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Definitive Hits by Herb Alpert (CD - 03/27/2001)
 

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Definitive Hits by Herb Alpert (CD - 03/27/2001)
"Definitive Hits" (03/27/2001) Easy Listening Alpert, Herb, Interscope Records (USA)Personnel includes: Herb Alpert (trumpet); Janet Jackson, Lisa Keith (vocals); Tijuana Brass. Producers include: Herb Alpert, Jerry Moss, Burt Bacharach, Jose Quintana, Randy Badazz. Compilation producers: Herb Alpert, Larry Levine, Mike Ragogna. Includes liner notes by Herb Alpert and Quincy Jones. Digitally remastered using 20-bit remastering technology by Doug Sax and Robert Hadley (The Mastering Lab, Los Angeles, California). Personnel: Herb Alpert (trumpet); Lisa Keith (vocals). Audio Remixers: Don Hahn; Bryan Stott. Liner Note Authors: Quincy Jones; Burt Bacharach. Arrangers: Herb Alpert; Juan Carlos Calder¢n. Before his run at the top of the easy-listening charts, Herb Alpert was already a music-industry veteran, writing and producing hits for Sam Cooke and Jan & Dean. Alpert also deserves a place in history as co-founder and owner of A&M Records, one of the most successful independent labels of all time. A solid 20-track compilation spanning Alpert's career, DEFINITIVE HITS covers the trumpeter/singer/label executive's glory years--the 1961-'68 stretch between "The Lonely Bull" and the Burt Bacharach-penned vocal showcase "This Guy's in Love with You." However, it also conveniently gathers material from the post-Tijuana Brass period when Alpert specialized in easy-listening fusion hits like the disco-tinged jazz-funk of 1979's "Rise" and the adult-contemporary R&B of 1987's "Diamonds," which features A&M Records' then-new star Janet Jackson on lead vocals. But, of course, the real meat of the collection is the brilliantly arranged suburban exotica of "Spanish Flea," "A Taste of Honey," and "Whipped Cream," along with other fine examples of Alpert's Latin-tinged pop.

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The Very Best Of Bert Kaempfert *
 

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The Very Best Of Bert Kaempfert *
"The Very Best of Bert Kaempfert" (02/06/1996) Easy Listening Kaempfert, Bert, Taragon RecordsProducer: Milt Gabler. Reissue producer: Eliot Goshman. Recorded between 1960 and 1967. Includes liner notes by Steve Kolanjian. Digitally remastered by Eliot Goshman (1995, Taragon Studios, Deer Park, New York). Liner Note Author: Steve Kolanjian. Recording information: 07/07/1960-05/02/1967. Beginning with Louis Armstrong, through Harry James and Bobby Hackett of the Jackie Gleason Orchestra, the trumpet was once a king in pop music. This was true even in '60s-era easy listening, as demonstrated by the success of Al Hirt, Herb Alpert, and the ultra-shrewd German musician Bert Kaempfert, who probably was as responsible as anyone else in rehabilitating Germany's post-war world image. The Taragon label is re-releasing all of Kaempfert's many albums in an ambitious reissue project. This excellent compilation is the one to have however. As well as being a successful composer ("Strangers in the Night," "Spanish Eyes," "Danke Schon," "L.O.V.E" are all his compositions), Kaempfert was an even better producer, superior even to Herb Alpert in that he didn't rely as much on a formula sound as did the Tijuana Brass. His studio work is ultra-clean and efficient, and very pop-modern in the use of a prominently recorded low-strung electric guitar on all tracks. What lingers on are his memorable melodies however, sunnily displayed and all danceable in the old-fashioned European style.

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Let's Dance: The Best of Ballroom Foxtrots & Waltzes by Various Artists (CD - 11/11/1997)
 

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Let's Dance: The Best of Ballroom Foxtrots & Waltzes by Various Artists (CD - 11/11/1997)
"Let's Dance: The Best of Ballroom Foxtrots & Waltzes" (11/11/1997) Easy Listening Various Artists, Rhino Records (USA)Full title: Let's Dance! The Best Of Ballroom: Fox Trots And Waltzes. Let's Dance: The Best of Ballroom Foxtrots & Waltzes was designed to cash in on the swing and lounge revival of the '90s by offering a selection of foxtrots and waltzes, along with a choreography and beats-per-minute-guide, designed for hip young swingers. Despite a few selections that are a little too slick or schmaltzy, the music on the collection is generally first-rate, offering eight foxtrots and seven waltzes. The featured artists -- including Andy Williams, Harry James, the Manhattan Transfer, Mel Torm?, Percy Faith, 101 Strings, Melissa Manchester, Engelbert Humperdinck and Henry Mancini -- are uniformly strong, but what really matters is the rhythm, sway and the music, and on that level, Let's Dance: The Best of Ballroom Foxtrots & Waltzes fulfills its purpose quite well. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Jurassic Park by Original Soundtrack/John Williams (Film Composer) (CD - 05/25/1993)
 

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Jurassic Park by Original Soundtrack/John Williams (Film Composer) (CD - 05/25/1993)
"Jurassic Park" (05/25/1993) Easy Listening Original Soundtrack, MCA Records (USA)Recorded at Sony Scoring Stage, Culver City, California. Includes liner notes by Steven Spielberg. All music written and conducted John Williams. John Williams' score for what has become the most successful movie of all time is similar to his scores for other popular Steven Spielberg films. He remains firmly in the tradition of the lush, heavily orchestrated score. This is the first horror movie he and Spielberg have collaborated on since Jaws, but there is nothing like the threatening theme that helped define that monster movie here. Instead, there is a lot of quiet music, a much more subtle touch, and a wistful theme that runs throughout, although things do come to a boil now and then. ~ William Ruhlmann

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Best Of Billy Vaughn
 

Best Of Billy Vaughn

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Best Of Billy Vaughn
"Best of Billy Vaughn" (12/02/2003) Easy Listening Vaughn, Billy, EMI Music Distribution

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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 11: Organs in Orbit by Various Artists (CD - 07/23/1996)
 

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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 11: Organs in Orbit by Various Artists (CD - 07/23/1996)
"Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 11: Organs in Orbit" (07/23/1996) Easy Listening Various Artists, Capitol/EMI RecordsDigitally remastered by Bob Norberg at Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, California. Includes liner notes by RJ Smith. This is part of Capitol Records' Ultra-Lounge series. The organ has a respected slot in the space age pop/lounge lineup, and Organs in Orbit gives the Hammond its due by featuring 18 cuts in the style, originally recorded for Capitol in the 1950s and 1960s. It's a long way from here to Jimmy Smith, and you should check any hopes for funkiness at the door. If you've got a yen for the inimitable vibrant qualities of the instrument in some of its less critically respected contexts, however, it's a solid sampling of vintage recordings, even if it sometimes sounds like organs in search of a roller rink. Often these artists revamped standards like "Patricia," "The Third Man Theme," "Perfidia," and "Fever," but the Forbidden Five's "Enchanted Farm" (a "Quiet Village" satire?) pushes the envelope by inserting sound effects of roosters crowing. Besides organ outings by well-known space age popsters Martin Denny, Ernie Freeman, John Buzon, Billy May, and Walter Wanderley, you also hear it put to weirder use by unknowns like Sir Julian, who gave the instrument a shaky quality with frequencies that could probably burst martini glasses. Another bonus is the inclusion of two instrumentals by none other than Denny McLain, the notorious '60s star baseball pitcher who played organ on the side. ~ Richie Unterberger

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Non-Fiction by Naturally 7 (CD - 02/29/2000)
 

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Non-Fiction by Naturally 7 (CD - 02/29/2000)
"Non-Fiction" (02/29/2000) Easy Listening Naturally 7, Primarily A CappellaNaturally Seven: Garfield Buckley, Roger Thomas, Dwight Stewart, Roderick Eldrige, Warren Thomas, Marcus Davis, David LaRoche (vocals). Recorded at Deane Street Studios, Englewood, New Jersey. Personnel: Roger Thomas (vocals, rap vocals); Warren Thomas (vocals, electric guitar, percussion); Dwight Stewart, Garfield Buckley (vocals); Kevin Deane (sampler). Audio Mixers: Darren Rust; Roger Thomas. Recording information: Deane Street Studios. Arrangers: Dwight Stewart; Roger Thomas; Kevin Deane.

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Nana Mouskouri: Classical by Nana Mouskouri (CD - 07/14/1989)
 

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Nana Mouskouri: Classical by Nana Mouskouri (CD - 07/14/1989)
"Nana Mouskouri: Classical" (07/14/1989) Easy Listening Mouskouri, Nana, PhilipsPersonnel includes: Nana Mouskouri (vocals); Roger Loubet (arranger, keyboards); Alain Goraguer (arranger); Jeunesses Musicales de France Choir. Recorded at Guillaume Tell Studio, Paris, France.

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Strung Out on Three Days Grace: The String Quartet Tribute by Various Artists (CD - 06/27/2006)
 

Strung Out on Three Days Grace: The Stri...

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Strung Out on Three Days Grace: The String Quartet Tribute by Various Artists (CD - 06/27/2006)
"Strung Out on Three Days Grace: The String Quartet Tribute" (06/27/2006) Easy Listening Various Artists, Vitamin Records (USA)Personnel: Jean Sudbury (violin); Tom Tally (viola); John Krovoza (cello). Audio Mixer: Sasha Ivanov. Arranger: Sasha Ivanov.

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Dave Koz by Dave Koz (CD - 1990)
 

Dave Koz by Dave Koz (CD - 1990)

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Dave Koz by Dave Koz (CD - 1990)
"Dave Koz" (1990) Easy Listening Koz, Dave, EMI Music DistributionPersonnel includes: Dave Koz (soprano, alto, tenor & baritone saxophone, EWI); Evan Rogers, Cole Basque, Joey Diggs (vocals); Tom Scott (saxophone); Carl Sturken, Elliot Wolff, Jim Lang, Claude Gaudette (keyboards, drum programming); Paul Jackson, Jr., Charles Fearing, Buzz Feiten (guitar); Randy Jackson, Alec Milstein, Sylvian Bolduc (bass). Producers include: Dave Koz, Steve Barri, Tony Peluso, Jeff Koz, Randy Nicklaus. Engineers include: Tony Peluso, Bruce Sugar, Howard Wolen. Fans of saxophonist Dave Koz from either his days playing EWI with the Rippingtons or his tours with lookalike pop star Richard Marx waited a long few years for this explosive debut, and Koz certainly delivers the goods with an absolutely smashing Sanborn-esque display of chops and seduction. The Marx effect is a definite plus, as Koz does wonders with a cover of the singer's "Endless Summer Nights" and he co-wrote one of the disc's best originals: "Give It Up" with Marx and Jeff Lorber (who is one of the album's handful of producers). As in his previous work as a sideman, Koz proves an innovative player throughout. This project not only launched one of the great smooth jazz sax careers of the '90s, but it was one of the first genre albums to spawn hit singles (the ballads "Emily" and "Castle of Dreams") and VH1 videos. Pure dynamite, but Koz would later top even himself. ~ Jonathan Widran

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Where Dragons Dance * by Magical Strings (CD - 11/04/2003)
 

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Where Dragons Dance * by Magical Strings (CD - 11/04/2003)
"Where Dragons Dance *" (11/04/2003) Easy Listening Magical Strings, Alula RecordsThis is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Magical Strings: Philip Boulding, Pam Boulding, Brenin Boulding, Brittany Boulding. Producers: Philip Oskay, Billy Oskay. Recorded at Big Red Studio, Corbet, Oregon between May & June 2003. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Philip and Pam Boulding have recorded a dozen albums, run a workshop for Celtic music, and are the genius behind Magical Strings. Here they are presented as a quartet joined by their children, Brenin and Brittany on cello and violin respectively. They take Celtic roots music based in harp and dulcimer, and augment it with classical and world music influences. The opening song, "Where Dragons Dance" features a soulfully strung Chen, a Chinese lute, leading the listener on a fiery journey. The hammered dulcimer on "Bells of Ballinskelligs" creates a spectrum of otherworldly tones. "The Summer River" has a Welsh feel with warm, full-bodied strings. Jigs and lullabies are found throughout the album. Part of the unusual instrumentation includes the valiha, a tubular bamboo harp from Madagascar strung with wire from bicycle brake cables. This album comes as an enhanced CD with multimedia files for home computer use. On WHERE DRAGONS DANCE, Magical Strings enrich the Celtic vernacular with striking arrangements that speak to the soul.

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Closer by Josh Groban (CD - 11/11/2003)
 

Closer by Josh Groban (CD - 11/11/2003)

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Closer by Josh Groban (CD - 11/11/2003)
"Closer" (11/11/2003) Easy Listening Groban, Josh, Warner Bros. Records (Record Label)Personnel includes: Josh Groban (vocals); Leo Z. (piano, keyboards, programming, background vocals); Angie Passerella (acoustic & Classical guitars); Dean Parks, Ramon Stagnaro, Michael Thompson (guitar); Joshua Bell (violin); Devis Mariotti (flute, whistle, background vocals); Eric Rigler (Uillean pipes); David Foster (piano); Mark Hammond (keyboards, programming); David Fall (drums); Raphael Padila (percussion); Jochem Van Der Saag (programming); Richard Page, Andrea Sandri (background vocals); Deep Forest. Producers: David Foster, Walter Afanasieff, Leo Z., Mauro Malavasi, Eric Mouquet. Recorded at Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, California. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel: Josh Groban (piano, background vocals); Dean Parks, Norbert Gallo, Michael Hart Thompson , Ramon Stagnaro (guitar); J'Anna Jacoby, Joshua Bell (violin); Eric Rigler (Uilleann pipe); David Foster (piano, keyboards); Mark Portmann, Walter Afanasieff (keyboards, programming); Eric Mouquet, Mark Hammond (keyboards); David Fall (drums); Rafael Padilla (percussion); Paul Schwartz (programming, drum programming); Courtney Blooding, Andrea Sandrei, Marco Marinangeli, Richard Page (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Humberto Gatica; Pierre Jacquot. Recording information: Blue Studios (09/26/2003); Chalice, CA (09/26/2003); Chartmaker Studios, Malibu, CA (09/26/2003); EMM Studio, France (09/26/2003); Leo Z's Studio (09/26/2003); Sony Studios, Culver City, CA (09/26/2003); Wallyworld, LA (09/26/2003). Photographer: Olaf Heine. Arrangers: Klaus Derendorf; Eric Mouquet; Jeremy Lubbock; Mark Hammond; Mark Portmann; Paul Schwartz ; William Ross; David Foster; Walter Afanasieff. Powerhouse vocalist Josh Groban may not be all things to all people, but he's certainly many things to many people. An international sensation, Groban is a Broadway-ready belter, romantic crooner, and classical/pop crossover phenomenon. Groban largely shies away from the more operatic side of his musical personality on CLOSER, leaning more towards a lush, cosmopolitan style that finds him singing in Italian, French, Spanish, and English with equal aplomb. While the album is speckled with adult-contemporary pop production touches courtesy of Groban's mentor David Foster, much of the record sports a cinematic, grandly orchestrated feel. And on the closing track "Never Let Go," his collaboration with ambient popsters Deep Forest, Groban even bucks for inclusion on a future volume of the PURE MOODS series, showing that he's always got another stylistic surprise up his sleeve.
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50 All-American Favorites [5/10] *
 

50 All-American Favorites [5/10] *

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50 All-American Favorites [5/10] *
"50 All-American Favorites" (06/21/2005) Pop Vocal Miller, Mitch, Collectors' Choice MusicThis double-disc set is one of the more bountiful compilations gleaned from Mitch Miller's voluminous Columbia Records catalog. Unfortunately, the contents of 50 All-American Favorites (2004) have been confined to the years 1958 to 1962, during which time Miller's unconventional performance style was on its final descent. Mitch Miller & the Gang consisted of Miller fronting a full choral ensemble of vocalists who sang in unison. As the bandleader was also the concurrent head of Columbia Records' Artists and Repertoire, he was able to use his business savvy and influence to flood the market with a seemingly endless stream of thematic releases. The long-players were filled with familiar popular music, folk, seasonal, and patriotic standards and often came with removable singalong lyric sheets that could be distributed for the purpose of audience participation. As remarkable as it might seem from the perspective of a modern pop listener, Miller and company garnered no less than 19 Top 40 singles by 1958 -- the point at which the anthology begins. That is one reason that none of Miller's best-known sides are included -- although every entry provides a clear indication of the Gang's straightforward material. A glance at the track list yields the most obvious examples of the undeniably ersatz and otherwise unimaginative fare. From the American heartland songbook comes the practically anticipated "Home on the Range," "My Melancholy Baby," "Ain't We Got Fun," and the occasional medley combining the likes of "School Days" with "Sweet Rosie O'Grady" and "Sidewalks of New York." A few of the selections from the God and Country files are "Rock of Ages," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," and "Beautiful Ohio." Of course there are scores of wholesome early 20th century classics such as "Goodnight, Irene," "Red River Valley," "Down by the Old Mill Stream," "Carolina in the Morning," "Tea for Two," and "Bye, Bye Blackbird," among them. For those wishing to find a disc with Miller & the Gang's "hits," both the 15-cut Greatest Hits (1999) or 16 Most Requested Songs (1988) are worth searching out. Parties looking for specific album titles should be aware that the Collectables label has issued Mmmmitch!/Music Until Midnight (2000), More Sing-Along With Mitch/Still More! Sing-Along (2001), and It's So Peaceful in the Country/European Holiday (2003) as two-fer CDs. ~ Lindsay Planer

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