Duke

Duke

Track Listings

1. Dave's Song

2. I'm Alive

3. Love U

4. Crippled Dog

5. Sleep Sister, Sleep

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Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues
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good yes but ....

Another great album from the "Master".

Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues
Duke Robillard
Manufacturer: Stony Plain Music
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Breakin' It Up & Breakin' It Down

ASIN: B000PFU8GG
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

Jump the Blues For You
Everything Is Broken
Treat Me So Lowdown
Slam Hammer
You're Killin' Me Baby
Slim Jenkins Joint
Sweet Thing
You Won't Let Me Down
Six Inch Heels
World Of Blues
Look Out
Stoned

Tracks:

Gonna's Get You Told
Monkey Arms
Who Do You Love
Low Side Of the Road
Too Much Stuff
Blues Nightmare
Bounce For Billy
Bright Lights, Big City
Steppin' Out
Anything It Takes
Stretchin'

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If there's such a thing as narrow-focus versatility, this set's a prime example. Duke Robillard has cut jazz, swing, rock, and instrumental albums, and he was Tom Waits's 2006 tour guitarist. Now the virtuoso returns to his true love--the music that first brought him acclaim as founder of Roomful of Blues--with two CDs that explore all aspects of the style. Dirty Chicago grinds like "You're Killin' Me Baby" tumble into gentle swingers like Robillard's take on T-Bone Walker's "Treat Me So Lowdown" and the hushed Wes Montgomery-influenced "Stoned." He conjures a raw Mississippi-juke-joint sound to interpret "Everything Is Broken," a tune penned by another former employer, Bob Dylan. And electric and acoustic guitars, plus some lute-like sax, are used to magnify the hoodoo vibe of Waits's "Low Side of the Road." Robillard also experiments with his voice, dropping to his lowest register to echo Bo Diddley's brawny growl as he covers the rock godfather's "Who Do You Love." These 23 numbers culminate with "Stretchin'," a nine-minute guitar-and-organ showcase that evokes the soul-jazz style invented by Jimmy Smith, concluding a "World" tour that'll please blues guitar lovers. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

good yes but ...........2007-07-31

have been listening to the blues for 30+yrs. Robillard's a fine player but it all sounds too artificial to me.The samples I listened to lack spontaneity and feeling.

Another great album from the "Master"........2007-07-29

Duke Robillard is in my opinion one of the best white blues guitarists around. He is able to play every style of blues effortless always with stunning results. Both in his solo carrier and with the groups he played with, he has always been able to deliver extremely good results, playing the blues with his own personality and feeling but at the same time with great respect for the masters of the past. Having said that, I believe that if you love the blues you cannot go wrong when you decide to purchase a Duke's album. "World full of blues" is a kind (a bit as Guitar groove-a-rama) of celebration of all the different areas of blues and blues related music that have influenced his sound throughout the years. The entire album, more that 115 minutes of music, is played extremely well by all the musicians involved in the project, most of who have been played with Duke Robillard for years: Mark Teixeira, Doug James, Al Basile, Marty Ballou, "Sax" Gordon Beadle and "Sugar" Ray Norcia contribute, among many others, to the brilliant final result. In conclusion another Duke's great performance that surely deserve the attention of all the blues aficionados.

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Just as good now!
A good album of moody progressive pop
A Classic, great moments of Prog and Pop Genesis
Genesis - Their Last Great Album
How can this album be rated 4 1/2 stars ?

Duke
Genesis
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And Then There Were Three
Wind & Wuthering
Genesis
A Trick of the Tail

ASIN: B000002J2F
Release Date: 1994-11-29

Tracks:

Behind The Lines
Duchess
Guide Vocal
Man Of Our Times
Misunderstanding
Heathaze
Turn It On Again
Alone Tonight
Cul-De-Sac
Please Don't Ask
Duke's Travels
Duke's End

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Duke saw Genesis start, somewhat unwillingly, to shed their progressive-rock mantle. Partly this was a response to the radically changing musical scene, partly a result of Phil Collins's new-found influence within the band as a songwriter, and partly it was a logical direction if they were to capitalize upon the success of "Follow You Follow Me" from 1978's And Then There Were Three. Recorded at Abba's Polar Studios in Stockholm, Duke showcased a more commercial sound, brisker arrangements, and more down-to-earth (some would say merely more prosaic) lyrics. Though Tony Banks was still responsible for the majority of the songwriting, turning in the classic "Duchess" and "Heathaze," the album also contains Collins's first two solo compositions, including "Misunderstanding," a template for the songs of his forthcoming solo career. In contrast to the relatively muddy-sounding And Then There Were Three, Duke is clear and sharp, with Collins's increasingly arena-friendly drum sound showcased in the mix. --James Swift

Customer Reviews:

Just as good now!.......2007-07-04

I remember well, a flight to India in the 80's and on the audio, Thai Airways were playing this album.
Well, its still as fresh and engaging now as it was then....20 odd years later.
Probably not as well known as other Genesis work, but still, for me, evocative of a different time.
Definitely enjoyable.

A good album of moody progressive pop.......2007-06-02

Released in 1980, this album marked the end of their progressive rock era and showed the band hurtling upwards to mega pop stardom. For many fans the streamlined sound on Duke was very different than albums like Selling England by the Pound (1973) and perhaps to some extent, And Then There Were Three (1978). I have to say that I really like Duke, in spite of my being a hardcore fan of their 1970s output. I think that one of the great things about this album is the fact that the guys in Genesis were writing as a team - this group approach to composition stands in contrast with And Then There Were Three, which was basically a collection of solo pieces. Then there was the music, which still had the sheen of progressive rock all over it, in spite of Duke being a comparatively more pop-oriented album; all good things in my book. I think that of the albums being released by the English prog giants still around in 1980 (Yes - Drama; Gentle Giant - Civilian; Jethro Tull - A) Duke is by far my favorite.

The lineup on Duke included Phil Collins (drums; percussion; lead vocals; "duck"); Tony Banks (acoustic grand piano; Yamaha CP-70 electric piano; Yamaha CS80; Sequential Circuits Prophet 5; ARP Quadra; Moog Polymoog; Roland VP330; Hammond T102 organ; 12 string guitar; and backing vocals); and Michael Rutherford (electric bass; electric guitar; backing vocals). Just by looking at Tony's equipment list, it is clear that this is a pretty synth heavy album - the CS80 was used a lot as well as the CP-70 piano. In terms of the elements of the classic Genesis sound, it is still there, but presented in a scaled back manner. Of course the incredible prog rock workout on Duke's Travels/Dukes End is the exception to this, which features some great playing by Tony. Phil of course shines throughout the album, his drumming as impressive as ever and his vocals in top form.

Based on what I have read, the tracks Behind the Lines/Duchess/Guide Vocal/Turn it on Again/Dukes Travels/Dukes End were originally planned to be arranged as a continuous, 25-minute long suite (The Duke Suite). The band changed their minds though, thinking that the other tracks (on Side 2 of the original LP) would have sounded weak in comparison and decided to sandwich the solo tracks in between the individual pieces of the Duke Suite. Speaking of which, the other tracks are really not bad at all and my favorites include Mike's "Man of Our Times"; Tony's "Cul-de-Sac"; and Phil's somber "Please Don't Ask", which is a reference to his (at the time) ailing marriage. In general, the playing, arranging, and song writing are excellent throughout and the tunes feature loads of Tony's gloomy chords; this is not the cheeriest pop album out there.

This remastered album comes with all of the lyrics along with the original album cover art. The sound quality is pretty good too.

All in all, this is a good album that finds Genesis quoting from their progressive rock past yet simultaneously looking towards the mega pop stardom they enjoyed in the 1980s; as such, it serves as a nice bookend to their prog rock albums of the 1970s. Highly recommended along with And Then There Were Three (1978); Wind and Wuthering (1976); A Trick of the Tail (1976); The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway; and Selling England by the Pound (1973).

A Classic, great moments of Prog and Pop Genesis.......2007-04-19

Duke is the highpoint of the three-man period in my opinnion. From the opening of "Behind the Lines" you get the feeling that you are in for a powerful, fast-paced, electric album full of grandeur and excitement. The second song "Duchess" is one of my favorite Genesis songs. There is some kind of electric excitement which carries this song, which is about the carreer of a female singer.

The album is bookended by the Duke Suite, which is comprised of Behind the Lines, Duchess, Guide Vocal, Turn it On Again, Duke's Travels, and Duke's End. The Duke Suite is the best material on the album, with Turn It On Again becoming an unlikely rock anthem, and Duke's Travels which is the band's most eletrifying and exciting song since the Cinema Show. Duke's End quotes Behind the Lines and Turn It On Again to end the album in a thematic ramp.

Filling the rest of the album is a number of notable songs made equally by each of the band members. Duke was the first album that Phil showed equal songwriting prominance as Mike and Tony. A lot of the songs on the album have to do with relationships and their breakups and they are done very well. The album also includes a major hit "Misunderstanding" written by Phil.

All in all Duke is a great album, the best of the three-man era. If you like Duke, check out the three member's solo albums released around the same time: Mike's Smallcreep's Day, Tony's A Curious Feeling, and Phil's Face Value. Three brilliant solo albums that focuses on each member's individual talents that were pooled together to create Duke.

Genesis - Their Last Great Album.......2007-04-10

For me "Duke" is the last truly great Genesis album. Although I find bits and pieces that I like in the band's "commercial" years in the 80's and early 90's, I think this is the last time that the band put a total album of great songs together. The album was a huge commercial success and vaulted the band into major radio airplay with the singles "Misunderstanding", and "Turn It On Again". The first 2/3rds of the album are shorter songs, but most of them are solid. The album ends with "Duke's Travels" and "Duke's End" which rank up with the band's best progressive rock work. Tony Bank's keyboard solo on "Dukes Travels" is especially impressive. The shorter songs are mostly good here too. "Behind The Lines", "Duchess", "Guide Vocal", "Man Of Our Times", "Cul De Sac" are all great songs. Collins was going through a divorce from his 1st wife during the writing of this album which becomes the subject of "Please Don't Ask". Drum machines show up for the first time on this disc and are especially apparent during "Duchess". They would continue to be a part of Genesis music for the rest of the band's career. Even with the machines Collins drumming is up front throughout and powerful as ever. "Duke" was very much a transitional album for the band, but enough of what originally made them great was still present to make this one of their top ranked albums.

How can this album be rated 4 1/2 stars ?.......2007-02-12

I am wondering how can "Duke" have an average of 4 1/2 stars ?
In my mind, the opening and the closing tracks are the highlights of the CD. "Behind the lines-Duchess-Guide vocal" is greatly done. The best of the album is by far "Duke's travel-Duke's end"
The hits "Misundertanding" and Turn it on again" are totally burned songs, we have heard them too often. The rest is so-so, nothing memorable there...

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Touching
Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces!
the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD)
Very Nice
A sweeping, emotional standout!

The Notebook
Various Artists
Manufacturer: New Line Records
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The Notebook (New Line Platinum Series)
The Notebook
Finding Neverland
A Walk to Remember
The Lake House

ASIN: B00023B1E4
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

Main Title
Overture
"I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Billie Holiday
"Alabamy Home" Performed by Duke Ellington
Allie Returns
House Blues/The Porch Dance/The Proposal/The Carnival
Noah's Journey
"Always And Always" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
"A String Of Pearls" Performed by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
On The Lake
"Diga Diga Doo" Performed by Rex Stewart And The Ellingtonians
"One O'Clock Jump" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
"I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Jimmy Durante
Noah's Last Letter
Our Love Can Do Miracles

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Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, director Nick Cassavetes film spins the bittersweet tale of a 60-year romance, as seen from the polar perspectives of its promising youth and the travails of an old age cursed by Alzheimer's. Its soundtrack effectively echoes those polar dramatic concerns, with composer Aaron Zigler's gentle orchestral score largely giving voice to the character's melancholy present, while a rich, well-chosen slate of vintage material by Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller imparts a restless energy to their youth. There's a certain schmaltz to much of Zigman's work here, yet cues like "House Blues/The Porch Dance.." and "Noah's Journey" argue he's achieved something more elusive than mere melodramatic wallpaper with the deceivingly difficult task at hand; it can't be easy to have your work seasoned with the likes of Ellington's sassy "Alabamy Home" and Goodman's still-vibrant "One O'Clock Jump." Sharply contrasting versions of "I'll Be Seeing You" by Holiday and Jimmy Durante bookend the soundtrack, perfectly evoking the story's alternating shades of hope and fading nostalgia and framing Zigman's understated work in the bargain. --Jerry McCulley

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Based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks ("A Walk To Remember", "Message In A Bottle"), "The Notebook" is the story of Noah and Allie, teenage lovers torn apart by WWII and Allie's parents' demands to marry a respectable lawyer. After 14 years apart, they meet again and rekindle their true love. Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. The soundtrack is a propelling force. In addition to classic WWII era pieces, Aaron Zigman's score suites enhance the record with beautifully dramatic themes. Score performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony.

Customer Reviews:

Touching.......2007-07-04

There isn't much I can say about this beautiful movie, except that it was so touching!
It say's go for the "true love", settle for nothing else no matter what may be in store, because love that is "true" and as beautiful as their's was, is a rare thing!
I absolutely loved the ending.
I also loved that a movie CAN be truly wonderful, beautiful and touching WITHOUT grafic "sex scenes!" Also sadly a rare thing in movies today.

Ever seen "Hanover Street?" Equally beautiful. No SEX scenes either!

Angelfish

Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces!.......2007-05-27

I do not have the soundtrack to The Notebook, but I do have the movie itself. Having said that, every song is wonderful. Some music carries with it, a wealth of emotion and a sense of timelessness. I love all of the classical pieces , perhaps the best, in this particular movie. Classical has never been my speed when it comes down to music, but something about this movie's classical masterpieces struck a chord in me...made me smile and maybe even sniffle a bit. If you are a fan of the movie, I'm sure you would love its soundtrack too. Music like this is ideal for a romantic evening or just for pleasure listening. You don't know if you'll like something until you give it a chance! So give this a chance!!

the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD).......2007-05-13

This is a beautiful collection of music from the movie, The Notebook. Most is instrumental, very relaxing, as well as lively at times. Two renditions of "I'll Be Seeing You" are included.

Very Nice.......2007-03-30

I really enjoyed listening to the soundtrack, but I'm also a big fan of background music and this cd was great for both. Listening to the cd took me back to the movie and reminded me how much I enjoyed it, but I also put the cd on during a nice meal with friends and it worked out very well, they all enjoyed the music.

A sweeping, emotional standout!.......2007-01-11

The music from The Notebook brings you right back to the film, capturing your heart and soul. It's music will roll live waves through your soul and bring you from nostalgia to your own feelings of love and desire. The selections, arrangements and orchestrations are to be admired, and Mr. Zigman is to be praised. This soundtrack truly completes the legacy of "The Notebook".

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Uh, made a mistake
So Close
best band ever!!!
a classic
Garbage Bleeds

Bleed Like Me
Garbage
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
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Version 2.0
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ASIN: B0007Y8A06
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

Bad Boyfriend
Run Baby Run
Right Between The Eyes
Why Do You Love Me
Bleed Like Me
Metal Heart
Sex Is Not The Enemy
It's All Over But The Crying
Boys Wanna Fight
Why Don't You Come Over
Happy Home

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Despite making it through a difficult four-year stretch in which the band temporarily broke up, singer Shirley Manson left her husband, and new technologies made the sleek electro-rock sound of its first three albums feel passé, Garbage resurfaces in rude health on Bleed Like Me. Manson is still kickboxing the air and stomping the glitter under her heels, as she channels Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde on edgy glam-rock anthems like "Run Baby Run" and "Metal Heart." All the while three bookish producers in the background--including Butch Vig, who famously helmed Nirvana's Nevermind--turn up the sleazy machine-like rhythms. Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl sits in on the drums for the menacing "Bad Boyfriend," but it's the confessional title track Bleed Like Me"--part "Walk on the Wild Side," part therapy session for former cutter Manson--that shatters Garbage's image as the ultimate non-stick studio band. "You should see my scars," goes the chorus. And, for once, Manson is actually willing to reveal them. -- Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Uh, made a mistake.......2007-05-12

I only liked one song - Bleed Like Me. Oh well, stuff happens.

So Close.......2006-11-12

Yes, Garbage's sound can be so close to a lot of people's heart. Just a ten years career and 4 lovely albums and they broke up. It's a shame, actually. This last album contain some track that really can make you shiver like "It's all over but the crying" and "Happy home"...Ballads that don't talk about easy feelings, there's always a dramatic vein in Garbage songs. Always, it doesn't mater if the song is a romantic ballad or a stunning hard rock song. Maybe is the sadness of life that pass through their music, sometimes it hurts, but can make You feel not alone.

best band ever!!!.......2006-10-19

too bad they broke up, but this album is a tie with version 2.0, shirley manson only gives her best in everyone of her music. she is a truly talented woman...wish the band hadn't broken up though.
The new songs are incredibly wonderful.

a classic.......2006-08-07

I love this album! I see in the discussions someone said you would only like this if you are "bitter and angry"...well, that's not me...and I LOVE THIS ALBUM. Shirley Manson is amazing. Not only is she gorgeous, she is a fabulous singer, and a great, intelligent writer. Although I don't agree with all the philosophies she puts into her songs(though yes, I'm anti-war and think she articulated in "Boys Wanna Fight" what's going on really well, I don't think a "free love" revolution will solve anything on personal or political levels..."Sex is not the Enemy" is a great song music-wise though...end tangent), I think she's a great example for women in many ways. We're not all waiting for a man to come along and "make it all better." We're not all demure. Shirley's lyrics express that in a society that does not accept it. Go Shirley.

I have heard people complain that this album is more straight-up rock n'roll and less "electronic" than 2.0, but that is the hallmark of a great band. The Beatles had "Sgt. Pepper" as well as "Let it Be". Led Zeppelin did "Black Dog" as well as "Tangerine." Great bands have range.

Garbage is the only band I love that came out of the 90's. And they're still rockin' in the 2000's. Listening to this album has helped me alot through some recent times. There are some very uplifting songs, as well as some songs that are so deep, true, and sad that they make me cry. Beautifully written.

I saw Garbage in concert in Spring '05. Shirley Manson is even more jaw-droppingly captivating in person. Rock on, Garbage! And thank you for all the great music.

Garbage Bleeds.......2006-07-24

Shirley Manson and her rock band return with a good rocker album. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl even makes a guest performance for the track "Bad Boyfriend". BLEED LIKE ME is a typical rock album. The guitars, bass, and drums are heavy and very rhythmic oriented with a lot of power chords. The guitars and bass also perform interesting counterpoint, but their distortion loose the melodic feel to their performance. Manson once again, gives a great performance in a rock style, but she also has some interesting melody lines as well. The contour to this record is well formed. Not all of the songs are a loud and heavy rock sound, some are quiet and have great harmonic progressions to them. The addition of keyboards and strings help in this aspect of the album. BLEED LIKE ME is interesting, and should be heard in its entirity.

Enchanced CD features contain the music video for "Why Do You Love Me".

Stand out tracks include:
"Metal Heart"
"Sex Is Not the Enemy"
"Boys Wanna Fight"
'Why Don't You Come Over"
"Happy Home"

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The last Gasp of the Big Band Era
What ELSE is on this CD? Who really cares?
Diminuendo in Blue and Crescendo in Blue
Gonsalves Flirts With Woman in Audience
A legendary performance burnished

Ellington At Newport 1956
Duke Ellington
Manufacturer: Sony
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The Hot Fives & Sevens
Brilliant Corners
Mingus Ah Um
Moanin'

ASIN: B00000IMYA
Release Date: 1999-05-11

Tracks:

Star Spangled Banner
Father Norman O'Connor Introduces Duke & The Orchestra/Duke Introduces Tune & Anderson, Jackson...
Black And Tan Fantasy
Duke Introduces Cook & Tune
Tea For Two
Duke & Band Leave Stage/Father Norman O'Connor Talks About The Festival
Take The A Train
Duke Announces Strayhorn's A Train & Nance/Duke Introduces Festival Suite, Part I & Hamilton
Festival Suite: Part I - Festival Junction (Live)
Duke Announces Soloists; Introduces Part II (Live)
Festival Suite: Part II - Blues To Be There (Live)
Duke Announces Nance & Procope; Introduces Part III (Live)
Festival Suite: Part III - Newport Up
Duke Announces Hamilton, Gonsalves, & Terry/Duke Introduces Carney & Tune (Live)
Sophisticated Lady (Live)
Duke Announces Grissom & Tune (Live)
Day In, Day Out (Live)
Duke Introduces Tune(s) And Paul Gonsalves Interludes (Live)
Diminuendo In Blues And Crescendo In Blue (Live)
Announcements, Pandemonium (Live)
Pause Track

Tracks:

Duke Introduces Johnny Hodges
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) (Live)
Jeep's Blues (Live)
Duke Calms Crowd; Introduces Nance & Tune
Tulip Or Turnip
Riot Prevention
Skin Deep
Mood Indigo
Studio Concert (Excerpts)
Father Norman O'Connor Introduces Duke Ellington/Duke Introduces New Work, Part I, & Hamilton
Festival Suite: Part I - Festival Junction
Duke Announces Soloists; Introduces Part II (Production)
Festival Suite: Part II - Blues To Be There
Duke Announes Nance & Procope; Introduces Part III (Production)
Festival Suite: Part III - Newport Up (Production)
Duke Announces Hamilton, Gonsalves, & Terry/Duke Introduces Johnny Hodges (Production)
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) (Production)
Jeep's Blues (Studio)
Pause Track

Amazon.com essential recording

When Duke Ellington took his orchestra to the Newport Jazz Festival in 1956, the band was in need of an uplift, some humongous event that would revitalize its image in the wake of bebop, hard bop, and so many more jazz currents. Ellington got the lift he needed when he called "Diminuendo in Blue" with set-closer "Crescendo in Blue" tacked on the end. Tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves got the nod from Ellington to segue from "Diminuendo" to "Crescendo," and he blew doors. With one rousing 27-chorus solo, Gonsalves blew a fever into the crowd and jump-started Ellingtonia for another generation. Trouble with all this is that the living document of the Newport show is almost fully manufactured, recorded in a studio with crowd madness dubbed in. So this two-CD historical correction is an awesome addition to the centennial-era reissues on Columbia (including Anatomy of a Murder, Such Sweet Thunder, First Time: Count Meets the Duke, and Black, Brown and Beige). The producers revisited the Newport gig after four decades because they discovered an extant Voice of America tape--the one whose microphone Gonsalves blew his solo into, and the VOA tape catches the whole Newport set in its organic glory. Alternately tender with layers of brushstroke orchestration and blazing with the band's well-seasoned tightness, this new Newport is one for the generalist and the Ellington completist. It's got the revived original gig as well as the original commercial release. And they make great siblings, illustrative of the live-event charm and the music industry's dogged labors in reinventing it on record. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

The last Gasp of the Big Band Era.......2007-06-27

Perhaps that isn't a totally fair statement but rock and roll meant the end of the big band era. Here the Ellington band got back together after a short hiatus and produced some great music. I like the Newport Suite and the standards. Jimmy Hamilton, an underrated clarinetist, is very impressive. And of course, Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Clark Terry and Britt Woodman contribute great solos. Diminuendo in Blue and Crescendo in Blue is exciting but the solo by Paul Gonsalves has always been overrated. If you want to hear a great extended tenor sax solo in concert, listen to Rahsaan Roland Kirk on Perdido with Charles Mingus at Carnegie Hall. This aside, there is much to like here and things were never the same again.

What ELSE is on this CD? Who really cares?.......2007-04-29

I've owned this record ("record" - what an old-fashioned word!), in some form or another, for about thirty-five years. And today is Duke's birthday anniversary, and Diminuendo and Crescendo was on the radio, and I listened. And the goosebumps came, and the tears of joy and emotion still flowed. The sense of occasion is matched by the magnificence of the performance - one of the greatest ever performances by the greatest band of all time. And, by the way, a masterpiece composition which did not receive its due on the original recording. What is NOT great here? Some of the highpoints: Jimmy Woode's pedal points in Diminuendo, Hodges' fills in Crescendo, the strutting Trombone section of Woodman, Jackson and Sanders - a miracle of section playing. Duke's jabs and fills (of course!), Woodyard in what is possibly the highpoint of his career, Cat Anderson taking us home at the end. Oh - and Paul Gonsalves! This performance is the apotheosis of everything from the wildest New Orleans Street Parade to the wailingest Albert Ayler collective avant-gospel freakout - and all what is in between. If you don't have this...well, why DON'T you have this?

Diminuendo in Blue and Crescendo in Blue.......2007-01-29

Specially, I like the long solo of Bud Gonsalves. It's really swings.

Gonsalves Flirts With Woman in Audience.......2006-05-08

There is so much wonderful writing on this release already, so I will make it quick. On Ken Burns History of Jazz, George Wein talks about this marvelous concert. He said that a very attractive blonde woman was dancing in an isle to Diminuendo in Blue/Crescendo in Blue. Gonsalves was "playing to this woman" and it caused quite a stir in the audience. Ellington then spurred Gonsalves to continue on and on. A great historical anecdote that makes the recording even more special. The fact that this performance is reputed to have rekindled Ellington's career makes it all seem more fun!

A legendary performance burnished.......2006-04-01

In the reviews that I read (not all), I did not see a mention of what an excellent job Columbia did in the remastering. I owned the LP when it was first issued and it has been a lifelong favorite; so it was a very pleasant surprise to hear how much the sound was improved on this release. (The whole series of recent Columbia remasterings is excellent.)

A legendary performance? Oh yeahhh, the missing Voice of America tape, Philly Jo Jones driving the band (apocryphally) with a rolled up newspaper, and the Dancing Blonde In The Black Dress who got the crowd on their feet and roaring during the Gonsalves solo. The Time cover, and the renaissance of the band. And a performance that easily supports the weight of the legends...

The format of this release, complete and with the studio recordings appended, is very interesting; it corrects and completes the historical record. It's good to hear the studio recordings, now seeming oversmooth and plump, in comparison to the real thing.

I consider it an essential recording.

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One of the best ever!
Kristen Chenowith
Has its moments
Great CD!
This woman has what it takes, and then some...

Let Yourself Go
Kristin Chenoweth , Jule Styne , George Gershwin , Richard Rodgers , Jeanine Tesori , Kurt Weill , Jerome Kern , Vincent Youmans , Ricky Ian Gordon , Richard Dworsky , Lawrence Ellington Duke / Brown , Harry Warren , Bobby Troup , Jason Alexander , Irving Berlin , Rob Fisher , and The Coffee Club Orchestra
Manufacturer: Sony
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WICKED: THE GRIMMERIE, A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL

ASIN: B000059T4T
Release Date: 2001-05-29

Tracks:

Let Yourself Go
If
How Long Has This Been Going On?
My Funny Valentine
Hanging Around with You (with Jason Alexander)
The Girl in 14G
I'll Tell the Man in the Street
I'm a Stranger Here Myself
Nobody Else But Me
Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me/Why Can't I?
Should I Be Sweet?
He's Just an Ordinary Guy
Going to the Dance with You
On a Turquoise Cloud
You'll Never Know
Daddy

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Kristin Chenoweth won a Tony for the supporting role of Sally Brown in the 1999 revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, made a memorably vampy Lily in the 1999 television film of Annie, and had an NBC sitcom created for her, Kristin! Now she grabs the spotlight in Let Yourself Go, her first solo recording. She mixes torchy standards ("My Funny Valentine," "How Long Has This Been Going On?") with Faith Prince-style sauciness ("If"), gets to show off her operatic and scat chops in the miniplay "The Girl in 14G," and shares a light duet with Jason Alexander (reviving his musical theater career post-Seinfeld). Perhaps her "Stranger Here Myself" isn't the weightiest you've ever heard, but this is an enjoyable album with a good deal of old-fashioned class, expertly accompanied by Rob Fisher and the Coffee Club Orchestra. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

One of the best ever!.......2007-04-24

Do I mean the best album or the best singer? You are correct if you said both! I saw Kristin Chenoweth on a PBS show "Broadway's Best at the Pops," (though it was not the first time I had heard her) and decided to check out the offerings here. This is a collection of the kind of music and performances I love. She has a great range, a precise pitch, and a great style that is at the same time true to the music and to herself. In an era when singers try to outdo each other re-interpreting the composer's original work, not usually with great success, she is a blessing!

Kristen Chenowith.......2007-02-26

I bought this CD for the Girl in 14G. Yes, it's that good...

Has its moments.......2007-02-19

After watching Candide endlessly and going to see Ms. Chenoweth in The Apple Tree, I was hungry for something more portable to listen to. At times this fits the bill, but what surprised me the most is how thin her voice comes across on this recording. Perhaps it was the joy of seeing her live that has ruined this listener; perhaps I need to upgrade my aging music system. Then again, maybe the recording is just not as good as Ms. C singing Bernstein or as good as staring at Ms. C command a Broadway stage.

Great CD!.......2007-01-19

I truly enjoy listening to this CD. Kristin Chenoweth's vocal style and abilities are very well-matched to the songs selected for this album. If you enjoy classic, older-style Broadway/popular tunes, I would highly recommend this CD. Ms. Chenoweth has a bright, expressive voice and does a fantastic job with this material.

As with any full-length CD, there are a couple of songs I am not as crazy about, but that has to do with the songs themselves, not Ms. Chenoweth's vocal performance. Overall, I love this album and have listened to it several times now, since receiving it as a Christmas gift last month.

This woman has what it takes, and then some..........2007-01-12

Kristin Chenoweth brings new life to some timeless Broadways tunes while introducing a few wonderful new ones. This high pitched vocal goddess effortlessly provides for a nearly flawless and easy listening experience. I definitly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys jazz vocals, showtunes, or just a new spin on some old classics.

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Sweet Compilation
Inconsistency at its finest
Poor quality of recordings is distracting
Crackle for ambience, Ellington forever
The Great Duke Ellington!

The Very Best of Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000050G83
Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

Take The 'A' Train
Warm Valley
Cotton Tail
Jack The Bear
Concerto For Cootie
Black And Tan Fantasy
East Saint Louis Toodle-O
The Mooche
Mood Indigo
Rockin' In Rhythm
Creole Rhapsody, Part 1
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
Don't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care To Know)
Chelsea Bridge
Work Song
Caravan
Perdido
Isfahan
Blood Count
Come Sunday

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Sweet Compilation.......2006-02-24

An excellent variety of Duke Ellington's music which includes both vocals and instrumentals. While the quality of each recording is not perfect, the imprefections add to the ambience associated with listening to the originals on the radio.

Inconsistency at its finest.......2005-03-02

This CDs recordings span 40 years, and that should account for some of the difference in sound quality. However, I have some of these same records in my collection, which sound better and cleaner than the transfers here. "Warm Valley" is particularly disappointing; there is substantial swish and crackle throughout which could have been minimized very easily. Some of the work is wonderful, some is awful. I would expect better from BMG.

Poor quality of recordings is distracting.......2004-11-06

I sought out this disk as an intro to Duke Ellington's work and to acquire a recording of "Take the 'A' Train." "'A' Train" is without vocals on this disk, which was disappointing for me. Guess I'll have to look elsewhere for a vocal rendition of that piece. ("I Got It Bad...", "Don't You Know...", "Come Sunday" all have excellent vocals on this disk)

Also dissapointing is the quality of many of the recordings. Perhaps this is as good as it gets in terms of what survives today. If so, that's a shame. Hiss and scratches are prominent, particularly in "Mood Indigo" and "Creole Rhapsody." Also, many of the solo instruments seem overdriven (I might even say too loud for their respective mixes), causing distortion in the early songs on the disk -- "Warm Valley", "Jack The Bear", and "Rockin' In Rhythm" in particular. In general, sound quality does improve as you get deeper into the CD and encounter the more recent recordings.

My Duke Ellington knowledge is limited, but if asked if I would recommend this disk as a way of introduction, I would say no. There must be something better out there.

Crackle for ambience, Ellington forever.......2003-12-05

There's some slight crackling on this disc, but it's not bad at all, just enough to add some extra ambience to all those freezing winter evenings spent at home on your couch under the toasty glow of Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra. The recordings on this compilation date from between 1928 and 1966, so the sound quality varies, but it's never annoying. As for the Duke's music, if you ever get tired of "Take The 'A' Train", "Cotton Tail", or "Isfahan", you're nuts.

The Great Duke Ellington!.......2003-05-17

Once again, I am back with a Duke review. And I say, "SUPERB!" My favorite is, "Take the A train" among others. The level of the bass on this song must have been heart pounding when heard live, judging from this CD; I'd say it was very noticeable. There was a hint of old recording crackling in the background when heard through earphones, but the recordings really were very clear. I could listen to this CD all day long. Another great CD I recommend.

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awesome!!!!
Only one decent song
Stunningly good Score!
Track 14 / Worth the price of the CD
A few standout tracks, but difficult to recommend on the whole.

The Island

Manufacturer: Milan Records
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ASIN: B0009X766E
Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

The Island Awaits You
Where Do These Tubes Go?
Sector 6
Starkweather
Agnate Ukuleles
You Have A Special Purpose In Life
Mass Vehicular Carnage
Renovatio
I'm Not Ready To Die
This Tongue Thing's Amazing
Mass Winnings
The Craziest Mess I've Ever Seen
Send In The Clones
My Name Is Lincoln
Blow

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After supplying something known as "additional music" to many films since the late 1990s, Steve Jablonsky seems to have become the go-to composer for director-producer Michael Bay. Jablonsky's score for Bay's sci-fi thriller The Island shows the influence of its producer, Hans Zimmer. "The Island Awaits You" sets up the mood, which is oddly muted for a movie directed by explosion-master Bay. Even a track titled "Mass Vehicular Carnage" is merely ominously low-key, oddly sounding like something by dank trip-hopper Tricky. Elsewhere, the electronic number "Starkweather" successfully creates a feeling of oppressive tension before integrating elements of the main theme. Unfortunately, in his effort to avoid big ka-booms, Jablonsky can be overly subdued; while nothing is jarring, nothing makes much of an impression either. Actually, there is one jarring thing on this CD, and it's the Prom Kings' nu metal/funk hybrid "Blow," tacked on at the end like an afterthought. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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awesome!!!!.......2007-02-18

The brooding post modern industrial feel to the songs on this soundtrack give it a feel of epic proportions. I simplely love it!!!...dark,foreboding, and eerily brilliant on every track....thank you Mr. Jablonsky!

Only one decent song.......2007-01-15

There's only one coherent actual song on this CD. The rest is just a collection of sound effects and short music bits. If you want that one song, the nice one at the very end, fine, but it's too bad there aren't more like it. I think they could have done better. I remember liking the movie soundtrack a lot - I don't think it translates very well to CD, though.

Stunningly good Score!.......2006-11-10

This is a hauntingly good score to a pretty darned good film, which for whatever whim of the masses was less than well received. I you like taiko drums, fast paced and wonderfully executed "world beat" music, this is definitely the score for you, I've played it again and again and it only gets better with each listening.

Track 14 / Worth the price of the CD.......2006-11-04

I agree with other reviewers here -- much of the music on the CD is simply supplemental to the film, is forgetable, nothing really stands out, there is a lack of melody. Only one track (# 14) "My Name is Lincoln" -- stands apart, offering a theme, melody, choir and resolution -- it is a signature bit of composing that, for me, is really worth the price of the CD.

A few standout tracks, but difficult to recommend on the whole........2006-10-27

I'm afraid to say that I find this CD somewhat difficult to recommend as a whole. Steve Jablonsky is a prodigiously talented composer with a bright future; as his score to 'Steamboy' and trailer music and additional themes for Pearl Harbor attests. And although Jablonsky has done his job well here - the Island score works splendidly in the film - on CD the persistent throbbing electronica and pervasive percussion comes off so harshly as to the point of being too abrasive for the listen to be enjoyable (and I'm a big fan of electronica!)

In comparison to something like Spy Game by Harry Gregson-Williams, which is a deep, subtle and nuanced electronic score, the Island is stark and aggressive, with much repetition, few discernable themes, and occasional sequences of outright garish and incoherent noise generated mostly by garbled electric guitars. With all this in mind, I feel the CD generally hovers around the two star mark.

However, there are a couple of BIG standout moments; namely 'The Island' theme itself; first featured on the opening track, and then later on track 10 and elsewhere, has a beautiful, haunting, ethereal quality to it, reminiscent of the opening minute of 'Injection' from the M:I-2 score. Similarly, 'This Tongue Thing's Amazing' and 'You Have a Special Purpose in Life' have long, stretches of warm orchestral music that are decidedly enjoyable and memorable.

Finally - and most importantly - the finale, 'My Name is Lincoln' is such a standout track that it deserves special attention. It's a warm, uplifting, inspiring theme which borrows heavily upon Gladiator's 'Now We Are Free', but with an epic choral backing which pushes it to even greater heights. It's incredible, probably one of my top 10 favourite film score tracks of all time, seriously.

If ever there was an album that you should consider purchasing as individual mp3 tracks, this one is it - a purchase of tracks 1, 2, 6, 10 and 14 will pretty much cover 95% of all the good bits.

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Perfect Combo! Spectacular recording!
Ellington and Coltrane
Beautiful
DUKE ELLINGTON & JOHN COLTRANE: a casual, unchallenging listen
My Favorite Jazz Album

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
Duke Ellington , and John Coltrane
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ASIN: B000003N7R
Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

In A Sentimental Mood
Take The Coltrane
Big Nick
Stevie
My Little Brown Book
Angelica
The Feeling Of Jazz

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Perhaps looking to renew his inspiration or maybe simply wanting to broaden his horizons, Duke Ellington began a string of collaborations in the second half of his career--whereas before that, his own band was stimulus enough. Whatever the reason, almost all of his collaborations succeeded at high levels, although none of his shared sessions are more intriguing on the surface than this 1962 date with the preeminent sax star of the day. In reality, the record amounts to "Coltrane Plays Ellington" (plus one Coltrane original) because the tenor man is the whole show--and what a show it is. Only Coltrane could be as "fiercely tender," and there's no better forum for his sensitive side than the music of Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, who contributes the album's true vertex, "My Little Brown Book." The rhythm section alternates between Duke's and Trane's, each adding a different texture to the proceedings. Ellington is wise enough to appreciate the nature of the session, and he is quite content to feed chords in service of the young master--proving the old master's open mind and good taste. Hearing Coltrane seize "In a Sentimental Mood" is thanks enough. --Marc Greilsamer

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Perfect Combo! Spectacular recording!.......2007-02-04

These classic albums Coltrane did for Impulse are some of my personal favorites (i.e. 'John Coltane w/ Johnny Hartman', 'Ballads', and 'Ascension') of all the jazz recordings I own on either CD or Vinyl. This one is a beauty! Every song on this album is perfect. So many times two greats would meet and cut an album of less than superior quality. This is definitely not one of those cases. From the moment the first song 'In a Sentimental Mood' comes on you are taken on a magical journey that truly showcases just how brilliant these artists were as musicians and composers. Of course it's always great to have such a fine rythm section backing you up - Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones (awesome as always!), Aaron Bell, Sam Woodward, ... all playing at their best. If you are a fan of Ellington and/or Coltrane than obviously this is a must have album. All in all, it's just fun, exciting music that gives you a warm, cushy feeling inside every time you listen to it. Those of you who are relatively new to jazz, this is a must have. You won't be disappointed I promise.

Ellington and Coltrane.......2007-01-10

How can I say anything negative about two of the greatest jazz musicians who ever lived. The music was subperb.

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Beautiful.......2006-09-17

The album starts with one of the greatest versions of a jazz song - "In A Sentimental Mood". Coltrane's playing on it is brilliant, and Duke's piano playing sounds much better than in the 1941 version of the same song. The bass & drum alternate between Duke's & John's. At the tempos and volumes they're playing at, there isn't a significant difference between the two sets. Coltrane's playing is a slight retreat in terms of adventurousness. It may have been mouthpiece problems or maybe because he was playing with Duke Ellington. Either way, it's lack of challenge doesn't diminish the beauty of the playing. Some have said Duke sounds more modern than Coltrane, but I don't hear that. This album won't turn your personal jazz world on its ear, but it is a lot of fun to listen to. It's also fine for non-jazz fans.

DUKE ELLINGTON & JOHN COLTRANE: a casual, unchallenging listen.......2005-09-22

this pairing of jazz greats is such a strange idea. two very different musical thinkers who you might think would clash in the studio, join together in a nice little collaboration. the problem is, it's a little too nice. there is no real spark here and the players seem to be genuinely delighted to be playing together, but there is no overt displays of passion in these songs. "In A Sentimental Mood" starts off very warm and nice and it's great to hear Coltrane's playing over Duke's piano. but once you get the general idea, it's all of the same. overall, it's a nice little cd, but i cannot recommend it highly, there are many many more worthwhile albums that were made seperately by these two artists. still, if the mood hits you, you can slip on your cardigan and your pipe and slippers and listen to this by the fire.

My Favorite Jazz Album.......2005-09-13

The review by R. Davis best summarizes it for me. I can't listen to this album enough. Every song is great, every performance is great. The most improbable matchup creates amazing magic. The last tune, "The Feeling of Jazz", is as good as it gets.

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T-Bone's Spiritual Sons
A guitar duel with production and quality music to back it up
Royal Rhapsody
The Duke Meets The Earl
Good stuff

The Duke Meets the Earl
Ronnie Earl & Duke Robillard
Manufacturer: Stony Plain Music
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ASIN: B0007PICXA
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

West Side Shuffle
Two Bones & A Pick
My Tears
Lookin For Trouble
What Have I Done Wrong
Zeb's Thing
I Need You So Bad
A Soul That's Been Abused

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1. West Side Shuffle (7:43)
2. Two Bones & A Pick (8:06)
3. My Tears (15:53)
4. Lookin For Trouble (4:25)
5. What Have I Done Wrong (6:42)
6. Zeb's Thing (7:27)
7. I Need You So Bad (8:14)
8. A Soul That's Been Abused (13:05)

Format: CD

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Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl are among blues guitar's hottest pistols, but their first studio union is no showdown. Although Robillard is steeped in all aspects of technique and Earl is a pure "soul" player, their styles overlap in the Texas and Chicago schools, which grant both giants plenty of space for elegant and biting single-note solos, daredevil string-bending, and chugging rhythms. Robillard sings two numbers and "Mighty" Sam McClain, whose red-clay voice is the perfect foil for their emotional fretwork, guests on Earl's heartbroken epic "A Soul That's Been Abused." The real mojo, however, is in the instrumentals, where these virtuosos who emerged from the New England scene to achieve worldwide acclaim maintain a beatific dialogue. They both swing like T-Bone Walker on "Two Bones and a Pick" and trade sliding chords and slide guitar licks on "Zeb's Thing," which dips into down-home Mississippi grit. The highlight is "My Tears," on which Robillard sings sad and dirty, Earl turns sustained notes into Zen koans, and both players stretch their flair for dynamics and brilliant, unhurried, lyrical playing to its limit. Fans of blues guitar need to hear this album. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

T-Bone's Spiritual Sons.......2006-06-16

If you've ever liked the T-Bone Walker style, or drooled over the pure T-Bone licks that both Ronnie and Duke have graced us with over the years, "Two Bones and a Pick" is eight minutes of pure jump-blues-guitar-heaven. I can, and do listen to this for hours on end. If any two white guys have got that jump-blues-guitar-thang down, it's these two. T-Bone is grinning like a Cheshire cat.

A guitar duel with production and quality music to back it up.......2006-04-27

Unlike some artists who get together and try not to outplay each other, i.e. not show each other up, these two planned the session well ahead that allows each to show their virtousity against each other without the latter.

The production, songs chosen and performance from other backing musicians are brilliant.

If you like guitar duels in the jump blues fashion, this is a recording to buy.

Royal Rhapsody.......2006-03-09

This disc combines the considerable talents of two premier guitar players within the Blues genre. The Duke (Robillard) and the (Ronnie) Earl demonstrate why they are deserving members of Blues guitar royalty. It has been well documented that this effort is not a showdown between rivals or a stage to demonstrate one-up-manship but rather two friends kicking back to jam back and forth and effectively intertwine their extensive expertise. I can only offer that this fine effort is seamless, seeming to be an overall masterpiece versus a collection of individual songs. The instrumental flow and sequencing of the songs is superb. The songs don't seem as lengthy as they are, avoiding the tediousness that sometimes befalls such efforts. Quite to the contrary, the hour plus of excellent music contained within seems to fly by leaving the listener wanting more. The two players pass the baton back and forth in an effortless manner, almost overly conscious as to not dominate the other's time. Ronnie and Duke demonstrate they are passionate craftsmen and worthy members of the upper class. Mighty Sam McClain's plaintive plea on "A Soul That's Been Abused" will only leave you wanting more. Ronnie Earl's slide guitar work on "Zeb's Thing" is also worth special mention. This is a can't miss addition to anyone's collection.

The Duke Meets The Earl.......2006-02-20

I bought this album on pure speculation it was an Amazon recommondation and was uncharted waters for me. Owning around 200 blues albums with close to 100 of them being lps. I had never listened to either of these guys. Read the reviews and seemed like it would be a good venture. Received my cd figuring it would be like most blues albums and would take several listens before it would start throwing its arms around me. Wrong! This is one of the few albums I own that nails you right out of the box! It has been in my car stereo for around a month now and shows no indication of getting old.The first three tracks are non stop adrenalin guitar work with number three at just over 15 minutes just being a total piece of work. Smooth like a well aged whiskey. The final track with guest singer is one of the more haunting blues pieces I've ever heard. It's one of the few pieces I know that actually brings you to the edge of reverse blues and makes you feel bad this track is also in the 15 minute time slot too. All and all you can just let this cd run and it becomes nice back gound music to what ever it is you are doing. All in the way classical music does. I'd be surpised if any one really listening to this could give a bad rap! This is a real guitar players record.

Good stuff.......2006-01-25

First off; I really appreciate artists or labels that give you at least 60 minutes of play time and don't cut out lengthy guitar solos. This CD certainly delivers in this regard as Ronnie Earl and the Duke trade guitar jams in creative duets for a solid 70 plus minutes. This is a close 5 star recommendation but it isn't a classic and it isn't groundbreaking; although I would think some reviewers would seriously disagree with that point. It's just damn good music by two pros whose different styles compliment one another. Highly recommended.

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