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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
How disappointing I was so looking forward to this, based on the radio advertising that I had heard. But when it arrived I could not have been more disappointed. The songs that were heard on the radio, were basically all the best ones, the rest of the album was rubbish. I love jazz but this album is not relaxing or enjoyable and I would not recommend it.
Jazz needs more exposure I'm giving this 5 stars in an attempt to bring the overall rating to a more realistic level (at the time of writing the low level is caused by McStick's particularly unhelpful and blinkered comments). The tracks on this CD are classics of the jazz genre. The CD is a perfect introduction to the more mellow regions of the jazz world. As it is designed to accompany Classic FM's midnight show then I would say that it hits the spot perfectly in that regard too. If you are a jazz lover then the chances... more info
Blown away What a great box set ,lots to relax too.Great tracks and yes uncut too.One for people trying jazz for the first time enjoy
Tracks:
'Round Midnight - Miles Davis Quintet
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning - Oscar Peterson, Ben Webster
Always And Forever - Roy Hargrove
Blue In Green - Bill Evans Trio
Like Someone In Love - John Coltrane
Autumn In New York - The Modern Jazz Quartet
Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins
Solitary Moon - Shirley Horn
I Should Care - Hank Mobley
Singin' In The Rain - Jamie Cullum
When Can I Kiss You Again? - Michael Brecker
Quiet Fire - Melody Gardot
Good Morning Heartache - Billie Holiday
Desafinado - Stan Getz
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong's Orchestra And Chorus