Willie Nelson/Wynton Marsalis - Two Men With The Blues
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Free Music Review: Somewhere Between Austin & New Orleans
Hit: 5 Stars
There is a happy medium between Willie and Wynton, and it is on the dusty bayou roads that link these two icons. The delta Blues Sound is unmistakable. Miles Davis once said that he enjoyed listening to Willie Nelson because he had a jazz sense to his music. Wynton Marsalis must have heard this because he has proven that theory is correct. Nonetheless this is enjoyable music, I can't stop listening to this CD. Think Billie Holliday replaced by Willie's Texas twang. Songs like "Basin Street Blues" and "Rainy Day Blues" are awesome.
Joining the 2 Men' are Willie's harmonica player Mickey Raphael, and Wynton's band Walter Blanding on sax, Dan Nimmer on piano, Carlos Henriquez on bass & Ali Jackson on drums.
Buy this CD now! A must have for not only fans of these 2 men, but those who want to further their history of American music!
Free Music Review: I love the music on this disc
Hit: 5 Stars
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis collaborate to produce the best duet album of the year. My favorite track is "Bright Lights Big City". The harmonica playing by Mickey Raphael is so cool here. Wynton is equally good on the trumpet here. Willie's vocals are excellent too. I love Dan Nimmer's smooth piano playing on the track "Georgia on My Mind". "My Bucket's Got A Hole In It" is a fun song about looking for love. I really like the bass playing by Carlos Henriquez on "Caldonia". This is such a groovy track about a special woman. "Basin Street Blues" is a tribute to the street in New Orleans. "Stardust" is a very romantic track. Walter Blanding shines playing the saxophone on the track "Rainy Day Blues". I love the music these talented musicians create on this album.Free Music Review: Waiting For Volume 2!!
Hit: 5 Stars
A small-club setting and appreciative audience, a set that cooks, two laid back super cool music makers having fun, some funky blues with a generous helping of rocking traditional jazz and jive = 5 stars!
Willie's voice sounds like he's sung the blues more than a few times and, like the older Johnny Cash, sounds like a man who's been around the long block a few times and is now completely comfortable in his skin. The backing musicians add some wonderful solo and ensemble work; Wynton Marsalis rollicks and wails, and Willie's guitar work is subdued but stills grabs you.
Fun and entertaining from track 1, and I'm hoping for another pairing to maybe give us a Volume 2 next year!
Free Music Review: Two Men Perfect the Blues
Hit: 5 Stars
What do you get when you get Willie and Wynton together? Nothing less than perfection. I was prompted to purchase this CD after listening to an interview Willie and Wynton had on an NPR program. After hearing the chemistry they had out of the studio, I couldn't wait to see what the two could mix in the studio.
I went directly to Amazon and purchased the CD,(paid for express shipping, no less!) It was worth every penny. If you get a chance to enjoy their interview on NPR, you should do so. It was during the month of July and can be found in the archived programs using their quick search.
Free Music Review: unique duo
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been a fan of Willie Nelson since I was a teen ... way back in the 70s ... and more recently, perhaps over the past decade, of Wynton Marsalis... Willie has certainly become more sophisticated over the years, easily building on his unique vocals and style in his own genre, and expanding a very well developed blues delivery. I knew Wynton as a classical musician - and have the Baroque CD he did with opera singer Kathleen Battle. What I didn't know was that he is equally gifted in jazz and blues. Highly recommend this CD ...