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Henry Mancini
Marches/Sousa In Hi-Fi
Liner Note Author: Gene Sculatti.
Primarily known for his big-band romps, jazzy film scores, and various other musical innovations, Henry Mancini was notable for his creative versatility in all areas of music. To illustrate the point, the reissue label Collector's Choice presents this two-fer release documenting a lesser-known niche in Mancini's wellspring of talent, that of military marches. Originally released in the early 1960s on Warner Bros., MANCINI MARCHES and SOUSA IN HI-FI are, above all, celebrations of the American spirit. With its crisp remastering, this set is a welcome addition to the canon that made Mancini one of America's best-loved composers.
This two-fer from Collectors' Choice features a pair of out-of-print LPs by easy listening artist Henry Mancini, Marches and Sousa in Hi-Fi, originally issued in 1962. These 24 tracks find the conductor/musician/arranger interpreting such standards as "American Patrol," "Under the Double Eagle," "U.S. Field Artillery March," and "Stars and Stripes Forever." ~ Al Campbell
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The 50 Guitars Of Tommy Garrett
50 Guitars Go South Of The Border, Vols. 1-3 [pa]
Personnel includes: Laurindo Almeida, Barney Kessel, Howard Roberts, Al Viola, Bob Bain, Tiny Timbrell, Bill Pitman, Jose Barroso (guitar).
Adapter: Tommy "Snuff" Garrett.
The 50 Guitars of Tommy Garrett: Tommy Tedesco (guitar).
Arranger: Tommy "Snuff" Garrett.
3 CD SET
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Lawrence Welk
Classic Album Collection
Three CDs, three albums, 48 tracks of vintage, imported Welk bubbly! The albums are 'Lawrence Welk & His Champagne Music: Bubbles in the Wine; Lawrence Welk & His Sparkling Strings: Sunrise Serenade', and 'Lawrence Welk & His Champagne Music: TV Favorites', and among the songs are 'Moritat: A Theme from “The Threepenny Opera;” The Poor People of Paris; Beer Barrel Polka (Roll out the Barrel); Moonlight Cocktail; When Irish Eyes Are Smiling; Luxembourg Polka; The Champagne Waltz; Twilight Time; Musette; Stars in My Eyes; What’s A Wrong; Begorrah!; Dill Pickles; Jeannine (I Dream of Lilac Time); Oh, Happy Day; Wake the Town and Tell the People', and more.
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Andr‚ Kostelanetz
Carnival Tropicana/Lure Of The Tropics
2 LPs on 1 CD: CARNIVAL TROPICANA (1948)/LURE OF THE TROPICS (1954).
Originally released on Columbia.
This two-fer from Collectables features a pair of out-of-print Andre Kostelanetz LPs: Carnival Tropicana and Lure of the Tropics. Originally issued in the early 50s, each of the 18 tracks has a continuity dominated by easy listening versions of "Malaguena," "Frenesi," "The Moon of Manakoora," and "La Cumparsita." ~ Al Campbell
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Ray Conniff
The Singles Collection, Vol. 1
Audio Remixer: Debra Parkinson.
Recording information: Sony Studios, New York, NY (01/17/1963-05/10/1974).
Arranger: Ray Conniff.
Vol. 1 of Collectables' Ray Conniff Singles Collection series collects songs from the easy listening giant's prolific 1960s and early-'70s period. Longtime fans will savor this release, as none of the 26 tunes have ever made the jump from their original 45-rpm wax to digital. This is classic Conniff in the "Happiness Is" tradition, songs that are both nostalgic and innocent without the overwhelming sense of kitsch that invaded some of his mid-'70s work. Highlights include "We Must Forget We Ever Met," "Sleepy Shores," "Moonlight Brings Memories," and "Songs Are for Lovers." ~ James Christopher Monger
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Ray Conniff
Singles Collection, Vol. 2
Personnel: Ray Conniff (vocals).
Liner Note Author: Tamara Conniff.
Recording information: 01/30/1957-05/03/1982.
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Bert Kaempfert
Singles
This two-disc, 55-track anthology collects all the hit singles by German easy listening bandleader Bert Kaempfert, including his signature song "Wonderland By Night."
Personnel: Fred Moch (trumpet).
Liner Note Author: Skip Voogd.
Arrangers: Herbert Rehbein; Bert Kaempfert.
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James Last
Biscaya (3cd)
Three CDs of Last-ing favorites, released by Universal in (where else?) Germany? Includes 'Happy Heart; Games That Lovers Play; The Last Waltz; Traumschiff Thema; Moon River; Petite Fleur; Hey Jude; Granada; Greensleeves; Paradiesvogel; Ballade Pour Adeline; Leichtes Blut; Amazing Grace; Love Story', and more.
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Wanda S
Brasil '65/Softly! *
Personnel: Wanda de Sah (vocals).
Liner Note Author: Will Friedwald.
Recording information: Hollywood, CA.
Arranger: Jack Marshall.
The great incontrovertible truth of Brazilian vocalists in the '60s is that the more global success they enjoyed, the weaker and more insubstantial their voices. (As a test, simply compare and contrast the chart-topper Astrud Gilberto with the chart-absent Elis Regina.) Wanda de Sah was quite popular, which says most of what you need to know about her vocal prowess, both on the material she recorded with Brasil '65 as well as her solo career. But as with Astrud Gilberto, vocal weakness is hardly a barrier to entry. When given complementary musicians and arrangements -- which were as common as coffee in Brazilian music circles -- a thin, wispy voice could be made to sound positively radiant. DRG's 2008 pairing of Brasil '65 and Softly!, the two albums de Sah appeared on during 1965, reflects her peak year as an artist. Although the first, a Sergio Mendes record, wasn't nearly as popular as its successor, Brasil '66, it's a great record featuring an excellent small group plus invaluable guests like Bud Shank turning in one of the tightest Brazilian pop-jazz records of the time (among considerable competition). The second is a Wanda de Sah solo album, released on Capitol and including very few of her countrymen among the musicians (it was arranged and conducted by Jack Marshall). ~ John Bush
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Mantovani
Mantovani/orch: Gems Forever/memories
The lush strings of Mantovani’s orchestra cascaded onto the charts in ’58 (reaching #5) and ’68 via these two LPs. Here are his elegant adaptations of 'All the Things You Are; True Love; I Could Have Danced All Night; Summertime; Love Letters; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes; Sunrise, Sunset', and more!
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