Come Rain Or Come Shine [Import]

Product Description
Japanese reissue pressing of the 1999 album features the bonus track 'Come To Me'. Victor. 2005.

Come Rain Or Come Shine,Bobby Caldwell,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: My encounter with Nancy Wonderful! If only I were a poet - Weep with joy! What an album! The great female vocalist shines!

Come Rain or Come Shine Nancy Lamott Manufacturer: Midder Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Foolish Heart Beautiful Baby Live at Tavern on the Green Listen to My Heart What's Good About Goodbye ASIN: B000005AAT Release Date: 1995-12-12

Tracks:

1. Moon River
2. Accentuate The Positive
3. That Old Black Magic
4. On The Atchison, Topeka & The Santa Fe
5. The Days Of Wine & Roses/Whistling Away The Dark
6. Come Rain Or Come Shine
7. Talk To Me Baby
8. Autumn Leaves/When October Goes
9. Hit the Road to Dreamland
10. P.S. I Love You

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As an interpreter, Nancy LaMott shunned extremes. Whatever clouds may have darkened the sky, she always sounded as if they couldn't possibly lead to a thunderstorm--only a gentle rain that would eventually becomes, well, shine. And so her tribute to lyricist Johnny Mercer typically avoids emotional extremes, exploring instead subtle in-betweens. The low-key version of "Moon River" that starts things off is indicative of this album's subdued mood. LaMott was well aware she wasn't a swinger, so her take on finger-snapping classics such as "Accentuate the Positive" (instead of the song's usual spelling "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate") and "That Old Black Magic" is sensitive rather than jazzily buoyant. Her minimalist approach reaps maximum rewards on "P.S. I Love You" and "On the Atchison, Topeka & the Santa Fe," on which she basically engages in duets with carefully selected instruments (an acoustic guitar and a stand-up bass, respectively). --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

My encounter with Nancy.......2007-03-23

In the winter of 1994, having been a Nancy Lamott fan for a number of years, I was thrilled to find out that she was appearing at a now long departed (and greatly lamented) cabaret atop the Bellvue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. It was a intimate room with great sound and no bad seats. I was lucky enough to get a table for my wife and me that placed us no more than 6 feet from the small stage. About halfway through the performance, Nancy asked for requests. I sheepishly blurted out, "How about the 'Autumn Leaves/When October Goes' medley". She gave me a knowing smile and then proceeded to quietly send the room to a place we had never been before. It was magical. Shortly thereafter, the performance ended and I waited a short time to thank Nancy as she spoke to some folks near the stage. Their conversation went on a bit longer than I expected and my wife and the rest of our party began to get impatient. So, I left without the chance to thank her. After all, I'd see her the next time she was in the area. Well, as we all know, there wouldn't be a next time. All too soon, she was gone. I'll always regret that small impatient moment. Please don't you let yourself regret this chance to hear a once in a lifetime talent. That magical medley is on this album. Before some idiot lets her recordings go out of print again or the "downloadistas" take over what's left of the recording business, buy this CD and every other one of hers you can get your hands on. She was touched by God and now she's with him. But a small echo of her essence remains in these recordings.

Wonderful!.......2007-01-21

This is my first Nancy LaMott CD, and since I got it yesterday, I have played it over and over! What a beautiful voice! The entire album is top-notch.

If only I were a poet - .......2006-02-06

because only such a one could put into words how beautiful this woman's voice is. I heard her for the first time today, courtesy of WNYC. I immediately purchased the entire album. I am in awe and can not believe I have not heard her music before. These songs are not just versions of the same standards you've heard before; it will be as if you're hearing these songs for the first time. It is the greatest of tragedies that such a wonderfully gifted person was cut down so young. How thankful we can be that her legacy lives on in this beautiful music.

Weep with joy! What an album!.......2006-01-16

It does not seem possible that one could sing with greater confidence and conviction. Also, Lamott and her accompaniest Christopher Marlowe are a wonderful team, evincing taste, originality and willingness to make standard and not-so-standard songs their own. Her reading of "Autumn Leaves/I hate to see October Go" is heart rending. There is not a bad song on this album.

The great female vocalist shines!.......2005-02-11

Nancy Lamott was the great female vocalist and she shines on this set of classic songs.

Average customer rating: Fabulous for any Broadway-lover Top Shelf TERRIFIC CD'S Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs Great Compilation!

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mancini | Mancini, Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | 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: The Best of Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series) Broadway: The American Musical Broadway: The American Musical Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series) Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals ASIN: B00064ADMK Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
2. Swanee- Al Jolson
3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
5. My Man- Fanny Brice
6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
19. Summertime- Anne Brown
20. September Song- Walter Huston
21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
15. People- Barbra Streisand
16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
16. Come Follow The Band
17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

1. Memory- Betty Buckley
2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
9. With One Look- Glenn Close
10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
12. Seasons Of Love-
13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

Average customer rating: New breed of Male Vocalist Weary Great Crooner! Superb Standards Album by a Fabulous Soul Singer What a dandy album!

Come Rain or Come Shine Bobby Caldwell Manufacturer: Sin-Drome Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blue Condition Perfect Island Nights Time & Again: The Anthology, Pt. 2 What You Won't Do for Love Timeline: The Anthology, Pt. 1 ASIN: B00000JZ2N Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

1. Come Rain Or Come Shine
2. Old Devil Moon
3. Day In, Day Out
4. I'll Be Around
5. Indian Summer
6. (I've Got You) Under My Skin
7. Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
8. The Best Is Yet To Come
9. Beyond The Sea
10. April Moon
11. (I've Got The) World On A String
12. Ill Wind
13. Come To Me

Customer Reviews:

New breed of Male Vocalist.......2007-06-14

Good production and selection of material. Although not as popular as Michael Buble, Caldwell has the technique down well. I'm not familiar with his other recordings, so this may be an exception to his usual style.

Weary.......2006-02-08

I grow weary of those who complain that Caldwell "sounds like a Sinatra". Bobby shares the same background as Eckstine, and Torme' in that they were Jazz musicians before they hit it as singers. Of course their intonation is improvisational, but anyone listening to Indian Summer (my favorite) on this CD and thinking that Sinatra would sound the same is poorly mistaken. Bobby has good "ideas" in the jargon of the Jazz musician. Don't fault him for that.

Great Crooner!.......2005-09-28

Bobby Caldwell has come the closest I can find to a modern Frank Sinatra. His voice is smooth and full!
The choice of material on this cd is great and Bobby's voice does all of them justice!
I would encourage everyone to give this one a try, especially those out there who like Frank, Mel Torme or any of that sort.

Superb Standards Album by a Fabulous Soul Singer.......2005-07-25

On the heels of Bobby Caldwell's knockout live big band performance on "Jazz Central" on the BET Jazz Cable Channel, this studio CD arrived with most of the same songs and arrangements intact from that sizzling hour-long TV appearance. So I bought it. And what a magnificent CD, it is. We're seen a bevy of singing stars doing their "standards" albums to extend their careers, but many have fallen short of the mark because they floated on the surface of those beloved Tin Pan Alley songs. Not so with Caldwell, he gets INSIDE of each song, physically and musically, with the same 'flare for the dramatic' that helped Sinatra, Bennett, Darin and others sell these songs. And Bobby's great big band and exceptional arrangements elevate this CD into the 'Must Have' category for any music fan. My Pieces D'Resistance: "Beyond the Sea", "Come Rain or Come Shine", and "The Best is Yet to Come".

Not only that, this is Caldwell's second CD in this genre following another fabulous big band "standards" CD called "Blue Condition" from 1996, which contains killer versions of "I Concentrate on You", "Don't Worry About Me" and "Street of Dreams" as well as a "Girl I Dream About" that is simply sensational.

Look for the repeated telecasts of that BET Jazz Central appearance and you'll want both "Come Rain or Come Shine" AND "Blue Condition" too. Bobby has continued to develop his style, since his R&B mega-hit "What You Won't Do For Love". This blue-eyed soul meister is a natural for the 'standards' and he doesn't compromise his voice and phrasing to imitate anyone. Even Alicia Keyes and Lou Rawls gush over Bobby's performances. And don't miss Bobby on the concert circuit, especially with his former protege' smooth alto saxist Dave Koz.

What a dandy album!.......2004-01-05

In this album, old and good songs seem to have been revived by Bobby's excellent vocals which touch a chord within us. when I listen to Frank.S.(such as "The Rat Pack"), it reminds me of old&good days of USA, but when I listen to this album, I feel something "today" on the gorgeous bigband jazz tunes, even though some of these songs use the same arrangement as Frank's original style's. When Bobby sings these masterpieces,these become Bobby's love songs,his vocal sounds like the picture of his heart there. So I feel the breath from all the songs. It lets this album be something contemporary ....... That's amazing! This album shows us he is a really superb vocalist.Good songs are succeeded like Bobby, like telling story.... What a dandy album he made!

Average customer rating: I love this CD Beautful, subtle, sweet, delicate, gentle, and studied... Pure voices finish first Sylvia sure has a voice that is bound to please you Sing out, Sylvia!

Come Rain Or Come Shine - The Harold Arlen Songbook / McNair, Previn Sylvia McNair , Andre Previn , and Harold Arlen Manufacturer: © 1996 Philips Classics Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sure Thing - The Jerome Kern Songbook / McNair, Previn Sylvia McNair: Love's Sweet Surrender (Mozart Arias) Dawn Upshaw Sings Rodgers & Hart I Wish It So Dawn Upshaw Sings Vernon Duke ASIN: B0000041DU Release Date: 1996-05-14

Tracks:

1. The Wizard Of Oz: Over The Rainbow
2. Cotton Club Parade - 22nd Edition: Stormy Weather
3. Rhythmania: Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
4. Casbah: It Was Written In The Stars
5. Cotton Club Parade - 24th Edition: As Long As I Live
6. Star Spangled Rhythm: That Old Black Magic
7. The Morning After
8. House Of Flowers: A Sleepin' Bee
9. Here Come The Waves: Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive
10. Saratoga: Goose, Never Be A Peacock
11. St. Louis Woman: I Wonder What Became Of Me?
12. The Great Magoo: It's Only A Paper Moon
13. House Of Flowers: Two Ladies In The Shade Of The Banana Tree
14. Jamaica: Cocoanut Sweet
15. Bloomer Girl: Right As The Rain
16. Nine-Fifteen Revue: I've Got The World On A String, Get Happy
17. St Louis Woman: Come Rain Or Come Shine
18. Blues In The Night: This Time The Dream's On Me
19. Here Come The Waves: Let's Take A Walk Around The Block, Let's Take The Long Way Home
20. Last Night When We Were Young

Customer Reviews:

I love this CD.......2006-02-02

I have been an Andre Previn fan as long as I have been playing the piano--he is an amazing talent. I have also been a Sylvia McNair fan for years. And after hearing this CD and the "Sure Thing-The Jerome Kern Songbook" CD, I am a David Finck fan, too.

Sylvia has a beautiful voice, but singing for her is not about showing off her range, it's about the words and the mood, and so she sings with amazing feeling. Andre Previn's piano is brilliant, as always, and this album is an inspiration for all of us who accompany other musicians. His style and talent come through while never overshadowing the words from Sylvia.

Some songs I enjoy more than others. For some reason, "Two Ladies In The Shade Of The Banana Tree" just doesn't work for me. But I love "Stormy Weather", "I Wonder What Became Of Me?", "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea", and "This Time The Dream's On Me".

I highly recommend this CD, though my favorite Previn/Finck/McNair collaboration will continue to be "Sure Thing-The Jerome Kern Songbook." I wish there were more albums like this from the three of them.

Beautful, subtle, sweet, delicate, gentle, and studied..........2003-12-12

When I read the review accusing Sylvia McNair of being tired on this CD, I knew I had to hear it. Upon hearing Miss McNair perform Rachmaninoff's Vocalise with the Baltimore Symphony, the case was closed: her voice simply flew so effortlessly, yet so powerfully, 'way above the orchestra, as if descendant from the heavens, that she won my admiration at once and forever.

On this CD she brings her classical training to music that is already well-sprinkled with emotion of its own as well as whatever we listeners confer upon it. So the purity and sweetness of her voice make for a real treat, a rather more subtle performance that isn't as charged in the manner of Barbra Streisand, to name someone I'm familiar with and also enjoy.

Miss McNair is easier to listen to, and her simple style nonetheless has great warmth, gentility, and-dare I say this in the face of modern culture-a certain diginity that I have to admit I find utterly refreshing. Maybe I'm getting older, but subtle details are beginning to capture me best.

If you tend to find her tired, may I suggest very kindly that your ears need a little rest? There's so much noise in the world today that the simple, quiet beauty of music is all too often masked by the din of artists who simply follow the tides.

Miss McNair is here to stay, at least in my CD player. I'd hop a plane just to hear and see her live. And she's beautiful, too. Tell her Russ sent you...

Pure voices finish first.......2000-12-04

The work of this cd reveals the true talent of McNair. Her voice is relatively unadorned, pure, full, and listening will charge emotions with electricity. The piano and bass she sings with support her voice well while not overpowering her exceptional talent. I regret she has not continued to produce more as promised in her cd notes. Her instrument should not be soley used in her many classical recordings.

Sylvia sure has a voice that is bound to please you.......2000-10-25

This is the second Sylvia Mcnair cd I have bought. It is a continuation of the Jerone Kern cd that I first bought. What a wonderful voice Sylvia possess. I can't believe anyone can have such a beautiful voice. It must be a God send.

Sylvia sure knows how to sing a love song. Her style is such a relaxed style. She sings with very little effort or so it seems. Her voice is not an over powering voice, but one that will make you think of love and romance. I do wish there were some more of this type of cds with Sylvia's beautiful voice.

The only concern I have for this cd was the repertoire. It could have been better. I was familiar with some of the songs performed here, but there was also some songs performed that I didn't know or particularly like. I know it's hard to please everyone concerning repertoire.

I Would Like To Recommend This CD

Sing out, Sylvia!.......2000-05-17

Having enjoyed McNair's light soprano in performance of classical material and being an Arlen fan, I thought this album would be ideal listening. I was sorely dissapointed. McNair sounds exhausted. Not ragged or raw, but tired, completely lacking in energy. On many of the tracks she is barely audible. And if there's any acting going on here, it's not readily apparent. For true cross-over heaven, check out Kiri TeKanawa's Gershwin and Irving Berlin albums, and Dawn Upshaw's Rodgers and Hart tribute and her album entitled "I Wish it So."

Average customer rating: Failed Ideas Simply Exquisite

Out of This World Harold Arlen , Herbert/ Arlen, Harold ("Hal") Stothart , Allan Schwartzberg , Joe Beck , Cyro Baptista , James Saporito , Jeffrey Harris , and Mike Renzi Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Music Never Ends - The Lyrics of Alan & Marilyn Bergman Naughty Baby 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Maureen McGovern With a Song in My Heart: Greatest Songs of Rodgers & Hart Another Woman in Love ASIN: B0000TAZ5Q Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home
2. Come Rain or Come Shine
3. Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive/Get Happy
4. It's Only a Paper Moon
5. Let's Fall in Love [*]
6. Sleepin' Bee
7. Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead
8. Optimistic Voices [*]
9. Over the Rainbow
10. Let's Take a Walk Around the Block
11. Don't Like Goodbyes
12. Right as the Rain
13. Out of This World
14. Man That Got Away/Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time)/Blues in
15. My Shining Hour

Customer Reviews:

Failed Ideas.......2004-12-09

Maureen McGovern is a national treasure. Her Naughty Baby CD to me is the 2nd coming of Christ. By comparison Out of this World is quite disappointing. Mostly either Harold Arlen or MM's uninspiring interpretations and/or Renzi's arrangements don't seem to suit MM on this CD. The drums and percusion are sometimes schlocky. The screechy sax is always terrible. Also not working for me are the electric keyboard/synthesizer, the electric guitar and the cello. Even Renzi's piano playing is sometimes a let down. Jay Leonhart's great bass work seems to be the only thing that you can depend on here. Did MM do this to herself or is Renzi mainly responsible? Spend your money instead on: Naughty Baby, The Music Never Ends, The Pleasure of his Company and Christmas With MM. All wonderful music.

Simply Exquisite.......2003-12-01

I'd forgotten what a beautiful, supple vocal instrument McGovern has. Here, she sings blues- and jazz-flavored tunes, torchy ballads, and more--all Harold Arlen--including "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Over the Rainbow," "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block," "The Man That Got Away" and "Come Rain or Come Shine." Her "Optimistic Voices" (from The Wizard of Oz) is worth the price of the entire CD. It is simply exquisite, like a fine jewel, polished and gleaming with feeling.

Average customer rating: An excellent exploration of Arlen fascinating, multi layered performance, never boring

Julie Wilson Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook Harold Arlen , Julie Wilson , and William Roy Manufacturer: Drg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000PFE Release Date: 1992-06-30

Tracks:

1. Blues In The Night
2. Fun To Be Fooled/This Time the Dreams On Me
3. Buds Won't Bud/You're A Builder Upper/Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea..
4. Last Night When WE Were Young
5. One For My Baby/The Man That Got Away
6. Lydia The Tatooed Lady
7. Out Of This World/That Old Black Magic
8. I've Got The World On A String
9. Mianin' In The Mornin'/Down With Love
10. A Sleepin' Bee
11. It's only A Paper Moon
12. Push De Button
13. I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues/Stormy Weather/When The Sun Comes Out
14. Stay Out Of My Dreams
15. horray For Love/Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive
16. Anyplace I Hang My Hat Is Home, Come Rain Or Come Shine, I Had Myself A True Love

Customer Reviews:

An excellent exploration of Arlen.......1999-07-20

Julie Wilson offers another masterclass performance of songs by Harold Arlen with his numerous lyricists. Arlen's name is not as well known as some of his contemporaries, but his talents as a songwriter were magnificent. Julie Wilson and William Roy mine the Arlen songbook to produce an album of sterling quality, delivering delightful duets on such gems as 'Push De Button' and 'Lydia The Tattooed Lady'. Wilson offers brilliant readings of ballads and rhythm songs, capturing the mood and flavour of each song perfectly. Her sensuous take on 'Last Night When We Were Young' is particularly compelling. Roy's piano embellishments are, as ever, full of wit, sensitivity and formidable musicianship. A stunning offering.

fascinating, multi layered performance, never boring.......1999-03-15

no matter how many time you listen to her, you'll hear something new each time. Julie Wilson is the consumate cabaret singer.

Average customer rating: ECJO - Come Rain or Come Shine, just buy it! Swinging, No-Nonsense Big Band Jazz

Come Rain or Come Shine Emerald City Jazz Orchestra Manufacturer: Pony Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live at Blues Alley Plays Well With Others Up From The Skies, Music of Jim McNeely Up and Running My Museum ASIN: B000BTJCCM Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Speak No Evil
2. Blues #3
3. Come Rain or Come Shine
4. Infant Eyes
5. Call It Whatchawanna
6. Stella By Starlight
7. Mantecca
8. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
9. In a Mellotone
10. Body and Soul
11. Amazing Grace
12. Jumpin' At the Woodside

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ECJO - Come Rain or Come Shine, just buy it!.......2006-01-06

From www.allaboutjazz.com
Reviewed by Jack Bowers 11/27/05


A rule of thumb for any artistic endeavor is that a sequel is seldom as good as the original. The qualifier "seldom" must be used because there are occasional exceptions to the rule. As luck would have it, here comes one now-the Emerald City Jazz Orchestra's remarkable followup to its debut album, Alive and Swingin'! (SMP 0004). In reviewing that earlier enterprise, I noted that "section work is immaculate, soloists are superb, and the rhythm section simply kicks ass." I happy to report that nothing has changed.

Well, that's not entirely true; there have been a couple of changes, but for the better. Baritone saxophonist Matso Limtiaco, who authored nine of the thirteen exemplary charts on Swingin'!, has written all of them this time, while the ECJO has picked up another stellar soloist, veteran trumpeter Vern Sielert. Besides being a superb arranger, Limtiaco is a capable improviser too, as he shows on Wayne Shorter's "Infant Eyes" and Duke Ellington's "In a Mellow Tone."

Shorter is represented as well by "Speak No Evil" and "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum," Count Basie by "Jumpin' at the Woodside," Dizzy Gillespie by "Manteca," tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin by "Call It Whatchawanna" (showcasing one of the band's stylish tenors, Travis Ranney). Limtiaco also arranged the standards "Stella by Starlight," "Body and Soul" (another feature for Ranney) and "Come Rain or Come Shine," plus the traditional hymn "Amazing Grace," which he dedicated to those who lost their lives in NYC on September 11, 2001.

The album's only recent composition, "Blues #3," was written by Limtiaco to spotlight the rhythm section (with crisp solos by bassist Steve Messick, drummer Ken French and pianist Reuel Lubag). While each of Limtiaco's charts is enticing, I was especially charmed by the quicker tempo on "Mellow Tone," which is here more assertive than mellow (as is Matso's solo), and the funky framework on "Body and Soul," which handsomely complements Ranney's evocative tenor. "Woodside" doesn't sound a whole lot like Basie's classic theme but is nonetheless sharp and swinging on its own terms.

Limtiaco says he tried to choose songs with great blowing opportunities for the soloists, and so he has. Besides those already mentioned, the resourceful ad-libbers include trombonists Nathan Vetter, Dan Marcus and Vic Anderson; altos Ben Roseth and Mark Taylor; and tenor Cliff Colon, who burns rubber on "Manteca," "Fee-Fi" and "Woodside." The ensemble, as noted, is consistently trim and poised, vanquishing Limtiaco's strenuous charts with unflappable assurance.

The group's leader (and lead trumpeter), Kevin Seeley, writes in the liners that during the two recording sessions "no tune was played more than twice, and half of these tunes we caught on the first take! What a band!" I'll second that. The studio sound is generally acceptable, the 78:55 playing time exemplary. Another slam dunk by the well-endowed ECJO, and one of the more impressive big band albums of the year.

Swinging, No-Nonsense Big Band Jazz .......2005-12-17

"Come Rain or Come Shine" is the second CD by the Seattle-based Emerald City Jazz Orchestra. The Orchestra is directed by Kevin Seeley who also plays lead trumpet in the band. This CD may be even more focused and consistent than the first, "Alive and Swinging" (which is a fine CD, as well).

For one thing, "Come Rain or Come Shine" was recorded in two sessions over two days in early 2005 (rather than over two years). For another, all the charts here are by the band's prime composer and arranger Matso Limtiaco (who also plays baritone sax in the band). Limtiaco's charts are quite creative within the established traditions of modern big band jazz, and he proves there is still musical gold to be mined in old standards like "Stella by Starlight", "In a Mellotone" and "Jumpin' at the Woodside". Perhaps his most striking and memorable charts are on the three prime Wayne Shorter compositions. Other stand-out charts are "Body and Soul" which unfolds from a quiet beginning to a great shout chorus; the bluesy and moving "Amazing Grace"; and the up-tempo "Come Rain or Come Shine" which swings all the way home.

In fact, no-nonsense jazz is the order of the day with this band and its' swinging, straight-ahead music. The band is tight, and the ensemble playing is powerful and spirited. The trumpet section can really bite! This would be a great band to hear live.

Among the band's fine soloists are trumpeter Vern Sielert, trombonists Vic Anderson (well-featured on Amazing Grace"), Dan Marcus and Nathan Vetter, saxophonists Cliff Colon, Mark Taylor, Travis Ranney, Ben Roseth, and Limtiaco, as well as pianist Reuel Lubag, who sets a high standard for the CD with his opening solo on "Speak No Evil." The rhythm section members - Lubag, bassist Steve Messick, and drummer Ken French are featured in solo roles on Limtiaco's original "Blues No. 2". They also shine as a unit throughout the CD.

The only slight drawback to the CD is the slightly flat and cramped recording sound. It is acceptable and very listenable, but hardly state-of-the art for current big band recordings. However, don't let this mild criticism put you off from buying this enjoyable and generous 78 minute CD. "Come Rain or Come Shine" is warmly recommend to all fans of swinging, accessible big band jazz.

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Hooray for Love Manufacturer: Centaur ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009J2S66 Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

1. Sleepin' Bee/Let's Fall in Love
2. Stormy Weather
3. American Minuet
4. One for My Baby
5. Hooray for Love
6. Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe
7. Rhythmic Moments for Piano Solo
8. Come Rain or Come Shine
9. That Old Black Magic
10. Over the Rainbow
11. Blues in the Night
12. Last Night When We Were Young
13. I've Got the World on a String
14. Here's What I'm Here For
15. Someone at Last
16. Man That Got Away
17. It's a New World
18. Get Happy

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Best of Broadway: Give My Regards To Broadway Manufacturer: Reader's Digest ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Best of Broadway: There's No Business Best of Broadway: Anything Goes Best of Broadway: Till There Was You Best of Broadway: The Music of the Night Best of Broadway: The Impossible Dream ASIN: B00006312V Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

1. Little Johnny Jones: Give My Regards To Broadway
2. Finian's Rainbow: How Are Things In Glocca Morra? - Tony Mansell
3. Oklahoma: Oklahoma!
4. Carousel (Medley): June Is Bustin' Out All Over/If I Loved You/When I Marry Mr. Snow/What's The Use Of Wond'rin/You'll Never Walk Alone
5. Can-Can: C'est Magnifique - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
6. No, No Nanette: Tea For Two - Margaret Whiting
7. The Baker's Wife: Meadowlark
8. St. Louis Woman: Come Rain Or Come Shine
9. Damn Yankees: Whatever Lola Wants - Rosemary Squires
10. Funny Girl: People - Jo Stafford
11. The Threepenny Opera: Mack The Knife
12. The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Roger Williams

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Amanda Ambrose - In the Meantime Manufacturer: In The Meantime ProductGroup: Classical Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009I2ZK6

Product Description

AMANDA AMBROSE "IN THE MEANTIME " NEW CD in Shrinkwrap 60s R&B SOUL Meantime - Amanda Live at Mother Blues in Chicago 1967 C.C. Ride - The amazing Amanda Ambrose, Her songs, Her Piano 1963 This Can't Be Love - Amanda Swings at the Black Orchid, Chicago 1958 Time After Time - Amanda Swings at the Black Orchid, Chicago 1958 Besame Mucho - Amanda recorded live, New York City Village Gate in Greenwich Village 1963 Come Rain or Come Shine - Amanda recorded live, New York City Village Gate in Greenwich Village 1963 Please Send Me Someone To Love - Amanda recorded live, New York City Village Gate in Greenwich Village 1963 While I Am Still Young - Amanda Live at Mother Blues in Chicago 1967 Tennessee Waltz - Amanda recorded live, New York City Village Gate in Greenwich Village 1963 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Amanda recorded live, New York City Village Gate in Greenwich Village 1963 Yes I Can - Amanda Live at Mother Blues in Chicago 1967 This Little Light Of Mine - Amanda recorded live, New York City Village Gate in Greenwich Village 1963

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