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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0826663109009 Label: Shout Factory Manufacturer: Shout Factory MPN: 10900 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Shout Factory Release Date: June 03, 2008 Studio: Shout Factory Editorial Review: Album Description: The Jewish Songbook The Heart And Humor Of A People is an album of classic Jewish songs newly recorded by some of today's top Jewish stars. Produced by legendary producer Brooks Arthur (Janis Ian, Bette Midler, Jackie Mason, Adam Sandler), the record is at once musical and comedic, and wholeheartedly documents thecreative richness of Jewish culture. The Jewish Songbook features Adam Sandler, Jason Alexander, Barbra Streisand, Neil Sedaka, Rob Schneider and many others. Album Description: Jewish Songbook: Heart & Humor of A People features a wealth of talent such as The Manhattan Transfer featuring Andy Statman, Neil Sedaka, Dave Koz, Herb Alpert featuring Alician Svigals, Rob Schneider, Jason Alexander, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog with Max Weinberg, Paul Shaffer and Richard Belzer, Lainie Kazan featuring Cantor Marcelo Gindlin, Marvin Hamlisch, Kenny Karen, Barbra Streisand and all the talented musicians continuing the legacy of the Jewish heritage. Shalom! Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Some is great;;some a one time listenThe concept of this CD, produced by Brooks Arthur is a commendable one. He knows lots of folks in show business who are Jewish and decided that newly recorded versions of "Jewish" songs would be great. All but one of the 13 tracks on this (somewhat short at 44-minute length) were recorded in 2006 and 2007 by the artists. The lone "oldie" is "Avinu Malkeinu" by Barbra Streisand, which comes from her 1997 "Higher Ground" album. The CD starts off great with The Manhattan Transfer performing ... Read More Rating:  - Jewish Music Lovers CDAnyone who loves Jewish music should check out this CD. It is original and funny and brings back lots of memories. |
