Latin Lace / Latin Affair [Import]

George Shearing | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B0000088DU
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,254 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Story Of Love

2. Serenata

3. Tu, Mi Delirio

4. Cali Mambo

5. Rondo

6. To The Ends Of The Earth

7. The Moon Was Yellow

8. Wonder Struck

9. Sand In My Shoes

10. Mambo Caribe

11. It's Not For Me To Say

12. Mambo No. 2

13. All Or Nothing At All

14. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

15. Afro No. IV

16. Magic

17. It's Easy To Remember

18. Estampa Cubana

19. You Stepped Out Of A Dream

20. Mambo Balahu

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The great English jazz pianist's 1958 & 1959 Latin LPs forCapitol together on one CD. Features the original cover artof each & he is fully supported by his legendary combo TheGeorge Shearing Quintet on both LPs. A combined total of 24tracks, all in stereo and digitally remastered. 1998Capitol/ EMI release. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Versatile, June 10, 2000

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Frederick E. Bartel II (Darien, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Latin Lace / Latin Affair (Audio CD)

Those of us familiar with George Shearing's work for Capitol from the 50s and 60s and who have been searching for those albums on CD have cause to rejoice with the release of this two-album CD.

Shearing was not a virtuoso of the Art Tatum class, but his music is elegant, sophisticated and instantly recognizable. I doubt if many listeners nowadays would dance to the tunes found on LATIN LACE or LATIN AFFAIR, but one could easily do so since percussion and rhythm figure so prominently. The arrangements are clever, the tempi varied, and the performances virtually flawless, so the music can be listened to for itself. On the other hand, it can also serve as great background music for cocktail parties and/or dinners.

LATIN LACE is composed mostly of what I take to be authentic Spanish/Latin American tunes. LATIN AFFAIR, however, casts Norteamericano standards in a Latin mold. If you're looking for something a little more relaxed, I recommend the BLACK SATIN/WHITE SATIN CD, another Shearing twofer.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Velvety Latin Sounds, August 26, 2008

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Mark Riddle (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Latin Lace / Latin Affair (Audio CD)

SHearing was a master at velvety latin music. These two albums represent only a portion of his vintage latin albums released in the late 50's & early 60's. Both of these albums work perfectly together on a single CD. Shearing uses a latin combo to produce lush textures that make you want to slip into a smoking jacket and pour a martini (or margarita). I highly recommend this CD. I'm only hoping that more of the Shearing's latin catalog gets released on CD soon!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth, sensual, Latin Jazz for the sophisticated ear!, December 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Latin Lace / Latin Affair (Audio CD)

The creamy sounds of the George Shearing Quintet coupled with pulsating but restrained latin rhythms combine to bring a galaxy of wonderful tunes to life.

A feast for the latent latin soul, an invitation to the feet, and supreme musicianship come together to make this album, now over 40 years old, one of the transcendent joys for the audiophile-music lover: ever!