author: CD Baby
Jazz violin was never so sweet, lively and charming. This album of sassy, snappy styles from early jazz to smooth bossa nova with new takes on standards from Gershwin and others to beautiful original tunes, is one that fills the table like a 12-course buffet. From a winner of international violin competitions, this dazzling CD will make any atmosphere sparkle with that extra little touch of magic.
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Jazz violin was never so sweet.
author: Tamara Turner, CDBaby
Jazz violin was never so sweet, lively and charming. This album of sassy, snappy styles from early jazz to smooth bossa nova with new takes on standards from Gershwin and others to beautiful original tunes, is one that fills the table like a 12-course buffet. From a winner of international violin competitions, this dazzling CD will make any atmosphere sparkle with that extra little touch of magic.
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snazzy, ,dazzling, sarcastic, funny, virtuosic, sentimental, this cd covers all
author: BebopDude
Never mind Polyakin's classical background......eat your heart out, Jascha H...this fiddler will surprise you at every turn with irrepressible humor, imagination, sheer virtuosity and great collaboration from his colleagues........every track is alive, sound is great, not a boring moment, great fun...........buy it!
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A wonderful CD with very broad appeal. Lots of wit, beauty and virtuosity.
author: Listener from California
A friend from Cleveland turned me on to this CD and its featured violinist who plays in the Cleveland Orchestra. The album has no weak tracks; the original songs are beautiful and fun, and the standards are well played, with lots of wit and viruosity.Lev Polyakin is an exceptionally accomplished classical violinist but he still really swings in jazz. Fans of Grapelli will like this, as will many lovers of good music, since it is very accessible and broad in its appeal.
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