Customer Reviews

To Ella With Love

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This is my first CD of Ann Hampton Callaway.I was lucky enough to get and try this cd in one of our stores. Jazz, especially good jazz cds, are very rare to find in the philippines. Especially now, many artists are trying to piggy back on the commercial success of michael buble. Most "jazz" cds capitalize on the band wagon.

However, Miss Callaway is an ORIGINAL. Though this cd is a tribute to ella, ann hampton is able to give this a unique spin. her voice is simply elegant and amazing.the way she shifts from low note to high note is amazing. it also helps that the band is excellent.

Currently, i only have two cds of hers, this one and "easy living". it is nice to know now that many of her cds are available online.

For a young, white, contemporary singer to attempt the tunes of the legendary Ella would seem impossible and vaguely insulting and it would be if all she did was attempt but Ann Hampton Callaway succeeds. And Lord how she swings! Turn down the lights, stir up the fire and let the sound wrap around you like a soft, warm blanket. Jazz at its best cuts to the emotions like laser and the Callaway variety burns brighter than any other living singer. You should have this CD. If you don't there is a big hole in your life but you can fill it with a single decision. Buy "To Ella: With Love."

Ann Hampton Callaway and her cadre of talented musicians have captured the sound and spirit of jazz at its best.

Ella Fitzgerald lives in the voice of Ann Hampton Callaway. Wynton Marsalis would make Louis Armstrong proud. I can't say enough good about this CD.

All lovers of quality music do yourself a favor and purchase this album!

From my experience with tribute cds, usually they don't work out very well. The problem with a tribute cd is this, the origianl star who had all these huge hits has his or her signature on these songs and it is very hard to top this stature that has been established. These songs usually can't be duplicated very well.

I feel like the way to do a tribute cd is simple. The artist that is trying to play tribute should try to sing the songs in their own style and pray that it works. Sometimes a miracle will happen and you will do alright.

In the case of Ms. Hampton, I feel like she did a good job of remaining true to herself and being nobody but Ann. I feel like she didn't compromise her style for this cd.

Another bright spot for this cd was the accompaniment. Her musicians really gave a superb effort. It was obvious that they really enjoyed performing these songs.

All and all, I believe the pieces of the puzzle came together nicely. BRAVO TO ANN AND HER GANG!

I think it is fair to say THREE THUMBS UP for this cd. WITH LOVING MEMORIES OF ELLA, PHILIP SCOTT

I agree, this is one of Ann's best recordings, and I have them all. She's flawless - pitch always right on; and totally creative in her style. To top it off she's backed by a stellar group of musicians.

I did not think I would care all that much for this album. I bought it only because I really like Ann Hampton Callaway and wanted to give it a chance. I'm glad I did and it was worth it!

As the title implies, this is a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. These were Ella songs but Ann has made them hew own. A few, like "I got it bad", evoke the original but for the most part, these are done in Callaway's own impressive style. It is a product that she can be proud of and which Ella Fitzgerald can be proud of as well. For the most part, the tempos a slowed down a bit from those which Fitzgerald would have used but that fits Callaway's style. In short, it works.

Ella would be thrilled to hear this one! This is a tribute to both artists and an album that will get lots of play at my house. Callaway's range, clarity and original delivery make her one of our most talented musicians and while listening to her is an exceptional treat watching her perform is even more amazing. I can't get enough of her.

Ann Hampton Callaway is probably best known for her more intimate appearances on the New York cabaret circuit which often hosts other sophisticated and uncommonly talented vocalists such as Barbara Cook, Andrea Marcovicci, Jessica Molasky,Jane Monheit, Micheal Feinstein, K.T. Sullivan,and others. The concert stages shared by such talents as Streisand, Dion and other international recording stars is not her venue, so if you're not familiar with her and you enjoy great jazz styling coupled with a stylized somewhat swinging version of the American Songbook, reminiscent of the late Ella Fitzgerald, you should buy this CD. It comprises a wonderful songlist and if you were to own just one CD by this atist, this is the one to own.
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It is as thrilling to listen to this album as it was to see Ann Hampton Callaway perform in person. She is electric, vibrant, and extremely talented. I played this album for my 19 year old son who thought he wouldn't like her. When Ann began to scat; my son's jaw dropped! He made me play it again and then play it for his dad (who is a jazz nut). She is now a family favorite! See her in person if you ever get the chance; but in the meantime, but this album. She is superb!!

I can say but a few words, Read the reviews on Ann, find the ones that sound the best and closest to the type of music you enjoy and it's a done deal. Buy her CD's or CD's and You will not be disappointed.
I love her Blues & Jazz CD's best but that's my favorite type of music..
She is just incredible at what she does.
She will make you smile and cry....Go for it Ms Ann I think you are great.