1. Days Of Fire feat. Natty 2. October Daze feat. Tina Grace 3. Bring It Home feat. Imogen Heap 4. Interlude 1 - Ghost Image 5. My Soul feat. Paul McCartney 6. Interlude 2 - Soledad 7. Distant Dreams feat. Roxanne Tataei 8. Interlude 3 - Street Sounds 9. Shadowland feat. Ojos De Brujo 10. Daybreak feat. Faheem Mazhar 11. Interlude 4 - Identity 12. Ek Jaan feat. Reena Bhardwaj 13. Transmission feat. Tina Grace 14. Interlude 5 - Tension 15. Last Train To Midnight feat. Aruba Red 16. Interlude 6 - Ronald Gray 17. Firmament 18. Charu Keshi Rain feat. Anoushka Shankar

#A great Nitin album (2008-11-11) I saw Nitin play in Bristol in early November 2008 and he gave the best performance of the 5 times I have seen him. A delicate and sensitive gig, with Nitin mainly playing acoustic guitar, accompanied by some sublime cello playing and indian flute and tabla playing - all mixed with dreamy singing. This album reflects all that. A true concept album - a 45 minute journey through life today. Such a wide variety of influnces - how wrong the last reviewer is! This is a great Nitin album,and I ve loved him from the start. Turn it on, lie back on the sofa...

#Pure rubbish (2008-11-02) Its been coming for some time and finally Nitin has done it. I felt that the last two Nitin CDs lacked some imagination and this CD is by far the worst he has produced. The pop songs which start the album are derivative and when he finally gets to doing what he does best- the Indian influenced music towards the end- its all been heard before. Added to that the worst piece of music he has ever produced- My Soul - sung by Paul McCartney and I found myself sitting there shaking my head in disbelief. Come on Nitin- you had such promise in your early CDs...

#Sounds like heaven. (2008-10-21) Days Of Fire is performed by Natty, an artist starting to get recognition and critical acclaim with his own album Man Like I. This was actually inspired by Natty s own experience of the July bombings in London in 2005. It s a good track, very easy to listen to, and catchy. It sounds like London and it s upbeat and a little bit gritty. A great opener. October Daze features Tina Grace, who I admit I had not heard of prior to this release. She has a good, dulcet voice. The track reminds me of Portishead in its sound. Bring It Home includes voca...

1. So What 2. Freddie Freeloader 3. Blue In Green 4. All blues 5. Flamenco Sketches 6. Flamenco Sketches (Alternate Take)

This is the one jazz record owned by people who don t listen to jazz, and with good reason. The band itself is extraordinary (proof of Miles Davis s masterful casting skills, if not of God s existence), listing John Coltrane and Julian Cannonball Adderley on saxophones, Bill Evans (or, on Freddie Freeloader, Wynton Kelly) on piano, and the crack rhythm unit of Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Coltrane s astringency on tenor is counterpoised to Adderley s funky self on alto, with Davis moderating between them as Bill Evans conjures up a still lake of sound on which they walk. Meanwhile, the rhythm partnership of Cobb and Chambers is prepared to click off time until eternity. It was the key recording of what became modal jazz, a music free of the fixed harmonies and forms of pop songs. In Davis s men s hands it was a weightless music, but one that refused to fade into the background. In retrospect every note seems perfect, and each piece moves inexorably towards...

#Estate Agents and other coffee-tablists: This is not the be-all and end-all of jazz! (2008-11-21) It has already been said here that this album is usually found in non-jazz fans collections alongside Bob Marley s greatest hits and most probably David Gray s entire ouvre. Perhaps it stands sentry there unplayed, just so its spine can be read, head tilted sideways, begging to impress upon whoever it is browsing through their collection some ill-gotten measure of sophistication? Perhaps they did play it once then decided no, they were right about jazz all along?Modal, understated, an...

#Before he went funny (2008-11-07) I can understand why fans of Davis jazz fusion, jazz rock and electric stuff may find this bland since it was recorded before he decided to explore that newer territory (which I find weird and disappointing). It represents just one part of his journey from the Rhumboogie Orchestra in 1944, via bop and Gill Evans, to the synthesizer-enhanced(?) din he was making towards the end of his career. Only a few days after this session was recorded Coltrane cut Giant Steps, which is a fair indication of the direction he was taking. However, for me and thous...

#Modal Jazz begginings (2008-09-29) Miles Davis and his band ( and what a band ) explore modes in this record beggining a new era in jazz improvisation previously based in chord changes. That was quite a big step . First , it gave greater freedom. Second, you must knew what to do with the freedom to avoid a musical disaster. The truth is that this is one of this exceptional albums that you can listen to 1000 times and discover new layers and rewarding musical moments. I mean , if you want to understand Jazz after 1950 buy this and if you want to listen to exceptional music buy it too.

#The Master (2008-09-12) Don t waste your time reading anymore reviews -just buy the album. Better jazz than this is hard to imagine! Put it on, listen and relax.

#this is a superb jazz album classic!! (2008-08-28) im open to all music mainly eccept rap hip hop dance not my kind of thing each to there own!! but this is a classic jazz album its fab im not a massive jazz lover but love some jazz charles mingus,countbasie,frank sinatra,nat king cole,ray charles,duke ellington i like jazz thats simple not too all over the place eg john coultrane a love supreme its good in parts but goes off in places its awfull in parts i like this album more simple buy it!! classic!!

1. Ain t Got No (I Got Life) 2. My Baby Just Cares For Me 3. Feeling Good 4. I Put A Spell On You 5. I Loves You Porgy 6. Don t Let Me Be Misunderstood 7. Look Of Love 8. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free 9. I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl 10. Do I Move You 11. Do What You Gotta Do 12. To Be Young Gifted And Black 13. Since I Fell For You 14. Nobody s Fault But Mine 15. I Think It s Going To Rain Today 16. Sinnerman 17. Times They Are A Changin 18. Mr Bojangles 19. Here Comes The Sun 20. To Love Somebody 21. Ain t Got No (I Got Life) - Simone, Nina & Groovefinder

#Love it (2008-04-04) Keeps-you-smiling music! One of the best voices that ever graced the music business. My 17 year old thinks she s as amazing as I do.

#Fantastic chill out for xmas (2007-12-05) Simply brilliant. . . . perfect for wrapping pressies, stressed cooking & cleaning and general xmas prep, just the best chill out & put a smile on your face album I ve listened to in ages. Love it love it love it. Just the best compilation. Did I mention that I love it!

#A good place to start (2007-08-27) This is a great album to start if you re new to Nina Simone. It provides a good selection of her music and shows how eclectic she could be. Her voice is amazingly smooth and will give you goosebumps. Perfect for late at night and those times when you want to kick back and chill out. There are some tracks missing which I d say were essential Nina, but for a first dip into her music you could do a lot worse than this fine collection.

#If I could give this 10 stars I would (2007-08-02) There is nothing not to like in this compilation of very well known hits by the great Nina Simone. Fabulous Mr Bojangles is one of my all time favourates, but they are all fantastic anyway and will have you joining in in no time. Nina was a complex character and it shows in her amazingly emotional and quite unusual voice. If you haven t started a collection yet this one is a good begining.

#Excellent (2007-04-11) A fabulous example of the brilliant vocal gymnist that is Nina Simone. Accompanied by some marvellous piano, she brings to life her gift and her incredible improvisation piano solos, particularly in My Baby just Cares for Me. This CD is certainly a magnificent piece of work, an if your e a first time listener to Nina Simone, or an all-time fan, this album is surely going to either spurge off a love for her or to merely extent your knowledge of her musical genius. C Maguire Age:13

1. Let s Fall In Love 2. Ev ry Time We Say Goodbye 3. Summertime (with Louis Armstrong) 4. A Fine Romance 5. The Very Thought of You 6. Misty 7. Let s Do It (Let s Fall In Love) 8. Cheek to Cheek 9. Lady Is A Tramp 10. Get Happy 11. I Get A Kick Out of You 12. Mack the Knife (Live in Berlin) 13. Embraceable You 14. I Love Paris 15. I Can t Give You Anything But Love 16. Georgia On My Mind 17. But Not For Me 18. Blue Skies 19. Someone to Watch Over Me

#If you want just one or two of Ella s CDs... (2007-09-05) If you want just one or two of Ella s CDs . . . then it should be this Gold - All her Greatest Hits and Ella and Louis Together (and if you can have the third, please make it Ella in Berlin [Live] - Mack The Knife)I have most of her CDs, and I can tell that the person who assembled Gold - All her Greatest Hits and Ella and Louis Together loves Ella so deeply. The songs he picked and the song order are of the absolute perfection. If you are after compilation CDs of Ella, look no further. This Gold - All Her Greatest Hits is a ...

# S Wonderful, Magical and Elegant (2005-10-24) It doesn t get any more elegant than this in the world of music. Everything about this album is so beautiful and magical you ll fall in love with it instantly. Ella s vocals are easily some of the most beautiful, distinctive and memorable ever heard in the 20th Century. There is plenty of variety here too - from the upbeat to the moving, this Double CD has it all. This is definatley the best Ella compilation you can buy, and she is such an all time great that any music lover should treat themselves with this rare gem.

#Ella is just so amazing (2005-08-15) I have been putting my CDs onto my iPod - have been listening to Heifitz - Bach on Violin and Cello - Bob Dylan Albums and Dire Straits and loads of others - but the only album that stopped me dead in my tracks and forced me to listen - and brought me to tears was this one. Ella s voice is like gold - the greatest of songs she sings and she makes each and everyone hers. Any person who loves music just must buy and own this album - it is just amazing.

#Musical magic (2005-02-25) This is a fantastic double album featuring 39 tracks sung by the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. From the upbeat Get Happy and Puttin on the Ritz to the hauntingly lovely Summertime sang with the equally talented Louis Armstrong. There s something here for every taste and every mood. This is a must have for any lover of Jazz/Blues or indeed anyone who just loves music. Lay back, close your eyes and enjoy.

#The best Ella compilation (2004-10-05) Ella s career was slow to get going but she long ago became a legend. This compilation of some of her best music contains some of her finest music from her peak years. Most of Ella s songs were not originals, but were covers of classics written by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and other famous songwriters of their generation. The set includes two classic duets with Louis Armstrong (Summertime, They can t take that away from me) and many other songs that Ella is remembered for, among them being Let s fall in love, Every time we say goodbye and Manha...

1. Maiden Voyage 2. Cantaloupe Island 3. Wiggle Waggle 4. Chameleon 5. St. Louis Blues - Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder 6. Chan s Song (Never Said) 7. River - Herbie Hancock, Corinne Bailey Rae 8. Don t Explain 9. All Apologies 10. Watermelon Man 11. Rockit 12. River - Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell