Rolling Stones Project

Tim Ries | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 9, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B0009W5IYM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,194 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good concept brilliantly executed, great guest performances, September 8, 2005

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S. Heyworth "more cowbell" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rolling Stones Project (Audio CD)

I first heard this album's version of Street Fighting Man on the radio (KBCS Seattle) and it didn't click as a Stones cover until the end, since I was distracted from the familiar melody by the doubled tempo, the thick multiple-percussionists groove, and the gorgeous vocal scatting alongside the many instruments. This is a great pure jazz album (aside from the straight-up raw Keith Richards-accompanied blues version of Honkey Tonk Women) that more than captures the energy and soulfulness of the original material. I think it and Joshua Redman's Momentum are definitely 2 of the best (jazz or otherwise) albums of 2005.

What really makes this album stand out is the amazing guest performances. John Scofield is fantastic on the opening Satisfaction. And Norah Jones singing Wild Horses is incredible. Why wasn't/isn't there more buzz about this track? She's amazing as always but this track suits her perfectly. Pick this CD up and you won't be dissapointed.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Jazz? Love the Stones? It's Nirvana!, August 9, 2005

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Eric M. Sherman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rolling Stones Project (Audio CD)

Quite amazing! For jazz lovers who may have rock'n roll roots (or vice versa), this disc belongs in your collection. You'll love the way Tim uses vocalists (and some very recognizable ones) as instruments -- just familiar and strong enough to embellish and grab your attention --truly enhancing the wonderful and unique instrumental arrangements. Norah Jones' version of "Wild Horses" is a bonus you'll enjoy, as well. Tim's playing is superb and his improvisations often contain licks so memorable, they're as infectious as the Stone's classic that surrounds them. It's a disc you'll play for your friends, you'll be proud that you introduced them to it and you'll preface each track with - "wait till you hear this!"

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, Gorgeous, August 28, 2005

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Musical Economist (Kingston, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rolling Stones Project (Audio CD)

I've been listening to the Stones for all of the 45 years or so that they have been playing, and I didn't expect to be surprised by anything related to them. But this is heart-stoppingly beautiful, new, different, stunning. Perhaps these songs will become jazz standards. BRAVO!