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My All-Time Favorite

George NR | New York City | 03/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The album here entitled "Trio" is basically the same as Don Shirley's earlier album entitled "Waterboy." The Waterboy album was my favorite album for many years until its physical condition degraded to the point that I could no longer play it. Each track on the album is beautiful and the tracks are arranged together in a way the makes the who album mesmerizing. The "Trio" album appears to contain some additional material. In particular, the arrangement of "The Man I Love" which I loved in its original form is longer and even better. When I discovered that there were six Don Shirley albums on CD, I purchased every one of them (all but one double CD's) and I have been rewarded with many more beautiful pieces that I had not heard. I previously owned one other Don Shirley CD entitled "Don Shirley" - AFSD 5897 - that is not included in any of the CD's released thus far. It is also a wonderful album and I would love to see it re-released. Also, although I never heard it, from reading the reviews of other fans, I would love to see the "Gospel" album re-released. In fact, I will buy every Don Shirley album that is released. Please keep them coming!"

ONE OF THE BEST JAZZ RECORDINGS EVER!

G. Greene | 06/28/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Disc 2, which I knew many years ago as the "Don Shirley Trio" LP album, is incredible (which is not to slight in the least Disc 1, "Plays Love Songs"). Shirley has an inimitable style, and "Waterboy" is one of the great classics of jazz and belongs in the Jazz Hall of Fame, if it isn't there already. "This Nearly Was Mine" is one of the most poignant renditions you will ever hear -- if you've ever loved and lost, you can just feel your heart cracking on this cut (he gets you with his pauses every time). "By Myself" is another of my favorites on this album. As for Disc 1, curl up on the couch by the fire with someone you care about, and savor together the beauty of Shirley's mastery. You will never regret buying any album he's ever recorded!"

If I were on a Desert Isle

Damian Lessman | Germersheim, Germany | 01/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have listened to the Don Shirley Trio since the 70's. My favorite song of all time is "Water Boy". If I were shipwrecked on a desert isle and I could only have one recording this is the one. This man knows how to make music for the soul. The Trio's interpretation of tunes that are familiar brings a whole new meaning to the songs. Each time I listen I want to get up and move to the music."