menescal

3. Descarga

4. Right Now

5. 'Round About Midnight - Chet Baker, Gotan Project

6. Sambud - Banda Nova

7. Havanaman [Midium Mix]

8. 'Round About Midnight - Julie Whittaker Dus, , Lilian Terry

9. What's Your Name? [Fila Brazillia Remix] - Future Loop Foundation

10. Barloventeno Blues - Gerardo Frisina, Frank Hernandez

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Jazz Lounge, Vol. 2,Various Artists,Water Music Records,Dance Music,Downbeat,Pop,Rock/Pop Collections,V/A Compilations

Average customer rating: Rendezvous Lounge Vol 2 Excellent High Expectations Unrealized... sophisticated overall jazz feel Love this Rendezvous Lounge CD

Rendezvous Lounge, Vol. 2 compiled by DJ Mark Gorbulew Various Artists Manufacturer: Rendezvous ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chillounge Mesmerising Lost Sunset Lounge RSVP Rendezvous Vintage Chill, Vol. 1: Spring ASIN: B000CR76T4 Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. Lazybatusu - Endless Road
2. Afterlife - Shine
3. Tassel & Naturel (ft. DJ Cam) - Drivin'
4. Scott Yahney - Flotation
5. Riccardo Eberspacher - Sand
6. Adani & Wolf (ft. Praful) -Where Would I Be/Sem Seu Amor
7. David Stellmach - Spring Lake
8. Camiel - El Alba
9. Marc Antoine - Can You Feel It
10. Mark Gorbulew - Manhattan Groove
11. Praful - Wishful Walk
12. Patrick L. - Florida Vibes
13. Montefiori Cocktail - Gipsy Woman

Customer Reviews:

Rendezvous Lounge Vol 2.......2007-05-15

I simply enjoyed the European styled fusion-jazz format. It was a worthy purchase and look forward to more of Mark Gorbulew's work in the future.

Excellent.......2007-03-12

I love this CD the music is melodic with an slightly up tempo beat. Its relaxing but doesn't put you to sleep.

High Expectations Unrealized..........2006-11-12

This is a fair cd. The problem is it is not as good as the first Rendevous Lounge. Round one was a classic with great cut after great cut. Round 2 has good cuts but in my mind none stands out or has a must have quality. As is often the case with movie sequels this cd doesn't compare. However it is not bad as passive background music.

sophisticated overall jazz feel.......2006-04-03

This is a great CD. Each performance has quality song writing, musical voicings and performances. The selections are varied, but related in style and 'energy' so there is great flow.

It is not like some albums which just sample other records and artists, the songs sound Fresh and original. It is also not like 'trance' which repeats one sound/bar/phrase ad nauseum. The selections are varied, but related in style and 'energy' so there is great flow.

Overall, the selections have a sophisticated smooth, brazillian or NY jazz feel. Lots of talent on this CD!

I enjoy this music while walking, working on the computer, doing light chores with my headphones on, or just listening. Great Brunch music on a Sunday morning too!

Love this Rendezvous Lounge CD.......2006-03-23

We previously bought Rendezvous Lounge I and really enjoyed it. It's a little more techno and eclectic. "Lounge II," is more mellow and polished and we love it.

Average customer rating:

Palace Lounge Presents Cafe d'Afrique, Vol. 2 { Various Artists } Kirsten Moseley Manufacturer: Savoy Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Palace Lounge Presents Cafe d'Afrique Palace Lounge Presents Cafe d'Afrique, Vol. 3 St. Moritz Vibes Vol. 4: Les Fleurs du Mal Departure Lounge: Chill Departure Lounge: Lounge ASIN: B000G75AIE Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. York Featuring Angelina -- Ice Flowers
2. DJ Bootsie -- Horseriders Toward the Abyss
3. Goldfish -- Times May Change You
4. Asheni -- Sweet Suffering
5. Hibiki Connection -- Sha-ka-fu (Sunset Mix)
6. The Funky Lowlives -- Sail Into the Sun
7. Moran Moretti -- New Jazz Nigeria
8. Larry -- Smile
9. Jeff Bennett's Lounge Experience featuring Alexandra -- Sympathy (Vocal version)
10. Bareman -- People
11. Iridium Project -- Refraction
12. Mint Royale -- The Effect on Me
13. Anima Sound System -- The End
14. Chris Palmer & Kirsten Mosley -- Aqua

Album Description

Palace Lounge Presents Cafe d'Afrique is the hottest chillout compilation in South Africa.

Average customer rating: Solid Cuts

Jazz Lounge, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Water Music Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jazz Lounge Jazz Lounge, Vol. 3 Nu: Jazz - Italia C'est Nu: Jazz Café Roma: An Italian Chill Out Experience ASIN: B0001XANO4 Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

1. So Nice - Bebel Gilberto
2. Espuma Bossa - Panaphonic
3. The Mambo Craze - De-Phazz
4. Blue Bossa - Mc Coy Tyner
5. One Day Deep - Praful
6. Trying To Get To You - Camiel
7. Cubanova - Marc Antoine
8. Barfly - Alex Cortiz
9. Side Long Harmlen - Roby J.C. Sound
10. Hot Jacket - Baarrio Jazz Gang
11. Dengosa - Geni Pereira Dengosa
12. Mon Amour - Mangoheat
13. Time - Aqua Bassino
14. Siempre - Mujaji

Tracks:

1. Samba 1000 - Ursula 1000
2. Guanabara - Bossacucanova & Roberto Menescal
3. Cuban Jazz Combo - Cuban Jazz Combo
4. Right Know - mocean Workry
5. Round About Midnight - Gotan Project
6. Sambud - A Banda Nova
7. Havanaman - Fidel Son
8. Round About Midnight - Eddy & Dus
9. What's Your Name - Future Loop Foundation
10. Barloventeno Blues - Gerardo Frisina
11. Impossible Beauty - Nathan Haines
12. Giffin - Mr. Scruff
13. I Think - Alexkid
14. Bee Erotica - Colorblind

Customer Reviews:

Solid Cuts.......2004-05-27

The second edition of Water Music's Jazz Lounge is a solid two discs of tunes. It makes up for some of the downside of the first one - the flow is better. Water Music's also done a few other comps, like Cafe Roma, etc.

Tunes I enjoyed were the remix to Bebel Gilberto's "So Nice", Praful's "One Day Deep", Barrio Jazz Gang's "Hot Jacket", Banda Nova's "Sambud" and of course, Eddy & Dus's mix on "Round About Midnight". Gerardo Frisina's cut is also pretty sweet, and I was surprised to see Mr. Scruff's "Giffin" remixed here along with Bossa Cuca Nova's "Guanabara". There's enough good tunes here and middle of the road tunes to warrant this at least a look-see. The style is from lounge (De-Phazz, Ursula 1000, etc) to chill out to nu-jazz and electric-jazz.

This cd wasn't without fault - like Panaphonic's cut. Gees... it NEEDS to be remixed. Liliana Gimenez is cool but if you want a voice to be like an instrument, they should've called in Rosalia De Souza for this. And the loop to it sounded so forced and almost cliche. Although I dig the Gotan Project cut and several others, did they really need two versions of "Round About Midnight"? And you can get most of the best tracks here on other, better CD's like Break & Bossas, Paris Lounges, Verve Re-Mixed, etc. Likewise, if you dig this, check out those compilations and "Paris St. Germain Des Pres Cafe" series on Wagram & a new comp called "Freedom Jazz Dance" on the Schema label.

Average customer rating: A Second Helping of Early Three Suns The Three Suns shine, glow, and sparkle

1949-1953, Vol. 2 The Three Suns Manufacturer: Circle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Instrumental Pop & Lounge | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 1949-1956 Soft and Sweet/Midnight for Two Jerry Murad's Harmonicats - Greatest Hits/Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White ASIN: B000003CC5 Release Date: 1995-12-01

Tracks:

1. My Reverie
2. Give My Regards To Broadway
3. Coppelia
4. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
5. Laura
6. Nagasaki
7. We Kiss In A Shadow
8. Crazy Rhythm
9. Deep Night
10. Plink, Plank, Plunk
11. Waltz In A-Flat Minor
12. Jeepers Creepers
13. Sleepy Time Gal
14. Diga Diga Doo
15. Look For The Silver Lining
16. Flower Dance
17. Yesterdays
18. Fiddle Faddle
19. Serenade
20. Alt Wein
21. The Donkey Serenade
22. That's A-Plenty
23. Frasquita Serenade
24. After You've Gone

Customer Reviews:

A Second Helping of Early Three Suns.......2001-01-29

This CD is a godsend for anyone trying to find playable material from The Three Suns' early stuff. Most of the tunes are snappy and upbeat. The craftmanship of the music is just awesome. These guys were GOOD. If a retro blast of Lounge Music is your cup of tea, by all means buy this.

The Three Suns shine, glow, and sparkle.......1999-05-16

This is an excellent disc for those who like very early "Lounge" music---in this case featuring a swirling organ and a zippy accordion. While a few of the tracks are dim, the great majority of them are peppy, happy, juicy songs that you will greatly enjoy. One surprise this disc held for me was the track "That's A-Plenty," because this music was none other than Jackie Gleason's "And away we go" theme. Well worth it, even though the technical aspects of the CD are less than we would like; then again, we are talking about songs recorded 50 years ago.

Average customer rating: Awesome tracks! Great collection of tracks... The album description says it better than I can.

Lounge Story, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Dreyfus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Panamerican Lounge Story Jazzelicious Presents Nu: Jazz - Italia Hi-Fidelity Lounge, Vol. 3 ASIN: B0001KL5JE Release Date: 2004-04-27

Tracks:

1. Lament I, Bird's Lament - Moondog
2. Mannix - Klement Julienne
3. Love Shines - Soulscape
4. I Want To Be With You - Carol Ventura
5. Channel Zero (Shade Of Soul remix) - Eric Pierre feat. Lady Gatica
6. Summertime - Patchwork
7. Round About Midnight - Eddy And Duss meet Lilian Terry
8. Pascalito's Theme - Nu Tropic
9. Heaven And Earth (remix) - John Beltram
10. Navaronne - Metropolitan Jazz Affair
11. I Am With You (radio edit) - Hajime Yoshizawa
12. Shihab's Habit - Povo
13. High Jazz (Nicola Conte remix) - Truby Trio
14. B. Erotica - Color Blind

Album Description

"Lounge Story 2" retraces the history of lounge music born in the 1960's while showcasing its influences on contemporary musical motifs. Exquisitely chosen, it forgoes the typical downtempo, chill-out and 'back to mine' grooves in favor of a sophisticated and chic musical program that is both classic and contemporary, while tipping its hat to the French 'easy-listening' or 'lounge-core' underground movement.

"Lounge Story 2" offers something for everyone. Similar to internationally-acclaimed releases like "Verve Remixed I & II," "Blue Note Revisited" and the ingenious "Hotel Costes" series, the compilation is an intoxicating and adventurous journey through the multi-dimensional world of jazz and jazz-influenced sounds. From bossa nova, future jazz, swing, broken beat, house, samba, Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz-funk fusion, textural electronic & organic downtempo grooves and lush smoky jazz nuances, the rapturous collection is a seductive and bewitching tour-de-force essential to old and new school heads alike.

Highlights include: Moondog's infectious and swinging 1969 pearl "Lament I, Bird's Lament" (which was immortalized in Mr. Scruff's 1999 international smash and Lincoln Car commercial theme "Get A Move On"), Carol Ventura's sweepingly cinematic "I Want To Be With You," Eric Pierre feat. Ladygatica's sumptuous "Channel Zero (Shade of Soul Remix)," Patchwork's timeless Afro-Latin inspired rare groove "Summertime," Nicola Conte's brilliant re-working of Truby Trio's brilliant "High Jazz," John Beltran's cosmic future-jazz drenched "Heaven and Earth," Hajime Yoshizawa's symphonic broken-bossa masterpiece "I Am With You" featuring the indelible vocals of Smoke City chanteuse Nina Miranda and co-produced by Chris Franck (Smoke City / Da Lata) and Colorblind's penetrative slow-burning closing track "Erotica."

Customer Reviews:

Awesome tracks!.......2007-03-15

This is one of my favourite lounge/jazz compilations,very catch tunes on here!Navarone and Hajime Yoshiwaza are my favourite tracks on here.Definately worth checking out!

Great collection of tracks..........2005-05-26

I was rather impressed with the collection of groovy, mellow, and even jumping at times, tracks on this CD. A Must-have? Sure.

The opening track, "Lament No. 1," was one that I recognized as Mr. Scruff (didn't know that until I found that song on radio) brilliantly interpolated that song into "Get A Move On" which I heard in the infamous Lincoln commercials before I even knew who made it and before I realized that it was actually a song and not some jingle the automaker came up with. I really enjoyed Patchworks' rendition of "Summertime" even with its midi-sounding quality, it was still something to nod your head to. "High Jazz" has to be THE high point of the album, and Nicola Conte and the Truby Trio did an excellent job in mixing simple vocals with a stunning piano/sax bit and electrifying percussion, all while throwing a bit of electronica into the mix. This song, if you ask me, is what Lounge is all about or should be about.

Other songs that were enjoyable were "Channel Zero" with its poeticism and a nice beat, "Heaven and Earth", especially toward the end where the bass is so different from the first half that you wonder whether it's the same song but it's all woven together rather nicely, "Shihab's Habit" with its staccato-style piano and hard-hitting percussion score, and "Pascalito's Theme" which has a very nice fast but soothing tempo...gotta love that keyboard..."I Am With You" was cool, too...albeit I can't understand the lyrics, half of it is in another language (or languages, I can't tell)!

And who can forget "Mannix" by Klement Julienne, what a song! THAT is how music should sound! Smooth, vibrant, rhythmic, with a kickin' percussion bit, a catchy chorus line, beautiful guitar and brass compositions, and a very mixed range of scores, if you wanna get technical.

The low points, however, included "I Want to Be With You" (and maybe it's because I'm not high on vocals or something) and "B. Erotica" (again, vocals). But the other songs that have vocals, like Channel Zero were actually pleasing.
Overall, great album, a great collection...

I would also pick up "The Best of Cookin'" for a great two-disc compilation or jazz from the West Coast, including a few of DJ Greyboy's hits, such as "Grey's Groove" which has a very upbeat jazzy feel with its mellow piano and the fluent sounds of a dancing flute and a bass line with a hip-hop style percussion (even though it's a drum loop), a truly eclectic but enjoyable mix.

The album description says it better than I can........2004-06-16

All I can say is that IMHO it lives up to the description. Although I have enjoyed music from the lounge genre, I might not have purchased this CD had I stumbled on it here at amazon, especially if no one had reviewed it. I heard it playing in a music store and bought it after hearing a couple of cuts. If what you hear in the samples appeals to you, take the plunge. If you were born after 1960 and/or think this might be 'techno' lounge or trance, you will probably not be happy with it.

Average customer rating: wonderful

The Chillout Lounge, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Smooth ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Chillout Lounge ASIN: B00005OR5T Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

1. Cosmic Interlude- LTJ Bukem
2. Estelle- A Man Called Adam
3. Get a Life- Rae & Christian Feat. Bobby Womack
4. Slip Into Something- Kinobe
5. 2 Sick 2 Pray- Alabama 3
6. City Mama- Reason
7. Out of Control- Fenomenon
8. Emancipation- Black Science Orchestra
9. Badmarsh & Shri (Chris Coco Remix)- Badmarsh & Shri
10. If I Could (Restless Soul Mix)- Lisa Shaw
11. Funktacuda- DJ Spinna
12. Tenhause Gate - Trademark

Tracks:

1. Private Interlude (Kinobe Remix) - Groove Armarda
2. Homelands (Joe Claussell Mix) - Nitin Sawhney
3. In Walked Mr. Cool - Kevin Yost
4. Ready For us - Fug
5. Day 2001 - Atjazz
6. A New Day - Ladyvipb
7. Beautiful Things - Lacarno & Burns
8. J'advance - Rollercone
9. Find An Oasis - Block 16
10. Mission 1 - The Rurals
11. Free As The Morning Sun - Mr. Hermano
12. Nearly - King Kooba

Product Description

Disc 1:
1. Cosmic Interlude - LTJ Bukem
2. Estelle - A Man Called Adam
3. Get A Life - Rae & Christian/Bobby Womack
4. Slip Into Something - Kinobe
5. 2 Sick 2 Prey - Alabama 3 (Locano & Burns remix)
6. City Mama - Reason
7. Out Of Control - Fenomenon
8. Emancipation - The Black Science Orchestra
9. Chris Coco Remix - DJ Badmarsh/Shri
10. If I Could - Lisa Shaw (restless soul remix)
11. Funktacuda - DJ Spinna
12. Tenhouse Gate - Trademark

Disc 2:
1. Private Interlude, A - Groove Armada (Kinobe remix)
2. Homelands - Nitin Sawhney (Joe Claussell mix)
3. In Walked Mr. Cool - Kevin Yost
4. Ready For Us - FUG
5. Day 2001 - Atjazz
6. New Day, A - Ladyvipb
7. Beautiful Things - Lacarno & Burns
8. J'advance - Rollercone
9. Find An Oasis - Block 16/Jhelisa
10. Mission 1 - The Rurals
11. Free As The Morning Sun - Mr. Hermano
12. Nearly - King Kooba


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

wonderful.......2003-03-17

2 cd set, just absolutely wonderful. A lot of break-beat and ambient feels without the new age BS. Some solid artists such as LTJ that happen to grace this album. On occasions, the second cd can kind of sound like porno music, but I really don't care, I dig it. I will admit there is a track or two that I don't care for, but when i'm just sitting back, chillin', it doesn't really matter.

Average customer rating:

Global Lounge, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Neurodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A2GYMQ Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Caresse
2. Portrait - Etro Anime
3. Intraspettro
4. Inspiracao - Praful
5. Casino - The Jack Herren Band, Ralph Myerz
6. Summer Sun - Koop, Yukimi Nagano
7. Promise Is - The Joy Project
8. Hi-Fi Trumpet [Boyz from Brazil Mix]
9. Until the Morning - Thievery Corporation, Emiliana Torrini
10. Sous le Soleil - Aurelia Saxophone Quartet, The Major Boys
11. Salsera - Eric Hansen
12. Rincon de Espana - Bella Sonus
13. E Precisor Perdoar

Product Description

1. Les Exiles - “Une Caresse”
2. Etro Anime - “Portrait”
3. Les Hommes – “Intraspettro”
4. Praful - “Inspiracao”
5. Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band - “Casino”
6. Koop ft. Yukimi Nagano - “Summer Sun”
7. The Joy Project – “Promise Is”
8. Stereo Action Unlimited - “Hi-Fi Trumpet” (Boyz From Brazil Mix)
9. Thievery Corporation ft. Emiliana Torrini - “Until The Morning”
10. Major Boys ft. Aurelia - “Sous le Soleil” (Cuba Accoustic Mix)
11. Eric Hansen – “Salsera”
12. Bella Sonus – “Rincon De Espana”
13. BPM – “E Precisor Perdoar


Format: CD

Average customer rating: A outstanding album from an all-too-much-abused band One of the best dance band recordings you'll find anywhere. try it..you'll love the big band sound The Greatest Dance Band

Sophisticated Swing: Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 2 Les & Larry Elgart Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 1 Les & Larry Elgart/Les Elgart on Tour Sound Ideas/Half Satin & Half Latin The Elgart Touch/For Dancers Also Swing Slow/Della Della Cha-Cha-Cha ASIN: B00000287R Release Date: 1992-05-19

Tracks:

1. Sophisticated Swing
2. (The Gang That Sang) Heart Of My Heart
3. Bendix Bounce
4. Soon
5. The Weasel Pops Off
6. Geronimo
7. I Never Knew
8. Why Don't You Fall In Love With Me
9. Comin' Through The Scotch
10. Sophisticated Lady
11. The Turtle Walk
12. Easy Pickin'
13. Time To Go
14. Big Man On Campus
15. Senior Hop
16. My Heart Belongs To Daddy
17. Varsity Drag
18. Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart

Customer Reviews:

A outstanding album from an all-too-much-abused band.......2005-05-16

Though jazz snobs may dismiss the Elgart Brothers for what one writer has called (and I'm paraphrasing) "the tired-businessman's bounce", they got off with a bang with this superb maiden Columbia effort. Here they established their unique sound: the sharp sax staccato, the soft unmuted horns, the piano-less rhythm section with its close-miked guitar. Unsurprisingly the Elgarts attributed no small part of their success to Glenn Miller, and really this band is an offshoot, for though Miller was getting impatient with big-band music before his untimely death, and it's hard to imagine him playing arrangements quite like these, the Miller sound is definitely there, haunting, dreamy, always under the surface, even without the clarinet lead.

What opens one's ears are the four previously unissued tracks, several demos likely recorded before the "Sophisticated Swing" takes, in a Brooklyn ballroom -- and with a piano (Will "The Expert" Friedwald's booklet discussion is typically unclear). The piano adds little, and the Elgarts were wise to discard it, but then these spine-tingling charts didn't need help, like George Williams's "Easy Pickin'" and especially "My Heart Belongs to Daddy," which turns that tiresome song about forbidden love into an electrifying zap. Alas the Elgarts never did swing enough. Had they credibly done so this band could have ranked with the greatest jazz ensembles instead of ultimately being reduced to the hackneyed two-left-footed fake-disco arrangements of "Hooked on Swing." But this is tremendous swing -- and jazz -- however you slice it.

Peculiar programming note: This album also includes two tracks from their later album "Band of the Year" -- but not their most famous song of all, the "Bandstand Boogie." Then again the whole "Best of the Big Bands" series was plagued with such non-sequiturs. One hopes Sony BMG gets around to the first-class reissues this band deserves, not just continuing to palm them off as licensed product. (The current Collectables double-album leaves out the six extra tracks.) Further peculiar programming note: the "ace" CBS engineer Larry Keyes omits the first note of the title tune; given his stellar career he probably never noticed.

One of the best dance band recordings you'll find anywhere........1998-12-20

The Elgart Band played with a bouncy style and a rich, punctuated sound that became definitive of the "fifties". Charlie Albertine's arrangements are, as always, clear, sensual, and fun. The production and sound of the recordings (produced by George Avakian and engineered by Fred Plaud in the legendary CBS 30th Street church studio) are superb. Even though this particular CD - which was the band's first LP for Columbia - is monoraul, when you put it on you'll feel like the band is right there in your living room. A great experience for anyone who enjoys the sound of swing.

try it..you'll love the big band sound.......1998-11-22

been an elgart fan since "zing was a single" very good cd. for non-electronic fans!

The Greatest Dance Band.......1998-10-20

Many critics consider Les Elgart's band to be the best dance band of the big band era.

Arriving on the big band scene near the close of the era (1950's), the Elgart sound swept the American dance scene.

The unique blending of base sax and trombone, along with use of the guitar for rythym, was a new innovation. The chords,frequently minor, produce almost painfully beautiful musical responses on the part of the listener.

This smooth, and happy swing album is sure to please the new swing generation.

Buy and enjoy.

Average customer rating: Music from the Motherland Do It Again and Again !!! nitegrooves! All the bliss that is Afro inspired House music.

Abstract Afro Lounge, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: King Street Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Techno-House | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Abstract Afro Lounge, Vol. 3 ASIN: B00001IVI8 Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. More Than Gold
2. Ashwa Ara
3. Kote Moun Yo
4. Straight Magic
5. Watch Them Come
6. Cascades of Color
7. Inner Spirit
8. Afro Tech
9. Every Day
10. Sona Mi Areru Ec Sancitu
11. Bahia
12. Time to Be Free

Customer Reviews:

Music from the Motherland.......2001-11-03

When i first got the album i didnt know what to expect. Once i listened to it i was amazed. The album has a mix of house and late nite club grooves intertwined w/heavy african elements (i.e drumming, chanting)This album is a definite purchase, especially for those wanting someting deeper in their music.

Do It Again and Again !!!.......2000-08-08

I just hope there will be an Afro-Lounge 3,4,5 on and on. As a matter of a fact where is 1. Any way, Joe Claussell's Nigerian Udu drumming and chanting on track 3 is nothing short of genius that wont get its credit. He should do more with Udu drumming in house tracks. That deep sound from the clay pots vibrate a dance floor to no end. And Watch Them Come by Men From the Nile, track 5 is just otherworldly.

nitegrooves!.......2000-04-11

this is a really good compilation. you got ron trent/anthony nicholson (USG) on remix duties, roland clark, and deep house don chris brann, who's "cascades of color" track really stands out, well worth buying this for the track alone.

All the bliss that is Afro inspired House music........1999-11-30

Twelve tracks, unmixed, this CD feature's a collection of Hi's (King Street/Nitegrooves guru) latest gems.  Track one, MORE THAN GOLD (Shelter Mix) succeeds in both name and delivery although a bit stretched.  The ruff, ragga vocal delivery adds to the tracks unique style.  How best to describe this album?  Afro Beat meets Jazz meets house.  And the point where they intersect is pure bliss.  Track 5, WATCH THEM COME by Men from the Nile featuring Peven Everett. "They come and they come From the around the world" Another crowd pleaser, Cascades of Color (Journey to Color Mix) by Ananda Project featuring Gaelle Addison. "Sunrise and the sunset when the night falls . . ." Beautiful 4/4 vocals, soothing track, tight production, excellent delivery.  If you are looking for House music incorporating Afro, Cuban and Jazz elements, cop this album for a musical journey evoking the bliss of all that is Afro inspired House.

Average customer rating: Solid Collection of 70's Action Adventure Cop Dramas

Blow Up Presents Exclusive Blend, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Blowup Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000K22O Release Date: 1999-08-09

Tracks:

1. Wild Elephants
2. Soul Skimmer
3. Underlay No. 3
4. Powerboat
5. Close Shave
6. Boss Man
7. Lucky Seven
8. Heavy Bopper
9. Funky Fanfare
10. Trip Wire
11. Second Cut
12. Bora
13. Teenage Chase
14. Fast Back
15. This Way Up
16. Raggers
17. Cult and Colour
18. New Project

Album Description

2007 reissue of this collection of rare music library recordings. Volume 2 sees Blow Up's founder and DJ Paul Tunkin entering the vaults of De Wolfe, Amphonic and again KPM. As with a bulk of Exclusive Blend 1, many of these tracks were receiving their first commercial airing on this album's release. The album also introduced James Clarke's Wild Elephants to the world, which was subsequently picked up by Gap and used on the 1999 'Khaki A Go-Go' worldwide campaign. As a thank-you from the writer it was re-titled 'Blow Up A-Go-Go' and became the title track for the successful V2 / Blow Up compilation 'Blow Up A-Go-Go! Dancefloor Classics from The Legendary Blow Up Club'. This album includes tracks from many great music library theme writers including Keith Mansfield, Alan Hawkshaw and Syd Dale, and includes the Alan Moorhouse Hammond heavy classic "Soul Skimmer" and the spaced out tribal funk of Nick Ingman's "Tripwire". Blow Up.

Customer Reviews:

Solid Collection of 70's Action Adventure Cop Dramas.......2006-05-25

Nice solid & professional collection of some of the best known British soundtrack composers. It's nowhere near as much fun as the EASY TEMPO or the BEAT AT CINECITTA collections - but it's a solid collection.

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