Customer Reviews

Live at the Shanghai Jazz

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Let's see... Jazzitude said:
"Live At Shanghai Jazz is an opportunity for listeners to be dazzled once again by the combination of swing, melodiousness, and tastefulness that is always present in the work of Marian McPartland. Accompanied by former Dave Brubeck drummer (and member of McPartland's famous Hickory House trio) Joe Morello and bassist par excellence Rufus Reid. In the company of these two old friends McPartland gives a relaxed and amiable performance that is much like the woman herself--forthright, pleasant, easy going yet energetic and sure."

All we can say is, WOW. Recorded in 2002, when Marian was 84, it has a thoroughly enjoyable and listenable quality yet still provokes musical thought. A combination of familiar favorites like Just Squeeze Me, and avante garde like A Snare and a Delusion, it is sure to please. So stop reading a click on a few songs below. This will definitely be enough to decide whether or not this album is for you.

I am not referring to the CD but the review by Herbert S. Philbrick. This guy has heard one track on a radio program and he puts in a 3 star place holder? People make buying desicions based on these reviews. Herbert S. Philbrick needs a dose of responsibility....

I've only heard this song on radio and have not yet obtained the complete album.
It begins in the fashion of JS Bach / John Lewis and, given that it is already a pretty song, the performance is melodic. After the classical 1st choruses, the group goes into a solid swing. With Joe Morello, failure is not an option.
Having only heard the one song, the 3 star rating is just a default place holder.