Don Cherry

Cherry's Jubilee

        Cherry's Jubilee: Singin' And Swingin' Through Life celebrates Don Cherry's 50th anniversary of the release of his signature tune Band Of Gold (1956) and includes selections never before released on CD. The CD is a special compilation of some of Cherry's personal favorites he recorded and performed through his almost 60 years as a recording artist. 

This 24-track disc was inspired by the recent publication of his autobiography, Cherry's Jubilee: Singin' And Swingin' Through Life With Dino and Frank, Arnie and Jack (Triumph Books) (See Don Cherry Book)

The album opens with a personal message from the Man himself and includes such early hits as Vanity (1952), My Future Just Passed (1956), Thinking Of You (1957), and of course, Band Of Gold (recorded Oct. 17,1955). Also included are numerous well-recorded selections from his Monument Records years in the 1960s; recent collaborations with pally Willie Nelson; and tribute songs to friend, Perry Como.

While Cherry made a name for himself as a hit maker in the pop music scene during a period in American where tastes in music were shifting, he also feels right at home presenting authentic Country musical offerings with his easy-going, golden baritone voice.

The Man is timeless, as this CD will testify.

Cherry's Jubilee: Singin' And Swingin' Through Life is a fantastic compilation of Cherry's musical output that represents over a half century of his diversity as a recording artist. It's a great addition for any serious Don Cherry collector and a "must-have" that compliments his recently published story.

Track selections:  A Message from Don Cherry, Band Of Gold, Vanity, My Future Just Passed, Thinking Of You, That Woman's Coming Home, When You Leave Amarillo, Blue Velvet, You Almost Slipped My Mind, Ain't You Glad You're Living Joe, When You Leave That Way, Green, Green Grass Of Home (duet with Willie Nelson), One For The Road (duet with Willie Nelson), Going Away Party, Story Of My Life, Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, Streets Of Laredo, Play Her Back To Yesterday, Look For Me Tomorrow, Wonder Where They're Going, The Days of Sands And Shovels, No Hearts And Flowers, After I'm Number One, It's Impossible, My Way (duet with Willie Nelson).

- Stephen Fratallone/Jazz Connection Magazine

Rating:  *****

To order Cherry's Jubilee: Singin' And Swingin' Through Life, log on to Don Cherry's websites at www.doncherrysinger.com  or www.doncherry.us 

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