Rosemary Clooney – White Christmas (1996) [Reissue 2003] MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Rosemary Clooney – White Christmas (1996) [Reissue 2003]
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 5.1 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 55:14 minutes | Scans included | 3,16 GB
or FLAC 2.0 Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Full Scans included | 1,0 GB
Features 2.0 Stereo & 5.1 multichannel Surround sound

Although Rosemary Clooney had a major part in the famous film White Christmas back in 1954, this was her first full Christmas album and it was a big seller when it was released late in 1996. From the jazz standpoint, there is not much here, as Clooney is accompanied by a huge orchestra conducted and mostly arranged by Peter Matz. Although there are a few brief solos from altoist Gary Foster, tenor saxophonist Dan Higgins, trombonist Chauncey Welsch and trumpeter Warren Luening, the music is essentially nostalgic middle-of-the-road pop with Clooney joined on several numbers by the Earl Brown Singers (who also take brief a cappella versions of some veteran Christmas tunes); one tune apiece features appearances by Michael Feinstein and Rosemary’s brother Nick Clooney. But jazz content aside, Rosemary Clooney is in good voice, and the heartfelt emotions that she expresses on these Yuletide favorites communicate quite well.

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Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney – How The West Was Won (Original Soundtrack Recording) (1960) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney – How The West Was Won (Original Soundtrack Recording) (1960)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:23:49 minutes | 3,65 GB | Genre: Soundtrack
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA – Legacy

How the West Was Won was a 2-LP album recorded in July 1959 at United Recorders, Hollywood, for Bing Crosby’s own company, Project Records. It was released by RCA Victor in 1960 and featured Crosby, Rosemary Clooney as well as other singers. The backing orchestra was conducted by Bob Thompson.

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Rosemary Clooney – The Buddy Cole And Nelson Riddle Sessions (2005/2020) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Rosemary Clooney – The Buddy Cole And Nelson Riddle Sessions (2005/2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time – 58:56 minutes | 1,09 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RevOla

Features two albums, Ring Around Rosie (with the Buddy Cole Trio) and Rosie Solves The Swingin Riddle (with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra), on one CD. Clooney sings a bouquet of great standards such as ‘Deed I Do’, ‘You Took Advantage Of Me’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Goody, Goody’, ‘Too Close For Comfort’, ‘Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me’, ‘This Can’t Be Love’, ‘Get Me To The Church On Time’, ‘April In Paris’, ‘I Ain’t Got Nobody’, ‘Some Of These Days’, ‘Shine On Harvest Moon’, ‘Cabin In The Sky’ and ‘Limehouse Blues’ among others.

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