Heart of Gold
Ellis Marsalis
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Have You Met Miss Jones? | Ellis Marsalis | 4:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Never Let Me Go | Ellis Marsalis | 6:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Chapter 2 | Ellis Marsalis | 3:46 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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This Can't Be Love | Ellis Marsalis | 3:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Spring Can Really Hang You the Most | Ellis Marsalis | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Swinging At the Haven | Ellis Marsalis | 4:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Heart of Gold | Ellis Marsalis | 3:42 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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Dr. Jazz | Ellis Marsalis | 4:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans | Ellis Marsalis | 6:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Can't Give You Anything But Love | Ellis Marsalis | 5:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Surrey With the Fringe On Top | Ellis Marsalis | 6:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love for Sale | Ellis Marsalis | 6:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sweet Georgia Brown | Ellis Marsalis | 7:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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El-Ray Blues | Ellis Marsalis | 4:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square | Ellis Marsalis | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Songs |
Album Review
Pianist Ellis Marsalis, despite his connections to Ornette Coleman in the 1950s and his home base being New Orleans, is actually at his best when playing lightly swinging bop in a standard trio. Although he spent a period of time as Al Hirt's pianist, his renditions on this CD of such traditional numbers as "Dr. Jazz," "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and "Sweet Georgia Brown" contain no stride or trad elements. Instead the enjoyable set (which also features Ray Brown or Reginald Veal on bass and either Billy Higgins or Herlin Riley on drums) often displays the influence of Wynton Kelly and players of his generation. As a footnote, "This Can't Be Love" is the recording debut of 14-year-old drummer Jason Marsalis.
Customer Reviews
Timeless classic!
Ellis is a genius, whether you hear him on CD or if you got to hear him live at Snug Harbor... This album gets comments every time I play it, and I NEVER tire of it. His timing is amazing and unique. You need this album - that's all there is to it.
Great listening
Many of Ellis Marsalis' recordings feature other players but this collection features Ellis himself, backed by drums and bass on most tracks. His arrangements show lyricism, humor and great facility. No honky-tonk piano here — his instrument is obviously a big, in-tune, grand piano, maybe a Steinway. Traditional songs, traditional jazz, varied in emotion, and very satisfying.
Biography
Born: November 14, 1934 in New Orleans, LA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s
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Linus & Lucy (Radio Edit) | Joe Cool's Blues | 4:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Charlie Brown | Joe Cool's Blues | 4:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Have You Met Miss Jones? | Heart of Gold | 4:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mo' Betta Blues | Love Songs, Ballads and Standards | 5:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Peppermint Patty | Joe Cool's Blues | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Joe Cool's Blues (Snoopy's Return) | Joe Cool's Blues | 9:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Little Birdie | Joe Cool's Blues | 4:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Snoopy & Woodstock | Joe Cool's Blues | 6:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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In a Sentimental Mood | Love Songs, Ballads and Standards | 5:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Oh, Good Grief! | Joe Cool's Blues | 4:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- $9.99
- Genres: Pop, Music, Vocal, Easy Listening, Swing, Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Standards
- Released: 1991
- ℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
