Customer Reviews

Mixed & Remixed

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This is proves why Clark Terry is such an enduring figure. I'm sure that "jazz purists" (What does that even mean?) will cluck and tisk about this, but if you want something that features Clark in 2 different settings than this CD is right up that alley. The first 6 cuts shows Clark in fine form as he does his "straight ahead" thing and they smoke. The next 6 cuts are his takes literally remixed, by some interesting rhythms and redoing of his melodies. As usual Clark lets us know all about jazz through his "Mumbles" and "Watermelon Man", Sing Sing Sing, and "Take Five"are to this listener new charts for Clark. As usual he brings his unique blend of hip and sense of humor to them and they are very satisfying.

Give it a try. It might not be grammy award winning, but it makes for some fun listening.

This is one of my all-time favorite albums. I love CT chilled and I love him remixed. It opens his music up to a new generation is a way that is different and engaging. I love it and I am buying it for my family's annual Christmas CD swap. I am sure there will be much fighting over it!

It's really a shame to read a review like Screech's but then again the history of jazz is filled with people who hated every single new trend - originally be-bop was considerd pure drivel. Some people never get it. This is a great album with outstanding musicianship on every level. It brings Clark Terry into the 21st century showing two sides of the master - one pure laid back jazz - the other shows the exact same cuts remixed by some of the best remix artists of the day. This is a must have for any clark terry fan

It's unfortunate that the state of Jazz has come to this point and it's very sad to see an artist of this stature reduced to this level. Clark is a legendary Jazz musician, of the highest caliber of musicianship, but this project sets a new standard of low in his illustrious career.