Sentimental Journey

Sentimental Journey

Product Description

Best selling jazz pianist, Beegie Adair, salutes the Greatest Generation with jazz trio renditions of World War II classics.
Rate Points :5.0
Binding :Audio CD
Label :Village Square
Manufacturer :Village Square
ProductGroup :Music
Studio :Village Square
Publisher :Village Square
UPC :880303305527
EAN :0880303305527
Price :$14.98USD
Lowest Price :$8.98USD
Customer Reviews"Beegie Adair Salutes World War II Classics (2006) ... Village Square Music"
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
If you havent discovered Beegie Adair yet, fasten your seat belt cause here we go under the banner of Village Square Music ... Beegie Adair continues to be the master of interpretation of the songwriters pen ... her latest release "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" is joined by Roger Spencer (bassist) and Chris Brown (drummer) --- as they perform twelve greatest standards of the World War II era ... Light jazzy arrangements of classic big band hits are presented with the signature and style weve come to love.

Song Titles:

1. Getting Sentimental Over You (Bassman/Washington)
2. Begin The Beguine (Cole Porter)
3. Moonlight Serenade (Miller/Parish)
4. Chattanooga Choo Choo (Gordon/Warren)
5. Sentimental Journey (Brown/Green/Homer)
6. Ill Never Smile Again (Lowe)
7. A String Of Pearls (Gray)
8. Its Been A Long, Long Time (Cahn/Styne)
9. At Last (Gordon/Warren)
10. In The Mood (Garland)
11. Youll Never Know (Gordon/Warren)
12. Ill Be Seeing You (Fain/Kahal)

Don Wolff of KMOX Radio ("The Voice of St. Louis") is considered one of the foremost Jazz aficionados in the St. Louis area, plays a mixture of fast and mellow tempo Jazz that keeps his listeners tuned in for hours ... Known as "Mr. I Love Jazz" after his theme song, "I Love Jazz" by Louie Armstrong, Don Wolff explores the origins of Traditional Jazz, Swing and Ballads, Dixieland, and the Big Bands during his show from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am ... Dons show includes interviews with national and local musicians, features on Jazz events in and around St. Louis and listener requests ... many interviews with Beegie Adair over the years, they can be heard in 40 states plus, as they all feel the same way we do about her music --- we love you Beegie!

This album plays like fine wine and flows very easily on the ears ... once again Jack Jezzro (producer) and Greg Howard (execuive producer) comes through with a must have for all music lovers and fans of Beegie --- Arrangements take on many moods with the same sensitivity and tender loving care as her previous albums --- This is why Im once again giving Beegie Adair another five 5 star review --- shes a precious commodity that gives many collectors joy in the world of music --- Classic Standards, keeps you coming back for more in the style of Beegie Adair.

Total Time: 44 mins on 12 Tracks Village Square 3055 (1/10/2006)

Wonderful!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
This is the best. Its so pleasing to listen to. I had heard it twice before I purchased it and remember thinking what cheerful, uplifting music it is. It lifts my mood each time I play it. Someone mentioned that it was good dinner music, I would whole heartedly agree. In fact, I am online now to buy one for my sister for her birthday. She is an artist, she wants to have this on while she works.

Beegie is Great
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
Beegie Adair is one great jazz pianist. If you like jazz and like WWII music, buy this CD.

Nostalgia
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
As a singer, Im always looking for new (or old) material and in this wonderful CD, Sentimental Journey, by the incomparable Miss Beegie Adair, Ive found fabulous new presentations of matchless WW2 songs. There are 12 songs on this CD and Ive taken 6 of them for my own interpretation. These are the nostalgic songs that our parents danced and romanced to in the 40s and theyre just as beautiful today. Beegie brings them to life again, not that they ever went away, but to listen to her brilliant playing of Im Getting Sentimental Over You Sentimental Journey Its been a Long,Long Time Youll Never know and Ill Be Seeing You is a very moving experience. Long live Brilliant Beegie !!

Best-ever "cocktail piano"
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :4
For those who dont know her, Beegie Adair has made the best albums ever created, in a class of music that used to be called "cocktail piano". Unlike the great jazz pianists that require close attention while listening (Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Hampton Hawes, etc), she makes music thats quiet and relaxing, but with much more class and intelligence than Muzak, elevator music, or schlocky pop-cover instrumentals. Its the perfect background music for working at a computer, making or having drinks or dinner, or talking with friends. If youd like some of that in your collection, shes as good as youll ever find. "Ill Take Romance" is the album I would recommend most highly this would be a good second, if you try that and want more.

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The Dinner Music Series: Light Jazz

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Outstanding and elegant light jazz recordings of jazz standards from yesteryear, selected specifically with dining and entertaining in mind. Great gift idea. Over two hours of quality light jazz music! Three CDs or cassettes for one low price.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Audio CD
Label :Green Hill Productions
Manufacturer :Green Hill Productions
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Studio :Green Hill Productions
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Customer ReviewsWonderful rendition of old favorites
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
This is a wonderful piano rendition of Sinatra classics by Beegie Adair, along with a second CD featuring David Huntsinger. Not being familiar with David Huntsinger, we like the CD, but it is not really suitable for the background music we were looking for.

Light Jazz at its Finest
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
This is the 6th Beegie Adair CD I have purchased - Ive yet to be disappointed. The style is rich and warm. There is no unnecessary overcomplication that you so often see in jazz. The interpretations do the original writers proud. The music will get inside of your head - and thats a very good thing!

Beautiful music/3 separate CDs/2 of them NOT Beegie though
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :4
I came across Beegies music about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. I have several of her albums now and was excited to get this set which arrived last night. I was surprised to see that 2 of the albums dont even have Beegie on them. I assumed from the way it was listed that she and David H. played together on them, but 2 of the albums are only David and his friends. He is great, too. Possibly a bit less dynamic, and doesnt quite "move" me the same, but great none-the-less. Just dont expect 3 Beegie albums. By the way, the Beegie album is the Frank Sinatra Collection, so if you already have it dont get this set. The David H. albums are For Sentimental Reasons Vol.I and II. For the price, this set is a great bargain. And who knows, David H. just might become one of my new "faves" :)

The dinner series
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
This is a great box set featuring Beegie Adair who is just terrific as a piano player. Very relaxing, soothing music. I am never disappointed with Greenhill music.

2/3rds disappointed
Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :0

The first cd is Beegie Adairs Sinatra disc, the other two by Huntsinger are pretty lame in comparison, but for the money its a decent deal for all three.

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Customer ReviewsIM HOOKED ON BEEGIE!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
By now, I may own nearly all her recordings even though each time I purchase one from Amazon, I think itll be the last.

If you like the serenity the "oldies" bring, then youll love the sound youll hear, whether youre sitting at the computer or as background to a dinner party.

By the way, until nine months ago, I confess I never heard the name "Beegie Adair." Then, a TV commercial promoted a CD, and I was hooked! You probably will be, too.

Back to wonderful music
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
If you loved the music of the Jerome Kern era youll love this. Wonderful
piano style of this artist continues.

Stylistic Pianist
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
When you combine the lovely music of Jerome Kern and Miss Adairs exceptional style and numerous techniques you get a winning combination. I was surprised to hear some of the versions of the songs on this CD which were less traditional and more swing. However, these pieces really showcase Miss Adairs musical talent. She has inspired me to resume my own piano lessons, and, as another reviewer stated, I will be purchasing more of her CDs in the future.

JEROME KERN FAVORITES
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
Im happy to have recently discovered Beegie Adair. She plays the piano beautifully, and this album is loaded with Jerome Kern selections. I can listen to it over and over again.

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