Strike Up Band

Canadian Brass (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003EPH
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #415,421 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Strike Up The Band

2. Someone To Watch Over Me

3. 'The Rythym Series' (Medley) - Clap Yo' Hands - Fidgety Feet - Fascinating Rhythm - I Got Rhythm

4. A Foggy Day - Nice Work If You Can Get It

5. The Man I Love

6. Rialto Ripples

7. Preludes For Piano: No.1. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso

8. Preludes For Piano: No. 2. Andante con moto e poco rubato

9. Preludes For Piano: No. 3. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso

10. Porgy And Bess (Suite): Introduction - Jasbo Brown Blues - Summertime

11. Porgy And Bess (Suite): It Ain't Necessarily So

12. Porgy And Bess (Suite): Bess, You Is My Woman Now

13. Porgy And Bess (Suite): I Loves You, Porgy

14. Porgy And Bess (Suite): A Woman Is A Sometime Thing - I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'

15. Porgy And Bess (Suite): Oh, Lawd, I'm On My Way

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Political commentary from Kaufman/Gershwin, December 10, 2002

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LifeboatB (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strike Up The Band (1990 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

According to the fascinating liner notes, this show flopped when it was first introduced on Broadway in 1927, because George S. Kaufman's script contained scathing anti-war commentary that hit too close to home just a few years after WWI. The show was rewritten and the controversial parts watered down for the more popular versions mounted on Broadway in 1930, and later by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in Hollywood. This disc re-creates the original version, with beautiful 20's orchestration that lacks the sappiness of, say, some 50's Broadway musical arrangements. The songs are both beautiful and clever, and the vocalists delightful. Highly recommended for Gershwin fans.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gershwins Strike up the band, March 17, 2001

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Megan Doyle (Nesconset, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strike Up The Band (1990 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I thought that this cd was priceless. it really brings back the old style of quality broadway. All ages can and will enjoy the upbeat tempo of certian songs and the slower songs that contain more depth to them. I would definatly reccomend this album to anyone of any age group. It is timeless!!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what I call A REAL CLASSIC !, May 9, 2008

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Julio Lopez "soundtrack fan" (Santiago, Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strike Up The Band (1990 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

An absolute MUST for any Broadway musical fan.It contains songs and melodies which are symbolic in the History of Broadway. Besides, this version is a real delight both because of the presentation (it's a double album) and the recording quality. Don't think it twice and get it. You certainly won't regret it.