Help me choose some CD's (not cast recordings)

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 11:41pm

Hey Guys,
Well I have a $100 gift certificate to buy CD's online and I'm trying to decide what to buy. I have all the cast recordings I want/need, so I want to buy some solo recordings. What solo CD's by Broadway stars or other vocalists do you have and like (Broadway/Jazz/Pop/Standards)? Old or new, all recommendations welcome.

Updated On: 1/1/05 at 11:41 PM

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 11:43pm

Let Yourself Go-Kristin Chenoweth
Here-Idina Menzel
The Maury Yeston Songbook
Susan Egan's CDs
I like Yellowcard.

[Dare2DefyGravity]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 11:45pm

Broadway My Way- Linda Eder

[personB]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 11:50pm

Let Yourself Go (K. Chenoweth)
Still I Can't Be Still (I. Menzel)
Anything Goes (R. Luker)

Ooo...The Killers. Hot Fuss is good stuff.
Or you could try Let's Keep It Together by Guster.

[VeuveClicquot]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 11:51pm

I love both of the Emily Skinner/Alice Ripley duets discs. Their version of "I'm Past My Prime" from LIL' ABNER is priceless, their "Pretty Women" is fascinating, and they sing the heck out of "Solid Silver Platform Shoes."

Liz Callaway's first solo disc also gets a lot of play in my house. Her "Sleepy Man" from THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM is heavenly, and her "The Story Goes On" is much deeper and more fulfilling than her performance on the original BABY cast album.

All of Betty Buckley's solo discs are good. My favorite is "Children Will Listen."

And I think every show fan should own Linzi Hatley's "Sooner or Later" disc. It's mostly terrible, but she does perform the entire 10 minute title song from CARRIE, with the original orchestrations.

[scotty]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 11:56pm

Anything by Anthony Warlow. He has a few Solo Albums. I suggest 'Centre Stage' and (although not music theatre) 'Face the Music'

and non music theatre related. A Billy Joel album. Updated On: 1/2/05 at 11:56 PM

[edenespinosalover]

Posted: 1/1/05 at 11:57pm

I don't have Lauren Kennedy's tribute to JRB, but I really want it. I've heard awesome things about it and not so awesome things about the CD too though.

[commasplice]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:03am

"Unsuspecting Hearts" from Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner is great. I love Alice's "Losing Track of Time" from Summer of '42. If you like Emily, her self-titled solo CD is good too (plus, it has three songs with Alice!). She has a lot of beautiful songs on it.

I don't know if this counts since it's neither cast recording nor solo CD, but William Finn has a concert CD out called Infinite Joy where multiple vocalists (including Carolee Carmello, Norm Lewis, Liz Callaway, and Mary Testa) sing some of Finn's best songs, including songs from shows that were never recorded or were scrapped.

I really want Lauren Kennedy's CD, but the person I ordered it from cancelled my order, so sadly, no Lauren for me.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:09am

I'm a large fan of Daphne Rubin-Vega's first CD that was unreleased. I know BCEFA sells it, but I don't know about amazon.

Not vocal/Broadway, but you should check out THE SCISSOR SISTERS - they're fantastic.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:14am

Mandy Patinkin Sings Sondheim
Bernadette's Sondheim, Etc.

[scotty]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:15am

I luckily have a signed copy of Lauren's album. It's fantastic. Nothing negative to say except that I would have preferred more tracks. Simply, if your a fan of JRB buy it. Not only is Lauren in fine voice, she also gets to sing some brilliant unknown material. Updated On: 1/2/05 at 12:15 AM

[GypsyRoseLee]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:33am

Frank Sinatra is, of course a timeless choice.

[timote316]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:38am

Frank Sinatra is always a good choice.

If I may plug some of my favorite non-showtune CDs...
Measure of a Man, Clay Aiken (lol, please, no Clay bashing)
O Yeah! Ultimat Aerosmith Hits, Aerosmith (or anything Aerosmith, actually...)
Civilian, Adam Pascal

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 12:52am

*points to signature*
A must-have. I'm so proud of my man!

Updated On: 1/2/05 at 12:52 AM

[jmnpublications]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:14am

I don't know if your gift certificate is limited to any particular site, but Barnes and Noble is releasing a brand new CD by Rachel York on January 4. It's called "Let's Fall in Love" and features standard and Broadway love ballads. It's her first solo CD, and I can't wait till mine comes in the mail.

lc

[scotty]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:16am

oooooooooo I love Rachel. Very sexy woman.

[coalhouse]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:18am

down boy

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 2:20am

Thanks to all. Lovesclassics, do you know where I can find a track list for Rachel York CD?

[CJR]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 2:22am

Adam Pascal -- Model Prisoner
Adam Pascal -- Civilian

For something a little different, although I suppose it could be considered a 'cast recording'.... Their Thought and Back Again

I don't really buy the solo albums of broadway performers though...

[eslgr8]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 3:02am

Sherie Rene Scott--Men I've Had
I LOVE HER VOICE!

[~FloweryFriend~]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 3:19am

I've heard good things about the Jessica Molasky-John Pizzarelli collaborations.
One was called "Pentimento", and I think she just released one called "Make Believe"

I've heard good things about "The Stephen Schwartz Album" (various artists)

I personally would like to buy "Let Yourself Go!" by Kristin Chenoweth and "Men I've Had..." by Sherie Rene Scott.

[whimsical]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 4:19am

Personal favorites:

Jessica Molaskey - Pentimento (the only one of her CDs I own. I've heard the others are fantastic as well.)
Sally Mayes - Boys and Girls Like You Me (includes a lot of rare and cut songs from various shows. Her Comden & Green CD is great, too.)
Lauren Kennedy - Songs of Jason Robert Brown (I absolutely adore her voice. It's gorgeous. Angelic.)

[jmnpublications]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:00pm

Hi, Chris,

I will be receiving my copy of Rachel York's CD within the next week or so. I pre-ordered it and was told it will be shipped on the release date, January 4. As soon as I get it, I'll let you know the track list. Maybe Barnes and Noble will list it once the CD is released. I'll PM you, too, just in case you don't come back to this thread.

lc

[Broadway_Bound_Star]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:25pm

I got Idinas solo cd "Here" its really good, and some of her songs she wrote herself. I'm not usually a big Idina fan, but I like her music

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/2/05 at 1:35pm

Anything by Rusty Warren.