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 Impressive and Enjoyable Piano Songbook January 29, 2013
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By Sour Persimmons
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Jenny Lin's "Get Happy" is a brilliantly-played virtuosic tribute to the great American songbook. After a subdued take on "Blue Skies," the album quickly becomes rather impressionistic ("I Got Rhythm," "Lover," "Laura") though many of the other tracks ("Carousel Waltz," "Cheek to Cheek," etc.) maintain a more easily-recognized grounding in the original material. Lin's performances offer a full range of color and expression, and she successfully bridges the gap between the intense technical classical demands of the arrangements (which generally sound like elaborate improvisations) and the popular idiom from which they derive. The recorded piano sound is excellent, with an ideal perspective on the instrument. In short, this is a fantastic jazz/classical piano album for those interested in sophisticated takes on classic show tunes.
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 A fine recording January 24, 2013
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By Kent Blackwell
(Virginia Beach, VA) -- See All My Reviews
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The tunes are catchy and the recorded sound is marvelous. The piano never sounds too forward or too distant. As a hardcore audiophile I often listen to music in the dark. When I turned off the lights in my listening room it sounded as if the piano was in the room.
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Starting the day....happy. January 8, 2013
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By M. Alvarez
(Berkeley, CA) -- See All My Reviews
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She is very good indeed! Jenny Lin would get your day happy if you hear this cd in the morning. Very good selection of titles, good sound, very good technique, and a sense of joy transmitted through the music!!! I'd recommend it!
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 boring December 5, 2012
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By murray s.
(haddon heights, NJ) -- See All My Reviews
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i bought the cd based on recommendation-gave it away-did not enjoy any of the work.
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 Pleasant mediocre December 5, 2012
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By H R W.
(Bayside, WI) -- See All My Reviews
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Technically proficient with a modest amount of flair, this album is every bit as good as a piano bar.
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wonderful recording! December 5, 2012
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By John P.
(Roseville, MN) -- See All My Reviews
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wonderful recording!
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Not a winner December 3, 2012
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By J. Lyon
(Orinda, CA) -- See All My Reviews
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I really wanted to enjoy this album. The selections are wonderful and ditto the arrangements. Alas, I found the playing clean and fleet-fingered, but distant, uninvolved, and totally devoid of character. There was no involvement, no sense of joy; it was a overlong, tedious finger exercise. Buy the Dick Hyman or Stephen Hough albums and see how this stuff should sound. Ms Lin should stick to Shostakovich.
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GreAt p,aging but dated arrangements December 1, 2012
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By s. cuunjieng
(new york, NY) -- See All My Reviews
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Am a great fan of Jenny Lin and thanks to Arkiv bought her Shostakovich cd and consider it my favorite. She plays with panache but this cd could have been recorded 50 years ago. Just wish the song selection was less dated. Would have been more fun.
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get happy--I did November 30, 2012
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By R. Sellig
(Queensbury, NY) -- See All My Reviews
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What more could you ask for? Great composers, great arrangements, and a pianist who does them all justice make for an enjoyable experience. The choice of these classics cannot be faulted.
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Jenny Lin makes me very "Happy!" November 28, 2012
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By Barbara E.
(Chandler, AZ) -- See All My Reviews
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Jenny Lin is a fabulous pianist, first and foremost. The selections on this CD are fantastic, as are the arrangements! After I purchased my CD, I purchased three more to give as gifts!
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Just great! November 27, 2012
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By M. Brownstein
(Wernersville, PA) -- See All My Reviews
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A wonderful album. Lin plays the "Pop" songs and gives them that special touch to make them fresh for all time.
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Happy,Happy,Happy! November 27, 2012
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By Mary Katherine H.
(HURST, TX) -- See All My Reviews
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It has been a long time since I have experienced a real sing-a-long album. Jenny Lin's playing is crisp and full of light. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I love it.
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New, great pianist. November 22, 2012
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By G. Pryor
(Austin, TX) -- See All My Reviews
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Jenny Lin may not really be 'new' but to me she is and so is her interpretative playing. She is very creative in her rendition of familiar music, very much at ease at the keyboard and provides a relaxing and soothing type music for stressed people. She is easy to listen to and I'm glad Arkiv provides her music for all of us.
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Wow! November 21, 2012
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By James R.
(Saskatoon, SK) -- See All My Reviews
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This is a show piece CD, for people who know the piano, (probably play the piano) and know what it sounds like. Stunning playing coupled to absolutely astonishing production values. For follks who think vinyl sounds better, stick 'em in a chair and make them listen to it. I swear it's like having the piano in your LR.
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Lovely September 28, 2012
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Lovely
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