Shaking the Blues Away

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Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1992-06-16
Music Label: Angel Records
Soundtracks:

Puttin' on the Ritz
Tishomingo Blues
Deep Henderson
How About Me?
Lady of the Nile
Stampede
Confessin' (That I Love You)
Three Little Words
East St. Louis Toodle-Oo
You Took Advantage of Me
Wah-Hoo!
Shaking the Blues Away
Glad Rag Doll
Doo Wacka Doo
I'll Never Have to Dream Again
Lamour
Steamboat Stomp
Copenhagen
Blue Skies
Beyond the Blue Horizon
Always

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Music Review: Splendid Tunes for Great Times
Rating: 5 Stars

Oh, my...it just turns my stomach to see that this WONDERFUL album hasn't been reviewed yet!!! Well, I'm honored to be the first, in that case. Early jazz fans, take note: BUY THIS ALBUM!!! Get it while you can - outside of Amazon, it can be a tough find, and oh, Lordie - it's a real keeper.

Rob Fisher and his Coffee Club Orchestra have caught the sound of the 1920's and 1930's, and most generously share it with us. The band members are marvelous, period instruments are incorporated, and the selected tunes are all gems. Oh, and Garrison Keillor treats us to his unique vocal talents in three of the pieces. What more could one ask for?

Standouts? Well, they all stand out, actually - but if I must... "How About Me" (a contagious Charleston, which, in its enthusiasm, belies its lyrics, not featured in this rendition), "Stampede" (a must-listen - it's too good even to describe), "You Took Advantage of Me" (wherein the wonderful Andy Stein, on violin, shines as only he can), "Doo Wacka Doo" (probably the best arrangement and performance of this novelty imaginable), and "Doin' the Frog". Every piece that accompanies these is just perfect, as well - not a lull in the album.

This album desperately needs more reviews, more testimonials about how great it really is. An absolute musical treasure - one that's obviously fallen through the cracks somehow. The roster of musicians and "without whoms", including jazz luminaries like Vince Giordano, Andy Stein and Arnie Kinsella should alone open one's eyes, and CD collection, to this great album. Buy it NOW, have a listen or two hundred, and tell Amazon what you think.

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