Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert [Live]

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In jazz, live recordings not only document an artist or group's sound in its purest form but, in rare cases, herald the arrival of a musical genre. That's the case with this invaluable, two-CD collection that captures clarinetist Benny Goodman's historic 1938 Carnegie Hall concert, which exemplified the so-called "swing era." Originally released in 1950, it contains rare commentary from Goodman and music from the entire event, which was a unique mix of formality and spontaneity. Goodman's perfect intonation and lyrical improvisation front the big band here, featuring the smooth solos of trumpeter Harry James, the percussive power of Gene Krupa--jumping the blues on "Don't Be That Way"--and the Fletcher Henderson- arranged "Sometimes I'm Happy" and "One O'Clock Jump." Another segment of the evening, called "Twenty Years of Jazz," takes Goodman to New Orleans with a lickety-split reading of "Sensation Rag" and "When My Baby Smiles at Me." A spirited jam session follows with Count Basie on the keys, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophonists Johnny Hodges, Lester Young, and Harry Carney, along with trumpeter Buck Clayton. Goodman hangs tough with the crew on a rollicking read of Fats Waller's "Honeysuckle Rose." The spotlight turns to Goodman's color-line breaking small combos. His trio with Krupa and the elegant, fleet-fingered Teddy Wilson on piano delivers a harmonically delicious version of "Body & Soul" that would give Coleman Hawkins's version a run for its money. When vibraphonist Lionel Hampton gets into the mix and makes it a quartet, the standards "Avalon," "The Man I Love," and "I Got Rhythm," as well as "Stompin' at the Savoy," are transformed into timeless vehicles of improvisation. The big band returns with growling grandeur on Irving Berlin's optimistic "Blue Skies" and the British Isle balladry of "Loch Lomond," with the majestic vocals of Martha Tilton. One listen to Goodman and company's rockhouse romp on "Sing, Sing, Sing" will testify to the success of this event, which still reverberates today. --Eugene Holley Jr.

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Average customer rating: Clapping, stomping, and whistling nothing like koln An intriguing artist Different Very good but not great and not in the Koln league

The Carnegie Hall Concert Keith Jarrett Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Köln Concert Metheny / Mehldau Keith Jarrett - Tokyo Solo The Melody At Night, With You Sound Grammar ASIN: B000H4VXGE Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

1. Part 1
2. Part 2
3. Part 3
4. Part 4
5. Part 5

Tracks:

1. Part 6
2. Part 7
3. Part 8
4. Part 9
5. Part 10
6. The Good America
7. Paint My Heart Red
8. My Song
9. True Blues
10. Time On My Hands

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Since being afflicted in the late '90s with chronic fatigue syndrome, which kept him on the sidelines for several years, Keith Jarrett has had to reinvent himself as a performer. It's no slight on his classic live recitals of the past to suggest that has proven to be a fruitful development. In moving away from his long, inwardly streaming, lyrically sustained works and adopting a more easygoing episodic approach, he has become more accessible (and less windy) without sacrificing intensity or the freedom to draw upon all manner of styles including blues, gospel, and Americana. Recorded in 2005, The Carnegie Hall Concert features a 10-part piece that runs a gamut of moods and emotions. The enjoyable encore portion consists of three new originals, including a standard, "Time on My Hands," and a rare, enthusiastically received Jarrett oldie, "My Song," from the '70s. This is the 61-year-old artist's 25th solo album for ECM--most in a jazz genre but some classical, most on piano but some on organ and harpsichord and even wind instruments. It leaves you looking forward to number 26. --Lloyd Sachs 

Album Description

Keith Jarrett is nothing less than a living legend. Audiences flock to his rare performances in the world's finest concert halls, and it is his unique ability to create music in the moment that has made him most famous - his spontaneous improvisations often sound as if they've been carefully composed over time. His 1975 album, The Köln Concert, catapulted him onto the world stage, and - at 4 million copies and counting - is the best-selling solo piano recording of all time. In 2005, Keith Jarrett played his first US solo concert in a decade on the stage of Carnegie Hall, America's most celebrated venue. One year later to the day, this electrifying night of music will be released.

Customer Reviews:

Clapping, stomping, and whistling.......2007-06-16

The piano playing is okay, but if you love clapping, stomping and whistling you'll love this recording, because it has about 10 minutes of it.

nothing like koln.......2007-05-30

This concert is light years away--and in the wrong direction--from Jarrett's amazing and melodious Koln concert. The concert portions, all of disc 1 and part of disc 2, in my view, are disjointed unharmonious performances. The last 5 entries on disc 2 are moving and one would have hoped that much more of that tone would have found its way into the concert itself. The length of the applause excerpts could have been narrowed considerably without affecting appreciation of the latter.

An intriguing artist.......2007-05-27

Keith Jarrett keeps on improvising and intriguing the mind, I am not sure that I could follow or understand it all but it is the journey into sound and mind that is intriguing.

Different.......2007-05-12

Keith Jarrett is an excellent piano player, but since this recording was a Carnegie Hall Concert, it wasn't what I expected. I personally didn't care for the selections on the recording. MaryLou Hall

Very good but not great and not in the Koln league.......2007-03-31

I have loved the Koln concert and continue to listen to it regularly and was hoping that the Carnegie concert would be as good or better. It is not. Such comparisons may not be fair but they will be made and if you are considering purchasing this you should hear some non fanboy reviews.

The concert seems somewhat aimless and at times disjointed, even within a movement. The build and logical flow of Koln is not here nor is the playfulness that was so intriguing. At times you can hear him humming/singing as in Koln but it seems forced and not magical. Many of the pieces here remind me of listening to advanced amateurs who are free styling and come across a riff that sounds need and they build on it but it never really goes anywhere - it doesn't resolve, doesn't move me (or them) it just kind of sounds good and eventually it just stops.

He is performing and he is a master and that comes through very clearly but make no mistake - Koln is a once in a lifetime performance that we are lucky was captured for us to relive. Carnegie is a solid performance that if it were done by anyone other than Jarret would be relegated to mediocrity, but since it is him most listeners will overlook the flaws.

A few of the reviewers were at the performance and commented on how great it was, of which I have no doubt. There is something great about seeing someone you have respected/idolized for years in person performing. I think that is why the applause and ovations on the CD are so loud and long. People are actually applauding for Koln and their love affair with it but applauding at Carnegie.

This brings me to my final comment and this is almost worth damning the whole enterprise - the applause tracks. I love live recordings - jazz, rock, whatever as you can sometimes capture the audience interactions and the like. This album records MINUTES of applauding, cheering and whistling on almost every piece. It is not toned down but is loud, obnoxious and totally out of place. The engineers should have left a few seconds of applause and then fade to silence. . .instead the left way too much in there and it prevents you from enjoying the piece as a whole as you have to skip to the next piece.

Average customer rating: A very good concert, and a decent recording Finally the 1938 concert without the static! THE classic swing era concert SUPERB REMASTERING OF MILESTONE JAZZ CONCERT Uneven

Complete Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert 1938 Benny Goodman Manufacturer: Jasmine Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ellington At Newport 1956 The Very Best of Benny Goodman The Complete Capitol Trios Sing, Sing, Sing The Golden Years: 1938-1942 ASIN: B000HWXGDO Release Date: 2006-10-09

Tracks:

1. Don't Be That Way
2. Sometimes I'm Happy
3. One O'Clock Jump
4. Sensation Rag
5. I'm Coming Virginia
6. When My Baby Smiles at Me
7. Shine
8. Blue Reverie
9. Life Goes to a Party
10. Honeysuckle Rose
11. Body and Soul
12. Avalon - Benny Goodman Quartet
13. Man I Love - Benny Goodman Quartet
14. I Got Rhythm - Benny Goodman Quartet

Tracks:

1. Blue Skies
2. Loch Lomond
3. Blue Room
4. Swingtime in the Rockies
5. Bei Mir Bist du Sch
6. China Boy
7. Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman Quartet
8. Dizzy Spells - Benny Goodman Quartet
9. Sing, Sing, Sing
10. If Dreams Come True
11. Big John's Special

Album Details

The Complete Concert Has Been Digitally Remastered and Captures Goodman and his Orchestra at the Peak of their Performance. Guests Include Count Basie.

Customer Reviews:

A very good concert, and a decent recording.......2007-04-12

The band was in top form, and it's lots of fun to listen to. Good solos by various members, a lively beat, and great tunes.

Best played loud.

Finally the 1938 concert without the static!.......2007-03-28

A great remake of the best jazz concert ever. Cleaning up the sound makes this CD a treat to listen to over and over

THE classic swing era concert.......2007-03-19

Much has been written about Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall 1938 concert. Very little about this brilliant edition, and its masterful sound restoration by Bjorn Almstedt. At last this classic swing era concert sounds like the time when the LP came out: a full, warm, authentic sound, far from the horrible CD edition that has been on the market for many years. Make sure you get this version: it's worth every cent, you'll love playing it again and again, and marvel at the likes of Goodman and his many great associates: Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Jess Stacy, and a host of swing and jazz legends. Among them Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney and Cootie Williams, three immortal Ellingtonians, who play 'Blue Reverie'. When I heard this piece for the first time, in 1967, I instantly became a fan of the music of Duke Ellington. That's 40 years ago ...

SUPERB REMASTERING OF MILESTONE JAZZ CONCERT.......2007-01-24

Amongst celebrated dates which exist in popular music, 16th January 1938 denotes the day the Benny Goodman Orchestra played the rarified environs of New York's Carnegie Hall - previously designated as the dignified home of classical music. Initially conceived as a publicity stunt to enhance Goodman's increasing popularity, this was the very first time a jazz ensemble had ever played this venue and despite initial coolness towards the event, the sell-out performance left no doubt that swing dance bands provided the latest craze which could no longer be ignored.

Fortunately, the Concert was recorded but in comparison with today's technology the methods and equipment used at the time were relatively crude. The outcome was acceptable but the acetates were filed away and not rediscovered until 1950 when their transfer to vinyl resulted in a million-plus selling album-set. The back-up aluminium masters were also lost for decades but when located in 1998, they formed the basis for a CD set released by Sony the following year. Unfortunately the re-mastering failed to filter out numerous surface imperfections, clicks and hiss with the overall shrill sound lacking depth, much to the disappointment of many buyers who were quick at making their views known concerning such an outcome which could only be regarded as a botched job. Subsequently, other record companies released the Concert with attempts using ongoing developments in technology enabling a degree of improved sound. However, this new Jasmine release has succeeded in both cleanly removing annoying defects and managing to furnish an overall warmer sound without compromising the music, the excitement and ambiance of the occasion and venue.

It's now possible to enjoy interludes by Benny's trio and quartet as well as the full orchestra with the lengthy version of HONEYSUCKLE ROSE played as a jam session and starring such luminaries as Lester Young, Buck Clayton, Count Basie, Harry James and Johnny Hodges. That old Goodman favourite, AVALON brings vibraphonist Lionel Hampton to the fore and other stellar names involved include Ziggy Elman, Teddy Wilson and Bobby Hackett. Supplying necessary glamour, vocalist Martha Tilton, handles LOCH LOMOND and BEI MIR BIST DU SCHON with great style. Of course the highlight is SING, SING, SING, with Jess Stacey's spontaneous piano interlude equaled by typical star drumming from Gene Krupa with his tom-tom rhythms stirring up enthusiasm of the highest order. Carnegie Hall would henceforth open its doors and embrace performances by dance bands, jazz instrumentalists and popular vocalists. This finely-tuned re-mastered recording will ensure this event continues to be cherished as a jazz milestone.

Uneven.......2006-12-25

It is well established that Benny Goodman's 1938 swing concert at Carnegie Hall was pivotal in "legitimizing" jazz as a musical art form among the general public-especially the white audience. My jazz collection is weak on swing and heavy on bebop. So, I decided to purchase this CD. I have some mixed feelings regarding the quality of the music as well as the sound.
First, the choice of music is very uneven. While some pieces are timeless, others are just plain corny and dated! Goodman's intention was to present a history of jazz from its beginnings in New Orleans to 1938 New York. The musical execution is of high quality. But, this is no surprise, as Goodman was known to be a perfectionist. Ellington and Basie band members who "jammed" with Goodman's Orchestra on this date were at the peak of their careers.
Second, the original sound recording is very poor. At the time, Goodman was not aware the concert was being recorded and only found out weeks later. There is only so much modern technology can achieve with such poor originals. Bjorn Almstedt did a great job restoring the original audio. Unfortunately, he had an almost Herculean task. Some of the soloing is so low as to be almost inaudible. Regardless, this is an important recording in the history of jazz and it provides some enjoyable listening moments.

Average customer rating: Memories! A Masterpiece Sorry, un-listenable Digitalization of the past Depooper

Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert Benny Goodman Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Benny Goodman Sing, Sing, Sing Ellington At Newport 1956 The Complete Decca Recordings Begin the Beguine ASIN: B00002MZ2L Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

1. Benny Goodman Introduction
2. Don't Be That Way
3. Sometimes I'm Happy
4. One O'Clock Jump
5. Applause/Transition to Twenty Years of Jazz
6. Sensation Rag
7. I'm Coming Virginia
8. When My Baby Smiles at Me
9. Shine
10. Blue Reverie
11. Applause/Transition Back to Goodman Orchestra
12. Life Goes to a Party
13. Setting up for Jam Session
14. Honeysuckle Rose
15. Applause/Setting-Up/Tuning-Up for BG Small Groups
16. Body and Soul
17. Applause as Lionel Hampton Enters
18. Avalon
19. Man I Love
20. I Got Rhythm
21. [Pause Track]

Tracks:

1. Blue Skies
2. Loch Lomond
3. Applause/Benny Goodman's "No Encore" Announcement
4. Blue Room
5. Swingtime in the Rockies
6. Applause/Martha Tilton Returns to Stage
7. Bei Mir Bist du Sch
8. Applause/Setting-Up for BG Small Groups
9. China Boy
10. Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
11. Applause/BG Quartet Continues But Changes Program
12. Dizzy Spells
13. Applause/Transition Back to Goodman Orchestra for Finale
14. Sing, Sing, Sing
15. Applause Until Encores
16. If Dreams Come True
17. Applause for Second Encore
18. Big John's Special

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In jazz, live recordings not only document an artist or group's sound in its purest form but, in rare cases, herald the arrival of a musical genre. That's the case with this invaluable, two-CD collection that captures clarinetist Benny Goodman's historic 1938 Carnegie Hall concert, which exemplified the so-called "swing era." Originally released in 1950, it contains rare commentary from Goodman and music from the entire event, which was a unique mix of formality and spontaneity. Goodman's perfect intonation and lyrical improvisation front the big band here, featuring the smooth solos of trumpeter Harry James, the percussive power of Gene Krupa--jumping the blues on "Don't Be That Way"--and the Fletcher Henderson- arranged "Sometimes I'm Happy" and "One O'Clock Jump." Another segment of the evening, called "Twenty Years of Jazz," takes Goodman to New Orleans with a lickety-split reading of "Sensation Rag" and "When My Baby Smiles at Me." A spirited jam session follows with Count Basie on the keys, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophonists Johnny Hodges, Lester Young, and Harry Carney, along with trumpeter Buck Clayton. Goodman hangs tough with the crew on a rollicking read of Fats Waller's "Honeysuckle Rose." The spotlight turns to Goodman's color-line breaking small combos. His trio with Krupa and the elegant, fleet-fingered Teddy Wilson on piano delivers a harmonically delicious version of "Body & Soul" that would give Coleman Hawkins's version a run for its money. When vibraphonist Lionel Hampton gets into the mix and makes it a quartet, the standards "Avalon," "The Man I Love," and "I Got Rhythm," as well as "Stompin' at the Savoy," are transformed into timeless vehicles of improvisation. The big band returns with growling grandeur on Irving Berlin's optimistic "Blue Skies" and the British Isle balladry of "Loch Lomond," with the majestic vocals of Martha Tilton. One listen to Goodman and company's rockhouse romp on "Sing, Sing, Sing" will testify to the success of this event, which still reverberates today. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Memories!.......2007-05-15

I've just purchased this CD for my father, who bought his original vinyl copy 50ish years ago while stationed in Bermuda in his navy days. the look of absolute pleasure on his face while listening to his favourites was a joy to see. his memory of every musicians turn was amazing. The availability of re-mastered recordings gave my dad the chance to revisit well loved music from his youth.

A Masterpiece.......2007-05-07

I bought my first BG Carnegie Hall recording in 1951 when I was a freshman at Bayside High School and used my hard-earned lawn cutting and snow shoveling money for the $10 or so that it cost then. This CD set cost about the same and that's great! I read ALL of the reviews and listened to most of the representative cuts before I decided on this particular issue. I was not disappointed...the attributes that make this such a classic are the music, the musicians, the Carnegie Hall acoustics and the audience interaction and I think Phil Schaap got it all, despite what all of these clueless "critics" have to say about the background noise. They remind me of the person who was offered a stay in a Frank Lloyd Wright house and said: "Yes, I know it's great architecture and it's one of a kind but I would not want to live there because the roof leaks when it rains."

Sorry, un-listenable.......2007-03-07

I'll keep this brief, since I see the noise battle has been raging. There is no excuse for the noise. Even in the car it's the popping and crackling that comes through more than the music.

I'm sorry I bought this Schaap set, but am glad to learn that the Avid label "Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert" is available on amazon. A search of on-line jazz forums indicates that is the one to buy. Save your money for the Avid release.

Digitalization of the past.......2006-09-30

I was hesitant in writing a review of this album for the same reason other reviewers disagree with each other. I got used to vinyl reissue I bought in the 80's (one of my first jazz records; I was still in high school), and few years ago I updated my collection with this version, that includes unabridged versions of some songs, a song never released before (deemed unsalvagable for restoration!) as well as few BG's authentic comments from the era when the music was first issued on vinyl...
My first reaction was confusion. Why o why did the industry opt for digitalization I asked myself... The vinyl I bought (Croatian record under CBS licence) was so much more pleasant; noise less annoying.

But, after few listening I somehow got used to even to this edition. Am I getting used to CD's (finally!)? Or to this CD's flaws?
Or is the answer quite simple: the music is so charming and exciting that no noise can spoil it for me?
My favorite moment is Jess Stacy's piano solo during "Sing sing sing", but there are also some beautiful big band sides (with BG blowing some really expressive clarinet), trio and quartet recordings equal to anythning produced in swing style, beautiful "Honeysuckle rose" jam sassion with Lester Young, Buck Clayton and company...

Finally, I am giving it five stars (I really am a great fan of this concert), but Im really wondering how would kids who never listened to vinyl react to this controversial CD attraction? Hm. Are there new kids who appreciate vintage swing?

Depooper.......2006-04-09

I tried the Depopper program recomended in the previous post, but no way am I going to keep those funked up files. I much prefer the imperfections of the recording. That program may eliminate the pops, but man, now it sounds like canned music inside another can wrapped in tin foil and submerged in a bubble bath. Ok, maybe not that bad, but the music certainly lost depth, and that's less acceptable than some poppage.

Average customer rating: uplifting not too good, not too bad December 8, 1991 Must Have Been Quite A Night In NYC Voices of Angels Makes your heart sing!

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Tracks:

1. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
2. Mary's Little Boy Chile
3. Gesu Bambino
4. 'Alleluja'
5. The Sound Of Music: My Favorite Things
6. Winter Wonderland
7. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
8. American Songs - Medley
9. The Christmas Song
10. Silent Night
11. Joy To The World
12. Abendsegen (Evening Prayer)
13. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
14. Maria Wiegenlied, Op. 76, No. 52
15. Christmas Songs - Medley

Customer Reviews:

uplifting.......2007-01-16

I saw this broadcast in 1991 or 1992 and have it on video. My only regret is that the concert is not available as a DVD, because the wonder is as much in the impassioned and dramatic 'conversations' between the three stars as in the sounds they produce. Still, until then, this is unforgettable stuff.

not too good, not too bad.......2007-01-09

this was an okay cd. it had some good songs i liked, but it was not the best christmas cd i've heard.

December 8, 1991 Must Have Been Quite A Night In NYC.......2003-12-14

December 8, 1991 must have been a great night in New York City, especially at Carnegie Hall. On this evening, three outstanding performers backed by a great orchestra and two different choirs joined forces for a Christmas concert. The fruit of this effort is the recording A CARNEGIE HALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT.

When Kathleen Battle, Frederica von Stade, and Wynton Marsalis collaborate in a concert, how can it be anything but an event? This disc shows just how phenomenal event this concert must have been. Each performer had ample opportunity to demonstrate the performer's individual talents, but there are also many duets with Battle and von Stade as well as works where all three perform together. The Orchestra of St. Luke's is conducted by Andre Previn and has a sumptuous sound. The American Boychoir and the Christmas Concert Chorus add backups that enhance so many of the arrangements. Battle and Von Stade's rendition of "Gesu Bambino" is probably one of the best recordings of this beautiful carol. The "Evening Prayer" from HANSEL AND GRETEL is a highlight as well. Winton Marsalis and his septet display their talents in jazz versions of "Winter Wonderland" and "We Three Kings." There is a great Christmas medley that concludes the disc that is simply vocal and orchestral fireworks at their best.

My only critique, or pet peeve might be the better way of expressing it, would be "The Twelve Days of Christmas." This particular arrangement has the gifts in a different order than the standard version, but since this could be open to dispute, and in the spirit of the Christmas holiday, I won't consider this a strike against the album.

I'll say it again: December 8, 1991 must have been a great night in New York City, especially at Carnegie Hall.

Voices of Angels.......2003-11-21

The stars must have been aligned perfectly, all must have been right with the world on that night of December 8, 1991 in NYC's Carnegie Hall when this Christmas concert was filmed, because it is an example, one of those rare instances when everything falls into place perfectly.
On this particular night Kathleen Battle, Frederica Von Stade, Wynton Marsalis and Andre Previn performed, not only with their instruments but with their hearts as well. All the performers relate and connect to this often performed material in ways others simply do not. This is secular Holiday music performed with fervor and an emotional connection that borders on the religious.
The highlight of this recording is the 17 minute "American Songs" (I Wonder as I Wander, Who Was Mary, etc) performed primarily by Battle and Von Stade that is so exquisite as to be otherworldly.
Christmas Concerts can be corny or at worst, maudlin. But on this particular night in 1991, the angels sang and the heavens opened and called forth these artists to perform not only with their voices but with their souls as well. This is an emotional experience that is not to be missed.

Makes your heart sing!.......2003-11-18

This is a wonderful CD. The entire performance is absolutely perfect. Its the first Christmas CD we listen to every year and now my children start asking to hear it around Thanksgiving. I can't count the number of people I've given this to as a gift. We're are on our second copy!

Average customer rating: Sound quality leaves a lot to be desired best remastering of this concert About live recording in 1938... BEST VERSION OF CARNEGIE HALL CONCERT! Fantastic!

1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert Benny Goodman Manufacturer: Avid Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Complete Capitol Trios The Gene Krupa Story Sing, Sing, Sing Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert Ellington At Newport 1956 ASIN: B00008BX4Y Release Date: 2003-07-08

Tracks:

1. Don't Be That Way - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
2. One O'Clock Jump - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
3. Sensation Rag - Benny Goodman
4. I'm Coming Virginia - Benny Goodman
5. When My Baby Smiles at Me - Benny Goodman
6. Shine - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
7. Blue Reverie - Benny Goodman
8. Life Goes to a Party - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
9. Honeysuckle Rose [Jam Session] - Benny Goodman
10. Body and Soul - Benny Goodman
11. Avalon - Benny Goodman Quartet
12. Man I Love - Benny Goodman Quartet
13. I Got Rhythm - Benny Goodman Quartet
14. Blue Skies - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
15. Loch Lomond - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
16. Blue Room - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
17. Swingtime in the Rockies - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
18. Bel Mir Bist de Sch Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
19. China Boy - Benny Goodman

Tracks:

1. Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman Quartet
2. Dizzy Spells - Benny Goodman Quartet
3. Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
4. Sing Sing Sing (Continued) - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
5. Sing Sing Sing (Continued) - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
6. Big John's Special - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
7. After You've Gone - Benny Goodman Sextet
8. Slipped Disc - Benny Goodman Sextet
9. Tiger Rag - Benny Goodman Sextet
10. Oomph Fah Fah - Benny Goodman Sextet
11. China Boy - Benny Goodman Sextet
12. He's (She's) Funny That Way - Benny Goodman Sextet
13. Rachel's Dream - Benny Goodman Sextet
14. Body and Soul - Benny Goodman
15. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) - Benny Goodman
16. Just One of Those Things - Benny Goodman Sextet
17. Shine - Benny Goodman Sextet
18. I Got Rhythm - Benny Goodman Sextet
19. Ain't Misbehavin' - Benny Goodman Sextet
20. All the Cats Join In - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
21. After You've Gone - Benny Goodman Quartet

Tracks:

1. Tattletale - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
2. Lonely Moments - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
3. Cherokee - Benny Goodman Sextet
4. Whistle Blues - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
5. Sweet Georgia Brown - Benny Goodman
6. I Can't Get Started - Benny Goodman
7. I'll Always Be in Love With You - Benny Goodman
8. Puttin' on the Ritz - Benny Goodman
9. Music, Maestro, Please! - Benny Goodman
10. Mean to Me - Benny Goodman
11. Makin' Whoopee - Benny Goodman
12. I Know That You Know - Benny Goodman
13. Mahzel (Means Good Luck) - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
14. Fine and Dandy - Benny Goodman
15. I Apologise - Hollywood Hucksters
16. Bannister Slide - Benny Goodman Sextet
17. Hi 'Ya Sophia - Benny Goodman Sextet
18. Dizzy Fingers - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
19. St. Louis Blues - Benny Goodman
20. Them There Eyes - Hollywood Hucksters
21. Happy Blues - Hollywood Hucksters
22. Chicago - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
23. Love Is Just Around the Corner - Benny Goodman Sextet
24. I Never Knew - Benny Goodman
25. Nagasaki - Benny Goodman

Customer Reviews:

Sound quality leaves a lot to be desired.......2007-07-12

If you don't care about listening to a concert version of the songs, then skip this CD set and buy CDs that have studio recordings. The sound quality leaves a LOT to be desired.

best remastering of this concert.......2004-10-05

I agree with review below that this is the best remastering of this legendary concert. The Columbia release is the most sold, but this has equivalent sound without any of the loud crackles heard on the Columbia remastering. Brilliant work by the Avid sound engineer! This Avid release should now be considered the definitive remastering of this indispensable concert.

About live recording in 1938..........2004-08-02

James Lincoln Collier wrote in his book, Benny Goodman and the Swing Era, "...almost as an afterthought, the concert was recorded. There was, then, no tape recording, and making records in concert halls and nightclubs was far more difficult than it is today... According to the generally accepted story, Albert Marx, who had recently married Helen Ward, decided 'on his own initiative' to have the concert piped from a single overhead microphone to a nearby studio where acetate recordings were cut... One set of acetates was presented to the Library of Congress, and Goodman was given another set. It lay in a closet of his New York apartment for twelve years, and was only discovered when his sister-in-law Rachael Speiden took over his apartment and found them. By then tape was available. Goodman had the concert transfered, and in November 1950, Columbia Records issued it with the jam session reduced by half and two tunes, 'Sometimes I'm Happy' and 'If Dreams Come True. ' omitted because they were badly recorded..."

BEST VERSION OF CARNEGIE HALL CONCERT!.......2004-05-05

This CD set by AVID is the best remastering of this amazing concert ever! I have all other versions available on CD including the best-selling one remastered by Phil Schapp (which is so shrill and crackly that it is unlistenable). This is the set to buy. Moreover, the other reviewers here who complain about pops and cracks are clearly referring to other CDs (they are rating the wrong product).

This CD set is free of nearly all pops and cracks, yet it is not muffled like some other versions. Finally, as a BOUNS, AVID includes a number of rare Goodman sides from 1945-47. This is a fantstic deal, as are all the other Jazz offerings from AVID.

Fantastic!.......2004-03-12

It pains me to give less than 5 stars to this monumental recording, but the background noises compromise it just a trifle. I've listened to this 1938 Carnegie Hall concert since I was a kid on vinyl, and the vinyl versions, produced in the 60's and 70's, are superior in sound quality to this. I'm no expert on modern musical technology, but there must be a way to eliminate some of the annoying buzz in the background.

Now, having dispensed with this criticism, the music played on this date is astonishing. Here are the definitive Goodman versions of three of his classic tracks, "Sing, Sing, Sing," "One O'Clock Jump" and the incomparable "Don't Be That Way." This last song is average in the studio-recorded Bluebird version, but this live song is enlivened by some of Krupa's greatest bass beats. This will have you jumpin' out of your seat, guaranteed!

Benny's band was at its apex here and it shows. All too soon, both Gene Krupa and Harry James would be leaving the band. I recommend this disc as an essential popular recording of the 20th century, but beware of the background hiss throughout.

Average customer rating:

In Concert-Carnegie Hall George Benson Manufacturer: Mosaic Contemporary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Good King Bad Beyond the Blue Horizon For Sentimental Reasons Monterey International Pop Festival CARLOS SANTANA & WAYNE SHORTER/LIVE @ MONTREUX JAZZ FEST/CD ASIN: B000OONPK4 Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Take Five
3. Summertime
4. Gone
5. Sky Dive
6. Octane

Average customer rating: Technical virtuosity! GREAT STUFF A Walk in the Park A Master shines !!! Supreme artist and virtuoso playing spellbinding music!

Midori - Live at Carnegie Hall Ludwig van Beethoven , Richard Strauss , Claude Debussy , Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst , Fryderyk Chopin , Maurice Ravel , Midori (Goto) , and Robert McDonald Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ernst, Heinrich Wilhelm | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Midori | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Midori ~ Encore! French Violin Sonatas Midori ~ Sibelius - Violin Concerto · Bruch - Scottish Fantasy / Israel PO · Mehta Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos Dvorák: Violin Concerto, Op.53 ASIN: B0000027CW Release Date: 1991-04-19

Tracks:

1. Sonata for violin & piano No. 8 in G major, Op. 30/3 No.3
2. Sonata for violin & piano in E flat major, Op. 18
3. Nocturne for piano No. 21 in C minor, B. 108
4. Variations on "The Last Rose of Summer" for violin solo
5. Beau soir ("Lorsque au soleil couchant les rivihres sont roses"), song for voice & piano, L. 6 Transcribed for violin & piano
6. Tzigane, rhapsodie de concert for violin & piano (or orchestra)

Customer Reviews:

Technical virtuosity!.......2005-11-26

I'll preface this review by saying that I've been disappointed in the past with some of Midori's recordings. She was never lacking in technical skill, and RARELY does she have intonation problems. I did have issues with her musicalty. It is in technically difficult pieces (like the Paganini caprices) that her skills shine.

This recording is a dazzling display of technical ability and artistry. Midori has the audacity to attempt Ernst's 6th polyphonic etude (The Last Rose of Summer) in a LIVE recital. She pulls it off without error except intonation issues on a few notes (easily forgiven!). The CD is worth owning for this one piece alone.

The Beethoven and Strauss sonatas are played with wonderful clarity and.. dare I say... musicality. The sound quality is excellent save a few audible coughs from the audience which come with live recordings.

GREAT STUFF.......2003-11-02

This CD is ample evidence of Midori's virtuosity, coupled with first-rate musicality. However, I have to disagree with one reviewer's assertion that she is non-pareil. Indeed, her Ernst is not perfect, though it comes very close. Careful listening will pick up slight intonation errors.Ricci performed with more facility. It is utterly ridiculous to place her above Heifetz, or even Perlman. And it is even more ridiculous to suggest that those two violinists were afraid to record the Ernst. Midori is great, but not as great as Heifetz or Perlman or Ricci.

A Walk in the Park.......2001-08-07

Not to toot my own horn; I play four instruments for over forty years. So what? Don't just listen to the music. Listen to the notes. Midori miss a note? I rather doubt it. The orchestra may be taking a day off for a walk in the park; but, Midori's persisting drive brings them back time and time again. All of the artists seem to be a bit stiff in their presentation. It's noticeable if you listen. One never knows if their review will be implemented. Mine will always deal with the worlds of difference between hearing the work and listening. This reviewer is not concerned with Midori's ability to equal or surpass another's work. I am interested in what her presentation does for me on it's own merit. Frankly, I am surprised that she doesn't catch her instrument on fire much like the rubing of sticks together until the heat brings forth fire. Midori is fire.

A Master shines !!!.......1999-06-12

What can be said about Midori that a fan doesn't already know ? Again, her unique, beautiful style is on display.

I've listened to this Strauss Sonata many many times and I feel Midori has created a miracle on a CD. Such emotion, timbre, richness of tone... a violin can NOT sound better...

I luv Midori..... !!

Supreme artist and virtuoso playing spellbinding music!.......1998-09-10

Four days before her nineteenth birthday, standing for the first time on the stage of a legendary building, in front of a sellout crowd (3000), Midori delivers an extraordinary 100-minute long program, from memory. Unfortunately, the CD version can only include 75 minutes of it, and thus excluded Mozart's sonata K.301 and a resplendent tour de force of Sarasate's Zapateado. Therefore, I sincerely exhort anyone who's interested in Midori to buy the LD or VHS version.

The second piece of the program is the magnificent, hyper-romantic, yet seldom recorded sonata by the young Richard Strauss. In contrast with the previous piece, this ultra-dramatic sonata is marvellously rich in content and expressive opportunities, and one can scarcely imagine it being played more effectively by someone else. Midori's technical finesse and enchanting tone, governed by a contemplative mind and a feverishly ardent heart, ready to pump out into the rapt audience at any moment, culminate in an immensely moving rendition. The listener must also credit the pianist Robert McDonald's spirited and sensitive playing. One can't help wondering why one so rarely hears this splendid piece.

This enigma is not so confounding after one listens to Heifetz's 1954 studio recording of the same piece. Seasoned critic Henry Roth declares that the Strauss Sonata "belongs" to Heifetz in the sense that few would dispute his supremacy. Indeed, Heifetz championed this work throughout his career, yet apparently to little avail; were Midori in Heifetz's position, she would positively have widely popularized the work.

Midori begins the second half with Beethoven's Sonata No. 8. She captures the gaiety and animation of the outer movements as well as anyone else, yet they are not fully gratifying. In the first movement, the exposition is repeated, later recapitulated, but unbelievably, her interpretations-though individually superb-of these three times are virtually the same, lacking in variety. In the third movement, her pursuit of wanton vivacity in a certain passage sacrifices the tone quality. Yet her slow movement is super-sensitive, particularly in transitional passages; it is the finest rendition of this movement I've ever heard--even superior to Szeryng's.

The following piece--Ernst's Variations on "The Last Rose of Summer"--I consider to be one of the three most technically demanding pieces ever written for the violin, together with Paganini's variations on Nel cor piu non mi sento and God Save the Queen.

The most horrendous part is about halfway through the middle, when the left hand plucks the celebrated theme, and the bow plays legato arpeggios across all four strings as an accompaniment at the same time. Don't forget that the left hand also has to press the swift arpeggio notes! Then the left-hand pizzicato is exchanged for artificial harmonics, singing the melody while the arpeggios still whirl around. The pizzicato returns to repeat the dumbfounding passage, and then she heads into the final variation, designed to exhibit the violin's kaleidoscopic tone colors: Harmonic staccatos-one of the ultimate tests in precision and coordination of both hands-juxtaposed alternately with a blizzard of double-harmonics, huge octave leaps, full-pelt runs up and down a single string, fingered octaves, pizzicato, etc.

Midori audaciously elected to play in her New York debut this terrifying piece which, as far as I know, only Ricci, Kremer and Vengerov to date have recorded in history; Heifetz and Perlman undoubtedly have never dared to take up its stratospheric challenge. Double-harmonics often make a good violinist sound like two bad ones, but Midori, with her exceptionally lengthy, slender, and agile fingers, effortlessly negotiates these intricacies and makes them sound as if they were played by two fine flutists. This will no doubt render multitudes of violinists, such as Heifetz, green with envy. The fiendishly difficult fireworks are all tossed off with lithe gracefulness and seeming ease; the left-hand pizzicatos are articulate, the harmonics pellucid, the octave shifts pure in intonation, and the tone quality immaculate. To be relentlessly critical, in this live concert, there were a paltry two or three fleeting notes that weren't of perfect pitch. See if you can find an edited studio recording closer to perfection.

Midori's prodigious prowess lies not only in her ability to make the most herculean pieces sound easy, but make them sound musical. We can try to forget about all the pyrotechnics; rather than marvel at her unprecedented instrumental mastery, we can immerse ourselves in the wonderfully beautiful music, and savour the bountiful nuances.

Anyone would badly need a respite after performing such a strenuous piece, and Midori gave her hands--but not her mind and heart--a brief relief in Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor. Here's another meticulously thought out and superbly expressive rendition that, complemented with a most sympathetic tone, can hardly fail to melt the attentive listener's heart.

Ravel's Tzigane [gypsy] begins with a long oration of the solo violin, the first part of it entirely on the G string. In some other versions, e.g. by Francescatti, the solo part sounds inert, mundane, and monotonous; certainly that is not what I expect from Midori. Even solely on one string, Midori, by dint of divergent bow pressures, portamentos and vibrato, plus rubato, creates a most colorful, elastic, luscious, bewitching, yet doleful tone. Throughout the piece, she perpetually captivates the audience with her breathtaking technical wizardry, variegated and multi-dimensional tone, boundless array of expressive devices, stark dynamic contrasts, and subtle phrasing.

Due to the limited space here, I cannot pinpoint several startling details of Midori's innovative rendition. To sum up, one can only be awe-struck by her sophisticated mind, natural gypsy spirit, and dazzling virtuosity, which results in a performance that brought the house down.

It seems that the 19-year-old Midori has nearly reached the pinnacle of violin art. Every rational, experienced and impartial person who had the privilege to witness this unforgettable concert will have to concede that, at least in expressive and virtuosic music, Midori is already a nonpareil.

Average customer rating: Has some great moments Sheer Bliss

Carnegie Hall Concert Gerry Mulligan with Chet Baker Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Original Quartet With Chet Baker [2-CD SET] The Best of the Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker Quartet Live at the Berlin Philharmonie Reunion with Chet Baker ASIN: B0000026AO Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Line For Lyons
2. For An Unfinished Woman
3. My Funny Valentine
4. Song For Strayhorn
5. It's Sandy At The Beach
6. Bernies Tune
7. K-4 Pacific
8. There Will Never Be Another You

Customer Reviews:

Has some great moments.......2001-09-26

The original famous Mulligan-Baker quartet consisting of the two horns plus bass and drums, but without piano, lasted for only a year (from late 1952 to late 1953). It was a huge sensation in its day, and still sounds completely fresh and engaging now. This 1974 recording is certainly interesting given that for over twenty years Mulligan and Baker had gone their separate ways. Both solo to great effect here, especially Mulligan, who had become more versatile and exuberant in the interim, though not necessarily "better" than in his early days. Baker also makes a strong emotional and articulate impact, and at its best this record is a "ball" - vibrantly alive, and played at a consistently high level by all involved. However, in terms of sheer musical taste the performance is somewhat uneven, with the electric piano, for example, too often providing a somewhat "filmish", slick sentimentalism which one would have liked to do without. Those who are not bothered by such an element will undoubtedly think the record worth five stars, for there is plenty of great music to enjoy. - Joost Daalder

Sheer Bliss.......2001-08-22

This live recording is based on the live partnership of both Baker and Mulligan. The men themselves have not performed together on stage for over a decade. "My funny valentine" an old classic has such embeded emtional outburst as a result. I have not heard anything like it. If you are a fan to the number, this is a must buy. Definitely one of the best efforts from both musicians. Just hear it.

Average customer rating: Complete, And Then Some! Goodman compendium a little disappointing Schapp was right: filtering distorts the sound This (Avid Records) is THE definitive recording of this concert! Buy, buy, buy.

Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert (Complete) Benny Goodman Manufacturer: Avid Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vintage Dance Bands | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing: Centennial Collection The Very Best of Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert The Golden Years: 1938-1942 Sarah Vaughan W/ Clifford Brown ASIN: B000J3F7G0 Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Don't Be That Way
2. Sometimes I'm Happy
3. One O'Clock Jump
4. Sensation Rag
5. I'm Coming Virginia
6. When My Baby Smiles At Me
7. Shine
8. Blue Reverie
9. Life goes To A Party
10. Honeysuckle Rose
11. Honeysuckle Rose: Lester Young Solo
12. Honeysuckle Rose: Count Basie Solo
13. Honeysuckle Rose: Buck Clayton Solo
14. Honeysuckle Rose: Johnny Hodges Solo
15. Honeysuckle Rose: Rhythm Section
16. Honeysuckle Rose: Harry Carney Solo
17. Honeysuckle Rose: Benny Goodman Solo
18. Honeysuckle Rose: Freddie Green Solo
19. Honeysuckle Rose: Harry James Solo
20. Body And Soul
21. Avalon
22. The Man I Love
23. I Got Rhythm
24. Blue Skies
25. Loch Lomond
26. The Blue Room
27. Swingtime In The Rockies
28. Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen

Tracks:

1. China Boy
2. Stompin' At The Savoy
3. Dizzy Spells
4. Sing, Sing, Sing Pt.1
5. Sing, Sing, Sing Pt.2
6. Sing, Sing, Sing Pt.3
7. If Dreams Come True
8. Big John's Special
9. Air Mail Special
10. Get Happy
11. Jersey Bounce
12. When I Grow Too Old To Dream
13. You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
14. Blue Lou
15. Jumpin' At The Woodside
16. Stompin' At The Savoy
17. Sent For You Yesterday And Here You Come Today
18. What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?
19. Rock Rimmon
20. You're A Sweetheart
21. Somebody Stole My Gal

Tracks:

1. Let's Dance
2. Big John's Special
3. Down South Camp Meetin'
4. And The Angels Sing
5. Goodbye
6. Sing, Sing, Sing
7. Bugle Call Rag
8. Shine
9. One O'Clock Jump
10. Don't Be That Way
11. It's Been So Long
12. Sometimes I'm Happy
13. Goody Goody
14. Avalon
15. Moonglow
16. Memories
17. China Boy
18. It's Bad For Me
19. Goodbye
20. That's A Plenty
21. Memories Of You
22. Can't We Talk It Over
23. A Fine Romance

Tracks:

1. Let's Dance
2. Down South Camp Meetin'
3. King Porter Stomp
4. It's Been So Long
5. Roll 'Em
6. Bugle Call Rag
7. Don't Be That Way
8. You Turned The Tables On Me
9. Goody Goody
10. Slipped Disc
11. Stompin' At The Savoy
12. One O'Clock Jump
13. Memories Of You
14. China Boy
15. Moonglow
16. Avalon
17. And The Angels Sing
18. Jersey Bounce
19. Sometimes I'm Happy
20. Shine
21. Sing, Sing, Sing

Customer Reviews:

Complete, And Then Some!.......2007-07-15

Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall Concert was a major event, not least for the prestigious nature of the venue, but it was recorded almost as an afterthought, and first saw the light of day over a decade later. It was reissued by Avid in their Gold Remasters series, and is now repackaged as part of a 4-CD set, with a total running time of over 5 hours. The quality of the remastering is quite superb, with a degree of clarity and a spacious acoustic which makes prolonged listening effortless. Hearing these performances again, I was struck by the sense of occasion that is conveyed by the presence of the very appreciative audience. The Concert now includes the full-length jam session on "Honeysuckle Rose", and "Sometimes I'm Happy" together with "If Dreams Come True" have been restored to their rightful place.

The package has been topped up by recordings from the mid-50s, and my only minor cavil is the duplication of material from the soundtrack of "The Benny Goodman Story" on discs 3 & 4, albeit by a different line-up on each. That will not matter to fans of "The King Of Swing", and nor should it deter would-be purchasers because the set represents superb value for money (I bought mine from source).

Goodman compendium a little disappointing.......2007-06-12

The 1838 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert has eliminated the "pops" and "ticks" on the older Sony/Columbia set but substitutes shrill, distorted high frequencies. The older Sony set has better overall sound, noise and all.
The BG in HiFi section duplicates the Capitol LP but omits the three extra tracks on the Capitol CD.
Sound quality of "The Benny Goodman Story" is extremely shrill with heavy distortion. Only severe cutting of the "highs" render this section bearable.

Schapp was right: filtering distorts the sound.......2007-04-11

After reading so many scathing reviews of the Phil Schapp reissue of the Carnegie Hall concert, I thought I'd try this Brtish import, that allegedly wipes the noise off the discs without wiping off the sound. From the reviews below and in the music rags, I assumed I'd hear a good clean restoration. What I heard instead was proof that most people (and today's critics weened on digital sound) have chewing gum between their ears.

This is a horrible remastering that distorts the sound waves and inserts a compressed hissing sound, even on the 50s material, which was recorded on tape and should not have this strange artifact. My old vinyl recording of the BG Story music was, aside from crackle of cheap MCA vinyl, clean. On this recording there's an odd compressed hiss. (Just listen to the solo vibe opening of Avalon for an example.) But worse than that, the Carnegie numbers are dulled at the tops, have too much deep bottom (all you hear is Krupa's thumping on the bass drum) and contain lurches of tempo. At the beginning of Sing Sing Sing the drums lurch, so that they are going too fast. When the orcehstra starts playing *it* seems to be going slower, but that is really the correct tempo. Similarly there is a drum beat cut out of the solo just before the main theme recap of part one. Listening to the Schapp sides, I note that in all these parts there are loud pops that have been electronically removed here. The problem is, when you do this you also remove a sliver of the actual music; it's like repairing a damaged frame of a film by cutting the frame out--the picture jumps, you can't avoid it. I'm amazed all the people here praising the "great sound" and lack of crackle aren't noticing that the *tempo* lurches! I think we've gotten to the point where the main thing we listen to in a recording is not the *music* but the *hiss* (or whether it's there or not). We become excited when we hear the absence of crackle and hiss here, but we don't notice that music is also gone.

This is further driven home to me by all the great reviews here for the soundtrack to the BG story. This is subsubpar Goodman. He was not playing well when these tracks were made: John Hammond claims he was under great emotional strain at the time. There reportedly had to be many takes of some numbers because of this--unusual for BG--which made the band sound tired, and it seems to me they try to compensate by overblowing. The brass frequently plays out of tune or is just loud and shrill, with no dynamic control at all. George Duvivier's polished and somewhat aloof style does not fit in with the rest of the band, and the piano sound is smothered for some reason. Goodman plays out of key and in a somwhat stiff manner on numbers like Don't Be That Way, Sing Sing Sing and Roll 'Em, and even trumpeter Buck Clayton, normally reliable, sounds tired. Stan Getz is a great sax player, but his modern, detached approach clashes with the raw, straightforward Goodman approach. The best two numbers are with Hampton, who reportedly (according to Ross Firestone in his book on Benny) revitalized a tired Goodman with Moonglow and Avalon. And the other 50s stuff is pathetic, with Goodman trying to recapture glory days with such sad solists as Ruby Braff, Bobby Donaldson and Don Lamond. They serve mostly as a reminder of how great the band of Krupa, James, Elman, Stacy, et al was.

Maybe someday technology will come along that will allow the removal of hiss and crackle while leaving the music truly untouched. That day isn't here yet, and this set isn't the perfect Carnegie everyone else here is saynig it is. Also, the reviewer who says this may be all the BG you need aside from Christian sides needs to hear more BG: his Sauter 40s material is often fascinating, as is his pre-leader "Jazz Holiday" stuff, as are the thrilling mid-to-late 30s Bill Saveroy airchecks (on Sony) and broadcasts from the Camel Caravan and Madhattan room. There's even a lot of 60s stuff that finds Benny in surprisingly good form. Incidentally, to dispell once again a popular myth that keeps popping up, the Carnegie discs were not recorded with a single overhead mike. At least four were used, it turns out.

I'd stick with the Schapp transfers--or not listen to the Carnegie set at all. You can't gaze upon the Last Supper without enduring missing paint and cracks in the plaster. You can't listen to the Carnegie Hall concert without enduring ticks and pops.

This (Avid Records) is THE definitive recording of this concert!.......2007-02-08

In college, I worked in the "Audio" department and, in listening to every Benny Goodman CD they had, I stumbled across a recording of this 1938 Concert at Carnegie Hall. I don't know which company produced that set, but the quality was fair ("B+" at best). When I graduated I looked high and low, and eventually purchased the Columbia "re-mastered" version of the concert. BIG mistake. The pops and crackles are so loud, you can hardly even hear the musicians ("D" quality). The Avid Records UK version, however, is AMAZING. Not only is the sound even and well-mastered, the low-volume solos are captured extremely well and there are no loud pops or distortions. For a master-to-CD transfer, I give this recording an "A" (which is the highest you'll find for this performance). This concert radiates energy and innovation; BUY IT.

Buy, buy, buy........2006-11-20

This is a preliminary review that I shall edit on receipt of the set.

It should be noted that the title is misspelled by Amazon. Should be "Carnegie" not "Carnigie" and the disc and track information also appears to be incorrect as there should be 4 discs, not two.

The correct information can be found on the Amazon UK site, where you will see that the album tracks are not the same as listed.

Although I have not yet received the album, I HAVE listened to some tracks from it on BBC Radio 2's Malcolm Laycock Show, and it sounds like this album has some superb material, beautifully remastered, incorporating the Carnegie Concert followed by some excellent small group material from the 1950's and the complete recordings for the movie "The Benny Goodman Story", so I think this set may be well worth having.

Here I paste a summary, again from the Amazon UK site, that may be of interest.

AVID Entertainment are proud to present a new re-mastering of the truly legendary 1938 Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert in stunning sound quality for a recording of this vintage, helped no little by the wonderful acoustics of the theatre: sections that remained unissued for over 50 years are included. In addition, new re-masterings of classic mid-50's albums in great sound including, for the first time on CD, the complete set of recordings for the soundtrack of the film `The Benny Goodman Story' and a scarce 10" LP `Date With the King'. Sidemen featured on this boxset include: Stan Getz, Buck Clayton, Urbie Green, Charlie Shavers, Ruby Braff, Dick Hyman, Harry James, Mel Powell, Teddy Wilson, Claude Thornhill, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa & Jo Jones

*******UPDATE********

Well eventually it came, and I wrote a fairly detailed review and then managed to lose that review before posting it, so I am going to make this snappy.

This is a great package. The sound is well engineered and restored and very nicely packaged with a very informative booklet. A real labor of love, and may contain all the BG you will ever need, though you might like to add the BG with Charlie Christian CD.

Here quoted from elsewhere on Amazon is a review of the same material as disc 3 of this set:


"Superb CD! If you just purchase one Goodman CD--let it be this one. None of his big bands ever sounded more mature, well rehearsed, and sharper than this group. This is about as good as big band music gets! (The sound quality is very nice, too)."

And disc 4:

"This is an amazing recording from 1955 that features Benny with an all-star studio orchestra featuring Harry James, Lionel Hampton, and Ruby Braff. These re-recordings of some of Benny's most famous songs are stunning replicas of vintage 1930s style swing a la Fletcher Henderson as they were meant to be heard, in clear, brilliant Hi-Fi sound. Some of these arrangements even come close to surpassing the original recordings, such as "Down South Camp Meetin'" (with the driving bass line provided by George Duvivier propelling the whole thing). Also, Benny himself sounds fresh and inspired in this session, playing with more fire and energy than in any other of his fifties recordings. Just one drawback, Bobby Donaldson and Don Lamond fail to capture the Krupa magic with their drumming as evident by "Sing, Sing, Sing" (Donaldson) and "Don't Be That Way" (Lamond). Wouldn't it have been great if Gene Krupa would have been present at this session with Goodman and James as he was in the film version? Nonetheless, this is a must-have BG CD, one that documents his real contribution to jazz."

And here is part of a review of the Carnegie Hall concert as remastered by Avid, i.e, the same thing as you are getting here, also from Amazon:

"This CD set by AVID is the best remastering of this amazing concert ever! I have all other versions available on CD including the best-selling one remastered by Phil Schapp (which is so shrill and crackly that it is unlistenable). This is the set to buy."

HOWEVER, it is only fair to point out that while the Carnegie Hall concert was a tremendous performance--one of the greatest in the history of jazz--it was very poorly recorded with a single microphone onto acetate discs, and while every effort has been made to clean up the sound, there are parts where, like a country road in low lying terrain, the music submerges completely in some spots. The single microphone seems to have been located somewhere near Lionel Hampton's vibraphone, but a long, long way from the piano, which can hardly be heard. The good news is that versions of many of the included songs appear elsewhere in the box set in sonically superior versions.

Average customer rating: Tony's voice never better! One of the Best Ever Terrific concert, but sound quality is average. The last reviewer from London.... Slowly,Slowly.

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Tracks:

1. Introduction/Lullaby Of Broadway
2. Just In Time
3. All The Things You Are
4. Fascinating Rhythm
5. Stranger In Paradise
6. Our Love Is Here To Stay
7. Love Look Away
8. Climb Ev'ry Mountain
9. Put On A Happy Face/Comes Once In A Lifetime
10. My Ship
11. Speak Low
12. Lost In The Stars
13. Always
14. Anything Goes
15. Ol' Man River
16. Lazy Afternoon
17. Sometimes I'm Happy
18. Have I Told You Lately?
19. That Old Black Magic
20. A Sleepin' Bee
21. I've Got The World On A String
22. What Good Does It Do
23. One For My Baby (And One For The Road)

Tracks:

1. This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
2. Without A Song
3. Toot Toot Tootsie (Goodbye)
4. It Amazes Me
5. The Rules Of The Road
6. Firefly
7. The Best Is Yet To Come
8. (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco
9. (I Like New York In June) How About You/April In Paris
10. Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)
11. Solitude
12. I'm Just A Lucky So And So
13. Taking A Chance On Love
14. My Heart Tells Me (Should I Believe My Heart?)
15. Pennies From Heaven
16. Rags To Riches
17. Blue Velvet
18. Smile
19. Because Of You
20. Sing You Sinners
21. De Glory Road

Amazon.com

This two-CD set adds unreleased tracks to what was already a superb representation of Tony Bennett's art, the 1962 concert catching Bennett at an early peak in his career. He was already a major exponent of the classic American songbook, and here he's both summarizing his work and branching out into then-new directions. He's equally effective as a ballad singer, including seldom-heard gems like Kurt Weill's "Lost in the Stars," and as a rousing jazz stylist, swinging effortlessly on familiar tunes like "All the Things You Are" and "Chicago." The concert includes a rendition of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," a song that had just been released at the time. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

Tony's voice never better!.......2006-06-27

Although my mother often played Tony Bennett albums while I was growing up I never appreciated his talent at the time (growing up in the 70s). Like many I never got past Frank and Sammy. A few years ago I rediscovered Tony through the MTV unplugged sessions. Although the MTV CD is great, IMHO, this one blows it away. The song selections and arrangements are terrific and Tony's voice shines throughout. This CD covers almost all of Tony's great hits from that era and has the added benefit of spontaneity found in a live performance combined with Ralph Sharon's exception playing and big band. Believe me these songs swing! There are a lot of up-tempo arrangements on this CD and just too many great songs to mention only a few. Tony's voice and phrasing are uniquely different from his peers and that's what makes this CD such a gem. We are lucky that we live in an age where we have so much access to so many diverse artists from so many different eras.

One of the Best Ever.......2004-08-10

To the last reviewer, I saw both Garland and Bennett in separate concerts in Boston not long after their respective Carnegie Hall shows. Judy gave the best performance I have ever seen, Tony was not far behind.

How wonderful to finally have the entire concert at last. You are reminded time and again how Tony picks the very best songs to sing. There are a lot of gems here, but my favorite 'new' song is the one from "I Can Get it for You Wholesale." With Tony singing you wonder why the song did not become a hugh hit. Tony is still around, bless him, but I had forgotten how rich and glorious his voice was 42 years ago. I would classify this concert as one of 10 best live recordings of all time, pop or rock. It just does not get much better than 2 hours of pure Bennett at his peak. The live concert brings out the best in him.
This is the one indispensable Tony Bennett CD.

Terrific concert, but sound quality is average........2002-06-12

I like a great collection of songs where the speakers vibrate, and the furniture moves. Judy Garland could do it at Carnegie Hall. Tony Bennett, on the other hand, sings some songs with gusto, but that first CD just doesn't cut it for me. I had to turn up the stereo several times on the weaker tunes, and when he hit the torch songs, I had to turn the stereo down. Could someone at Columbia remaster this fine concert???

The last reviewer from London...........2002-03-04

....has no idea what he's talking about. This two-disc set showcases Tony Bennett at his best. He was, and still is, a fabulous singer. In many ways, he was more compelling in a concert setting than in the studio. On this night at Carnegie Hall in 1962, the acoustics must have been perfect. His voice, though always great, sounded extra special. I'm fortunate to have this as part of my eclectic collection.

Slowly,Slowly........2001-02-28

He starts well,immaculate phrasing ect,then he like all performers gets wired up to the audience,gets excited,this in turn makes him sing faster,excellent for most artists it gives there delievery that extra edge,"LETHAL" as far as he is concerned.why? becauce his trademark,or that special magic he has whatever it is,of making you believe every word,is only achieved with snails pace time! there are musicians out there who will tell you,that he had them play slower time again than they taught possible."THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THAT WORKS FOR ME GUYS ".Only at this snails pace can he work his special magic otherwise its lost.

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