wolff Posted July 31, 2004 Report Posted July 31, 2004 Silly request: I have this and am selling it. I do not really like this title. The songs(arranged by Oliver Nelson) seem nice enough, but I guess it does not swing. Curious as to others thoughts on this title and how you would describe it. Quote
jlhoots Posted July 31, 2004 Report Posted July 31, 2004 Does not live up to expectations IMHO. Quote
Spontooneous Posted July 31, 2004 Report Posted July 31, 2004 We can all be glad that record companies' obsession with jazz versions of Broadway shows was short-lived, can't we? (But, darn it, I still catch myself secretly hoping for a copy of Randy Weston's "Destry Rides Again.") Quote
wolff Posted July 31, 2004 Author Report Posted July 31, 2004 We can all be glad that record companies' obsession with jazz versions of Broadway shows was short-lived, can't we? Yes, but there are a few I like and I've seen them act as a starting point for jazz newbies. My Fair Lady, Previn's West Side Story, Kessel's Carmen and Hawkin's Good Old Broadway get nice comments from friends that are not into jazz. Quote
jazzbo Posted July 31, 2004 Report Posted July 31, 2004 I haven't heard this one. Personally I LOVE Weston's Destry Rides Again. And Kenton's West Side Story. And Peterson's West Side Story. And. . . quite a few others. So just call me omniverous! Quote
medjuck Posted July 31, 2004 Report Posted July 31, 2004 My favorites is one of the many jazz versions of West Side Story: Manny Album's. I'm not holding my breath waiting for that to come out on cd. (Though it was issued a few times on Lp.) Quote
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