Black & Blue

Jartse Tuominen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 28, 1999)
• Original Release Date: May 28, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000056VGN
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,603,199 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. My Heart is Black and Blue

2. This Little Heart of Mine

3. Lilywhite

4. Lonely Moon

5. Rose of New Orleans

6. Love Me or Leave Me

7. Wonderland

8. You Are a Part of Everything

9. Starlight Night

Editorial Reviews

Jazzrhytms

One of the Finnish jazz & blues CD's of the decade.

Product Description

A phenomenal Finnish guitarist Jartse Tuominen brought some classic tangos from his home country and together with a group of great Texan musicians turned them into blues and jazz style. The result is unbelievably fascinating - touching lyrics and melodies played in blues style with minor chords. When released this CD was nominated as "The Best Blues CD of the Year" in Finland.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Appreciator of Vocalists AND Musicians, October 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Black & Blue (Audio CD)

On reading the reviews, including Mr. Tuominen's own statement, I'm amazed that he has not given each of the musicians on this album more individual recognition. Especially the horn players ... Al Gomez and Louie Bustos are incredible!! And, how can anyone comment on how much they like this music and NOT mention the vocalist. Clyneese Folsom should get some well-deserved recognition herself. No doubt, Mr. Tuominen has done a great job of arranging and guitar-playing, but without the rest of these folks ... wouldn't have been much, now would it!! Hats off to the ENTIRE crew on this one.

5.0 out of 5 stars GORGEOUS MUSIC!!, September 7, 2002

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YVONNE (SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Blue (Audio CD)

THIS IS A GORGEOUS ALBUM. I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR SOME OF THE ORIGINAL RECORDINGS OF THESE TANGOS, AND JARTSE HAS DONE A BEAUTIFUL JOB WITH THE ARRANGEMENTS AND MUSIC. MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE IS "THIS LITTLE HEART OF MINE". VERY ROMANTIC, VERY HAUNTING MELODY. KEEP YOUR EARS OUT FOR HIS NEW RELEASES......HE IS AMAZING!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, April 10, 2001

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"k_kat99" (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Blue (Audio CD)

A great CD!!! Jartse has done a great job in taking these classic Finnish Tangos and transposing them into a sultry Blues/Jazz format. I have given several copies of this CD to family and friends and each and every one has thoroughly enjoyed this CD.