Shades of Blue: Symphonic Works by African American Composers

Richard Taylor (Performer), Leslie Adams (Composer), David [Cello/Trombone] Baker (Composer), Stephen Newby (Composer), Julius Penson Williams (Conductor), Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Richard Taylor
• Orchestra: Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Julius Penson Williams
• Composer: Leslie Adams, David [Cello/Trombone] Baker, Stephen Newby
• Audio CD (January 30, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Albany Records
• ASIN: B000056QG8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #589,459 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sheer Joy, March 9, 2001

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This review is from: Shades of Blue: Symphonic Works by African American Composers (Audio CD)

This music contained in this CD captures the very essence of the human soul. In David Baker's Shades of Blue you are just going to want to get up, dance and shout for sheer joy. Ode to Life, somewhat reminiscent to me of Gershwin's American in Paris, portrays the beauty, excitement, wistfulness and joy of the adventure of life itself. The words and music of the gospel songs are eloquent, yet simplistic and cut straight to the human heart and God. Julius Williams has done a masterful job of conducting these two orchestras. His musicality is superb.