Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most - Landesman, Fran
Everything Must Change - Igher, B.
A Tribute to a Rose - Ponder, Jimmy
Blue in Green - Davis, Miles
Talk of the Town - Livingston, J.
Ruby, My Dear - Monk, Thelonious
I Can't Get Started - Duke, Vernon
My Ideal - Chase, Newell
St. Louis Blues - Handy, W.C.
Imagination - Burke, Johnny [Lyri
The thematic collections of mood music issued by 32 Jazz are drawn from fine jazz records of the past few decades, and they often include performances of serene beauty. Jazz for a Rainy Afternoon tends toward moody, m... more »inor-key tunes, some of them touched by an inner luminosity. Pianists Charles Brown and Hank Jones take very different approaches to Thelonious Monk's best known ballads--"Round Midnight" and "Ruby My Dear"--while there's a subtle, burnished glory in the sounds of trumpeters Wallace Roney, Warren Vache, and Woody Shaw. Guitarist Jimmy Ponder's solo version of "Tribute to a Rose" has a special intimacy, and saxophonist Houston Person and bassist Ron Carter have a thoughtful musical conversation on "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most." --Adam Rains« less
The thematic collections of mood music issued by 32 Jazz are drawn from fine jazz records of the past few decades, and they often include performances of serene beauty. Jazz for a Rainy Afternoon tends toward moody, minor-key tunes, some of them touched by an inner luminosity. Pianists Charles Brown and Hank Jones take very different approaches to Thelonious Monk's best known ballads--"Round Midnight" and "Ruby My Dear"--while there's a subtle, burnished glory in the sounds of trumpeters Wallace Roney, Warren Vache, and Woody Shaw. Guitarist Jimmy Ponder's solo version of "Tribute to a Rose" has a special intimacy, and saxophonist Houston Person and bassist Ron Carter have a thoughtful musical conversation on "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most." --Adam Rains
Bill J. (basketbandit) from PRESCOTT VLY, AZ Reviewed on 2/8/2007...
Easy lisening jazz.
0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Rick O. from SAN DIEGO, CA Reviewed on 8/14/2006...
Compilation of what Amazon calls "Moody minor key tunes". It's a good choice if you're looking for unobstrusive background music that has a little spark.
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
CD Reviews
First encounter with a fabulous record label
irongiant | 05/15/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I stumbled across 32 Jazz in the Virgin store, Times Square, on my first visit to New York. I wasn't looking for it - it found me and what a wonderfully pleasant surprise it was! Beautifully mellow, rich in detail, style and skill, it finds the mood you're in. It's easy on the ear, lovely to work to and rewarding to drive to. It's one of those albums that you never tire of listening because it evokes such strong emotions and pleasant associations. I've bought it many times for friends and, whenever I play it, I'm often asked by people not familiar with jazz what it is and who it's by. Unfortunately, it's not available here in the UK. It's just a lovely album and well-worth adding to your collection. For just a few dollars you'll be delightfully surprised and well-rewarded."
Soft jazz for many occasions.
irongiant | 03/13/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This series has found a good marketing niche by naming separate moods for each of its CDs. But the music it contains is very, very good- at home in the rain, while falling asleep, or as a soundtrack to a slow dance with a lover.Try some of the audio samples! Whatever mood it inspires in you, whether lonely and contemplative as the title suggests or slow-burn romantic as many have found, you will enjoy this CD."
Beautiful music
Susan Harris | Tulsa,, OK USA | 10/18/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a light jazz lover this is one of my favorites. Perfect music to relax by or as background music for company. I have bought this for many friends as they all have enjoyed it. Wish I could find more like it."
Oh so smooth
bookerone | Kansas City, MO USA | 02/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Quiet jazz at it's finest this offers a great sampling of a variety of artists. The kind of music I can listen to for hours and never get bored."
"This is a wise buy . This CD is loaded with rapture in every track you wish . Let's make a random choice .
The version of warren Vaché is one of the most expressive and idiomatic I have ever heard.
Round midnight is the first track and obviously is a deserved homage to Thelonius Monk , this jazz legend . Charles Brown makes a very worthy rendition and wins .
St Louis Blues may be well the jewel crown of this selection . Serenity, erotism and passion hidden behind the score .
Blue in Green is terrific too and Imagination of Woody Shaw is an excellent for having a good fun and pleasant meeting no matter the nature of your encounter be.
Rubby my dear with Hank Jones and My ideal with Sonny Criss are unforgettable works .
In sum this CD is a must for all jazz lovers and even you do not , acquire it too to get closer to this unexhaustive rhythm : the jazz in a rainy afternoon.