Ragtime Music

They all got together: George Shearing, Erroll Garner, Milt Buckner - with a little help from young Bud Powell and perhaps a couple of others. They all got together and snatched her brain. What can you say? There is mood, groove...lots of "Jazz values". But I've never seen a major, mature musician be so overwhelmed by the influence of others. It's a bit frightening. She was "ahead of her time" in the '30's and I'm sure all these new sounds responded to a need she had already felt. But they are so bland by comparison - so like "I went to a little club and heard this really good Jazz pianist" - esque. I want my Mary Lou back!

I have loved JoAnn Castle for a lot of years. I used to watch her on Lawrence Welk. I am glad to have her music so I can listen any time.n Song choices are great.

The music and songs are excellent, anytime, not just at ragtime. Jo Anne is one of the best, if not THE BEST!

Jo Anne is the best when is comes to ragtime. She really knows her piano and ragtime.

I am a great fan of Joann Castle ever since she was on the Lawrence Welk Show. This is the first time that I have ever seen Joann's CD's for sale. This album is really great nnd we
need more albusm like this on the market.. Dean Belknap

Jo Ann is a really good rag time player, but I agree with the other reviewer that she plays the tunes too fast, especailly Maple Leaf Rag. Alas, that is her style. She ain't going to change it just because we are critical of it. Despite that criticism I still like this record.

More great ragtime of JoAnn Castle. I love her music and admire her musicianship and the fun she sends to audiences.

We enjoy this musician and we own cassettes. We were really glad to find this on CD's. Excellent item, good price, fast delivery.

More great ragtime of JoAnn Castle. I love her music and admire her musicianship and the fun she sends to audiences.

We enjoy this musician and we own cassettes. We were really glad to find this on CD's. Excellent item, good price, fast delivery.

Excellent . beautiful job - recording encompasses several different music styles and they're all done with quality. Have recommended this one to several friends.

If you're a fan of THREE MO', don't miss out! A great mixture of blues, opera, jazz, and a little bit of gospel at the end! These men are SO talented. Beware! You will find yourself getting up and dancing, too!

I fell in love with this DVD. I miss this particular live performance in NYC, but the DVD has filled a void. These gentlemen are phenomenal.
I just saw the 2007 Three Mo' Tenors, and although they were absolutely great, nothing, but nothing outdoes the original Three Mo' Tenors. I look forward to seeing them in future shows, but I also look forward to other Three Mo' Tenor performances on DVD.

The word "Mo'" in the title got my attention. I bought the CD to compare it to the already popular "Three Tenors" (Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras). Wow! Was I surprised. I had expected an all opera, classical and possibly spiritual repetoire. But, the music varies from "Nessun Dorma" to "Love Train" was truly, truly delightful. I enjoyed the wonderful voices of Thomas Young, Roderick Dixon, and Victor Trent Cook and the variety of musical selections so much that I purchased several other copies for my family and friends. Then, several months later, I saw their performance on PBS. I immediately ordered the VHS offered by the TV station, paying way, way over the retail price. But, I had to have it. It was, and is, the most exciting musical performance that I have seen. Later, when I put the tape into the player at my son's house, my 5-year-old granddaughter Ciara stood next to the sofa to watch. I expected her to move away soon, but, she stood there, during the entire playback of the performance, and I do mean from beginning to end. I left the tape there so that son could see it later. The following day, and for most days during the next several weeks, Ciara asked to have the tape played, until she later was taught to handle it herself. The family has since replaced my VHS with the DVD so that now, when Ciara visits me, we can watch the show again (and again). "Three Mo' Tenors" was so surprisingly wonderful- with great voices, charismatic personalities, terrific orchestral arrangements, lively and precisely choreographed routines, and just an overall feeling of mutual admiration and respect among the three gentlemen. The beautiful cinematics, with frequently interspersed shots of the enthusiatic audience, contributes to the feeling that I am actually there at the concert. Every time I watch it, I see and hear something new. When I first heard the CD, I was not fascinated by the countertenor voice. After seeing Victor Trent Cook's heartwarming performance on the DVD, and hearing his comment about his mother's definition of a countertenor, I have been granted a new appreciation for his voice. Here it is, years later, and I'm still enamored, remembering Roderick Dixon's "Make Them Hear You" elicits tears, Thomas Young's "Twisted" makes me laugh, and the duet with Victor and Thomas (see, I'm now on first-name basis with them) is so beautiful. I could to on and on. In fact, it's time for another listen.

I would rate this CD more than five stars if I could! I picked up this CD not knowing anything about these guys, but, knowing that I liked some of the songs contained on it. I was absolutely blown away by this collection! These guys have it all. Voices, talent, showmanship, style, technique, etc. Everytime I listen to it, I feel like I'm sitting right there in the theatre. I am a huge fan of opera, jazz and gospel. This CD covers it all! Although my favorite tracks are La Donna e Mobile, Make Them Hear You, and Nessun Dorma, they are all so good! I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again. You have to hear them to believe them!