Swinging Out

Swinging Out

Track Listings

1. St. Louis Blues March

2. Mood Indigo

3. Intermission Riff

4. Jersey Bounce

5. Hot Toddy

6. 'S Wonderful

7. Oh, Lady Be Good

8. Chloe

9. Leapfrog

10. Pennsylvania 6-5000

Tracks:

Nice Work If You Can Get It
Isn't It Romantic
Swinging On A Star
Ask Me Again
Rhode Island Is Famous For You
'S Wonderful
Wonder Why
Too Marvelous For Words
Where Do You Start
Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
Easy To Love
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Who Are You Now?
You're An Education
You Are There
Sophisticated Swing
Love Can Change The Stars
Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
Half Of April (Most Of May)
Marianne
They Can't Take That Away From Me
I Love A Piano

Tracks:

That's Entertainment
My Favorite Year
Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
I Never Felt Better
Someone To Watch Over Me
Kiss Her Now
The Ugly Bug Ball
For You, For Me, Forever More
The Mole People
And So To Bed
You're All The World To Me
Old Friend
Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
Pattisserie
Open Your Eyes
For Love Alone
I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
My Romance
Love Is Here To Stay
Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

Bursting Out with the All-Star Big Band!/The Swinging Brass

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Bursting Out with the All-Star Big Band!/The Swinging Brass
Oscar Peterson
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000004717
Release Date: 1996-02-27

Tracks:

Blues For Big Scotia
West Coast Blues
Here's That Rainy Day
I Love You
Daahoud
Tricotism
I'm Old Fashioned
Young And Foolish
Manteca
Stockholm Sweetnin'
Blues For Big Scotia
Close Your Eyes
The Spirit Feel
Cubano Chant
Con Alma
O. P.
Little Pea's Blues
The Spirit Feel

Average customer rating:

I've been thinking about the way smooth music goes.

The Makers of Smooth Music
Tom Ardolino Presents: The Makers of Smooth Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000Q44V8M

Customer Reviews:

I've been thinking about the way smooth music goes........2007-06-27

The full title of this CD is "Tom Ardolino Presents: The Makers of Smooth Music (MSR Madness Vol. 2)". MSR Madness Vol. 1 was titled "The Beat of the Traps" and was released on vinyl only. But fear not, 12 of the 16 tracks from The Beat of the Traps are included here, with the remaining 4 tracks included on the MSR Madness Vol. 3 CD. So, what the heck does MSR Madness mean anyway? Well, MSR Records was the leading producer of song-poem records. Okay, so what are song-poems? They are lyrics which have been set to music for a fee. Typically, the service was promoted through small display ads in popular magazines, comic books, tabloids, men's adventure journals and similar publications with a headline reading (essentially) Send in Your Poems - Songwriters Make Thousands of Dollars - Free Evaluation. The term lyrics was avoided because it was assumed potential customers would not understand what the term meant. People who sent their poetry usually received notice by mail that their work was worthy of recording by professional musicians, along with a proposal to do so in exchange for a fee. The melodies were either improvised or recycled and musicians often recorded dozens of songs per recording session using minimal resources, often in one take. The recordings were then duplicated on 45 RPM vinyl singles or compilation LPs with dozens of other songs by amateur lyric writers. Copies were sent to the customer. Promises that they would also be sent to radio stations or music industry executives were rarely if ever kept -- partly because the recordings would not have been taken seriously by professionals. The practice played off the intense desire of unsophisticated people to realize their ambitions of making money from writing popular songs. In the 1990s, some record collectors "rediscovered" these recordings. The main attraction of them is how kooky some of them are. Some these songs have really bizarre lyrics and off-kilter performances. If you enjoy hearing oddball music, you'll probably get a kick out of this CD.

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Music for the Hammered Dulcimer

Manufacturer: Saydisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Classical | Imports | Stores | Music
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Traditions

ASIN: B00000451X
Release Date: 1992-09-03

Tracks:

Jenny Lind Medley: Jenny Lind Polka - Johnny Get Your Hair Cut
Intrada & Minuet
Londonderry Air Medley: Londonderry Air - The Maid At The Spinning Wheel
Nola
The High Cauled Cap: Polka
Christine's Medley: As I Roved Out - Miss Hamilton - Christine's Waltz - Gentle Maiden
The Bells Of St Mary's
Devil's Dream
The Enchatnted Valley: The Enchanted Valley
La Belle Katherine Medley: La Belle Katherine, - Fisher's Hornpipe - Swinging On A Gate
Norwegian Wood
Flowers Of England - The Snowflake
Los Ejes De Mi Carretta
The Perfect Cure Medley: Starry Night To Ramble - The Perfect Cure - Peel The Carrot
Take Five

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Come Out Swinging
Champion
Manufacturer: Bridge Nine Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Straight Edge | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00008XRZA
Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

Intro
Harrison and Broadway
Assume the Worst
Insider
Left Your Mark
Thank You Note
One to Two

Average customer rating:

Save your money

Coming out Swinging
Lewis Keel
Manufacturer: Muse Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000008RP6
Release Date: 1994-03-17

Tracks:

Love for Sale
Day by Day
Everything Happens to Me
Anthropology
Lover, Come Back to Me
Quiet Nights
Frankie and Johnny
Blues Walk

Customer Reviews:

Save your money.......2003-06-28

Lewis Keel is a music teacher in the New York public school system, and while my hat's off to him for devoting his life to this worthy profession, I have to say that he sounds like a high school musician. Having been a high school saxophonist myself, I can honestly say I recognize talent when I hear it, and it isn't heard in high school bands very often.

He has the technical skills to get around the instrument as he adequately demonstrates on "Day by Day" and "Anthropology," but he has no real touch or feeling for what he's playing. Moreover, he's prone to squeaks and squawks, a la the kids who play woodwinds in public school bands. Maybe I'm just tired of hearing some of the old stand-bys like "Love for Sale" and "Lover Come Back to Me," but if so, Lewis Keel is contributing to it. His treatment of "Quiet Nights" is about as clinical as it gets, a style I would call "Bossa Snora."

Tracks:

Out At Night
Ocean Parkway
Walking In Place
2002 Tango
Pent Up House

Album Description

This jazz trio presents a collection of playful, masterful contemporary compositions that contain elements of be bop, world music and old skool r and b. The group, consisting of electric piano, bass and drums twists and slides through a journey of skillful improvisations.

Why Fight the Feeling: Come Out Swinging

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big band bash

Why Fight the Feeling: Come Out Swinging
Roy Hamilton
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00006LES7
Release Date: 2002-11-19

Tracks:

Somthing's Gotta Give
Can't Get Out Of This Mood
Why Fight The Feeling
Change Partners
I Could Write A Book
You Belong To My Heart
Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
You May Not Love Me
To The Ends Of The Earth
Love Me
Kiss Me First
I'll Live True To You
Great Day
Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive
Hallelujah
That Great Come And Get It Day
Some Days There Just Aint No Fish
Sing You Sinners
Blow, Gabriel, Blow
Get Happy
Jump For Joy
Ain't gonna Leave My Love No More
Peace, Brother
The Lonesome Road

Album Description

These two classic albums by vocalist Roy Hamilton, originally released by Epic in 1959, are now available here for the first time on compact disc.

Album Description

Two-fer combines the R&B balladeer's 1959 albums, 'Why Fight The Feeling' & 'Come Out Swingin''. Warm' with 1962's 'Mr. Rock & Soul'. 'All The Way', His immense voice can be enjoyed on 'Something's Gotta Give', 'Get Happy' & 'Blow, Gabriel, Blow'. Collectables. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

big band bash.......2003-04-20

This is a killer,superdupper album that meshes Roy Hamilton's fabulous vocals with two big bands that swing,swing,swing. One album is arranged by Marion Evans and I've heard his work before on other Hamilton albums and the other arranger is Neal Hefti who is reknowned for his work with Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Harry James and especially Count Basie. The liner notes unfortunately reveal the presence of only one musician-the venerable Milt Hinton. But I betcha the Hefti sides are accompanied by lots of Basieites in studio,the sound which is superb, rushes forth with the creamy sax and exciting brass of Count Basie. The songs are great American standards from songwriters of stature, and Roy Hamilton's big,bold voice is "Right There" as the big band swingsters would quip. This is yet another tremendously fine hunk of artistry and appreciated more than even when recorded in 1959 for the sorry, uncouth, uncool music foisted on us presently. Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Slipknot etc. please go away. Dig this as an antidote and you will rrrefreshed like never before.

Average customer rating:

There is promise here.

Out of the Way
Roy Dunlap Group
Manufacturer: JazzSouth
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005NKY4
Release Date: 2001-07-15

Tracks:

Off the Grid (Part 1)
Tamarindo
On the Horizon
Don Quixote
Libra
Off the Grid (Part 2)
Gently Passing
Messages
Make Up Your Own Mind

Customer Reviews:

There is promise here........2003-01-30

Roy Dunlap has alot of chops and ideas under his fingers and has since this CD, has developed a more unique relationship to the music (listen to his work with Doug Wamble). He is worth listening to!
This CD documents his musicianship at the time of the recording and is interesting to compare to his latest work, which is more impressive and much to his credit. The saxophonist is unusual in that he plays both tenor and alto well (horn players, try doing this!). Overall, this is a fair to good CD to buy and listen too.