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On the Town - Turtle Island String Quartet
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  1. Love for Sale
  2. Body and Soul
  3. Fascinating Rhythm
  4. Manoir de Mes Reves/Blues en Mineur
  5. Angel Eyes
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  1. Love for Sale
  2. Body and Soul
  3. Fascinating Rhythm
  4. Manoir de Mes Reves/Blues en Mineur
  5. Angel Eyes
  6. A Smooth One
  7. Oh, Lady Be Good
  8. Lil' Darlin'
  9. Rachel's Dream
  10. In a Sentimental Mood
  11. I Love You
  12. Cheek to Cheek
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This CD is simply delightful. Unlike the Kronos Quartet, the members of Turtle Island (violinists Darol Anger and David Balakrishnan, Katrina Wreede on viola, and cellist Mark Summer) all improvise; on this collection of swing standards, the effect is often like four incarnations of Stephane Grappelli. The inventive arrangements really showcase the group's power and creativity. The Billy Taylor Trio helps out on "Love for Sale," "Angel Eyes," and "A Smooth One," another trio joins up on "Cheek to Cheek," and there are a ...

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On the Town 1991, Windham Hill Jazz

UPC: 019341013228

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