Swap a CD: 15 Recently Posted CDs in Vocal Jazz

Nnenna Freelon - Heritage

Nnenna Freelon — 2013-05-22T14:39:29-05:00

Sergio Mendes - Encanto

Sergio Mendes — 2013-05-21T23:49:08-05:00

Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes spins his remarkable magic on his newest recording, a bona fide classic! This is a kaleidoscopic album that underscores the maestro's ear for addictive melodies, as well as his ability to cast incredibly talented singers and musicians from all over the world

Tony Bennett - Bennett & Berlin

Tony Bennett — 2013-05-21T19:50:23-05:00

Tony Bennett's typical exuberance blends with an occasional autumnal wistfulness on this tribute to one of the giants of American songwriting. Mining the moods of Irving Berlin's lifework, Bennett and the Ralph Sharon Trio (augmented by Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, and George Benson cameos) turn in one of the most delightful records in the singer's catalog. --Rickey Wright

Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook, Vol. 1

Ella Fitzgerald — 2013-05-21T16:00:38-05:00

There have probably never been a singer and a songwriter as perfect for each other as Ella and Cole, and this delicious, inexhaustibly delightful album is the pinnacle of Fitzgerald's career, not to mention one of the most likeable records ever made. Porter's songs were wry, sly and as sexy as he could get away with; over Buddy Bregman arrangements that have the good sense to stay out of the way, Ella delivers them with absolute grace and wit, savoring the words' erudite jokes but integrating them into her playful, technically astonishing swing. The Cole Porter Songbook--augmented with three illuminating alternate takes in this rerelease--works as jazz, as Broadway, and as an example of what a great vocalist can do with the right lyric. --Douglas Wolk

Michael Buble - Call Me Irresponsible

Michael Buble — 2013-05-21T14:20:16-05:00

Nat King Cole - The World Of Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole — 2013-05-20T20:23:16-05:00

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Nat King Cole's death in 1965, this compilation is the CD companion of an excellent DVD/documentary. Produced with the blessing of his estate, this disc is a thorough survey of his timeless genius--all recorded on the Capitol label. It captures his sumptuous and soothing tenor voice crooning on the pop tunes he made famous, like the ethereal "Nature Boy," the melancholy "Mona Lisa," and the bouncy "Straighten Up and Fly Right," and "Route 66." It also features Cole's often-overlooked skills as an Earl Hines-style pianist. "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps)," and "Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup," attest to his international appeal, and see if you can keep a dry eye when you listen to Natalie Cole's posthumous, digitally-enhanced duet with her father on "Unforgettable." From strings to big bands, Nat King Cole is never out of style. --Eugene Holley, Jr. SPECIAL CONTENT: Watch Free Clips about Nat "King" Cole The World of Nat "King" Cole (high bandwidth) (300k stream) The World of Nat "King" Cole (low bandwidth) (56k stream)

Anjani - Blue Alert (CD/DVD)

Anjani — 2013-05-20T17:25:57-05:00

Various Artists - Jazz Legends

Various Artists — 2013-05-20T15:10:01-05:00

Johnny Holiday Sam Most - Clowning Around

Johnny Holiday & Sam Most — 2013-05-20T10:30:27-05:00

Carmen McRae - For Lady Day 1 (Reis)

Carmen McRae — 2013-05-20T07:54:43-05:00

Jane Monheit Michael Buble - Taking a Chance on Love

Jane Monheit, Michael Buble — 2013-05-19T23:11:49-05:00

On her fourth album, Taking A Chance On Love, singer Jane Monheit makes her leap to the majors and the fit is a good one. As she's proven on past efforts, Monheit is a traditional stylist who expertly mines American standards by balancing pop's accessible sensibility and jazz's rich complexity. The material could be, and has been, in worse hands than Monheit's--her exceptional technique again brings these songs to life without taking liberties with structure, melody or odd arrangements. It's her exceptional execution, tonal palette, and phrasing that gives these songs a sense of artistry. She also gets subtle support from an impressive cast of sidemen (including guest singer Michael Buble, bassists Ron Carter and Christian McBride, and guitarist Romero Lubambo) in a variety of contexts, ranging from jazz combos to orchestra to vocal-and-single-instrument duets. Highlights include the tender "Embraceable You," the lushly orchestrated "Dancing in Dark" and the jaunty bebop version of "Honeysuckle Rose." ?-Tad Hendrickson

John Pizzarelli - All of Me

John Pizzarelli — 2013-05-19T23:02:43-05:00

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Ella Fitzgerald - Diva Series

Ella Fitzgerald — 2013-05-19T22:55:11-05:00

Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese

Manhattan Transfer — 2013-05-19T06:36:18-05:00

Gerard Carelli - Lucky to Be Me

Gerard Carelli — 2013-05-18T11:46:48-05:00

GC Records is an independent label featuring singer/trombonist Gerard Carelli performing classic american standards and Carelli orginals.