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Dr Jazz and the Perfect B-side Manner. The Best of Jools Holland was conceived as a collection of the work he had issued under various independent record labels on signing a deal with major label WEA. It is quite a bizarre collection in that it contains `Heartbreaking World' from the Squeeze reformation album `Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti' without mentioning the word Squeeze at all. To include a Squeeze track at all seems quite strange and if the A&M catalogue was available then either `Hop, Skip and Jump' or `Wrong Side of the Moon' from Jools'... more info
Very good but This is an excellent compilation of Jools Hollands albums up until the late 1990's. Jools is a first rate blues and boogie-woogie pianist, who was a member of Squeeze in the 70's and 80's but is now better known for presenting his own music show Later... There are some barn-storming tracks on here such as 'I'm Gone' and especially 'Skin the Cat' which amply demonstrate his Piano playing skills. The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra have been an integral part of Jools live stage show for over a decade now and... more info
Perfect reminder of the live shows... Having been to see Jools at one of his live gigs, I felt obliged to review this upbeat CD by the genial musician. As with other reviewers, I believe this is the CD to take home and bring back the electricity of his performance. In fact, some of the tracks (e.g. "Dr. Jazz", Maybe I Need Her" are also recorded from live performances, which heavily influenced me to go and see Jools at a live gig.
The mellow "Tranquil Passage" is followed by the fast-paced "Beatroute" that gets the party atmosphere going.... more info
Perfect for those who want to remember the gigs.... Most of us know Holland from his all-too-frequent TV appearances, but he tours continuously as well. With his 17/18 piece Rhythm and Blues 'Orchestra' (no strings), they play an average of two shows a week, all year round. This album is a fair summary of what you get at the shows - without the ringing in the ears!
The piano and brass musicianship is without peer in the modern arena. A fine mixture of blues, boogie-woogie, jazz and pub piano are contrasted with some of the best individual brass solos... more info
