Footprints

1. Snow - Redjen, Sounds from the Ground

2. Shine

3. Melisma

4. Mineral

5. Drugstore

6. Marshmello

7. Rye

8. Planted

9. Drawn to the Woman

10. Pearl

11. Where the Wild Things Were

Footprints,Sounds from the Ground,Blue Flame,Ambient Techno,Dance Music,Electronic,Pop,Trance

Average customer rating: How did I not hear of Karrin Allyson .Love her style and interpretation of a song. Karrin needs to do a live album! Knockout An altogether classy, sweet and very artistic rendering of instrumental standards, giving them new vigor and life Vocalese - done to perfection!

Footprints Karrin Allyson Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Easy To Love From This Moment On Yours Live at Jazz Standard Half the Perfect World ASIN: B000EF5NDK Release Date: 2006-04-18

Tracks:

1. Something Worth Waiting For (Con Alma)
2. All You Need To Say (Never Say Yes)
3. Lightning (Lazy Bird)
4. A Long Way To Go (Equinox)
5. Strollin
6. I Found The Turnaround (The Turnaround)
7. Follow The Footprints (Footprints)
8. Life Is A Groove (Jordu)
9. A Tree And Me
10. I Cant Say (Teaneck)
11. But I Was Cool
12. Give Me A Break (Unit 7)
13. Everybodys Boppin

Amazon.com

On this CD, vocalist Karrin Allyson generously shares the spotlight with a trio of guests, one of whom comes in from an unexpected angle. Indeed, Chris Caswell doesn't sing or play an instrument here: What he's done is set lyrics to some classic jazz instrumentals by the likes of John Coltrane, Nat "Cannonball" Adderley and Wayne Shorter. (A few of these tracks have been renamed--"a detail that has to do with royalties," as the liner notes explain.) The other two guests are Jon Hendricks (whose little whistled solo on "Strollin'" is rather cute) and the Pacific Northwest-based scat expert Nancy King. King shows up on 6 of the 13 tracks and the manner in which her and Allyson's voices-—both equally burnished and agile--dialogue, particularly on "Life Is a Groove (Jordu)" is unusually lovely. Add to the mix a tight core group comprised of Bruce Barth (piano), Peter Washington (bass), and Todd Strait (drums), and you've got yourself an excellent jazz album. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

How did I not hear of Karrin Allyson .Love her style and interpretation of a song........2007-03-07

Turned on my car radio a couple of weeks ago to WBGO NPR Jazz out of Newark,NJ and heard this great vocal rendition of Dizzy's Con Alma and was totally mesmerized. The singers voice and style were just perfect for the song, almost as though the song written more than 50 years ago was waiting for these beautiful lyrics and this wonderfull singers heart-felt rendition. I just flipped. Thanks to Amazon search and sample takes, I came up with Karrin Allyson and this terrific CD "Footprints".
Karrin handles every tune creativly and with class and style, and what a style. I thought I was hip to all the good jazz singers on the scene, but wow, did I miss her. Karrin swings like crazy on the up tunes and sings with tremendous feeling on the ballads.The choice of songs on this CD are a terrific blend of some of the best jazz of the 50"s and 60's that every real jazz fan knows, since they are trully jazz classics.This CD gives them a whole set of new imaginative lyrics and fresh new arrangements. This group plays as one, and you sense they have played together for a long period. The addition of Jon Hendricks and Nancy King really make this CD even more outstandinng.Chris Caswell's Lyrics are brilliant and a perfect fit, all these many years later.
Jordu, Strollin, But I was Cool, Never Say Yes---all swing.Footprints and Con Alma are just beautifull ballads. What can I say but that this is one of the best vocal albums I have ever listened to.
I can't believe this is Karrin Allysons 10th CD and I never new of her. She is one of those few singers that makes the song she sings her song, and you will always associate these tunes with her after hearing this CD
Now I guess I just have to order some of these CD's she's released through the years to catch up with her, and enjoy even more of this fantastic singers work.
I see Karrin's going to be in my town, New York, at Birdland in May '07 and at the Lichfield Jazz concert in Connecticut in August '07. You better believe I won't miss those performances. I bet she must be just great in a jazz club. I really have to make up for lost time.
Not to buy this CD would be one big mistake.I listen to it over and over. Concord, you just have to have Allyson do another one with the same theme. There are so many other Jazz Classics crying out for her to interprete. Let's do a whole bunch of these CDs and you can add even more of your talented guest to join in, as you did with "Footprints"
What a delight.....Long live this great music.

Karrin needs to do a live album!.......2006-11-24

First of all, even the KA albums I care for least are still worth listening to. She never fails to stretch the song list and try something new,which is beyond commendable in my book.

I've seen Karrin numerous times live, and she is truly amazing, especially as a singer (although she's truly a musician). Her interplay with other musicians, the audience, and the songs is remarkable. She is comfortable and playful on stage, and willing to mess around with arrangements/solos/lyrics etc. in a loose and fun way. I most recently saw her at the Green Mill in Chicago (great great place) and her interplay with Todd Strait (her longtime drummer, and one of the best IMHO) and Larry Kohut (local bassist who seems to be playing melodies all the time, even when not soloing) was spectacular.

That said, her recent albums (this one, Wild for You, In Blue) have failed to capture that spirit, and sound a bit flat to me. The songs on Footprints really came alive in performance, especially Turnaround, which really rocked, and listening to the album again, I wondered why it didn't have that life to it. Perhaps too much New York studio perfectionism was the culprit. My favorite album of hers is still Paris to Reo; expansive song list, vibrant performances, and always fun to listen to.

Karrin should do a live album that really shows people what she's all about as a performer. I think then many people who've not seen her in person would "get it", and really enjoy her musicianship. Perhaps if she recorded an album "live in the studio" that would help, since she and the musicians could play around as they do on stage.

If you get the chance to see Karrin perform, especially in a small club, please go; you won't be dissapointed!

Knockout.......2006-08-21

Karrin Allyson from my native Kansas City, Mo. just gets better as time goes on. Her latest CD, "Footprints," is a knockout and deserves 6 stars out of 5. I am not a jazz-a-holic or an expert on technical music analysis, but as a jazz fan I am just blown away by Karrin's new one -- especially "Strollin" and "A Tree and Me." And the guest artists are superb. Keep it up, Karrin. Everyone should have the thrill of listening to "Footprints," a great addition to your already outstanding CD offerings.

An altogether classy, sweet and very artistic rendering of instrumental standards, giving them new vigor and life.......2006-06-21

I discover Karryn Allison through this CD, and it is a happy discovery. I heard her rendition of Wayne Shorter's "Footprints" while shopping for books in a Barnes & Noble type bookstore in the Midwest, and immediately went over and bought the CD.

My personal favorites:

-Dizzy's "Con Alma" opens the CD beautifully. Her rendition adds a melancholy introspection to a tune that I have traditionally heard instrumentally with an entirely impersonal to serene feel. As a singer myself I have sung this tune with jazz choirs in churches in Harlem as an alternative to the usual hymn (it means "with [the] soul" in Spanish).

-"When some girl asks for your number, never say yes..." both the trio accompaniment of the two women on this cut of "All You Need to Say" and the lyrics are just about flawless. The choices of both of them in their improvisations compliment these qualities--and each other--beautifully. This tune makes me happy, the way a kid with a funny secret surrounded by cool acting adults feels.

-I am a nut for brilliant rhythmic improvisation, reconnecting jazz to its African roots. This cut of "Lazy Bird," with a deceptive syncopation which took me a minute to figure out, shows once again the talent of this trio.

-As I said I bought the entire CD for the cut of "Footprints." A song as perfectly written and performed as this one (Wayne's Shorter's African blues written for and performed by the second great Miles Davis Quintet of the sixties) is, as history has shown, often too intimidating to other instrumentalists let along singers to express via their own voice. Karryn makes this song her own, betraying (for lack of a better word) much of the African rhythmic pulse of the original without in actuality decaffeinating its essence. This one in particular has her and the feel established overshadowing the quality of the lyrics, yet the pianism and the muted trumpet, combined with the unexpected duo work of her and the pianist, makes it hauntingly original and beautiful enough to inspire poetry.

-And I cannot short shrift the presence of the Master himself: "Everybody's Boppin'" has some solo work from special guest Jon Hendricks that is joyfully exquisite.

Not every tune on the CD lives up to these gems...but then isn't that true of most CDs?

As I trained opera singer as well as composer/arranger studied in jazz, Karryn's vocal technique worries me at times. She's too young to show the effect of straining in her voice that usually accompanies chain-smoking singers almost twice her age. (Someone even makes a comment about this being one of her somewhat unfortunate trademarks on the liner notes of the CD.) Both her youth and this unnatural strain are evident in her pretty voice on some of the cuts. The right voice teacher could not only get rid of that without replacing it with an inauthentic sound but ensure that her very special artistry is around for another few decades.

All in all I have played this CD many times since buying it and enjoy it immensely. I recommend this--and her--highly, and will be picking up more of her work in the near future.

Vocalese - done to perfection!.......2006-05-20

This new CD, "Footprints," is by far one of Ms. Allyson's finest outings to date...and I truly echo Rick's words here!

It is not an easy task to take some of the finest instrumental classics in jazz and add lyrics, but Chris Caswell gets a huge tip of the hat for a fine job. Add some killer contributions from Nancy King (who deserves wider recognition) and Jon Hendricks (Mr. Vocalese), and you've got a fine album in which the sum total (in my book) equals all of its individual parts.

Far and away, my two favorite tracks are "But I Was Cool," with a killer flute solo by Frank Wess, and the rapid-fire "Everybody's Boppin'", where all the voices are joined together (reminiscent of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross). The memory of the late, great Oscar Brown, Jr. is preserved on this disc with two songs - it broke my heart to know that he passed on just months before having a chance to add his talent to the proceedings.

Thanks Karrin - can't wait to see what you come up with next time!

Average customer rating: Songs on Cassettes, from Seller Burlcouch My Footprints review

Footprints in the Sand, Vols. 1 & 2 Cristy Lane Manufacturer: Cristy Lane Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Day At A Time, Vol. 1 & 2: 22 All Time Favorites Cristy Lane - 20 Greatest Hits 27 Christmas Classics One Day at a Time Just a Closer Walk with Thee ASIN: B00009QGDQ Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. Footprints In The Sand
2. I Believe In Angels, Also Known As, I Have A Dream
3. He Sees My Heart
4. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
5. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
6. Standing On The Promises
7. Lay It On Me
8. Son Of God Is Born
9. I Love To Tell The Story
10. I've Come Back
11. Jesus Loves Me
12. God Bless America
13. Danny Boy
14. Last Word In Jesus Is Us
15. Always Go To Him
16. All In His Hands
17. Jesus Is Rising Again
18. America The Beautiful
19. Makin' Up For The Lost Time
20. My Redeemer
21. Jesus, Jesus My Lord
22. You Make It Feel Like Sunday
23. God Is The Answer
24. The Lord's Prayer
25. The Star Spangled Banner

Customer Reviews:

Songs on Cassettes, from Seller Burlcouch.......2007-07-22

(1) One Day at a Time, Vol 1 & 2, 22 Songs, the #1 Inspirational recording in the World..........

(2) Footprints, Vol 1 & 2, 25 Songs. Cassette Jacket says "24 Songs", a missprint on this Cassette, collectible?..............


Contents of Cassettes.......

One Day at a Time Cassette...........
One Day At A Time,
Just As I Am,
Just A Closer Walk With Thee,
Amazing Grace,
Rock Of Ages,
Softly & Tenderly,
How Great Thou Art,
In The Garden,
Ave Maria,
Give Them All To Jesus,
I See Jesus,
Whispering Hope,
I Love You More Every Day,
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands,
Why Me, Lord,
The Old Rugged Cross,
Where The Roses Never Fade,
Precious Memories,
I Wanna Put Something Back,
Have Thine Own Way Lord,
Love Lifted Me,
Sing To The Lord................



Footprints Cassette...........
I Have A Dream,
He Sees My Heart,
Sweet Hour Of Prayer,
What A Friend We Have In Jesus,
Standing On The Promises,
Lay It On Me,
Son Of God Is Born,
I Love To Tell The Story,
I've Come Back,
Jesus Loves Me,
God Bless America,
Danny Boy,
Last Word In Jesus Is Us,
Always Go To Him,
All In His Hands,
Jesus Is Rising Again,
America The Beautiful,
Makin' Up For Lost Time,
My Redeemer,
Jesus, Jesus My Lord,
You Make It Feel Like Sunday,
God Is The Answer,
The Lord's Prayer,
The Star Spangled Banner.....

My Footprints review.......2007-06-12

I have always loved Cristy Lane's music, and these two cds are no exception. They are wonderful to listen to when I'm having a bad day. I would recommend them to anyone.

Average customer rating: She is just 'OK' footprints HOLLY VALANCE Embarassing album. Impressed GOOD ALBUM!!

Footprints Holly Valance Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: State of Mind State of Mind Come and Get It Naughty Girl 2 Becstasy ASIN: B00006LIBM Release Date: 2003-01-07

Tracks:

1. Kiss Kiss
2. Tuck Your Shirt In
3. Down Boy
4. City Ain't Big Enough
5. Cocktails and Parties
6. Whoop
7. Hush Now
8. All in the Mind
9. Harder They Come
10. Help Me Help You
11. Naughty Girl
12. Connect
13. Send My Best1

Album Description

'Footprints' is the debut album from ex-Australian soap star, Holly Valance. The album combines the sounds of R&B, pop, dance and various world music influences, creating a different take on the pop genre. The Eastern influenced, UK number one single 'Kiss Kiss', and the Nelly Hooper produced single 'Down Boy' are also included. EMI. 2002.

Album Details

Debut Full Length CD from the Aussie Soap Star and Fashion Model Turned Pop Star. Features her Debut Single "Kiss Kiss" which was a Top Ten Hit in Six European Countries in 2002 and Second Single "Down Boy".

Customer Reviews:

She is just 'OK'.......2006-02-08

Holly's debut can be considered good, but she really need to find her style..and her voice is not ready in the album...needs more vocal training??? overall Kiss-Kiss and Downboy has unique melody and probably the best songs from the album.

footprints HOLLY VALANCE.......2004-07-07

13 Outstanding songs!!! Because their all quite evenly balanced, I will review about half of them.

1. KISS KISS- A very creative re-make from a the Turkish version. I love the violins and the lyrics are sang quite fast and the video's alright too. 99%
3. Down Boy- The chorus is more like a verse, in comparison to, the tempo, and therefore the entire flow of the song. But anyway, Holly Valance always have songs with a really good beat, and flow. I will give this track 94%
4. City Ain't Big Enough- A bit of a girly song, quite different, contrary even to all of thhe other tracks, but that can only mean one thing....... ORIGIANLAITY!!!. She should try doing that in some of her other songs. 94%
5. Cocktails and Parties- My second favourite song, not at the moment, but altogether (if you know what I mean.) It is a great dance song and have all the features a good song needs. to go far. 100%
10. Help me, Help You- SO CREATIVE!!! SO WEIRD!!! and odd, but that just makes me love this song even more. 93%
11. Naughty Girl- Debuted at #3 (W After; #4) and went Gold in Australia. I believe that Holly could pick a better single thatn this. 81%

Therefore, A great CD with great artwwork
and great video clips
and great songs
I believe that all pop CDs should have lyrics though.
For more infomation check out my "list" or website if you liked my review so much: www.amield.friendpages.com

Embarassing album........2004-05-20

I picked this album up for wait for it - 99p! Bargain bin madness! I'd never heard a Holly Valance song but was under the impression it was a dancey kind of album. Its good to have some rubbish dance music in the background, something that is unintelligent enough to make sure im not distracted from my workout! But this was just EMBARASSING. Yes, all the songs apart from 2 or 3 were upbeat and easy to dance to but NO WAY could I play it on a high volume. I think her voice was tremendously awful and the music was your typical generic crappy modern pop. Songs 3, 4, 7, 8 , 9 and 12 were just about bearable on a low volume. The rest were just cringworthy. But to think this album is out there being offered for 30 dollars? Good gosh! buy yourself the Dannii Minogue neon nights album instead, this album you can VERY much do without!

Impressed.......2004-05-10

I was very impressed after hearing 3 times her debut album.At first i didn't like it at all.I only enyojed "Kiss Kiss","Down Boy" "City Ain't Big Enough" "Cocktails and Parties" and "Naughty Girl".

1.-Kiss Kiss-9.Is a cover song.Well she has changed the lyrics but the rhythm is the same than a turkish song.Her first single and very catchy.Is very strange that if you have listened to this song,it didn't stuck on your head.
2.-Tuck Your Shirt In-9.At first I found this song very similiar to "Kiss Kiss".But is a very cool dance song.I love the beats and the vocals
3.-Down Boy-9,5.Her second single and the best one.It has infectious beats with a great chrous.You will dance this song a lot.
4.-City Ain't Big Enough-8,5.A Midtempo song.It has cool lyrics and its easy to sing along to.Is very catchy too.
5.-Cocktails and Parties-8.This song reminds me a lot on two All Saints's songs:"Pure Shores" and "Black Coffee".It has similiar beats and vocals.The chrous is very catchy.
6.-Whoop!-8,5.At first i heated this song.But is the most dancey song in the album.The lyrics may be stupid but is so catchy
7.-Hush Now-9,5-I didn't liked this song too.But is a grower!It has the best beat without a doubt!.Very cathcy,dancey and the end of the song is awesome.
8.-All In The Mind-9.I love the chrous and her vocals.The beat is superb!You will love this.
9.-Harder They Come-6,5.Is a slower song compared with the others.But it isn't a ballad at all.Is ok to listen to.
10.-Help Me Help You-7,5-Ballad song.It has cool lyrics but the chrous is a bit simple.
11.-Naughty Girl-9,5-Her third single and one of the best songs in the album.Its very catchy and the verses are different compared with the rest of the songs.Good beat
12.-Connect-6-I don't care a lot about this one.It has a good beat thought.
13.-Send My Best-6-Same as number 12.

GOOD ALBUM!!.......2003-09-07

I don't understand the negative reviews. Holly Valance is very talented and I love the song "Naughty Girl." Buy this album, ignore the bad reviews!

Average customer rating: Life long music Complete list of Tomita's classical albums... My search has ended sweet dancing The works of Debussy , by Tomita ,capture the essence.

Snowflakes Are Dancing Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003F2F Release Date: 1991-02-15

Tracks:

1. Snowflakes Are Dancing From Children's Corner
2. Reverie
3. Gardens In The Rain (Estampes, No. 3)
4. Clair De Lune
5. Arabesque No. 1
6. The Engulfed Cathedral
7. Passepied
8. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
9. Golliwog's Cake Walk
10. Footprints In The Sand

Customer Reviews:

Life long music.......2003-10-08

I have loved this album and also Tomita's Mussorgsky album ever since my Mom first played it for us in 1974 to help us fall asleep at night. I have an ancient cassette copy I've been playing ever since. Now I play them for my children at night and use to great effectiveness when meditating. This music is truly timeless and moves the soul. I have yet to find any other music that can truly relax me in the manner this does. (Maybe I revert to being five and sleeping in my parents bed!) Anyway, I would highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates classical, electronic or new-age music although I am none of these! Turn out all the lights, get comfortable, and let this wonderful music soothe your soul.

Complete list of Tomita's classical albums..........2002-03-05

..."Snowflakes Are Dancing" is definitely one of Tomita's best, but a big box set of every classical Tomita album on CD would be even better. Most of the Tomita albums that have been out of print for years are absolutely fantastic.

Here's the complete list...

Snowflakes Are Dancing 1974 (11 Debussy pieces) The newly remastered CD is an audiophile recording, adds Prelude To The Afternoon of a Faun and is available for a good price.

Pictures At An Exhibition 1975 (Mussorgsky)

Firebird 1976 (Stravinsky: Firebird. Debussy: Prelude To The Afternoon of A Faun. Mussorgsky: Night On Bald Mountain)

The Planets 1976 (Holst)

Kosmos 1978 (Star Wars Title. Space Fantasy- R. Strauss: 2001 Title, Wagner: Ride of The Valkyries and Tannhauser Overture. Honnegar: Pacific 231. Ives: Unanswered Question. Rodrigo: Aranjuez. Grieg: Solveig's Song. Dinicu-Heifetz: Hora Staccato. Bach-Tomita: The Sea Named Solaris)

The Bermuda Triangle 1979 (Sibelius: Valse Triste. And excerpts from... Williams: Close Encounters. Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Scythian Suite, Symphonies 5 and 6, Violin Concerto 1. My favorite electronic CD.)

Bolero 1980 (Ravel: Daphis and Chloe. Pavane for A Dead Princess. Bolero. Mother Goose Suite)

The Grand Canyon 1982 (Grofe)

Canon of The Three Stars 1984 (Pachelbel: Canon. Rachmaninoff: Vocalise. Albinoni: Adagio. Bach: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. 4 pieces from Villa Lobos: Bachianis Brasileiras 2, 4, and 7)

Live At Linz, Austria 1985 (With big speakers on both sides of the Danube River and live soloists. Includes 7 pieces from previous albums plus Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring. Japanese Traditional: Cranes In Their Nest. Vaughn Williams: The Lark Ascending. Wagner: Tristan Und Isolde-Liebestod. Beethoven: Ode To Joy with full Choir.)

Live In New York 1988 (Includes 7 pieces from previous albums plus Dukas: Fanfare. Mahler: Symphony 3 in D Minor - 5th Movement. Traditional: Chinese War Lord Going Home. Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue. Fisher-Dvorak: Goin' Home.)

These last two are my all time favorite live concert CDs by far.

My search has ended.......1999-08-07

I first heard this recording years ago on an album borrowed from a library. I have never forgotten it and have searched for it throughout the years. I am thrilled beyond measure to have finally found it. This music is hauntingly beautiful.

sweet dancing.......1999-05-01

this is one of the FINEST cd's you'll own...trust me

The works of Debussy , by Tomita ,capture the essence........1999-04-15

The works of Claude Debussy , like the works of the great impressionistic artists of the times , mark the transition from formal classical music forms to the modern era . Debussy for me is the foremost genius of the impressionistic musical form. Isao Tomita far exceeds the work of Walter/ Wendy Carlos or any other synthesizer artists I have heard.

Average customer rating: My favourite Wayne Shorter ALL SIMMER--NO BOIL The space of freedom and meaning Modern Jazz at its Finest SICK IMPROVISATION!

Footprints Live! Wayne Shorter Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beyond the Sound Barrier Alegria Speak No Evil Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall Extended Play: Live at Birdland ASIN: B0000633JW Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

1. Sanctuary
2. Masquelero
3. Valse Triste
4. Go
5. Aung San Suu Kyi
6. Footprints
7. Atlantis
8. JuJu

Amazon.com

The only thing more astonishing than the originality and complexity of tenor saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter's music is that this CD is his first live recording as a leader. Captured in Europe in the summer of 2001, Shorter's compositions are reinvented by Danilo Perez's sterling pianisms, John Patitucci's rock-steady bass lines, and drummer Brian Blade's stunning synthesis of Elvin Jones and Tony Williams' styles. "Masquelero," "Sanctuary," and the hypnotic "Footprints" are resurrected from his stint in Miles Davis's '60s combos. "Go," the African-derived "Juju," and Shorter's ingenious arrangement of Jean Sibelius's "Valse Triste" come from his Blue Note LPs of the same era. The moody melodicisms of "Atlantis" and the Afro-Eurasian evocations of "Aung San Suu Kyi," named for the Burmese political activist, are from Shorter recordings from 1985 and 1997. Simply put, Wayne Shorter is a jazz god, and these are his sacred sonic scriptures. Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

My favourite Wayne Shorter.......2005-04-17

'Footprints Live!' holds a special place in my heart. I have been a Shorter fan for some time now, and am a big fan of his Blue Note albums, his Miles albums, his Jazz Messengers albums, and 'Alegria'. On 3rd March 2005, I went to see this quartet here in Dublin. I bought 'Footprints Live!' in the store at the door, for the very purpose of at least reliving the show a little bit at home. The show was incredible, and very different to this CD, but this CD is quite spectacular.

The ability of all four members of this band to suddenly inject a burst of energy is the most catching element. Blade is, in my opinion, the best of the four at this very task. Just listen to the end of 'Masqualero', in which the other three instruments cut out to leave Blade with a simple cymbal pattern for a few beats, upon which Danilo Perez returns with a vamp to die for, under which Blade lets loose again.

I found Perez to be the most difficult of the quartet to enjoy, simple because I found his playing to be a little bit stiff. But my feelings on that matter quickly changed, as I started to listen to the interaction between himself and Blade. In my opinion, Perez is a little bit lacking in harmonic creativity at times, but he makes excellent use of some otherwise stunning chops, and an excellent rhythmic creativity.

Out of the three musicians backing Shorter, John Patitucci has covered the most ground, having played with such greats as Chick Corea and Alan Pasqua since the 80s. He not only manages to shine on an electric bass, but also manages to equal those talents on an upright bass. To think that the finest interaction is between Blade and Perez would be a mistake, as Patitucci may well be what gels them together.

I recommend this CD to you because it is half magic, and half music, as many have stated.

ALL SIMMER--NO BOIL.......2005-04-07

Check out the booklet that accompanies this CD. Shorter's image is caught sometimes in full, sometimes distorted, and sometimes lonely partially. In many ways this is a perfect metaphor for this album. Shorter's masterpieces from the past are presented as if turned inside out and amusing things are found. The arrangements tend to be spare and having a lot of sonic space between the instruments. This leaves an almost "minimalist" impression except paying attention to detail reveals a lot of activity going on between the players.

This approach points to the problem I have with this album. Short periods of intense listening shows some brilliant playing and interplay. Unfortunately, across the entire length of the album my mind wandered. Shorter and company play as if they were a cluster of low-key volcanoes and I kept waiting someone to rip the top off and erupt. They never do.

This is likely to strike some as tasteful restraint. I am simply not convinced. There is no question Shorter is a jazz great whose reputation is secure musical history. Others will certainly disagree; but this strikes me a coasting.

The space of freedom and meaning.......2005-03-20

I heard this group live in Stockholm the other day, and this experience made me fully realize what this CD is about. Being primarily a classical and world music listener, I tend to get put off by jazz, being either too formal and predictable or too chaotic and meaningless. This music is in the perfect orbit. You still feel the gravity, beauty and order of the earth, but never plunge back into the predictable. Yet you are in the widened space, but never get disconnected and lost in entropy and meaningslessness. In a sense, my whole life as a listener has been in search of this place, and this CD is one of the few that takes me there, now that I've heard this music live.

Modern Jazz at its Finest.......2004-05-04

Wayne Shorter has always been able to flow from one stage to the next. This group now is an embarkment from where he was since he seldom played after his Weather Report days. To say it briefly, Wayne Shorter is back with vegence. His newly re-arranged and re-harmonized versions of a few of his old classics and some other classic tunes make this album extremely enjoyable. The sense of freedom and modal playing embellished the entire album. While this is a landmark album for Wayne, showing his return to all acoustic jazz, this is a landmark album in general in jazz. Groups like Dave Holland are also in this trend in the sense that they rely heavily on interplay and constant improvisation...the root and soul of jazz. Pick this one up, one of the finest tenor/soprano players alive with a fresh new group.

SICK IMPROVISATION!.......2004-04-07

i dont have this album, but i just saw them in concert (this band) and it blew my mind how good they were! i was laughing the whole time it was so good! Pattitcci is amazing as well as shorter of course! People (old geezers) were walking out b/c it wasn't "jazzy enough". This is hip music not to be messed with and this is a "supergroup" in jazz today. No one is better than these guys!

Average customer rating: 1 song Great Female Blues artist, with strong sexual overtones

Footprints on the Ceiling Barbara Carr Manufacturer: Ecko Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bone Me Like You Own Me The Ultimate Collection The Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000003H62 Release Date: 1997-03-04

Tracks:

1. Good Looks Can Get Him But It Takes Good Lovin' To Keep Him Home
2. Footprints On The Ceiling
3. God Blessed Our Love
4. If You Can't Cut The Mustard
5. I Just Wanna Make Love To You
6. The Bo Hawk Grind
7. The Right Kind Of Love
8. Anybody's Man Tonight
9. Make Me Feel It Like You Feel It Too
10. We're Gonna Boogie

Customer Reviews:

1 song.......2003-07-30

i bought this cd simply because the oldies buff that i am brought me to this new found blues singer,lovely version of gene chandler's "god bless our love" her other songs are smokin' too, i hope she does more oldies tunes!you go girl!

Great Female Blues artist, with strong sexual overtones.......1998-07-18

If you like songs with funny sexual overtones, this is the Blues album for you. As a DJ for Swing, Shag & Bop dancers, I use Footprints on the Ceiling and Can't cut the Mustard as dance songs. All the other songs have from mild to strong sexual overtones. In general, I find the lyrics funny and her blues style appealing.

Average customer rating: excellent overview of Wayne Shorter's recorded legacy A great compliation, but read the new biography Nice introduction to a great talent I Need A Box-Set! Please!!

Footprints: The Life and Music of Wayne Shorter Wayne Shorter Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Footprints: The Life and Work of Wayne Shorter JuJu Beyond the Sound Barrier Alegria Forecast: Tomorrow ASIN: B0006A9G72 Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Lester Left Town - Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers
2. Speak No Evil - Wayne Shorter
3. Infant Eyes - Wayne Shorter
4. Time Of The Barracudas - Gil Evans Orchestra
5. E.S.P. - Miles Davis
6. Footprints - Miles Davis
7. Nefertiti - Miles Davis
8. Sanctuary - Miles Davis
9. Mysterious Traveller - Weather Report
10. Lusitanos - Weather Report

Tracks:

1. Elegant People - Weather Report
2. Palladium - Weather Report
3. Ponta De Areia - Wayne Shorter
4. Aja - Steely Dan
5. The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines - Joni Mitchell
6. The Three Marias - Wayne Shorter
7. Mahogany Bird - Wayne Shorter
8. Joy Ryder - Wayne Shorter
9. Children Of The Night - Wayne Shorter
10. In Walked Wayne - J.J. Johnson
11. Aung San Suu Kyi - Herbie Hancock
12. Masquelero (Live Version) - Wayne Shorter

Customer Reviews:

excellent overview of Wayne Shorter's recorded legacy .......2006-08-09

This superb 2-CD compilation, released in conjunction with Michelle Mercer's recent biography, gives an excellent overview of jazz legend Wayne Shorter's monumental musical contributions. Of course, die-hard fans already know all about the genius from Newark NJ, but for listeners just starting to explore Shorter's legacy, FOOTPRINTS presents the ideal introduction. The well-selected tunes span a period of over 40 years (1960-2000), which are taken from:

1) his work with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers

2) his amazing string of albums cut for Blue Note in the 1960's

3) his membership in the famed Miles Davis Quintet

4) his work as co-founder of the premier fusion band, Weather Report

5) his (rare) employment as sideman for such artists as Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell.

6) his tightly composed (acoustic/electric) solo work for Columbia in 1980's

7) some examples of his work in the 1990's (leader/co-leader & sideman)

8) one live cut from his latest group (a critically acclaimed acoustic quartet)

As far as this reviewer is concerned, the only caveat concerns the dearth of material (only 1 cut) from Shorter's years as part of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. This band, especially during Shorter's tenure (1960-64), did not by any means play a brand (as is sometimes voiced) of "mere hardbop" (whatever that is supposed to mean). In actuality, that particular incarnation of the Jazz Messengers happens to have been one of the greatest groups in jazz history (yes, on par with Coltrane Quartet and Miles Quintet). So, appealing as Wayne's classic "Lester Left Town" is, this reviewer was left wondering whether room could have been made for at least one other track. It may, in this regard, be of some value to point out that another 2-CD compilation ("Wayne Shorter: The Classic Blue Note Recordings") does focus (for the better part of 1 CD) on his work with Blakey. Whether it would be a suitable substitute for the CD currently being reviewed depends on how firmly ones interest lies in Shorter's Blue Note period.

In any case, FOOTPRINTS is an excellent overview of a truly great and influential musician, and will have served its purpose if it leads a listener to even a fraction of his numerous recordings. My recommendations for further exploration, especially for those on limited budgets, would be to pick up at least:

ART BLAKEY & JAZZ MESSENGERS:
"The Big Beat" *OR* "Mosaic" ( "Free for All" is a good extra choice )

BLUE NOTE SOLO ALBUMS:
The aforementioned 2-CD Blue Note compilation *OR* the decently priced "Great Sessions", featuring 3 complete classic albums- "Juju", "Speak No Evil", "Adam's Apple". ( "Supernova" is a good extra choice )

MILES DAVIS QUINTET:
"Miles Smiles" OR "Nefertiti" ( "Highlights from Live @ Plugged Nickel" is a good extra choice ).

WEATHER REPORT
"Mysterious Traveller" *OR* "Black Market" ( "Live & Unreleased" is a good extra choice )

1980's SOLO ALBUMS:
"Atlantis" ( if you can find it! )

1990's SOLO ALBUMS:
"High Life"

2000's SOLO ALBUMS:
"Alegria"

A great compliation, but read the new biography.......2005-03-02

We're accustomed to compilations such as this falling short, but this one actually does give you a sense of the depth and breadth of Wayne Shorter's career. Columbia made a sincere effort toward complete representation of his musical journey and scored a real licensing coup with "Aja"--though it's probably just a sign of how beloved Wayne is among musicians that even Steely Dan gave up its closely guarded material for him. I wonder if this compliation's connection to the new biography has anything to do with its success. Like a previous reviewer, I'd recommend checking it out: The Life and Work of Wayne Shorter, by Michelle Mercer. Mercer gets way inside Wayne S's far out imagination and explains how his music is the product of an original and questing mind. The book is highly entertaining and moving.

Nice introduction to a great talent.......2005-01-14

One could make a case for Wayne Shorter as the best jazz composer of the post-bop eras. If not the greatest, he certainly makes the short list. Shorter has not previously been well-served by compilations since his best songs are spread out across several labels and different groups (solo projects, the Miles Davis Quintet, and Weather Report). This collection includes the highlights of all those eras plus some of his key sideman dates with Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. I'm especially happy that his marvelous "Three Marias" song from the 1980's is included as it should be a standard. Shorter has so many years of great music that he would be better served by a comprehensive box set. However, since he is now in his 70's and still making great music, it might be preferable to wait a few more years before making one available. I've taken one star off due to overly bright mastering (to my ears). It's very apparent, especially on "Aja" and "Dry-Cleaner From Des Moines." Read the recently-released "Footprints" biography, which sheds light on the creation of all this beautiful music.

I Need A Box-Set! Please!!.......2005-01-09

When I first heard that this compilation was coming out, I worried that the effort might come up short if the music was not packaged correctly to do justice to the complete artistry of Wayne Shorter. Mr. Shorter has earned the right to be packaged and presented as a "Jewel of Jazz". This two-disc presentation almost misses an opportunity to truly capture his genius and contributions to both global music and modern Jazz.

Like the "Portrait of Jaco" compilation of bassist Jaco Pastorious, I asked the question - Where is the third disc? Wayne has made so many different contributions to music, that a two-disc compilation might sell him short. This music could have easily been presented as a three dics package with each disc covering a unique prospective of Wayne's career. Disc One would cover the early Art Blakey & Solo Blue Note period. Disc Two would cover the Miles Davis and early Weather Report period. Disc three would cover Weather Report, Wayne's Brazillian recordings ,his solo projects of the 1980's and his contributions to other artist's work - like Joni Mitchell, Bill Laswell, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Manhatten Project, Gil Evans, JJ Johnson, Santana and VSOP. And if there was a bonus fouth disc - it would cover the current quartet along with the selections from his last three recordings. I guess a four-disc box set would be required to do Wayne justice.

"Footprints" gives us a brief sampling of Wayne Shorter's contribution to our vast and diverse musical world. I can listen to this timeless music repeatedly, without ever tiring of its' depth and beauty. Wayne Shorter writes music that is stimulating & alive, and he always manages to stay fresh and ahead of current musical trends. His contributions to the growth and evolution of Jazz will be significant for years to come. I just wish that "Footprints" could have offered just a little more for first-time listeners. This artist deserves to be heard more, but this will due for now. Please check out Wayne's previous recordings - you will not be disappointed. His Blue Note and Columbia recording are worth adding to your collections. "Footprints" represents the tip of a very significant iceberg. Enjoy!!!

Average customer rating:

Footprints Jai Uttal Manufacturer: Triloka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Ambient | Celtic | Environmental | General | International | Jazz | Meditation Music | Piano | World Dance General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000057PG Release Date: 1991-01-01

Tracks:

1. Footprints
2. Caravan
3. Andobar Island
4. Raghupati
5. Madzoub(God Intoxicated)
6. Pahrari(The Mountain People)
7. Snowview
8. Taking The Dust
9. Raghupati II
10. Bus Has Come

Average customer rating: A remarkable musician !

Footprints Toots Thielemans Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sophisticated Lady The Silver Collection Live in the Netherlands Man Bites Harmonica For My Lady ASIN: B0000047B8 Release Date: 1991-02-05

Tracks:

1. Footprints
2. Blues On Time
3. Gymnopedie No. 1
4. Round Midnight/Good Evening Thelonious
5. If You Could See Me Now
6. When I Fall In Love
7. What Kind Of Fool Am I
8. Laura
9. The Windmills Of Your Mind/Bonjour Michel
10. Sultry Serenade
11. C To G Jam Blues

Customer Reviews:

A remarkable musician !.......2004-12-05

Toots Thielemans is a living legend . Through the years he has been capable to develop a wide scope about playing music .
This is a personal work of this gladiator of the brazilian music . That's why he decided to pay a sincere tribute to other composers and the result was amazing .
The free version of the classical Gymnopedie No. 1 of Erik Satie sounds filled of austere and discrete elegance .
Thielemans made a sincere homage to Wayne Shorter with Footprints the most artistic recording of the whole set , but besides there is other surprises: Laura version is very intimate version .
There is another salute to Michel Legrand with the windmills of your mind ; and Thelonius Monk too .
The classic theme of the fifties When I fall in love has a special charm and rapture .
Get close to the intimate environment of this notable and outstanding music.

Average customer rating: This is an excellent LP if you like harmonica-heavy blues traditional blues with a unique sound

Footprints on the Ceiling Mississippi Heat Manufacturer: Crosscut Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Eye Open: Live at Rosa's Lounge, Chicago Glad You're Mine The Duke Meets the Earl ASIN: B00006JKFI Release Date: 2002-10-15

Tracks:

1. Goin' Home
2. Jean's Jive
3. She's Got Everything
4. What Kind Of Man Is That?
5. That Ain't Love
6. Blues For George Baze
7. Caribbean Sunshine
8. Heartbroken
9. Madcat Hop
10. Hobo Blues
11. Still Havin' A Ball
12. Gonna Leave And Let Her Be
13. What Else Can I Do?
14. Footprints On The Ceiling

Customer Reviews:

This is an excellent LP if you like harmonica-heavy blues.......2004-06-13

Harmonica-Heavy Chicago blues with burly female vocals, Mississippi Heat will raise the core temperature of any listener. Featuring Pierre Lacocque on harp and Inetta Visor on lead vocals, their approach is unique as he trills a chromatic harmonica over her voice. Released on Germany's Crosscut records in 2003, "Footprints On The Celing" includes appearances by Billy Boy Arnold (who started out on Chess Records with Bo Diddley in 1955 and laid the harp tracks to the original version of Diddley's I'm A Man) and Carl Weathersby, who help add depth to the already worthwhile offerings. - all content copyright www.maximumink.com

traditional blues with a unique sound.......2003-12-29

Great sound music with horns and back-up vocals! The best sounding blues CD I have heard this year bar none. Pierre writes good, lively lyrics and Inetta Vizors delivers with deep and beautiful vocals. Great line-up of guests as well...Billy Boy Arnold, Carl Weathersby, Peter "Madcat" Ruth and a sensational horn section.
The harp is original and haunting; unlike any harp I have heard before yet with lots of Little and Big Walter in it!
A must for any serious blues lover! Their website is worth visiting www.mississippiheat.net

Album Review:

1. From the Six Corners [Import]
2. Fucking Consumer
3. Giant Steps, Vol. 1
4. Give Me a Reason [Import]
5. God Given
6. Good Times: The Very Best of the Hits and Remixes [Import]
7. Grand Tourism
8. Hard House Euphoria [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]
9. Has It Come to This?
10. Hed Kandi: The Mix Winter 2004

Album Review

album review

Album Review

Creative Spaces

Massenet - Roma / Tamar · Mok · Arginbaeva · Rivenq · Ellero D'Artegna · Guidarini

Janis Ivanovs: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1

Music: St. Louis

Nebelnest

No Prayer for the Dying [Enhanced] [Limited Edition]

Inspirations of Love: Soulful Hearts

Light Years [CD-single]

Live in Japan [Import]

Mozart Complete Wind Concerti: Volume 2 - Flute

Jazz Vespers

Greatest Hits [Import]

Love Me The Right Way

Eddie M.

Jazz Alive: A Night at the Half Note