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Customer Reviews
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Buy don't Worship
Before I start, all the songs on this CD are excellent songs. The actual compilation of the cd is what troubles my somewhat. I have to agree with the first reviewer in that the main focus of this CD is female vocalists rather than a good, all-around jazz mix. Verve Remix Vol. 1 did an excellent job mixing these songs, but I feel that the song selection could'be been more varied. To contradict myself, it is a good thing that they unified the theme of this CD by choosing mostly soft, slow, pure female jazz vocalists; however, using a conjoint theme isn't always the correct decision...as with this CD. I personally thing that the paramount project of Verve was thier Verve Unmixed Vol. 2, due to the fact that volume 2 contained a plethora of variegated jazz mixed that amalgamated to form a unit, even though each song was ultimately different from the last.
But, I deviate from my review. This CD has good songs if you want to own a nice collection of female jazz vocalists I suggest buying it.
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beautiful stuff...
this thang here is a track meet!
willie bobo is the starter's pistol setting this thing off... i like them, but carmen mcrae and astrud gilberto kinda stumble out the gate, but dinah washington picks it up and IT'S ON from there on out! the batton is handed on to sista nina (rest her soul) and there remains little speculation as to how this race is gonna end... some real flawless music from there on out...
...UNTIL...
tony scott's thang... i love the mid-eastern feel of this joint, it's just out of place with the rest of this, which is understandable because this disc IS just made to showcase the original artists that the downtempo producers used for their remixed version...
other than that, my only real complaint is that the tracks are sooo short - the vast majority being under 3 minutes (this might account for the pricing)... but for 5 bucks you really cant beat the quality and the vocal diversity this thing offers.
this is 'sunday sophistication'... if you dont really appreciate traditional jazz vocalists then you should probably move on, but i strongly recommend this for true fans and anyone sitting on the fence.
sum.
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Hands Down the BEST Deal Going!!
Honestly I am at a lost to why this CD is so [inexpensive]. I fear its price does it a dis-service as it implies poor quality. This is an unbelieveable array of smooth, yet funky songs by original artists. Particularly apt for fall, the general attitude of this CD is relaxed, but be careful, you'll notice that some part of your body will be moving. I find it's great for driving because with the exception of the last track, there's a great continuity between the songs. Party music is great, but in the real world people don't party 24hrs, for all those other times, this is the CD to listen to.
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I can't help it...
As much as I enjoyed The Verve Remixed, I had to like this CD better. This one I'll listen to when I want to blast music for fun, when I'm studying, when I'm relaxing, just about any time. The Remixed version I'll take to the gym. It was an adventurous idea to remix all these classics, and for the most part, I like them. But they just don't have the same quality as when they're in their original form. For example, my favorite track on the unmixed is "Feelin' Good." I LOVE it - Nina Simone starts it out a capella, then what seems like a whole brass section blasts in to emphasize the point, that is, feelin' good. Remixed, there is no a capella, and therefore, no excellent entrance of the brass. Big drawback. I just love this CD. It has got a great variety of fantastic jazz artists. Buy it if you love jazz just as it is. I don't think these are songs that can be improved upon.
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A Must-Have for Owners of "Verve Remixed."
This is the companion piece to the compilation "Verve Remixed," which had dance-interpretations of classic jazz tunes. On this album, we get the original versions, and they all shine in their pristine glory. The track listing is flawless, sampling the work of Billie Holliday, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, and other must-have legendary jazz artists. The Verve label has rightfully earned its status as one of the leading names in jazz, and they've come up with a dynamite album whose pricetag makes it an appealing bargain. Those who own "Verve Remixed" shouldn't even have to ask if they need to get this album. Both discs compliment each other like mashed potatoes and gravy.
