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The OKeh Rhythm & Blues Story 1949-1957
: :Arranged in chronological order, this set begins with a strong emphasis on jump blues in the style of Louis Jordan and Big Joe Turner. Gradually, though, OKeh turned to more modern sounds. It jumped on the New Orleans R&B scene early with vital recordings by Paul Gayten and Lee Allen. The Treniers were an irreverent harmony/comedy group in the style of the Coasters, and Chuck Willis abandoned the swing rhythms of jump blues for the pounding 4/4 of rock & roll. OKeh's greatest moment came on September 12, 1956, when a ...
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Let the Good Times Roll: The Complete Decca Recordings 1938-54
: :Arranged in chronological order, this set begins with a strong emphasis on jump blues in the style of Louis Jordan and Big Joe Turner. Gradually, though, OKeh turned to more modern sounds. It jumped on the New Orleans R&B scene early with vital recordings by Paul Gayten and Lee Allen. The Treniers were an irreverent harmony/comedy group in the style of the Coasters, and Chuck Willis abandoned the swing rhythms of jump blues for the pounding 4/4 of rock & roll. OKeh's greatest moment came on September 12, 1956, when a ...
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With His American Friends
: :The Belgian-born Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt was the first great jazz musician to develop outside America, his staggering talent initially fueled by exposure to Louis Armstrong records. When American musicians visited Paris in increasing numbers in the 1930s, Reinhardt was a natural choice as an accompanist. That's the role he's usually heard in on this remarkable three-CD set, providing rhythm guitar and sometimes exemplary solos to a host of visitors that includes Coleman Hawkins, Dicky Wells, and Rex Stewart. As a result, the set provides both a thorough portrait of Reinhardt's ...
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Sirens of Swing: Great Songs of the 30's and 40's
: :The Belgian-born Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt was the first great jazz musician to develop outside America, his staggering talent initially fueled by exposure to Louis Armstrong records. When American musicians visited Paris in increasing numbers in the 1930s, Reinhardt was a natural choice as an accompanist. That's the role he's usually heard in on this remarkable three-CD set, providing rhythm guitar and sometimes exemplary solos to a host of visitors that includes Coleman Hawkins, Dicky Wells, and Rex Stewart. As a result, the set provides both a thorough portrait of Reinhardt's ...
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You've Got What It Takes
: :The Belgian-born Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt was the first great jazz musician to develop outside America, his staggering talent initially fueled by exposure to Louis Armstrong records. When American musicians visited Paris in increasing numbers in the 1930s, Reinhardt was a natural choice as an accompanist. That's the role he's usually heard in on this remarkable three-CD set, providing rhythm guitar and sometimes exemplary solos to a host of visitors that includes Coleman Hawkins, Dicky Wells, and Rex Stewart. As a result, the set provides both a thorough portrait of Reinhardt's ...
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Triple Play
: :The Belgian-born Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt was the first great jazz musician to develop outside America, his staggering talent initially fueled by exposure to Louis Armstrong records. When American musicians visited Paris in increasing numbers in the 1930s, Reinhardt was a natural choice as an accompanist. That's the role he's usually heard in on this remarkable three-CD set, providing rhythm guitar and sometimes exemplary solos to a host of visitors that includes Coleman Hawkins, Dicky Wells, and Rex Stewart. As a result, the set provides both a thorough portrait of Reinhardt's ...
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The Return of Art Pepper: The Complete Art Pepper Aladdin Recordings: Volume 1
:Album Description:Limited Edition digitally remastered Japanese pressing of this 1957 album. 10 tracks including 'Broadway', 'You Go To My Head', 'Angel Wings' and more. Virgin. 2006.
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Distance to Goa, Vol. 4
:Album Description:Limited Edition digitally remastered Japanese pressing of this 1957 album. 10 tracks including 'Broadway', 'You Go To My Head', 'Angel Wings' and more. Virgin. 2006.
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Warner Brothers 75 Years Entertaining The World: Film Music
: :The four-CD box set contains nearly five hours of history--told through music--about Hollywood's most intriguing studio. With a generously illustrated booklet as guide, it starts with the greatest Warners themes and underscores by such distinguished composers as Max Steiner, Alex North, and Wendy Carols; it then proceeds with a chronological survey of movie songs and performers, beginning with the Jolson days of early sound and on to the golden age of Busby Berkeley melodies, culminating in memorable musical moments up till the present. Among the stars are Dick Powell, Judy Garland, ...
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The Big Band Box
: :The four-CD box set contains nearly five hours of history--told through music--about Hollywood's most intriguing studio. With a generously illustrated booklet as guide, it starts with the greatest Warners themes and underscores by such distinguished composers as Max Steiner, Alex North, and Wendy Carols; it then proceeds with a chronological survey of movie songs and performers, beginning with the Jolson days of early sound and on to the golden age of Busby Berkeley melodies, culminating in memorable musical moments up till the present. Among the stars are Dick Powell, Judy Garland, ...
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