Bluerein Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Hello all, did anyone buy this reissue already? Shorty Rogers & His Orchestra - The Wizard Of Oz & other Harold Arlen Songs (DRG Records) I have the RCA Spain prodiced version on CD but that's mono. The cover states Living Stereo on this reissue and the CD-Universe page says stereo too. Please let me know if it's in Stereo. Thanks in advance!!! Quote
Late Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 I've never heard this one. In addition to Reiner's question ... what's the music like? Slightly corny, or more musical? I could see it going either way. Quote
samnat Posted February 1, 2005 Report Posted February 1, 2005 I have the vinyl and the arrangements are not corny at all--swinging for sure, sophisticated and modernistic. I don't know if the CD is stereo, vinyl was released I believe in both formats. Recommended. Quote
Free For All Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 Slightly corny ....and a little nutty..... Quote
Late Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 ... and you can purchase him too ... ... better than CornNuts™. Quote
brownie Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 A real nice period piece. From 1959. They don't make music like that any more! I have a mono original. Clear arrangements, nice solos (from Giuffre, Rogers, Enevoldsen, Rosolino, Shank, etc.). Outstanding is the rhythm section of Barney Kessel, Joe Mondragon and Mel Lewis. Every time I hear Mondragon I marvel at the quality and exactness of his playing. The album is a splendid display of his talent. Quote
Late Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 I think I'll pass on Mr. Hanky and buy this cd instead. Guy convinced me, and as I already am a Rogers fan ... Quote
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