Impressions

About the Artist
Mark Scozzafave is currently a student at the University of Notre Dame where he is pursuing a degree in business and music.

Product Description
The CD features original and popular music for piano.

Impressions,Mark Scozzafave

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Average customer rating: Disappointing......Don't start here. The second half is the best! I respect that the band is trying to evolve... Hear me out (2.5 stars) Masterpiece

First Impressions of Earth The Strokes Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Room on Fire Is This It Show Your Bones You Could Have It So Much Better Broken Boy Soldiers ASIN: B000BVQ9JO Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

1. You Only Live Once
2. Juicebox
3. Heart In A Cage
4. Razorblade
5. On The Other Side
6. Vision Of Division
7. Ask Me Anything
8. Electricityscape
9. Killing Lies
10. Fear Of Sleep
11. 15 Minutes
12. Ize Of The World
13. Evening Sun
14. Red Light

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Their prospects dangerously over-inflated by pundits who often hailed their debut as nothing short of rock-messianic, New York City's Strokes got a lesson in cynical rock-press dynamics when their biz-troubled, if similarly toned, '03 follow-up was dutifully dismissed as the proverbial sophomore slump. A lesser band might have been chastened by the experience; this one responds with a third album that positively bristles with energetic challenges. Revolving around a loose concept that allows songwriter/frontman Julian Casablancas to adopt a viewpoint that's as detached as it is world-weary and bemused, it's a record that quickly trades the often precious production conceits of its forebears for a muscular confidence that's notable from the infectious, back-to-the-'80s opener "You Only Live Once" to its perfect bookend "Red Light."

That often inviting sonic remodeling may come in part from Bangles/Sublime/Sugar Ray producer David Kahne (who replaces previous collaborator Gordon Raphael on all but a handful of cuts), but the band clearly has expansiveness on its mind, from a running length nearly twice its predecessors to such stylistic excursions as the cinematic, back-to-the-future riffing of the single "Juicebox," the spare, electro-baroque moodiness of "Ask Me Anything," and the dense, surprising prog flirtations of "Electrocityscape." "On the Other Side" finds Casablancas convincingly casting himself as the anti-Bono while crooning "I hate them, I hate them all, I hate myself for hating them" before chiding humanity as "seven billion people who've got nothing to say" on the otherwise upbeat closer, "Red Light." Wrapping such cynicism in more populist musical trappings is no mean feat, and the sheer reach of the Strokes' ambitions here insure they occasionally fall short. But it's a consistently intriguing effort, one that seems calculated as much to challenge the faithful as expand the band's own considerable horizons. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing......Don't start here........2007-07-29

Their first album was almost perfect. The second was worth getting for about half the tracks. The appeal of this one is mostly lost on me.

The second half is the best!.......2007-07-11

Yes I will have to agree with the minority of reviewers that say that the second half of the CD is the best one, if Julian and the boys were experimenting well I did work bacause I found myself listening to these songs more often, Ize of the World, 15 Minutes, Fear of Sleep and the rest of the second half are truly great songs and fit with my taste, this coming from someone that considers himself intelligent and with a great and eclectic musical taste ,OK I also like the first half specially track number 6 Vision of Division. I will also say that I own this CD since its release in early 2006.
I just dont understand the people that downgrades this album, if this would have sounded like the previous two they would have complaint that they just do more of the same , and now that they changed the direction a bit they want the sound of the other records...everyone grows , you do not think the same things you did 3 or 5 years ago , everyone changes a bit and I am happy to say that I like the new direction the Strokes went.

I respect that the band is trying to evolve..........2007-04-28

But it seems that this is one band that people (including myself) really like the original sound of. On "Is This It?" and "Room On Fire" they had such a new sound that nobody had ever heard yet. However, they have since traded in their patented sound for a slower, more slurred sound. Because of this change in sound, this album flopped.

Although, it isn't a total let down. "On The Other Side" is a really cool song. I also really like "Heart In A Cage." It seems, if anything, the album progressively gets slower and more boring as it drags on. But the first few tracks are good. (For a perfect example of a sleeper track, listen to "Fear Of Sleep")

Overall, I'd still buy it, as I'm a big strokes fan. But you might want to buy it used or on sale.

Hear me out (2.5 stars).......2007-02-07

I know Strokes fans will cringe when they see my rating, but realize that I too am a Strokes fan. It simply comes down to this- I expect much more of this band than 'First Impressions...'. Hopefully this represents a brief lull in their creativity. Face it, deep down we all know this album is far inferior to their prior efforts. But I'm willing to give them a pass on this one and I will certainly listen to whatever they come up with next (with fingers crossed I might add).

I think it's ultimately ironic that after the Strokes release of 'Is this it' every band in the world tried to sound like the Strokes. Now, after listening to 'First Impressions...' it seems as if the Strokes are trying to sound like everybody else!

If you are thinking of purchasing this based on 'Is this it' or 'room on fire', I urge you to listen to the samples beforehand. It might be a good one to pick up for $8 at your local used CD store. Do not, under any circumstances, spend full retail $$$ on this!

Masterpiece.......2007-01-14

First Impressions Of Earth.........Could there have been a better album name for a 2006 release? No. This album is an expreimental masterpiece. Too bad England was the only one that noticed it. Songs on here like You Only Live Once, Heart in a Cage, Razorblade, Ize Of The World, and Red Light are all golden. Get this album now or you will regret it. The Strokes, the best rock band of our times.

Average customer rating: Welcome to "alternative" classical music! It's Yo-Yo so it's Exquisite Love it- great for weddings Stellar album **Superb**

Appalachia Waltz / Ma, Meyer, O'Connor Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ma, Yo-Yo | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by O'Connor | O'Connor, Mark | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Appalachian Journey Heartland: An Appalachian Anthology Uncommon Ritual Short Trip Home The Telluride Sessions ASIN: B000002C0Y Release Date: 1996-09-24

Tracks:

1. The Green Groves of Erin - The Flowers Of Red Hill
2. Appalachia Waltz
3. Chief Sitting In The Rain
4. Mama
5. Butterfly's Day Out
6. Druid Fluid
7. First Impressions
8. Etienne Et Petunia
9. F.C.'s Jig
10. College Hornpipe
11. Pickles
12. Old Country Fairytale
13. Schizoozy
14. Star of the Country Down
15. Speed The Plow Medley
16. Fair Dancer Reel

Customer Reviews:

Welcome to "alternative" classical music!.......2007-02-19

It's wonderful to hear three such talented musicians put together a collection of non-classical music on revered instruments. This is not "The Yo-yo Ma Show" with two other guys! The music is varied but the performances are great and -- in some cases, e.g. Appalachia Waltz -- fantastic. I was driving the first time I heard the title piece and immediately started sobbing and had to pull over; it was that beautiful! This would be a good CD choice for children to listen to, as it gives a fine exposure to the amazing sounds that the three instruments can make when in the right hands.

It's Yo-Yo so it's Exquisite.......2007-02-12

Yo-yo Ma has never been content to stick with the standard cello classics. Of course he has recorded the classics - the magnificent Bach Cello Suites (incredible and the visual DVD only enhances the effect), Vivaldi, Beethoven, Faure, Dvorak, etc. His evolution as an artist is an on-going process, thus there's Yo-Yo playing Tango (Astor Piazzolla), Yo-Yo playing Jazz (Claude Boling), Yo-yo playing Brazilian music or John Williams. And now we have the Apalachia Waltz, a beautiful, virtuoso and haunting piece.
I, too, found many of the sounds unique. For a real experience, listen in a darkened room with a pair of superior earphones - the things you pick up will shock. I literally turned my head several times, convinced that the artist was in the room.

As one reviewer noted, this is not supposed to be the rustic sound one might imagine or (the reverse) simply an intellectual exercise. The artist (with able assistance) seems to draw on some kind of inner reserve and literally pour his soul into his newest project. I, for one, applaud this widening of the boundaries between genres and hope that it continues.
Let's not forget the other artists, particularly Meyer. Many times the celebrity saps all the attention leaving a wake of sore feeling in their wake. Ma has always been one to give credit where credit is due and in this case it is due to those who ably assisted him. My grade - A

Love it- great for weddings.......2007-01-24

I used this and Appalachian Journey for my wedding music. I used Track 2 (Appalachian Waltz) as my entry music. The rest I just had playing on a cd player as background music while my guests were waiting on me. It was perfect for our outdoor Fall wedding. Hearing track 2 always brings the memory of our beautiful day flooding back.

Stellar album.......2006-11-10

This disc is top-notch in all respects. The playing is great by Ma and O'Conner for sure, but the bass work is awesome. Meyer is as good a player as there is in the world at the present time in my opinion. I am a cellist and bassist and find it difficult to believe that some of the things he does are possible. If you like top quality string playing, order this album today.

**Superb**.......2006-07-19

I absolutely love this album -- the music resonates with one's soul. Even if you don't have a cello fetish as I, you can't go wrong with this album. It offers a wonderful range from adagio to allegro.....A true musical feast. I especially enjoy Butterfly's Day Out and First Impressions. Dolce...

Average customer rating: The Almighty Impressions! Solid!!! Influential and Important hum a little soul, make life your goal... Butler, Mayfield, Cash & Gooden were the originals!

Ultimate Collection The Impressions Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Northern | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Major Lance The Ultimate Collection Ultimate Collection Jerry Butler - Greatest Hits The Ultimate Collection ASIN: B00005QKC1 Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

1. For Your Precious Love - Jerry Butler & The Impressions
2. Gypsy Woman
3. It's All Right
4. Talking About My Baby
5. I'm So Proud
6. Keep On Pushing
7. Amen
8. You Must Believe Me
9. People Get Ready
10. Woman's Got Soul
11. Meeting Over Yonder
12. You've Been Cheatin'
13. Man Oh Man
14. We're A Winner
15. I Loved And I Lost
16. Fool For You
17. This Is My Country
18. Choice Of Colors
19. Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
20. Same Thing It Took

Customer Reviews:

The Almighty Impressions!.......2006-01-27

I grew up listening to soul groups like the Impressions, so I decided to get this CD to add to my collection-and I was not disappointed. This collection follows the Impressions through the late 1950's when Jerry Butler was a member, to the 1960's during the Curtis Mayfield period, to the post-Curtis Mayfield period in the 1970's with "Finally Got Myself Together" and "Same Thing It Took." The love songs like, "For Your Precious Love" and "I'm So Proud" are included as well as the social anthems "Keep On Pushing", "People Get Ready", "We're A Winner", "This Is My Country", and "Choice Of Colors."

There seems to be some confusion among other reviewers as to the members of the Impressions. The original incarnation included Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Gooden, and brothers Arthur and Richard Brooks. When Jerry Butler left, Fred Cash joined the lineup. The most memorable lineup of the group-the 1960's incarnation- and the ones pictured on this CD image are left to right: Fred Cash, Curtis Mayfield, and Sam Gooden. Once Curtis Mayfield left to pursue solo ventures, the group included various members but Sam and Fred were the mainstays. As a fact, they both still perform along with Willie Kitchens as the Impressions. The only member of the Impressions that is deceased is the late, great Curtis Mayfield.

Solid!!!.......2003-10-22

This is an incredible cd I would encourage anyone who likes Contemporary Gospel to buy this cd I mean it is one of the best ultimate collections I have ever purchased and I love the whole cd the whole cd has some good tracks on it I really do enjoy each and everyone of these gentelemen the only one that is living now is Jerry Butler. Brook Benton and the Immaculate Incredible, Multi-talented Curtis Mayfield there is no way to describe this musical geinus he is deceased also..... This cd contains so many good hits that I can't even name them all But I will name my favorite tracks on the album: We are a Winner!!, Amen, People Get Ready, Your Choice of Colors , and Your Precious Love this is a wonderful awesome immaculate cd I love this whole album buy it there will never be another Ice-Man Jerry Butler, Brook Benton, and last but not least Curtis Mayfiled;R. Kelly is good but he cannot touch Curtis Mayfield!!!!

Influential and Important.......2002-05-20

This is great music, made more important by the passage of time. I urge you to listen and learn. As usual, Hip-O has done a superb job: great sound, rare photos, and an essay that adds detail and dimension to the legacy of the Impressions. Hear for yourself why this music matters more than ever.

hum a little soul, make life your goal..........2002-04-15

If you don't know the Impressions, you need to check them out. It's hard to understand how a group that was this good and this successful can be so infrequently heard on oldies stations. Honestly, do we really need to hear "My Girl" or "Respect" 30 times a week when there is so much other worthy music out there??? Curtis Mayfield wrote songs that were catchy, fun, and had substance to them. When he, Fred Cash, and Sam Gooden sang in unison, it was like hearing one voice multi-tracked, until they split into their trademark harmonies.

Some of the album's highlights: "It's All Right" - one of the all-time feel-good songs; "Talking About My Baby" - a very upbeat love song; "People Get Ready" - a gorgeous piece of gospel with some of the loveliest vocals you will ever hear; "This Is My Country" - perhaps the best civil rights song ever written.

This is far and away the best single-disc compilation that has been done on the group (Hip-O finally managed to do something right). The only possible complaint might be the absence of "I've Been Trying", a lovely, soulful song that was emulated by Bob Marley on early Wailers tracks, but even that is not a major omission. If you like Motown or 60's soul, you should own this album.

Butler, Mayfield, Cash & Gooden were the originals!.......2001-10-31

The opening track tells the story and future of this awesome group "FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE", doo wop and soul flows freely within this never-to-be-forgotten tune, setting the standards that would change the way we would be listening to American music.

All twenty tracks are classics, great job from Universal Music taking us back to so many wonderful memories...can only say, listen to one song on this "Ultimate Collection", and you know immediately...YOU'RE HOOKED by your favorite group from the '50s, '60s and '70s the first original sounds of R&B ~ THE IMPRESSIONS!

Total Time: 56:00 on 20 Tracks ~ Universal/Hip-O 314-556-738-2 ~ (2001)

Average customer rating: good album, worthy cause George Winston? Not classic Geo. Winston, but pretty amazing Not up to George Winston's Standard of Excellence From Solo Piano Publications

Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: A Hurricane Relief Benefit George Winston Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music New Orleans Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Piano | Blues | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sundown: A Windham Hill Piano Collection Night Divides the Day: The Music of the Doors Montana: A Love Story Forest December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition ASIN: B000GRUQOM Release Date: 2006-09-05

Tracks:

1. New Orleans Shall Rise Again
2. Creole Moon
3. Pixie
4. The Breaks
5. Pixie #3
6. Stevenson
7. Gulf Coast Lullaby - Part 1
8. Gulf Coast Lullaby - Part 2
9. When The Saints Go Marching In
10. Blues For Fess, Beloved

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George Winston is no stranger to benefits. He often gives the proceeds from his concerts to charitable organizations, and in 2001 he released Remembrance, a benefit album for the families of 9/11 victims. Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: A Hurricane Relief Benefit serves two purposes. It's a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but it also allows Winston to indulge his love of New Orleans piano, which he's voraciously studied from the works of James Booker, Professor Longhair, Henry Butler, and Dr. John. Winston's proficiency at these styles is not always convincing. There's uncertainty in his timing, and he seems to get finger-tied on difficult runs. But he doesn't make it easy on himself, playing stomping stride pieces by James Booker ("Pixie") and Henry Butler ("The Breaks"). These are rapid-fire tunes on which Winston gets a honky-tonk sound from the piano that might surprise his fans.

On a 12-minute odyssey through "When the Saints Go Marching In," Winston echoes Bobby Hebb's 1966 hit, "Sunny," before breaking into a rollicking stride version of the New Orleans anthem that takes a turn into boogie-woogie minimalism. These songs challenge Winston's skill, as does Dr. John's ruminative "Creole Moon," which would seem more appropriate for Winston's technique. But it's not all New Orleans stride and jazz. Winston also throws in some gorgeous originals that are in his more conventional "folk-piano" style. The long ring-outs and sustains of "Gulf Coast Lullaby Part 1 & 2" have all the Winston signatures, as does "Stevenson." Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions is a fun album, but Winston's love of New Orleans piano isn't always done justice in the performance. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

good album, worthy cause.......2007-01-31

George Winston's piano playing is always interesting, and it's great to hear him work out on songs in a New Orleans mode. His take on music by Booker, Butler and Dr John is actually pretty impressive. He's got his own approach and the chops to pull it off. The fact that this album supports the Katrina victims also comes as an extra recommendation.

George Winston?.......2006-11-10

If you like the music of George Winston's earlier albums, especially the "seasons," December, Plains, Forest, Montana.....you will probably not like this one. Unfortunately, it is nothing like his earlier works. I would never have fallen in love with his music if it was all like Gulf Coast Blues. This new one is way too heavy, loud, and generally abrasive. I am very sorry to have to say these things, because I am such a big fan of his.

Not classic Geo. Winston, but pretty amazing.......2006-11-10

I love this CD. It has a meloncholy blues sound, very clean, with echoes of typical New Orleans dixieland, strains of Dr. John-type piano, and a touch of Winstoneque new age. Only wish it was longer.

Not up to George Winston's Standard of Excellence.......2006-11-10

I was disappointed in this CD and have only played it once. There was nothing about the music that "grabbed" me or even made me identify with New Orleans jazz or blues. Not what I expected, but I was still happy to contribute to the hurricane relief effort.

From Solo Piano Publications.......2006-09-15

George Winston's "Gulf Coast Blues and Impressions" is both a benefit album to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina as well as a tribute to New Orleans jazz piano. Those who have seen Winston perform in concert know that this style of music is one of his passions, so it's fun to have a full recording of both quiet and rollicking forms of jazz piano from this artist. Six of the tracks are original compositions in the styles of some of Winston's favorite jazz composers, three are covers, and one is an almost twelve-minute arrangement of the New Orleans musical staple, "When the Saints Go Marching In." Folks looking for meditation music should probably move on, although four of the tracks are much quieter and more what Winston's fans have come to expect. All of George Winston's proceeds from this album will go directly to the Dancing Cat Benefit Fund, to be distributed to organizations helping people on the Gulf Coast and New Orleans to rebuild and return. In unity with the artist, RCA Records will be donating the bulk of its net profits to benefit musicians in the New Orleans area, so this is a very noble cause deserving of everyone's support.

The CD opens with "New Orleans Shall Rise Again," a Winston original inspired by favorite New Orleans pianists. Spirited and determined, this piece is a great way to begin and is indicative of what is to come on the album. "Creole Moon" by Dr. John is much darker, and Winston's touch is very percussive. James Booker's "Pixie" is a lighthearted highlight. Winston says in the liner notes that Booker has influenced his overall piano playing more than anyone, and Winston seems to feel very comfortable in this style, with its repetitive walking bass and all-over-the-piano right hand. "Stevenson" is a beautiful Winston original dedicated to a dear friend who died last year, filmmaker Stevenson J. Palfi. Sad and reflective, it is a loving tribute and eulogy. Parts 1 and 2 of "Gulf Coast Lullaby" are full of the vast open spaces that Winston is known for. These two pieces and "Stevenson" are much more ballads than blues, and since they are placed consecutively on the CD, feel right at home between the toe-tappers. "When The Saints Go Marching In" begins with a dark and stormy prelude that barely hints of what is coming. Once Winston gets cooking with the song itself, it is unfettered joy and the boisterous good time that is expected in New Orleans. With almost twelve minutes to explore the themes of the song, Winston really lets loose. "Blues for Fess, Beloved" ends the CD with a mournful piece inspired by Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland Byrd), who founded the New Orleans piano scene in the late 1940's. The inspiration for and a strong influence on many, if not all, of the New Orleans-style pianists to follow, this is a sweet and fitting finale to an excellent benefit CD. Recommended!

Average customer rating: This was my FIRST ! Nothing not to like about this one... Not Bad!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Brubeck's Tribute to New York Brubeck at his BEST

Jazz Impressions of New York Dave Brubeck Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 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: Jazz Impressions of Eurasia Jazz Impressions of Japan Dave Brubeck Quartet Plays Music From West Side Story And Wonderful Town And More Jazz Goes to College Time Out ASIN: B00000274T Release Date: 1990-09-07

Tracks:

1. Mr. Broadway: Theme
2. Broadway Bossa Nova
3. Autumn In Washington Square
4. Something To Sing About
5. Sixth Sense
6. Spring In Central Park
7. Lonely Mr. Broadway
8. Summer On The Sound
9. Winter Ballad
10. Broadway Romance
11. Upstage Rumba

Customer Reviews:

This was my FIRST !.......2007-04-23

I was perhaps 13 years old when I bought this album--Brubeck my intro to jazz. His jazz impressions of New York became mine, and when I visited NYC several times in my youth, I saw it through his music.

In the last four years I have been fortunate to see him in concert twice: NYC, Carnegie Hall just to see him. As a 'grownup' my first impressions of his music walked with me every step of the way. ...and today! He, the quartet played in my small town to cap off our town's college Bach Festival.

Such an intimate venue, a performance that surpassed the one at Carnegie Hall by leaps and bounds. Mr. Brubeck is now slow to walk, slow to speak, however, his fingers know no age...have no sense of time other than that in music. His fingers glide over the keyboard without effort and the most beautiful sounds DO play!

He is a man of insurpassable talent, incredible wit and kindness. I met him today! As I stood in line, waiting, pinching myself, telling myself to not bumble and fumble, I thought this is the man who introduced me to the world of jazz, a world that just keeps growing.

You'll not get a bad review from me on any of his music. He is a integral part of what I love in life! Nothing but a fan here and with the utmost respect for his lengthy, varied contribution to music.

So giddy with delight on this day...this day that just got better and better...still pinching! :))))) !!!

Nothing not to like about this one..........2006-12-06

I'm a jazz fan, but no expert. I'm a music fan, but no musician. I am a New York City fan, but since these 11 original songs were composed for a television series in the 1960's which did not last long, and none have lyrics, I can't say that any of the tunes remind me of any specific NYC sights. All I can say is that it is one of the best of the 10 or 12 Brubeck CD's in my collection. This is Brubeck's classic quartet at the height of its powers, and for 44 minutes I was delighted by all the players. Dave's career has gone on now for about 60 years, and while the classic quartet is extinct, Brubeck is still producing good recordings. But this one is nearly equal to "Time Out" and "Time Further Out" and "The Great Concerts". If you like Brubeck, or jazz piano in general, or Paul Desmond's sax playing, don't miss this one. It is a "below the radar" gem.

Not Bad!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-03-27

After analyzing and listening to this album, I've come to the conclusion that it's not that bad. The album starts off with the killer track, Theme from Mr Broadway, (In my oppinion the best song ever recorded. even better than take five) than floats into an easy bossa nova, in which Joe Morello plays a very complicated brush pattern, even me, a professional drummer who memorized the drum solo on take five couldn't even figure out. There are definitlely some clinkers in this album, or else I would have given it five stars. By the end of the album, the piano sound of Brubecks block chords start grading on your nerves, but it's all good! The last song, Upstage Rhumba is alittle misleading because it is not very fast or up beat at all, with no melody, but a constant drum beat, and claves by Teo Marceo, but overall the song and the album in its entirety aren't that bad.

Mr. Brubeck's Tribute to New York.......2003-10-01

This has to be one of the highpoints of the Brubeck Quartet's career. It sounds as fresh today, as it did forty years ago. This is a musical love letter to a great city. Of course, Dave's playing really shines, but Paul Desmond has many fine moments as well.

I don't see the point in singling out any particular track, since this disc should be savoured in its entirety. Over the years, the City of New York has inspired so many artists--here is yet another fine example--and a triumph for Dave and his quartet !

Highly recommended !

Brubeck at his BEST.......2001-12-14

I first heard this album in college in 1966. I instantly fell in love with the quartet and their music. Of course, I went out and bought the platter. And while I've heard much of Dave's music since, this recording is still my favorite. I've been humming the songs from Jazz Impressions of New York for 35 years, and I've never grown tired of them. Dave's piano is understated, allowing Paul's sax to really shine, while the bass and drums fill out the sound exquisitely. The music is crisp, and after 37 years, it's still current. It really captures the many moods and faces of New York. I plan to hold onto this album and remember the New York that was, and still is. By the way, after thinking about it for a long time, I broke down and bought the CD last month. It's great. But I still have the vinyl version.

Average customer rating: Hold the Peanuts Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists More Goodness Fantastic Fate A Classic Album

Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus Vince Guaraldi Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Alma-Ville Vince Guaraldi Trio Vince Guaraldi - Greatest Hits From All Sides A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing ASIN: B000000YO6 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Samba De Orpheus
2. Manha De Carnaval
3. O Nosso Amor
4. Generique
5. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
6. Moon River
7. Alma-Ville
8. Since I Fell For You

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Among the early '60s wave of American jazzmen entranced by Brazilian music, none proved more ebullient than pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose homage to a 1959 film retelling the Orpheus myth as an underclass Rio de Janeiro romance proved a sleeper hit. With Guaraldi's fleet, always rhythmic piano driving these concise trio settings, Black Orpheus remains a seductive delight, probing the then-exotic push and pull of samba with glee, but leaving ample room for more contemplative ballads that remain deeply affecting more than three decades after the album's release. Luis Bonfa's and Antonio Carlos Jobim's music was the seed for the project, yielding a percolating "Samba de Orpheus" and the haunting ballad, "Manha de Carnaval," but the album's best-known performance remains Guaraldi's own wistful and swinging "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." A surprise single hit in 1965, the song would later receive a more expansive pop cover, but it's Guaraldi's original that remains the superior performance--a wordless romantic reverie that speaks volumes in Guaraldi's tender verses, muscular choruses, and romping bridge. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Hold the Peanuts.......2007-04-18

Vince Guaraldi cranks out music like few others. What makes him special? Aside from his trademark "crushed tone thirds," he delivers at multiple levels. I can be swept away by the joy, bouncing with the beat, or running to my piano room to practice when I hear this CD. There are no lulls. Guaraldi's playing, masterful as it is, is all about the listener's experience, not about the player's chops. If you've enjoyed hearing him you-know-where, but want to experience him without thinking of you-know-what, he brings the same kind of positive energy to this CD as he did to the characters of you-know-who.

Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists.......2006-03-22

This item is absolutely wonderful. Wonderful interpretation of the Black Orpheus theme. I miss Vince Guaraldi since his early death. What a loss. But we have him on these old wonderful albums so we are blessed to be able to hear his fantastic talent. Try his Charlie Brown album & at Grace Cathedral. Two classics that I would also recommend.

More Goodness.......2006-02-24

Our family enjoys the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi. This CD has several tracks that equal that performance

Fantastic Fate.......2006-02-17

A wonderful cd. Cast Your Fate to the Wind is worth the price of admission alone. A joy to listen to.

A Classic Album.......2005-12-25

"Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus" was the breakthrough album for Vince Guaraldi. It's a classic jazz trio playing in the then-popular bossa nova style. Mr. Guaraldi is a master of the piano, playing in a laid back, flowing style that is a joy to hear. People are most familiar with the mega-hit "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" but the other cuts are just as good and will haunt you for days after hearing them. All-in-all, a classic jazz album that belongs in every afficianado's collection.

Average customer rating: Raises the bar for guitarists Five stars, but would give a constellation! Only 4 Stars! Whoah!

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Tracks:

1. Prelude 'La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin'
2. Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum
3. Jimbo's Lullaby
4. Serenade Of The Doll
5. The Snow Is Dancing
6. Little Shepherd
7. Golliwogg's Cakewalk
8. Page D'album
9. Etude 'Pour Les Notes Repetees'
10. Elegie
11. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte
12. A La Maniere D...Borodine (Valse)
13. Prelude
14. Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant
15. Petit Poucet
16. Laideronnette, Imperatrice Des Pagodes
17. Les Entretiens De La Belle Et De La Bete
18. Le Jardin Feerique
19. Menuet Sur Le Nom D'Hayden

Customer Reviews:

Raises the bar for guitarists.......2007-04-21

This album is an astonishing achievement.

Up to now I hadn't believed that one guitar could do justice to the music of Debussy and Ravel, although I've heard some good arrangements for two -- notably, Presti/Lagoya's stunning version of Clair de Lune. Mr Galbraith does in fact frequently sound like two people, for instance on Golliwogg's Cakewalk. The disc would be remarkable as a technical achievement alone, but in fact what strikes one first is the musicianship -- the technique seems effortless.

This is one of the best-engineered guitar recordings I've heard, too, especially with regard to clarity and dynamic range. The acoustic, slightly reverberant, is just right (in fact, the fidelity is so good that it picks up a few moments of asthmatic breathing, but this is not obtrusive).

I must also commend the informative and entertaining notes, wherein the performer ponders his chances of getting even a slight word of praise from either of the composers, were they still alive.

The one piece that still doesn't really work for me is Pavane pour une infante défunte, which the guitar's lack of sustain reduces to a plod, despite Mr Galbraith's best efforts. I'll stick to the composer's orchestration.

That said, this is one of the best guitar releases of recent years. And I must second the comment of another reviewer -- don't try to listen to it in the car!

Five stars, but would give a constellation!.......2007-02-01

My guess would be that the reviewer who who gave 4 stars would feel differently by now. I liked the album at first, but like that reviewer wouldn't have raved as much as for the Haydn and Bach.

Now, however, I have found the depth and complexity of this music to have come out. It doesn't hurt that I recently saw Galbraith play Ravel's "Le Jardin Feerique" to help me "get" it. Now, I find some of the pieces on this album to be some of the most deeply moving music I've ever heard on the guitar, and it is some of the best music I've heard, period. There is such a sense of repose, it would seem wonderful music for film. The true feeling of impressionism comes through.

If you are only listening to this in your car, there are too many subtleties that you'd miss. Wear headphones and enjoy. This is a masterwork, probably one of my 5 favorite classical CD's of all time- I have hundreds and hundreds and adore most of them.

Only 4 Stars!.......2006-08-28

Beautifully played and deeply felt arrangements of a selection of Debussy and Ravels piano works for the 8 string guitar which sound and feel very much at home on this instrument.

Despite the variety of pieces the CD has an organic unity, a clear line running through the collection, thanks to Mr. Galbraith's affirming sense of meter and masterful handling of rhythmic structures.

The performances are reserved, intelligent and nearly every expectation is fulfilled; Debussy and Ravel sound like composers one has always wished them to be.

The very much radical and often challenging interpretations in Mr. Galbraith's earlier recordings - especially the truly enigmatic recording of Haydn sonatas - and the difficulties with which they confronted the listener, seem now to be a thing of the past.

This might be a good thing for some but, after such a long wait, for this listener it is a deep disappointment.

I very much hope that Mr. Galbraith will again carry on (or be allowed to carry on) where he left off several years ago in recording his Bach and Haydn Cds.

Whoah! .......2006-07-20

No reviews for this CD? I can't believe it where is everyone this collection is amazing.

Average customer rating: The very best!! You Must Believe Me Here There and Everywhere SAY IT LOUD! The Anthology 1961-1977

The Anthology 1961-1977 Curtis Mayfield , and The Impressions Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Northern | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Anthology-The Best of The Temptations Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 Ooo Baby Baby: The Anthology The Very Best of (Curtis Mayfield) Superfly (1972 Film) ASIN: B000002OLX Release Date: 1992-12-08

Tracks:

1. Gypsy Woman
2. Grow Closer Together
3. Never Let Me Go
4. Little Young Lover
5. Minstrel And Queen
6. I'm The One Who Loves You
7. Sad Sad Girl And Boy
8. It's All Right
9. Talking About My Baby
10. I'm So Proud
11. Keep On Pushing
12. You Must Believe Me
13. See The Real Me
14. Amen
15. I've Been Trying
16. People Get Ready
17. It's Hard To Believe
18. Woman's Got Soul
19. Meeting Over Yonder
20. I Need You
21. You've Been Cheatin'
22. Man Oh Man
23. Can't Satisfy
24. We're A Winner
25. I Loved And I Lost
26. We're Rolling On (Part One)

Tracks:

1. Fool For You
2. This Is My Country
3. Choice Of Colors
4. Check Out Your Mind
5. Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
6. (Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go - Curtis Mayfield
7. The Makings Of You - Curtis Mayfield
8. Beautiful Brother Of Mine - Curtis Mayfield
9. Freddie's Dead - Curtis Mayfield
10. Superfly - Curtis Mayfield
11. Pusherman - Curtis Mayfield
12. So In Love - Curtis Mayfield
13. Only You Babe (single edit) - Curtis Mayfield
14. Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here (single edit) - Curtis Mayfield

Amazon.com

The last few years has seen an increased appreciation and examination of the legacy of Curtis Mayfield. This 1992 collection highlights Mayfield's years with the Impressions, (both on ABC and Mayfield's own Curtom label), the vocal group that also included Jerry Butler. Among the timeless hits included are "Gypsy Woman," "It's All Right," and "We're a Winner" In addition, there are selections from Mayfield's solo career, most notably several cuts from Superfly. While this 2 CD set is not as exhaustive as the 3 CD Rhino collection of 1997, it is worth owning , as is anything associated with Mayfield . --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

The very best!!.......2007-05-03

Curtis shows all of his talent in this great compilation. A must have for any collection.

You Must Believe Me.......2007-01-18

This is an excellent compilation of tracks from the Impressions and from Curtis Mayfield's solo career. There isn't a better compilation out there that combines both eras of Mr. Mayfield's career. The first disc is made up entirely of songs from the Impressions. The second disc has four late-era Impressions songs and ten Curtis Mayfield solo recordings. With the exception of "Give Me Your Love (Love Song)" from the Superfly soundtrack, everything I could possibly want in a compilation is here.

When I bought this, I was much more familiar with Mr. Mayfield's early 70's solo career than his work with the Impressions. I only knew three songs by the Impressions ("It's All Right", "You Must Believe Me", and "People Get Ready"). I am happy to say that the rest of the Impressions recordings presented here as good as the three songs I already knew. My personal new favorite (if you can call a 40 year old song 'new') is "Sad Sad Girl And Boy". That's a great song right there.

If you're looking for a good introduction to Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions, then this is the place to start. The Anthology is kind of expensive, but it was definitely worth it for me.

Here There and Everywhere.......2006-03-22

Yes, that's the name of a Beatles tune, but it can just as easily dedscribe the range of Curtis Mayfield. You could hear him in your church (Amen, People Get Ready), or on the street (Superfly, Pusherman, Freddy's Dead), or in a protest march. No anthology is the whole story, but this is certainly a good starting point.

SAY IT LOUD!.......2005-12-31

Curtis Mayfield was quite simply the most talented R&B singer/songwriter of his generation. Though greatly underrated during his lifetime, Mayfield is now acknowledged as one of true musical geniuses of the classic R&B/soul era. This collection, now nearly 14 years old, is still the best and most varied summation of his work (both with the Impressions and solo) available; the remastering is superb and crisp. This set belongs in any music collection that purports to take R&B/soul music seirously.

The Anthology 1961-1977.......2005-04-24

This CD represents the best of Curtis Mayfield.He was undoubtedly a soul genius who could touch my inner soul with the vivacious joy in his singing,the jubilation,and the determination in his voice as he sings "Keep on Pushin",for example.The Impressions were my favorite soul group of the sixties.As a teenager I had an opportunity to meet and talk to them backstage at the Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.I was starstruck of course, but I thought that they were the coolest guys in the world to take the time to speak with me.
While listening to the CD as I write this review,I think what a shame that many so kids of this generation will never have the opportunity to hear this great music.One of the things that mystifies me is why the so-called "old school" radio stations never play much beyond "Superfly" as a tribute to Mayfield when he wrote so much great music for the Impressions,Jerry Butler,The Staple Singers,Billy Stewart,Major Lance,Aretha Franklin, and many others. The music was romantic,touching,relevant, and simply beautiful with excellent lyrics;wonderfully executed harmonies; Johnny Pate's exemplary powerful and soulful arrangements;and of Curtis'inspired guitar licks.The Anthology CD is a testament to Mayfield's glory and certainly worth the time and money.

Average customer rating: Great Jazz this record is perfection... My First Jazz Album Has to be one of Dave's best original albums...has to be! Best of Brubecks Compositions

Jazz Impressions of Eurasia Dave Brubeck Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 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: Jazz Impressions of Japan Jazz Impressions of New York Jazz Goes to College Dave Brubeck Quartet Plays Music From West Side Story And Wonderful Town And More Time Out ASIN: B000002822 Release Date: 1992-04-21

Tracks:

1. Nomad
2. Brandenburg Gate
3. The Golden Horn
4. Thank You (Dziekuje)
5. Marble Arch
6. Calcutta Blues

Customer Reviews:

Great Jazz.......2007-04-28

I was 13 when Jazz Impressions of Eurasia was released. I'd literally saved my pennies to buy my first album. My brother selected this great album for me -- or, more probably, for himself using my money. I'm now 61 and have not stopped listening to this wonderful music. The CD is faithful to the original. In some ways it's better. You'll find an error Brubeck makes -- edited out in the LP -- nicely restored on the CD. Simply the best.

this record is perfection..........2003-11-01

small and beautifully formed. Every track on this record is a note-perfect. For the first few years of listening you might prefer the driving rhythm of Nomad, or the bluesy feel of Calcutta Blues, but then you'll slowly find that the haunting melody of Thank You is just as enjoyable. Every track play a part in making this my favourite record.

I've been listening to this recording for 35 years (since I was 5) and I still love every moment of it.

Without doubt the best out of the 20 or so Brubeck records I have.

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My First Jazz Album.......2003-03-20

I bought this album (LP of course) in 1959 when it first came out. I was a 19-year-old serving in the U.S. Air Force and my barracks-mates got/had to listen to this hour after hour. I wore the first copy out and was half way through the second copy when I was transferred to a station overseas and had to leave my record collection. When they released the CD version, a few years ago, I ordered a copy right away. It's still my favorite album. In a word, it's magnificent!

Has to be one of Dave's best original albums...has to be!.......2002-07-19

If Brubeck made any whole albums back in his heyday that hold up better than this one, I haven't heard them. I have owned this one for a few years now, and liking has turned to loving it. Everything is a Quartet original composition, recorded after they returned from a long tour of England and the Middle East and even, can you believe it here in 2002, Afghanistan. All four musicians get good solo time on this CD, but drummer Joe Morello really shines. This came out on record just before his smash hit "Take Five" and it complements the latter collection excellently. If you are interested in Dave Brubeck, don't skip this one. It is under 40 minutes, and many people are reluctant to buy CD's that don't come closer to using up the whole 70-plus minutes available. I used to be that way too, until I found I owned too many 60-minute CD's with 20 minutes of tedium in them. Just buy this darn great jazz album, and play it twice every time instead of once, and you'll be hearing 80 minutes of fascinating stuff!

Best of Brubecks Compositions.......2001-10-01

I have a hard time not liking everything DBQ ever did. But this album stands out.

DBQ was at home doing both standards and Dave's orginal and often unusual compositions. This album is all original material, and what's particualryl wonderful is that every song is so different. From the Bach-like structure of "Brandenberg Gate," to the wailing, wild, and way out (and totally un-Desmond-like)part-boogie-woogie, part-avante-garde "Golden Horn", and back to the Chopin-inspired "Thank You," every tune on this album tells a story.

It took a while for this one to grow on me, because of its variety and strangeness. I couldn't live with ut it now.

Average customer rating: The Impressions The greatest hits of the Impressions (with Curtis Mayfield) "The Very Best of the Impressions " My Type of Music!! Contains all the Impressions songs I wanted. very uplifting

The Very Best of the Impressions The Impressions Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Northern | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of (Curtis Mayfield) La La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection Roots The Very Best of the Drifters The Best of Jerry Butler - The Millenium Collection ASIN: B0000033X0 Release Date: 1997-02-04

Tracks:

1. Gypsy Woman
2. It's All Right
3. Talking About My Baby
4. Keep On Pushing
5. You Must Believe Me
6. Amen
7. People Get Ready
8. Woman's Got Soul
9. We're A Winner
10. Fool For You
11. This Is My Country
12. Choice Of Colors
13. Check Out Your Mind
14. Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
15. Sooner Or Later
16. Same Thing It Took

Amazon.com

Sweet soul music of the highest caliber, the singles collected here--including classics like "Keep On Pushing," "Amen," and "People Get Ready"--were primarily the creation of singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield, but they also feature gorgeous harmonies and occasional leads by Impressions Fred Cash and Samuel Gooden. And--bonus!--besides including most of the group's Mayfield-era hits, The Very Best also documents the Impressions' biggest post-Mayfield recording, "Finally Got Myself Together (I'm a Changed Man)." As an introduction to the group, in fact, this disc's only flaw is that it omits their heavenly 1958 hit "For Your Precious Love," with original lead Jerry Butler. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

The Impressions.......2007-02-13

Pure R&B at its finest. The whole CD is magnificent. I don't care what some may think, but I think Curtis Mayfield was the Godfather of Soul and here is where it really all started for him.

The greatest hits of the Impressions (with Curtis Mayfield).......2005-01-12

There are so many soul groups where one member was the lead singer from the start or where one singer became bigger than the group and went out on their own (e.g., Diana Ross and the Supremes). What made the Impressions different was that it produced two major stars in Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler (Fred Cash was the third member of the trio). Working out of Chicago and originally a doo-wop group called the Roosters, the Impressions had a distinctly different sound from the groups in Motown and Philadelphia. Their harmonies were lighter and the trios would trade off on the vocals, a gospel tradition that was rare for rhythm and blues groups. In terms of instrumentation Mayfield (who wrote almost all of the songs in this cllection) went for minimal guitars and understated rhythms, often with a Latin influence, all of which continued to give the Impressions a distinct sound.

Since "The Very Best of the Impressions" is a Rhino collection it is an excellent collection of the group's greatest hits with stellar liner notes by David Nathan. True fans of the group will quibble with the sixteen songs selected only because the deciding factor is how well they did on the soul charts rather than on their quality irrespective of chart success. The hits are arranged chronologically, from their early successes with "Gypsy Woman" and "It's All Right," when the group was a quintet rather than the trio it is best remembered as being, to the two songs by the Impressions that made it to #1 on the soul on the Black Singles chart were "Choice of Colors" (which asked the question, "If you had a choice of colors, which would you prefer, my brother?") and the post-Mayfield "Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)." In between are the classic tracks Mayfield wrote that were some of the first R&B songs to exhibit a strong social consciousness and reflect Mayfield's religious background.

The biggie here is "People Get Ready," which only made it to #14 on the Billboard chart but which was named by "Rolling Stone" magazine as the 24th greatest song of all-time. Mayfield wrote the song just before a march in Chicago led by Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1965. When the song was released churches in Chicago began singing their own version, which ironically changed the final lyrics so the song was more universal but less religious. The song would eventually be covered by Vanilla Fudge, Bob Dylan, the Chambers Brothers, Glen Campbell, Petula Clark, Rod Stewart, and Aretha Franklin, which certainly speaks to the scope of those who were moved by its message.

"Amen" and "Keep on Pushing" are in a similar religious vein, the former familiar because of Sidney Portier singing the old spiritual in "Lillies of the Field" and now rewritten by Mayfield and producer John W. Pate, Sr. The latter reflects the resolute attitude of the civil rights movement. Other songs reflect Mayfield's last years with the group, such as "We're a Winner," "This Is My Country," and "Check Out Your Mind." One song that I would have liked to have seen included is "Mighty, Mighty Spade & Whitey," the B-Side for "Choice of Colors" which received a lot of air-play because of its provocative title. But what is here is certainly representative of the Impressions, both in terms of their musical style and their cultural significance in the Sixties.

"The Very Best of the Impressions " My Type of Music!!.......2004-01-26

This album is what I need. It is very uplifting and brings back so many memories. We need this music today. It will never grow old, because the music relates to today's issues and concerns. Anyone wanting to relax and enjoy music how it was meant to be will not be disappointed!! I am definitely Old School! The "Impressions" keep it real....

Keep Your Head To The Sky!!

Contains all the Impressions songs I wanted........2002-10-01

This CD had all the obscure songs I wanted by the Impressions. It was the best I could ask for; the only reason I gave it 4 stars is their songwriting was not completely to my taste. "Fool For You" is great and I haven't heard that song since 1970. (That song's unusual sound comes from its uncommon 9/8 meter.) Other songs I remember from long ago are the social commentary song "Choice of Colors," "Amen," and "It's All Right."

very uplifting.......2000-03-09

these songs are timeless.The Genius Mind of Curtis Mayfield is felt all through here.Choice of COlors is a Powerful song.MR.Mayfield made a Incredible Impact on the world of Music.he was so real&forceful with His Work.He WIll be Missed but never forgotten.this is true SOUL MUSIC.everything that is missing badly now in R-N-B.

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