Kiri Sidetracks: The Jazz Album

Harold Arlen (Composer), Matt Dennis (Composer), Neal Hefti (Composer), Joseph Kosma (Composer), Johnny Alfred Mandel (Composer), Joe McCoy (Composer), Gene de Paul (Composer), Richard Rodgers (Composer), James ("Jimmy") Van Heusen (Composer), Fats Waller (Composer), Kurt Weill (Composer), Richard A. Whiting (Composer), Rayner Brown (Performer), Mundell Lowe (Performer), André Previn (Performer), Kiri Te Kanawa (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Rayner Brown, Mundell Lowe, André Previn, Kiri Te Kanawa
• Composer: Harold Arlen, Matt Dennis, Neal Hefti, Joseph Kosma, Johnny Alfred Mandel, et al.
• Audio CD (May 12, 1992)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000004148
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #95,180 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kiri does it again!, April 25, 2004

By	anthony colin (hendersonville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

Wonderful! As is everything the inimitable Kiri does. No, she does not sound like other jazz singers but adds the Kiri touch that has made her one of the most listened to of all performers, whether of opera or jazz. This CD made my ears very happy. I'd advised the disgruntled writer to hold on to her CD--there is only one available on the entire internet and the seller is asking for $75.00. An unmistakable message--it appears that Kiri lovers don't want to part with Kiri CDs. Also advise other viewers to get the VHS from which this CD was made. Inexpensive now but it'll not be for long. It's called Kiri & Andre: The making of Sidetracks. It has the best closeups of Kiri that I've ever seen and shows what a happy-go-lucky gal she is. Also recommend her Kiri! on VHS (her 50th Birthday Concert) It is one of the best musical recitals ever made--period. Sorry, the price is out of sight.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "A lesson in laid back CLASS", October 14, 2004

By	Kip Walton (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Here is the most beautiful rendition of "Never Was You" ever with the restrained vocal purity of Kiri and the awesome chords of Andre's piano...a real gem. Ray Brown and Mundell also contribute their world-class talents to this unique UNPRESSURED album. A treasure that will please music lovers for many years. GRAB IT WHILE YOU CAN!

2 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid this at all costs, November 10, 2004

By	S. Hunter (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excruciating. Ray Brown is one of my all-time heroes but even he can't redeem this appalling travesty. Kiri Te Kanawa should be prevented from ever attempting this repertiore again by any means necessary.

If you want a good example of how great jazz with a singer can be, buy "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman" or Charlie Haden "The Art of Song" instead.