We Used to Dance

Track Listings

 
1. Conor Rides the Trains
2. Runaway Freylekhs: Freylekhs and Doina
3. Runaway Freylekhs: Balkan Tapestry
4. Lehania
5. The Spirit Moves....
6. Indian Caravan
7. Baiao
8. Whispers of the Heart
9. Crossroads
10. I Caught You!
11. We Used to Dance: Terkishe, Arabesque
12. We Used to Dance: Waltz and Bulgar
13. Raga Bhairavi

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Flutist and composer Abby Rabinovitz takes the audience on an unforgettable journey. Drawing from different world music traditions, she transcends boundaries to create music which is powerful and new. Her compositions are inspired by a wide variety of sources---klezmer, Indian, Latin American music and jazz. Her flute playing is passionate and "deeply haunting" (Delhi Diary). Full of surprises, she evokes the broad range of human emotions, moving the listener from laughter to tears.

"We Used to Dance" confounds easy categories. Here is music that comes out of the klezmer revival but goes beyond...a calypso with a klezmer twist, a jazz composition with a Middle Eastern melody and driving African rhythms, a Jewish freylekhs which metamorphosizes into a serious Balkan groove with a hint of a sixties rock tune.

Rabinovitz is joined by her outstanding world music ensemble Kaleidoscope and a stellar group of guest artists. Among them are internationally acclaimed drummer Bob Moses whose jazz, African and Latin rhythms propel many of the compositions and virtuoso accordionist/pianist Evan Harlan whose intense performance is a unique fusion of klezmer, jazz, Balkan and 20th century classical music. Mimi Rabson is one of the top klezmer violinists and her passionate playing provides some of the album's highpoints while the tabla playing of Nishikant Sonwalkar adds an almost mystical quality. Jim Guttmann (bass) and Grant Smith (drums) are longstanding members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, an ensemble which tours world wide. They are masters of groove and take the music to the next level.

We Used to Dance,Abby Rabinovitz
Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!
  • One of the best cds I ever bought.
  • Never Sounded Better
  • Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  • "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"
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ASIN: B000066RO5
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

  1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
  2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
  3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
  4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
  5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
  6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
  7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
  8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
  9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
  10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
  11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
  12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
  13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
  14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
  15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
  16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
  17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
  18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
  19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
  20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
  21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

  1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
  2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
  3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
  4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
  5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
  6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
  7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
  8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
  9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
  10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
  11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
  12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
  13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
  14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
  15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
  16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
  17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
  18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
  19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
  20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
  21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

1 out of 5 stars Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

5 out of 5 stars Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

5 out of 5 stars "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)
We Used to Dance
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    We Used to Dance
    Joel Frahm
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    Working with pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis on a straight-ahead jazz session would be a real treat for anyone. It turns out to be especially fruitful for tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, who delivers this program of standards and originals with an artists delicate touch. The proud owner of a rich, luxurious tone, the saxophonist interprets ballads, blues and up-tempo romps with clarity while swinging in a rhythmic groove when the situation permits. He and this stellar trio are equally at ease with tender ballads such as Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most, My Ideal and Barrons Song for Abdullah as they are with quick burners such as Frahms exotic Jobimiola and his adventurous A Whole New You. Tracks Include: 1)Bob's Blues 2)Nad Noord 3)Joanne Julia 4)A Whole New You 5)Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most 6)Jobimiola 7)My Ideal 8)Song for Abdullah 9)The Dreamer 10)We Used To Dance Joel Frahm: tenor sax Kenny Barron: piano Rufus Reid: bass Victor Lewis: drums
    The Michael Feinstein Anthology
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    • A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael
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    ASIN: B000065DVH
    Release Date: 2002-05-21

    Tracks:

    1. Nice Work If You Can Get It
    2. Isn't It Romantic
    3. Swinging On A Star
    4. Ask Me Again
    5. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
    6. 'S Wonderful
    7. Wonder Why
    8. Too Marvelous For Words
    9. Where Do You Start
    10. Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
    11. Easy To Love
    12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
    13. Who Are You Now?
    14. You're An Education
    15. You Are There
    16. Sophisticated Swing
    17. Love Can Change The Stars
    18. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
    19. Half Of April (Most Of May)
    20. Marianne
    21. They Can't Take That Away From Me
    22. I Love A Piano

    Tracks:

    1. That's Entertainment
    2. My Favorite Year
    3. Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
    4. I Never Felt Better
    5. Someone To Watch Over Me
    6. Kiss Her Now
    7. The Ugly Bug Ball
    8. For You, For Me, Forever More
    9. The Mole People
    10. And So To Bed
    11. You're All The World To Me
    12. Old Friend
    13. Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
    14. Pattisserie
    15. Open Your Eyes
    16. For Love Alone
    17. I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
    18. Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
    19. My Romance
    20. Love Is Here To Stay
    21. Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

    Amazon.com

    The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

    If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

    Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

    Album Description

    The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

    This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

    5 out of 5 stars Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

    The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

    5 out of 5 stars He's done it again.......2002-07-15

    Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

    This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

    Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

    5 out of 5 stars Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

    There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

    This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

    This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
    Bravo Rhino!

    5 out of 5 stars A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

    I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.
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    Tracks:

    1. Swanee
    2. Come To the Moon
    3. I Was So Young (You Were So Beautiful)
    4. Tee-Oodle-Um-bum-Bo
    5. Nobody But You
    6. Limehouse Nights
    7. Drifting Along With The Tide
    8. Rhapsody In Blue
    9. Oh Lady Be Good!
    10. Fascinating Rhythm
    11. Hang On To Me
    12. I'd Rather Charleston
    13. The Man I Love
    14. The Half Of It, Dearie, Blues
    15. So Am I
    16. Kickin' The Clouds Away
    17. Concerto In F

    Tracks:

    1. Sweet And Low-Down (I)
    2. That Certain Feeling (I)
    3. Looking For A Boy
    4. When Do We Dance?
    5. Sweet And Low-Down (II)
    6. That Certain Feeling (II)
    7. Irish Waltz
    8. Do, Do, Do
    9. Someone To Watch Over Me
    10. Clap Yo' Hands
    11. Maybe
    12. Three Preludes: I. No.1: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso / II. No.2: Andante Con Moto / III No.3: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
    13. Meadow Serenade
    14. My One And Only
    15. 'S Wonderful/Funny Face
    16. He Loves And She Loves
    17. An American In Paris
    18. Liza
    19. Strike Up The Band
    20. Embraceable You
    21. I Got Rhythm (I)
    22. I Got Rhythm (II)

    Tracks:

    1. Of Thee I Sing
    2. Jilted
    3. Second Rhapsody
    4. For You, For Me, For Evermore
    5. Cuban Overture
    6. Isn't It A Pity?
    7. Variations On 'I Got Rhythm'
    8. I. Catfish Row: Introduction - Jazzbo Brown - First Chorus, 'Summertime'
    9. II. Porgy Sings: 'I got Plenty O' Nuthin' - 'Bess, You Is My Woman Now'
    10. III. Fugue: Murder Of Crown, Act III Scene 1
    11. IV. Hurricane: Introduction, Act II Scene 3 - Hurricane, Act II Scene 3
    12. V. Good Morning, Brother: Occupational Humoresque, Act III Scene 3 - 'Good Morning, Brother' - Children's Song 'Sure To Go To Heaven' - 'I'm On My Way' (Finale)
    13. They Can't Take That Away From Me
    14. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
    15. Our Love Is Here To Stay

    Tracks:

    1. Girl Crazy Overture
    2. French Ballet Class
    3. Dance Of The Waves
    4. Slap That Bass
    5. Walking The Dog
    6. I've Got Beginner's Luck
    7. They All Laughed
    8. They Can't Take That Away From Me
    9. Shall We Dance
    10. By Strauss
    11. I Can't Be Bothered Now
    12. The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid (1st Version)
    13. Put Me To The Test
    14. The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid (2nd Version)
    15. Stiff Upper Lip
    16. A Foggy day (In London Town)
    17. Nice Work If You Can Get It
    18. Things Are Looking Up
    19. I Was Doing All Right
    20. Love Walked In

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent performer.......2007-03-09

    This plates are wonderful. I was charmed, and when I close my eyes now, I see scenes with American in Paris or Porgy and Bess but my favorite piece of music is Rhapsody in Blue. It's more than excellent is fantastic. Jack Gibbons perfectly feels the unique tone Gershwin's music, the mixture rythms of jazz with influences of impressionists and clear and beauty melodies.
    I'm fascinating.

    5 out of 5 stars A unique project.......2006-11-23

    Gibbons' undertaking is unique: to reconstruct and then execute and record the note-for-note playing of Gershwin as documented on the composers' piano rolls, sound recordings and certain published arrangements. I agree with the reviewer who points out that the result is like a library and not a recital you sit back and listen to (or get up and dance to). In fact Gibbons does some editing of his "library" now and then, and clearly documents it in his liner notes: in some reconstructions he augments accompaniment effects and even the melodic line itself. I don't mind that at all, especially as Gibbons scrupulously accounts for such tampering in his liner notes; but it seems to me that it is in this area of "tampering" that Gibbons the artist is asserting himself...which of course undermines the "library", the "historical archive": you have to search and read a bit to find out when you're hearing only Gershwin and when you're hearing some added Gibbons. I don't mind; Gibbons is a remarkable artist in his own right, not merely an impeccable documentarian. For sheer generosity of production Gibbons' Gershwin must also be unique: 4 cd's, scholar-level liner notes (yes, you need a magnifying glass to read them), and rock-bottom bargain price.

    5 out of 5 stars Gershwin historical, manic, perfect, archival.......2006-06-12

    First: this is 4 high-end produced cd's (in low-end jewel cases) for the price of 2. The liner notes of all 4 cd's are condensed in a booklet of microscopic print, so you may need to spend the savings on a magnifying glass. MONEY WELL SPENT.
    Second: Jack Gibbons plays (and has recorded) the Alkan op 39 etudes (he probably plays a lot more Alkan than that). For those of you not in the know, this is to say he has world-class chops, indeed history-class (Liszt, who never played his friend Alkan, at least in public). But it's also to say that Gibbons knows how to interpret and personalize fantastically difficult piano music. For me, his Alkan op 39 is personal and passionate and real (contrast the facile and over-pedalled Hamelin and the just-the-notes-ma'me Ringeissen). An appreciation of Gibbons' Alkan is important here because while his Alkan is uniquely personal (as such music must be, no matter how hard it is to play) his Gershwin is deliberately impersonal...which is to say: no pianist, no singer would want to reproduce what Gibbons has given us in these 4 cd's, and in fact few listeners will be able to listen for long to these 4 cd's without a respite, a break , some silence, some minimal styling from somebody (anybody) else...which brings me to
    Third: This is an archive, not a recital. This is a library, not a program. There is no track-by-track contrast of moods here, no track-by-track concession to easy listening, varied delight, any more than a library shelf of novels is alphabetized by authors' last names as a concession to mood or fancy or taste of the searching patron. This is the documented Gershwin in his recording mode: manic, notey, clever, "on", and never, as generations of stylists found in him, ravishing, tender, longing, sweet, glad, hopeful...person-to-person, in a word. I can listen to these cd's about half an hour at a time, max. This is Gerwhsin, not Gibbons. And this is just one side of Gershwin. He died at 38, in the summer. Brain tumor. A lot of pain.
    Finally, Jack Gibbons has given the world a uniquely valuable and easily available resource. Gibbons could now do us a service by playing us some Gershwin as he feels it, as it hits him and makes him sing (as Gershwin, our American Schubert, does to all of us, and as I think Alkan has done to Gibbons). I would love to see a Gershwin stylings by Gibbons now that Gibbons himself has made sure Gershwin in his authenticity is safe and sound.

    5 out of 5 stars Definative.......2005-07-23

    Here's the whole Gershwin catalog at a great price... Five plus hours of bliss. Definately five stars!

    Gibbons, according to a family friend and biographer Edward jablonski "recreates Gershwin's style." I'll never know. I can say this is a lively recording and has the perfect balance. It's neither stuffy and plodding or cute.
    Gershwin: Piano Music
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    • Gershwin Never Sounded Better!
    Gershwin: Piano Music

    Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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    ASIN: B000005IY8
    Release Date: 1992-04-09

    Tracks:

    1. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Swanee
    2. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Nobody But You
    3. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise
    4. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Do It Again
    5. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Fascinating Rhythm
    6. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Oh, Lady Be Good
    7. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Somebody Loves Me
    8. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Sweet And Low Down
    9. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): That Certain Feeling
    10. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): The Man I Love
    11. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Clap Yo' Hands
    12. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Do Do Do
    13. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): My One And Only
    14. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): 'S Wonderful
    15. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Strike Up The Band
    16. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Liza
    17. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): I Got Rhythm
    18. George Gershwin's Song Book (1932): Who Cares?
    19. Other Piano Pieces: Rialto Ripples
    20. Other Piano Pieces: Three Preludes-Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
    21. Other Piano Pieces: Three Preludes - Andante con moto e poco rubato
    22. Other Piano Pieces: Three Preludes - Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
    23. Other Piano Pieces: Impromptu In Two Keys
    24. Other Piano Pieces: Three-Quarter Blues
    25. Other Piano Pieces: Merry Andrew
    26. Other Piano Pieces: Piano Playin' Jazzbo Brown (Jasbo Brown Blues)
    27. Other Piano Pieces: Promenade
    28. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise
    29. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: How Long Has This Been Going On?
    30. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: By Strauss
    31. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Someone to Watch over Me
    32. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Nice Work If You Can Get It
    33. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: The Man I Love
    34. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Just Another Rhumba
    35. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Isn't It A Pity?
    36. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: They All Laughed
    37. Songs By George And Ira Gershwin: Love Is Here To Stay

    Amazon.com

    William Bolcom is my kind of musician. He writes music that is sometimes adventurous but always based in a recognizable American idiom. And he's a terrific ragtime pianist, the best Joplin player I've heard. With these credentials, of course he's a wonderful Gershwin player. These are the best piano performances of Gershwin I know. After you hear those, Bolcom joins his wife Joan Morris for very flavorful versions of 10 George and Ira Gershwin songs. The whole disc is a delight, and the original analog recordings still sound fine. Highly recommended to all Gershwin lovers. --Leslie Gerber

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Peculiar.......2005-01-26

    I can see how someone might enjoy this album. William Bolcom is a top-flight pianist and the idea of playing the tunes as George Gershwin played them at parties is intriguing.

    Because my ear is used to it, I guess, I would like to have heard longer performances of fewer songs. Each one sounded to me like a snippet -- over too soon. Because of that, plus the fact that I'm not a fan of Joan Morris' showy voice, I give the album one thumb up.

    5 out of 5 stars Gershwin Never Sounded Better!.......2002-06-25

    This is a fantastic CD! Back in the 70's, pianist William Bolcom and his singer wife Joan Morris made a delightful series of albums on the Nonesuch label of old songs from the first half of the twentieth century - just glorious voice backed by brilliant piano. As Ira Gershwin might say - who could ask for anything more? The music is not only beautifully performed, you can hear the joy of the performance in every note. And Bolcom and Morris were never better than when doing Gershwin.

    A combination of two albums, the first part of this CD is all piano. The Gershwin Songbook consists of brief (some under a minute) versions of some of his more popular songs in the way that Gershwin himself famously played them at parties. They demonstrate that Gershwin was as gifted a pianist as he was a composer. The other instrumental tracks are some of Gershwin's solo piano pieces, including the wonderful Rialto Ripples, a rag written when he was just seventeen. For me, the pinnacle of both Gershwin's and William Bolcom's artistry is reached on the second of the three preludes - a classic study of a bluesy mood.

    Just when you think things can't get any better, Joan Morris arrives. She effortlessly sings and swings her way through ten of Gershwin's best songs from the cheeky comedy of By Strauss to the smoky moodiness of Someone To Watch Over Me. Maybe I'm just an incurable old romantic, but the ballads are the best of all.

    No Gershwin collection can be complete without this CD. Now if only I could find a copy of that Bolcom/Morris song about Humphrey Bogart...
    Happy Birthday George Gershwin
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    ASIN: B000005BWM
    Release Date: 1997-10-07

    Tracks:

    1. Strike Up The Band
    2. An American In Paris
    3. Stiff Upper Lip
    4. Love Walked In
    5. Embraceable You
    6. By Strauss
    7. Fascinatin' Rhythm
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    10. Summertime
    11. Bess
    12. Things Are Looking Up
    13. Beginners Luck
    14. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
    15. I Got Rhythm
    16. Our Love Is Here To Stay

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars mediocrity rules.......2000-06-03

    Unless you went to this concert and want a reason to remember the evening, I can't imagine why you'd want to own the CD. It has all the disadvantages of a live concert (acoustics are poor), and applause occurs on top of the performances. The interpretations of the music by the vocalists Tune and McGovern are poor. Save yourself the money....

    5 out of 5 stars FIVE STARS.......1999-04-10

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    Musical Wonderland
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      Musical Wonderland

      Manufacturer: Wea International
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005QDY8
      Release Date: 2001-11-20

      Tracks:

      1. Singin' In The Rain: Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly
      2. Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business - Howard Keel
      3. An American In Paris: 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly
      4. The Band Wagon: That's Entertainment! - Oscar Levant
      5. Kismet: Stranger In Paradise - Vic Damone
      6. Easter Parade: Easter Parade - Judy Garland
      7. Gold Diggers Of 1935: Lullaby Of Broadway - Chorus
      8. Summer Stock: Get Happy - Judy Garland
      9. The Gay Divorcee: Night And Day - Fred Astaire
      10. High Society: True Love - Bing Crosby
      11. Thousands Cheer: Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne
      12. The Barkleys Of Broadway: They Can't Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
      13. Broadway Rhythm: Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker And The M-G-M Studio Chorus
      14. Neptune's Daughter: Baby, It's Cold Outside - Esther Williams
      15. Me And My Gal: For Me And My Gal - Judy Garland
      16. Idiot's Delight: Puttin' On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
      17. Hit The Deck: Hallelujah! - Kay Armen
      18. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
      19. Cabin In The Sky: Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters
      20. Casablanca: As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson
      21. Dr. Zhivago: Lara's Theme (Main Title) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra

      Tracks:

      1. The Wizard Of Oz: Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
      2. A Date With Judy: It's A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
      3. Kiss Me Kate: Wunderbar - Howard Keel
      4. Show Boat: Can't Help Lovn' Dat Man - Ava Gardner
      5. Going Hollywood: Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
      6. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Judy Garland
      7. Gigi: Gigi - Louis Jourdan
      8. Girl Crazy: I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland
      9. Two Weeks With Love: Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds
      10. Words & Music: The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
      11. Good News: The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson
      12. Top Hat: Check To Check - Fred Astaire
      13. The Strip: A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
      14. Romance On The High Seas: Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day
      15. Ziegfeld Follies: If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
      16. Brigadoon: Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
      17. Follow The Fleet: Let's Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
      18. The Pirate: Be A Clown - Judy Garland
      19. When The Boys Meet The Girls: Embraceable You - Connie Francis
      20. The Harvey Girls: On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
      21. The Sky's The Limit: One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

      Album Description

      This ideal Christmas gift is a collection of the very best highlights drawn from the MGM/Turner, Warners and RKO Pictures archive. It features such universally known showstoppers as Gene Kelly performing 'Singin In The Rain', Judy Garland's 'Over The Rainbow' and Howard Keel's 'Bless Your Beautiful Hide'. The collection also includes songs that have gone on to become world wide standards such as Lena Horne's 'The Lady Is A Tramp', Mel Torme's 'Sunday In New York' and Gene Kelly's 'Almost Like Being In Love'. Perfect for anyone who loves a good song and the ideal soundtrack for Christmas day. Gatefold deluxe slipcase packaging.

      Album Details

      This Compilation Presents Highlights from the Wonderful Mgm-turner, Warner Brothers and Rko Soundtracks. Great Artwork and Extensive Booklet with Photographs and Plenty of Liner Notes. The Packaging Includes a Special Limited Pop-up Booklet, So Get Your Order in Quickly...you Never Know When Supply Will Be Exhausted.
      Wall to Wall Richard Rodgers
      Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
      • Not worth the asking price..................
      Wall to Wall Richard Rodgers
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B000068TMM
      Release Date: 2002-07-02

      Tracks:

      1. Mahattan
      2. Little Girl Blue
      3. Ten Cents A Dance
      4. I Have Dreamed
      5. Mountain Greenery
      6. It Never Entered My Mind
      7. Climb Ev'ry Mountain/You'll Never Walk Alone
      8. There's A Small Hotel
      9. You Are Too Beautiful
      10. Sing For Your Supper
      11. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
      12. Johnny One Note
      13. Where Or When
      14. People Will Say We're In Love
      15. There Is Nothin' Like A Dame

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars Not worth the asking price.........................2007-05-04


      Have to be honest. I've got dozens of Broadway musical recordings, along with loads of 'em by lounge-singers and ballad performers. The performances here are, for the most part, nothing special; in fact, most of the male voices are kind of "stinky." Sorry, guys. Singer, Steve Ross ("I Have Dreamed"), does have a very unusual voice, I'll give him that. But, but, but........the only male singer (Patrick Quinn) placed in the only romantic duet ("People Will Say We're In Love") has a voice much more suited to Broadway comedic roles---nothing romantic-sounding about it.

      The girls come off better. Maureen McG. is her reliable self, and Judy K. and Debbie G. are their normal and known selves.

      In the end, I recommend saving your money for better done songs from Broadway.

      ****
      Tell Me the Truth about Love
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      Tell Me the Truth about Love

      Manufacturer: White Line
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004NJJU
      Release Date: 2000-04-25

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      5 out of 5 stars Impeccable taste.......2006-02-17

      Mary Carewe is a Britisher with impeccable taste in lyrics and a delightful and fascinating voice. This is high-toned cabaret or, as she dubs her intimate program, "serious cabaret". If you like Ute Lemper or Bolcom and Morris, you'll enjoy Mary Çarewe. This is her only solo CD to date, but I can't help but believe that more are in the works for this talented soprano. Her big vocal range is matched by her big voice, which regularly accompanies symphonic orchestras in the UK and Europe in programs of modern music and pop, i.e., would you believe a program of James Bond film title songs with the Hallé orchestra?
      Yallah Ya Helwa - Let's Go, Beautiful (An Instrumental Bellydance CD)
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        Yallah Ya Helwa - Let's Go, Beautiful (An Instrumental Bellydance CD)
        Yallah Ya Helwa
        Manufacturer: Yallah Dance Inc.
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00009X4P6
        Release Date: 2002-12-15

        Tracks:

        1. Want To Dance
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        3. Let's Go Beautiful: Saiidi/Chiftitelli/Traditional Beledi
        4. Let's Go Beautiful: Drum Solo
        5. Let's Go Beautiful: Finale
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