Shaking the Blues Away

Rob Fisher | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 7, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B0000508UK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #290,460 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Puttin' on the Ritz

2. Tishomingo Blues

3. Deep Henderson

4. How About Me?

5. Lady of the Nile

6. Stampede

7. Confessin' (That I Love You)

8. Three Little Words

9. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo

10. You Took Advantage of Me

11. Wah-Hoo!

12. Shaking the Blues Away

13. Glad Rag Doll

14. Doo Wacka Doo

15. I'll Never Have to Dream Again

16. Lamour

17. Steamboat Stomp

18. Copenhagen

19. Blue Skies

20. Beyond the Blue Horizon

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great 1920's style Jazz, February 13, 2001

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Garett J. Riemersma (Covington, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shaking the Blues Away (Audio CD)

If you are looking for an introduction to "Great Gastby" era Jazz, then this is a great cd. I would recommend to those of you who want that old "hot" sound, but with the sound quality of modern recording technology. If you are familiar with "A Prarie Home Companion," then you've probably heard these excellent musicians before. I believe they were Mr. Keillor's stage band a few years back.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid Tunes for Great Times, December 28, 2004

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Danielle Bennignus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shaking the Blues Away (Audio CD)

Oh, my...it just turns my stomach to see that this WONDERFUL album hasn't been reviewed yet!!! Well, I'm honored to be the first, in that case. Early jazz fans, take note: BUY THIS ALBUM!!! Get it while you can - outside of Amazon, it can be a tough find, and oh, Lordie - it's a real keeper.

Rob Fisher and his Coffee Club Orchestra have caught the sound of the 1920's and 1930's, and most generously share it with us. The band members are marvelous, period instruments are incorporated, and the selected tunes are all gems. Oh, and Garrison Keillor treats us to his unique vocal talents in three of the pieces. What more could one ask for?

Standouts? Well, they all stand out, actually - but if I must... "How About Me" (a contagious Charleston, which, in its enthusiasm, belies its lyrics, not featured in this rendition), "Stampede" (a must-listen - it's too good even to describe), "You Took Advantage of Me" (wherein the wonderful Andy Stein, on violin, shines as only he can), "Doo Wacka Doo" (probably the best arrangement and performance of this novelty imaginable), and "Doin' the Frog". Every piece that accompanies these is just perfect, as well - not a lull in the album.

This album desperately needs more reviews, more testimonials about how great it really is. An absolute musical treasure - one that's obviously fallen through the cracks somehow. The roster of musicians and "without whoms", including jazz luminaries like Vince Giordano, Andy Stein and Arnie Kinsella should alone open one's eyes, and CD collection, to this great album. Buy it NOW, have a listen or two hundred, and tell Amazon what you think.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Ready to Smile!, January 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Shaking the Blues Away (Audio CD)

Unadulterated fun and a rousing good time! This music never fails to get me up and out and moving and, best of all, grinning from ear to ear. If you like the '20s and '30s, don't wait another minute to get this CD. If you have the slightest bit of imagination, you will see yourself in a racoon coat or a cloche hat and hear the rattle of a Model A. Get this! It's innocent, good fun!