University of Calypso

Andy Narell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 23, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Heads Up
• ASIN: B0025YZ83I
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,026 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: World Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 23-JUN-2009

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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Prozac, July 3, 2009

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Rui Prado (LISBON Portugal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: University of Calypso (Audio CD)

Great fun. This energetic and humorous music is much better than Prozac.
I couldn't help thinking about the great Edmundo Ros (born in 1910), who was having enormous success when I was a very young boy, and for many years, with music much of this kind. This CD is full of life, is optimistic, is fun, fun, fun. Definitely a must listen.

4.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Romp in Classic Calypso, August 19, 2010

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Thomas E. Moore "thomasmoore6" (Fairfax, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: University of Calypso (Audio CD)

Fans of Andy Narell will definitely want to add this to their collection. The pan master's playing and arranging has never been more inspired, and his co-musicians rise to the occasion (in particular, Paquito D'Rivera's incandescent sax on "Pan in Harmony.") Every listen uncovers something new that makes me appreciate the craftsmanship of this album all the more. Incorporating vocals by Relator on classic calypsos, with hybrid jazz/calypso muscial arrangements, provides a highly enjoyable change of pace from Andy's earlier work. Relator is a great calypsonian, in fine voice and phrasing. Excellent liner notes help the listener appreciate the qualities of each selection. Thanks, Andy, for continuing to promote the steel pan and Caribbean music.

4.0 out of 5 stars Jump into the world of Calypso, January 26, 2010

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Greg Leftwich "Captain Lefty" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: University of Calypso (Audio CD)

Andy Narrell opens the door to the world of Calypso in his own unique way. I find myself returning to this CD over and over to fight the winter blahs. As a big fan of his previous albums (and owner of every one) I have found this one to be a springboard into the world of Kitchner, Mighty Sparrow, et al. Dive in!