CDs from Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, Peter Cincotti, Quincy Jones & Playboy Jazz; Music to Warm the Hearts of Loved Ones This Holiday Season.BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Calif. -- Shakespeare said, "If music be the food of love, play on." So, what better way to show your appreciation for someone special this holiday season than with the gift of song? Here are a few choice and cost-effective ideas from Concord Records Concord Records is a well-known U.S. jazz record label, based in Beverly Hills, California. Originally known as Concord Jazz, it was established in 1972 as an off-shoot of the Concord Jazz Festival in Concord, California by festival founder Carl Jefferson, a local to fill a holiday stocking. "Genius Loves Company" is the chart-topping, final recording from music legend Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see . Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. . The CD, which has already sold over half-a-million copies worldwide, features twelve newly recorded duets with an array of world-class artists, from Natalie Cole, Elton John Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March, 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. , and Norah Jones Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on March 30 1979 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and occasional actress of American and Indian descent. to B.B. King, Gladys Knight Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American R&B/soul singer, actress and author. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, the most and Van Morrison. "Genius Loves Company" stands as a remarkable recording in a remarkable career. It's a must have for any music collection. "SCORES-Songs from Copacabana and Harmony" is the 43rd recording from Barry Manilow. Long-involved as a songwriter for musical theater, this CD features Manilow's personal renditions of songs he wrote as a labor of love for two of his musical properties, Copacabana and Harmony. "Getting to record these songs I love so dearly is truly an honor for me," says Manilow. "The joy of the songs from Copacabana will surely entertain listeners and put smiles on faces, and the songs from Harmony are some of my proudest achievements." Bring a smile to the face of a loved one this year with the latest hit from this singing-songwriting sensation. Peter Cincotti's career trajectory has been nothing short of amazing, filled with superlatives and comparisons to some of the greatest singers of our time, from Frank Sinatra to Nat "King" Cole. With a voice steeped in emotion and a talent for making pop and jazz standards sound new again, this 21-year-old can put you "On The Moon" with that special someone this holiday season. Watch out for his infectious twists on "I Love Paris," "St. Louis Blues," and "Some Kind of Wonderful." In the 1960s, Quincy Jones assembled a crack team of musicians to create an ultra-cool and ultra-funky soundtrack for the NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. sitcom "The Bill Cosby Show." Jones essentially left the tape recorder running during loose and informal jams. After years of sitting forgotten in the vault "In the Vault" is a short story by American horror fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft, written on September 18, 1925 and first published in the November 1925 issue of the amateur press journal Tryout. , these sessions are now available on "Quincy Jones and Bill Cosby: The Original Jam Sessions." Featuring such great artists as Monty Alexander, Ray Brown and Jimmy Smith, this funk collection is the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer. "Playboy Jazz: In A Smooth Groove" is the perfect companion for any smooth jazz fan who wants to kick back, relax and escape from the chaos of the holidays. What distinguishes this special 2-CD set is its enviable line-up of artists that have defined the genre. From Boney James, The Rippingtons, and Regina Belle to George Benson, Dave Koz, and Kenny G, it's the ultimate collection of smooth jazz classics. "In A Smooth Groove" is smooth and sexy enough to be on Playboy! |
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