Ramsey Lewis' Playlist
Various Artists
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- Ramsey Lewis' Picks
- 1. "Tea for Two" by Art Tatum: "God at the piano. Just listen and let your ears worship."
- 2. "A House Is Not a Home" by Bill Evans: "A musical architect who deconstructs this beautiful melody to build a masterpiece."
- 3. "You've Changed" by Billie Holiday: "No matter who has sung this honest and bold lyric, no one can ever match the languid and sophisticated quality of Lady Day."
- 4. "The Song Is You" by Charlie Parker Quartet: "As a young man, hearing Bird would send shivers down my spine - especially when he tackled well-known standards like this one."
- 5. "I'll Close My Eyes" by Dinah Washington: "It's not just her regal style and sassy finesse, but it's that crystal-clear tone and the perfect intonation that makes this a must hear."
- 6. "Take the "A" Train (Live)" by Dave Brubeck: "Over 100 years of jazz experience here, yet these two play together like joyous schoolboys."
- 7. "April in Paris (1956 Version)" by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong: "The contrast in voice quality (gruff against silk) has always been the charm with Sis and Pops."
- 8. "Autumn Leaves" by Erroll Garner: "A taste of piano that's often imitated but never duplicated. The king of the block chords."
- 9. "Last Night When We Were Young" by Kenny Burrell: "A terrific Gil Evans arrangement that brings out this great guitar voice."
- 11. "Compared to What" by Eddie Harris & Les McCann: "The lively, historical, political message that made the Montreux Jazz Festival famous."
- 14. "Here's to Life" by Shirley Horn: "Only Miles Davis was more instructional with using space and this famous Johnny Mandel arrangement is the perfect example."
$15.06 Ramsey Lewis' Picks
Name Artist Time Price 1 CleanTea for Two Art Tatum 2:13 $0.99 View In iTunes 2 A House Is Not a Home Bill Evans 4:36 $0.99 View In iTunes 3 You've Changed Billie Holiday 3:16 $0.99 View In iTunes 4 The Song Is You Charlie Parker Quartet 2:56 $0.99 View In iTunes 5 I'll Close My Eyes Dinah Washington 3:57 $0.99 View In iTunes 6 Take the "A" Train (Live) Dave Brubeck 6:16 $0.99 View In iTunes 7 April in Paris (1956 Version) Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong 6:36 $1.29 View In iTunes 8 Autumn Leaves Erroll Garner 6:33 $0.99 View In iTunes 9 Last Night When We Were Young Kenny Burrell 4:31 $0.99 View In iTunes 10 It's Only a Paper Moon Nat "King" Cole 2:56 $1.29 View In iTunes 11 Compared to What Eddie Harris & Les McCann 8:50 $0.99 View In iTunes 12 Happy Talk Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson 2:25 $1.29 View In iTunes 13 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Live) Cannonball Adderley 5:06 $1.29 View In iTunes 14 Here's to Life Shirley Horn 5:36 $0.99 View In iTunes Total: 14 Songs
Customer Reviews
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the kids r away 4 the night. hubby and i are in the family room sippin wine,talkin,laughin,touchin while listerin 2 this playlist ooooooood job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
