Two By Two: Play Rodgers & Hart

Ellis Larkins, Ruby Braff | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 28, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Records
• ASIN: B000000EFE
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,326 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #34 in Music > Jazz > New Orleans Jazz

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tasteful, Lyrical and Timeless Jazz Duets, July 12, 2000

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William Faust (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Two By Two: Play Rodgers & Hart (Audio CD)

This recording has become a classic in my book, not because it's innovative or breaking new ground in any way but simply because it's so elegant and pure. Braff is one of the best mainstream players still around today who, while not a big force in the swing band era, was obviously influenced by it or at least by Bobby Hackett if no one else. I actually don't know much about Larkins but on this CD they complement each other very well and lay down some beautiful interpretations of these standards. Braff prefers the darker sound of the cornet (vs. trumpet) and Larkin's uncomplicated style provides a perfect river for Braff to navigate with interesting solos but ones that (fortunately) never stray too far from the original melody. Very nice stuff, easy to listen to but not "easy listening". If you like Bobby Hackett or Warren Vache you'll enjoy this recording.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tasteful, Lyrical and Timeless Jazz Duets, July 12, 2000

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William Faust (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Two By Two: Play Rodgers & Hart (Audio CD)

This recording has become a classic in my book, not because it's innovative or breaking new ground in any way but simply because it's so elegant and pure. Braff is one of the best mainstream players still around today who, while not a big force in the swing band era, was obviously influenced by it or at least by Bobby Hackett if no one else. I actually don't know much about Larkins but on this CD they complement each other very well and lay down some beautiful interpretations of these standards. Braff prefers the darker sound of the cornet (vs. trumpet) and Larkin's uncomplicated style provides a perfect river for Braff to navigate with interesting solos but ones that (fortunately) never stray too far from the original melody. Very nice stuff, easy to listen to but not "easy listening". If you like Bobby Hackett or Warren Vache you'll enjoy this recording.

5.0 out of 5 stars you'll dance around the house, March 28, 2011

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Sharon Mccrory "piano lover" (Big Water, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Two By Two: Play Rodgers & Hart (Audio CD)

this is lovely, lovely. the rogers and hart songs are great, the playing is lyrical. its a way to hear ellis larkins, whose cds are not available in this mps age. (or are too costly used in this economy) these fellows were born to play togeather. are you depressed? this will help. feeling great? just the right thing to match your mood!