Jazz Music

We've had the chance to see Michael live twice. He is, hands down, the best entertainer alive. This set is not the full concert; which I would be surprised if he ever released--why would he take from his live performances still "early" in his career? The DVD does a great job at giving a little extra background to Buble's life and set-up for a concert. He adds his witty charm and humor throughout the film. The DVD is more of a documentry of Michael, about 50% interview, 50% Madison Square Gardens concert.

If you are a fan of Buble, and again, if you have seen him live, you will truly enjoy this set as we did.

I saw Michael & Naturally 7 in concert and Buble does create a amazing memorable concert! This DVD/CD might not be what most expect to get, it's different in a few ways and frankly I enjoyed every part of the DVD. Michael is all about having a good time on stage and the footage shows this. I love how he directs his band with his body and I love how he just keeps smiling having a great time. He loves what he does and it shows! He truly was born to be an entertainer.

I loved the back stage interviews and I loved watching Michael just be Michael.The DVD has MORE then 7 songs. Did I want more live concert footage? Yes, but It's well worth buying and having in your concert DVD collection.

I also want to add I think it's completely unfair for anyone to rate this without seeing it! This is why I am giving a 5 star review. I would have given 4 because I would have liked the entire concert. It's still worth buying!

I couldn't wait to get this DVD/CD package and see a Michael Buble real complete concert, but alas this is not the complete concert. I was completely annoyed by the talking & 'stuff' in between every single song. By the time I was hoping he would at least sing two songs in a row without interruption, it was over! Then, the two 'extra songs', why did they have to be completely separate in a 'special features link?" Any good producer who knows anything about presenting a live concert would have just included the songs with the concert, it is completely chopped up anyway. The one song with Naturally 7 was wonderful, but they were not introduced at the beginning of the song and as soon as the music stopped, so did the video. You know they sang more than one song than that one with Michael, in the full and complete concert.

If I was in the audience for a concert that only lasted 12 songs, I would have really felt cheated. As it is, a 'live concert' DVD with only 12 songs is also being cheated. Michael, are you listening?????

You are wonderful, your songs, your band, your repor with the audience, for those who can't make it to your concerts, how about a complete concert on DVD, with new songs, covers of the great old songs and even with your hits!!!!!

I love this guy and I love his band BUT on stage. I don't really like his back stage manner and I really didn't need all the baggage. Yes I brought this to see the whole MSG Show uninterupted. Why was this not possible it must have been quite a night.

I love Michael Buble. I've been waiting for this DVD for the longest time. Planned a whole date night with my husband around it. I am seriously disappointed. IT'S NOT THE WHOLE CONCERT. It's only about six songs. I'm going to go to his website. There's a special edition there. I don't know if it's the whole concert, but it's longer than this. So this one was a total waste of money. I wanted to see him sing Lost, and Feeling Good. Neither are on the DVD, but on the CD. Hell I already had his CD.

He singing is even sexier than the album cover. Her best album so far!

If Diana Krall looked like Susan Boyle instead of Diana Krall, she might be making a comfortable living as a competent jazz pianist, because she really can play. She wouldn't be rated as a great singer, because in truth, she can barely sing. Her signature phrasing, halting and broken, speaks (literally) of a person who can't sustain a note for more than a second and who has a vocal range of maybe an octave. Fortunately she's a smoky alto rather than a strident soprano, with a sexy timbre to her voice that substitutes for musicality. And playing the cleavage card has always been a smart move in show business. Hence, she's a star.

Before I continue, let me clarify my feelings about Susan Boyle. Now, there's a singer or, at least, a singer with potential, a woman with a real voice. Her average-Jane looks and powerful pipes may, and hopefully will, impress me one day in a manner that Diana Krall never could, given Krall's extremely limited vocal skills.

Usually Amazon fans are fairly unified in their opinion of a CD, but this CD is notable for the extremely wide range of opinions about it. The die-hards love it because they love whatever Krall does. Other Krall fans are puzzled by what they correctly perceive to be a lackluster, dull, insipid recording. Still others scratch their heads trying to figure out what the heck people see in Diana Krall. I gave this recording a chance because I fall in that last category. Never one to be influenced by a good PR campaign, I nonetheless felt that perhaps I've been too hard on Krall. Alas, Quiet Nights is so quiet as to be comatose. Do not mistake affectless, flat, dry non-interpretation for intensity. The Empress has no clothes, my friends. Oh wait, she does. It's a low-cut black dress, and a fan is staring down the bodice right now, listening to the echo of his own breathing and mistaking it for music.

Not sure whether she is just trying to do something different but, if so, she has gone in the wrong direction. Perhaps she thought this was safe and, just maybe, she was was right, but judging by the reviews on this site; not.

Bland, uninspiring and certainly not what we have become used to. "Walk on by" and "Ipanema" are particularly insipid.

Diasappointing.

First off, the positive. The arrangements here are outstanding. Definitely her musical best since The Look of Love. I've pretty much loved anything she has done. Whether it be the jazzy, swingy feel of From This Moment On, to the Jazz-Rock feel of The Girl In The Other Room, or even the sultry feel of Love Songs, she is great.

Now like I said, this is musically her best. I wish I could say the same about her vocals though.

Either:

1. She recorded this album when she had an extremely sore throat
2. She hardly got any sleep while recording this album
3. She's just plain bored of making music

Because here, her voice sounds tired and strained. She REALLY let it all out on From this Moment On, hell, she even scatted. But here, she sings in that breathy, bored style every pop singer sings in nowadays.

Several songs here are missed opportunites. The Boy From Ipanema (pretty much the reverse version of The Girl from Ipanema") sounds BO-RING due to her bored voice. "Walk On By"... huh. The title is quite apt, because it describes what I feel like doing when that song comes on. Have you heard the chorus? She's REALLY straining her voice here. Had she just sung it out like on previous efforts, maybe it wouldn't have been so unbearable. Speaking of unbearable, Song #7... her attempt at singing an entire song in Portugese is terrible. My sister walked by my room and asked "Why is she singing in random gibberish?". Can't blame her, the way Krall constantly mispronounces words it sounds like gibberish (trust me, I used to go to school with this one Brazillian guy, and when he spoke Portugese it sounded great and really natural). And "I've Grown Accustomed To His Face"... ugh. "Aiiive groan accustemed to hes feeeece!"

What a disappointing outing. Such a good opportunity wasted here. I really hope next album she sings way better. As for the orchestration and what have you, well really, I wouldn't mind if she took a similar direction next time because it sounds FANTASTIC here.

I pre-ordered this because I like Diana Krall's husky smooth jazz style and the fact that the playlist fesatured a lot of bossa nova classics from the 60's that have been neglected except for "The Girl from Ipanema." The arrangements all sound alike, the tempos all sound alike and the only way I can stand to listen to this disc is one cut at a time. Diana used to sizzle and pop - not here.

The spare production lets her voice and phrasing shine. If Diana Krall strikes you as cheesy and overdone, try the simplicity and sultriness of Melody Gardot.

I don't know if I can add much to what is written below.

Truth is very few people have a soul. If they have any at all, most have souls the size of a matchhead. Everyone has personalities, huge egos, few have souls or essences. Souls are created mostly out of difficulty and conflict, impossible situations, not ease. ("Mahatma" as in Mahatma Gandhi, actually means "Great Soul" - a title given to him, not his name!) So many musicians today can create sound without really having "anything to say".

Standing out of the current flock of women vocalists is Melody Gardot, with her smallish, smoky voice. It sometimes seems as if she has a slight accent, but what accent that might be I can't tell at all. What she does have is the ability to sing directly from the soul. Other than her accident (written about elsewhere), she must also have been deeply hurt - - it's all there. Also her happiness she has from some relationship. True sadness and true happiness are surprizing rarities in music today...

One song "If the Stars were mine" I wonder, is this sung to a lover or a child?
I love her Bossa Nova "Over the Rainbow".

Music for quiet reflective times. Soulfood.
Highly recommended.

All the comparisons to Norah Jones are somewhat valid on this exceptional new recording, except that its actually better than Norah Jones, and seems to understand the genre of jazz and blues far better than Jones ever did. If comparisons must be made, the closest thing to this would be Nina Simone - but while Simone is a great interpreter, Gardot is more of a singer-songwriter - and a sophisticated one at that.

It often makes sense to head to Amazon France and check out their Top 100 - the English releases that make that list are almost always a cut above the usual (it was there that I initially discovered Diana Krall, for example) and obscure releases such as PJ Harvey's new one, or the underrated Susheela Raman record, often make their Top 10. That was also how I glimpsed first upon Gardots' new album, and its a good thing I did - this is the album of the year in many ways (though I'm more of a rock fan, which means I'm more inclined to the DMB school of thought).

All of these songs are slow burners, but there is often an attempt at bossanova, which works in a Burt Bacharach-reminiscent context, evoking the best of Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66. The latter, especially. On the face of it, this is a quiet group of jazz love songs with some superb instrumentation. But the driving force is that voice - a rasp thats somewhere between Norah Jones, Ani DiFranco, and Ella Fitzgerald. If any of those above songstresses are ones that you like, this album will work for you.

Four and a Half Stars. The only downside is the somewhat sloppy production (this is definitely a CD where MP3 rips do not do it justice). The Jazz and Blues highlight of the year.

This album was like a breath of fresh air. she has talent! she wrote all the songs except one. Shes going to go far.

I just finished listening to "My One and Only Thrill", when my cd player eased nicely into the next CD,(probably the most famous jazz album of all time), "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis. I wasn't aware of the order, but what a pleasure listening to these two albums on a stifling hot summer's day, with the lights low, and a nice breeze going.
I'd only discovered Melody Gardot a couple of weeks ago, and on the strength of one song, "Baby I'm a Fool", I ordered this CD. Now, my "one and only" regret is that I didn't order tickets for her performance at the Toronto Jazz Festival, (in a couple of days), where she'll be performing on the great "Harbourfront" stage, right beside the cool waters of Lake Ontario, damn it!
Anyway, "Baby I'm a Fool" kind of reminded me of what Bjork might sound like if she considered doing something in a jazz vein, which ain't a bad prospect! I have to admit that I wasn't crazy about "If the Stars were Mine", (a tad to easy going), that is, until I heard the "orchestrated" version at the end of the CD! Those two songs, plus the beautiful title track, and equally beautiful and stirring "Our Love is Easy" sound gorgeous, embellished with lush strings, as are some of the others. Yet, having said that, I was surprised to hear bluesy, soulful lower register vocals on some of the other blues-type songs, and a great, slow, New Orleans-type funeral march-style piece called "Your Heart is as Black as Night". Even Melody's laugh, (at the end of "Who Will Comfort Me"), is delightful and honest- no wonder they left it in! And, if all that weren't enough, let's not forget that she wrote everything except a great, unique version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", something that a lot of famous singers don't do. Finally, one more nice touch.... The trombone solo in the (once again, here's that word) "beautiful" piece, "Lover Undercover", is one of the most interesting, and original I've ever heard. Consisting of a few very long notes bending gracefully here and there, the player (Andy Martin) sounds as if he's capturing the physical emotions of a human voice, so much so, in fact, that upon first hearing the high part in the middle, I thought it was Melody's voice!
Overall, a great album, excellent production. Continued success Melody!

I bought this CD for my friend's birthday. It is better than she could have hoped for. She absolutely loves the CD and DVD set.

My friends and I actually went to this concert and it was truly one of the best concerts EVER! We would have gone again the very next night but we were too late - SOLD OUT! This CD/DVD collection is definately a must have but I'm also getting extra to keep on hand for gifts! The behind the scenes coverage is superb and the talent that went into this show is hard to match. You can't go wrong with this one!

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Every lover of music will be moved by this compilation of songs and musicians.
I remember the first time I saw and heard Chris Botti, on the Caroline Rhea show as her band leader. I was amazed at his talent then, and he has honed that talent into an ability to actually give me goosebumps.
His music actually tells a story. Emanuele is one of the most moving pieces I have ever heard.

I have loads of Chris Botti CDs, but this is by far the best one. The variety of guests who appear with Chris is amazing. If you're trying to decide what Chris Botti CD to purchase, this is the one you want.

Will never dissappoints! I am a huge Will fan and I haven't stopped listening to this CD since I got it! I love the duet with Phil Perry and number 3! Will just keeps doing his thing and bring us fabulous music. Keep doing your thang brotha!

Will Downing new is awesome,outstanding,superb. I give it 10 stars. Id buy this cd as quick as I can its truly that excellent.

This will become a truly timeless classic, every song has his smooth, inimitable stamp. If you've ever let the love of your life get away from you, then "Statue of a Fool" will tug at your head and heart. Thanks again Will.

Classique start off with ride and that's what Will Downing wants you to do ride to classic soul. Like others stated Will does what Will does best true classic soul. What's best a grown man singing all you youngin' take notice this is real talent.

So sensual and smooth! I am a long time Will Downing fan, however, the release of Classique was a surprise for me. This CD is sheer sweet soul music! Thank you Will.

to buy it if you don't own it and NOT to tell anyone that I just bought my copy a month ago.

Don't get me wrong...not unfamiliar with the music at all and certainly not Miles! I just have a million unforgivable excuses why I didn't finally buy this. Trust me...jazz fan (Bill Evans fan), my head hangs oh so low with shame.

I'm not sure if this is the cd with the dvd on the flipside--that's what I have and it really doesn't matter. I struggled through the watching just once listening to everyone being profound about ...Blue. No one needs to describe it...just to encourage you to have a copy, listen to it and see where it takes you. I guarantee it will take you to a good place!

This is the ONE! You do not have any interest in Jazz (beginer-intermediate-advanced) without this album in your collection. It is Jazz! It is the greatest recording in the history of music. It is a must!

The english language does not allow me, or anyone, to fully describe what "Kind of Blue" is, or what it will mean to your Jazz experiance. Perhaps only the recording itself can.

This became a classic the day it was recorded....there was only one Miles and he's still on the mountain playing and playing in that Celestial band. BUY this now and visit it often. Miles lives!

My introduction to jazz was through this album. Now, almost 3000 songs later (and a whole lot poorer), I would make the argument that not only is this the best intro jazz, it is also an album that no one should be without. Folks, this is as good as music gets. Whether you prefer Mozart, the Beatles, or Rage Against the Machine (all of which I enjoy), you will take away something from this album. This is just one of those magical moments in music history where a bunch of musicians at the top of their form tried to push past conventional music, and succeeded. This is some of the most soulful playing ever captured on a record. All the tunes are solid and interesting. Though every tune on this record is "slow" and "quiet", the musicianship is so tight, and every note is played with such intensity and focus that keeps the listener on the edge of his seat in anticipation of the perfect (but never predictable) resolution that follows.

Even if you don't consider jazz your thing, don't discredit this album before giving it a listen. This is not Kenny G, this is GOOD music, and one of the most memorable recordings of the century.

The track "So What" would justify paying for this album on its own, but there are 4 other excellent pieces to sweeten the deal. This one is especially good on speakers or headphones with a lot of bass, crank it up and listen to that double bass!

So being the cheap bast@#$ that I am, I didnt want to pay the extra 10 dollars for the "bonus" cd, especially considering I have heard several Newport shows that were of sub-par recording quality. However, the quality is outstanding and the tracks absolutely worth having. If you love the bee bop era as I do, this is a must have!

Two discs 38 and 54 minutes each approximately. The sound is immediate with good separation between the piano,which is crisp,the alto sax which is light and airy,and the rhythm section,which has a good deep end to it's sound. The booklet has a number of photographs of the band and gives the background on this (at the time) monumental release. The DVD is approximately 30 minutes in length,on the making of the album,interview with Brubeck and other footage.
Anyone with even a passing interest in jazz will have heard either "Take Five",or this entire album. It's certainly one of the best selling albums in the jazz field,and shows no indication of slowing down anytime soon.
What makes this release something to purchase is the entire second cd,which is THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET LIVE AT NEWPORT,1961,1963 and 1964,with the same personnel who played on the original studio album. This disc contains the usual "hits" then popular from this group,along with several other tracks. Live this group sounds a bit more alive,and not quite as academic as they sometimes tend to sound on studio recordings. Even live,this music will put a smile on your face and set your foot to tapping. And that's what this album is all about-great jazz played with style and fine musicianship,yet it still has that cool,yet "good-time" feel. This album so caught the public's attention,because of a couple of popular tunes,that much of the sophisticated arranging and playing was missed by listeners. At the time the rhythm patterns in most of the compositions were very advanced-not many had played jazz in the time signatures that Brubeck and his group did on this album. For those who like this album,the extra disc is certainly worth owning. Not only will you have one of the best,most popular jazz albums of all time,you'll also have some very fine live jazz,which makes this release the one to own.

I have been hooked on Jazz ever since finding my Dad's Jazz LPs in the basement 40 years ago. Dave Brubek has always been one of my favorites.

If you want to introduce someone to Jazz, buy them this ablum. It's crisp, live and fantastic. Unreserved rocomendation of one the greatest Jazz alblums ever

"Time Out -50th Anniversary Legacy Edition"
(Sony-BMG Legacy, 2009)
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Dave Brubeck's landmark 1959 album, "Time Out," is perhaps the defining record of the so-called West Coast jazz sound, a playful, dynamic set that concentrates on melody and formal composition over muscularity and improv, and (for many) a welcome step back from the aggressive hurly-burly of the more macho bebop and post-bop scenes. Even though it was an experimental concept album -- toying with unusual time signatures -- it's a comfortable, comforting record, best remembered for the hit song "Take Five," but also packed with other melodic delights such as "Three To Get Ready" and "Blue Rondo A La Turk," all of which show the brilliant interplay of Brubeck and saxophonist-composer Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello.

Over the years, I've gathered many copies of this delightful album. I accidentally acquired three copies on vinyl (it's so pretty!) and likewise, bought two copies on CD before I knew what had happened. And now comes this 3-disc Legacy edition, which includes the original album along with a second disc of lively performances from the 1961-64 Newport Jazz festivals (familiar songs given added live oompf) and a third disc that has the music on DVD, along with a modest but illuminating documentary in which Brubeck reminisces about the making of the "Take Five" album and its impact on his career.

In the short film, which was shot in 2003, Brubeck takes goodnatured pot-shots at the late Paul Desmond (with whom he frequently bickered about musical ideas) and recalls the chilly reception that the record met with at Columbia Records: the company's president, Goddard Lieberson, was its sole champion, and "Take Five" wasn't even released as a single until after jazz DJs made it popular on their shows(!) Brubeck also discusses the inspirations he found for various songs, from nature and from other cultures (as in the case of "Blue Rondo A La Turk") and even sits down at the piano to show that age 83, he's still got serious chops. He's a charming old fellow, full of humor and life, and this set is a nice expansion of the legacy he, and this album, have left for the world. (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Music Guide)

I agree with the other very well written review...
it IS one of the classic Jazz albums of all time with major cross over appeal and on top of it we get a stunning compliment of unreleased LIVE versions and a skimpy yet fun DVD with interview and demonstration...so why 4 stars?
As I said...I agree with the fellow from San Diego...the sound is very well presented ,particularly for a 50 year old recording, the repertoire is classic and there is bonus material....all for about 20 bucks...WOW...I say 5 stars all the way. The couple of DVDs available of the classic quartet are also worth owning and highly recommended..Paul Desmond was a one off player in my book.

I have both the Montreal and Paris DVD's they both have their own character and personality. The Brazil DVD adds a mature musicianship that puts Diana and her group in a new category which will carry her into the future. Guitar players are astonished by Anthony Wilson's genius and the best jazz guitarist of today, Jeff Hamilton who is internationally known as the greatest brush drummer shows that on this DVD. And, of course, Mr. Clayton who is one of the greatest composers as well as bass players. No, this DVD is more than a performance. It is a tribute to great jazz players. Maybe the Oscar Peterson Munich concert equals it in importance... Buy this and you will be playing it 10 years from now

Awesome sound quality vídeo 1080i , not as good as you wish very good photography , the shots of rio are awesome, the show is a party of good music and virtuosism.

I had the good fortune to have been a disc jockey on one of the few radio stations that still played "Easy Listening" music up until the late '90s, KQUE in Houston(until it was sold and flipped to Spanish).
I played Sinatra and Jobim, Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto and Sergio Mendes, wishing all the time that the bossa nova had not been just a passing musical genre, in the US at least. Then here comes Diana Krall bringing back that magical beat on a couple of her recent albums and THEN, a DVD of a concert in Rio! I just finished watching the whole thing from end to end and I was enthralled, especially with the audience of cariocas singing along in Portuguese to,"The Boy from Ipanema". I thought I heard Astrud somewhere in there at the back table. I almost didn't buy this DVD because of some of the negative reviews here, but my birthday is coming up and I thought, hey, I'll get this for myself and tell those who would buy me another shirt that I'm fixed, thank you. If you are determined to purchase only one Diana Krall,"Live in ..." DVD, by all means get Paris.
But if you love Diana, John, Jeff and Anthony AND the bossa nova and can't imagine it getting better than played before an audience in the city of its birth (and the liner notes didn't even put an apostrophe in "its"), buy this DVD as fast as you can.

This is a dissapointment on all fronts. Her voice seems tired and unsteady and even her performance of the standards does not measure up to her earlier work. As someone who has all of her previously released material and has seen her perform live in large and small venues multiple times, I must say I hope the "real Diana Krall" returns soon!

Being a Brazilian, my opinion can't be other than "fantastic".
It was great to hear Diana singing in Portuguese. And with a carioca's (from Rio de Janeiro) accent at that!!!
She looks even more gorgeous, her voice is a sweet caress to the listener's ears and soul, the musicians playing with her are spectacular, and the images are clear as only the blu-ray technology (so far) can achieve.
I've never been to Rio (and probably never will, for in my opinion the natural beauties fall short of overcoming the violence over there), but the public added a very nice and warm atmosphere to this show, and the locations in which they filmed the extras and interviews really are great.
Even with all its problems, Rio still is the perfect background for such a wonderful combination of bossa nova and light jazz.

The album is very easy to listen to with a flow that you won't need to press skip to the next song, which I did sometimes on other people's albums.

As on her last two discs, Peyroux sings and plays dry, dry, dry. This suppression of audible sound processing gives her recordings a small, house-concert atmosphere -- like she's sitting right across from you. Every squeak of the guitar strings, every glottal click of her tongue is captured in all the raw glory. Unlike her past recordings, Bare Bones is completely comprised of songs written or co-written by Peyroux herself. Much of the material is done in a confessional, Joni-Mitchell style. The standout track, reportedly inspired by Buddhist author Pema Chodron's book When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, is the opener, "Instead," wherein Peyroux waxes positive on positive thinking ("instead of wastin' time, feel good 'bout what you're dreamin' of."). Bare Bones is a testament to being true to oneself.

"Bare Bones" is Madeleine Peyroux's first attempt at recording "modern" music, which for her means a non-Billie Holliday sounding, non-traditional jazz sound where she has written or co-written all 11 songs on the record.

Her voice still sounds like Holliday's, but the songs on this record, while similar to previous Ms. Peyroux's recordings about love, loss, and modern living sounds like early 21st century life as opposed to early to mid 20th century life. And though her voice has previous sounded like it should only sings old jazz standards, Ms. Peyroux proves that she has the talent, both vocally and in her songwriting to be considered not only a classic artist, but a contemporary one.

Much as I like Madeleine Peyroux, I feel that she gave a better show when she did other peoples songs as well as hers on a disc. It makes for a very monotanous record, even though her own songs are on the whole good, if very Joni Mitchell!

Madeleine Peyroux's golden tones, perfect pitch and excellent articulation
are sure to make Billie's ghost smile. This is her best album ever because it is her original material and that gives it a genuine flavor that is communicated deeply in each track. I highly recommend it. It isn't hugely different in style from other albums, but why mess with perfection?

I loved Michael Buble's interview on Glen Beck and have been a fan of him ever since.

This is my first Michael Buble CD and I liked it. His great voice and singing style is good for my stressy days and tired evenings. For me, as long as the songs are enjoyable and the singer sound great to me, all is OK for me.

This is my first of Buble's albums and I am SO happy I bought it. He is so fun to listen to...great "ring" to his voice, full and resonant. I loved his jazzy, sexy interp. I'm a total fan!

I read the negative reviews and although I agree with some of the nitpicky points, the fact of the matter is, Buble can take any song, make it his own and you have to listen. I think the only song I skip is Me and Mrs. Jones just because it is about adultery, not because he can't sing it. The tone of the album is definitely darker, a downer and deep blue, but when you have a singer like Buble, exploration, variety and new paths are a must. He can not be relegated to just a Frank Sinatra or Nate King Cole impersonator.
I love the variety, I love the different treatments, arrangements, the variety of songs, tempos and beats. Keep it coming Michael!

I have all of his cd's and by far this is the best. It has a vast array of music types and the jazzy style he throws into the mix is impeccable. Don't hesitate buying this, you won't be disappointed!