 | Standards & Ballads by Wynton Marsalis
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $5.59 Wynton Marsalis' classically-infused interpretation is simply splendid. He is joined by his brother, Branford Marsalis on both tenor and soprano sax, Kent Jordan on alto flute, Kenny Kirkland on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Jeffrey Watts on drums. I can imagine Hoagy Carmichael from above giving them thumbs-up and listening with pride for what these musicians have done to his masterpiece.
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 | Stardust by Natalie Cole
Buy new: $13.96 / Used from: $0.46 Natalie Cole's interpretation gave it a whole new twist. Nominated for a 1997 Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance.
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 | Stardust... The Great American Songbook, Vol. III by Rod Stewart
Buy new: $8.98 / Used from: $0.97 Who would think that RS will someday sing the stardards, more so this great song of all-time? But he did and passed it with flying colors. With its fabulous arrangement, this version is a hit!
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 | The Very Best of Frank Sinatra by Frank Sinatra
Buy used from: $8.48 The Voice of the Century - a voice that developed in time like a fine wine. The most extraordinary version ever and only 'Ol Blue Eyes could afford to 'do this' to one of the greatest songs of all-time.
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 | Standard Time by Steve Tyrell
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $2.48 Steve Tyrell's own unique interpretation. It's awesome! Listen to harmonica solo by Toots Thielemans. It's breathtaking!
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 | The Lyric featuring Stacey Kent by Jim Tomlinson
Buy used from: $22.99 A fine saxophonist, Jim Tomlinson, shares the spotlight with his wife/musical partner, Stacey Kent, who graciously adds classiness and freshness to this song with her ever-sweet and sun-kissed voice, flawless diction and beautiful-as-a-pink-rose-interpretation.
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 | Platinum & Gold Collection by Frank Sinatra
Buy used from: $1.66 Nostalgic beauty ... Frank Sinatra singing with Jo Stafford & The Pied Pipers, and Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra. One of his earliest recordings.
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 | Sleepless In Seattle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Buy new: $6.49 / Used from: $0.01 The dreamiest version by the unforgettable Nat King Cole.
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 | 25 by Harry Connick Jr.
Buy used from: $0.01 Harry calls this song "lyrical and melodic monster, a tough one!" But he did a great job! Accompanying him is his teacher, Ellis Marsalis, on piano.
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 | Tenderly by George Benson
Buy used from: $0.01 George Benson showcasing his vocal and guitar artistry. One of the best versions.
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 | The Best of Tuxedo Junction by Various Artists
Buy used from: $53.79 '40s style of singing... the Tuxedo Junction will take you back in time "when a nightingale told his fairy tale of a paradise where roses bloom."
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 | Sarah Vaughan's Finest Hour by Sarah Vaughan
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $1.95 Sarah Vaughan, "The Divine One," sings bluesy style.
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 | I'll Take Romance by George Shearing
Buy new: $6.98 / Used from: $1.64 One of the greatest jazz pianists of all-time. At 85, he's still setting standards... (please read the Nov. '04 issue of JAZZIZ).
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 | Unforgettable by Joe Pass
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $5.95 Listen to the magical guitar of the legend... the virtuoso... the great Joe Pass as he splendidly performs solo guitar. Beautiful!
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 | Platinum Glenn Miller by Glenn Miller
Buy used from: $3.95 Who has not heard of the best-known name and the most recognizable sound of the Swing era? Miller's version was #3 on "The Billboard 1955 Disc Jockey Poll for All-Time Pop Record Standards."
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 | Harry James by Harry James
Buy used from: $1.19 "Big Band Sound" - Harry James was Benny Goodman's star trumpet pupil. He was one of my late parents' favorite musicians (and mine, too).
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 | Louis Armstrong: Ken Burns JAZZ (The Definitive) by Louis Armstrong
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $1.88 Another jazz great, Louis Armstrong (trumpet & vocals).
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 | Highlights from Self Portrait by Artie Shaw
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $1.64 A great clarinetist/orchestrator and conductor, Artie Shaw had made a name of himself during the Big Band Era. Recorded in 1940, this is one of the definitive versions of this gem.
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| Fascinating Rhythm by Various Artists
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $5.30 It's Artie Shaw & His Orchestra (Big Band Sound). His version was #1 on "The Billboard 1955 Disc Jockey Poll for All-Time Pop Record Standards."
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 | Sometimes I Wonder by Hoagy Carmichael
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $4.83 Listen to the great composer himself as he plays and sings the ultimate love song. "... Though I dream in vain, in my heart it always will remain, my stardust melody, the memory of love's refrain."
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