Name: Popular Songs: The Best Of Wynton Marsalis by Wynton Marsalis
Brand: Wynton Marsalis
SKU: 5099750223826
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

COMPILATION

Oh, the delicious irony of the title! Because, as you educated and erudite readers know, Mr. Wynton Marsalis is not fond at all of popular music, so the very fact that there are popular tunes within his catalog is nearly anathema to his aesthetic. But, given his stature as an ambassador of jazz (for the record, I once considered myself the ambassador of techno, but then I realized that anyone who considers the Stones the greatest band ever should graciously defer that title), and given the prominence of his role in Ken Burns' Jazz, there was a need for a sampler like this record, and hence the appearance of Popular Songs: The Best of Wynton Marsalis in the summer of 2001. Marsalis has recorded a lot of music -- and I mean a lot of music -- for Columbia. It's inevitable that the selections here are open for dispute, but it's still a little puzzling that much of this album bypasses the music that brought him to the spotlight (only "Black Codes" is here from his early-'80s albums), favoring the endless Standard Time series. This is accessible, enjoyable music -- there's a reason Marsalis coined these as standards -- and, as such, it's good for listeners who want a sampling of Marsalis at his easiest and most enjoyable, but it's hardly a definitive, or even representative, retrospective of Marsalis' career.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

1. Jig's Jig (Album Version)

by Wynton Marsalis

Alto Saxophone: Wessell Anderson; Performer
Bass: Reginald Veal; Performer
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Composer: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Lyricist: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wilder
Tim Geelan; Production
Executive Producer: George Butler; Production
Mastering Engineer: Seth Foster; Production
Piano: Marcus Roberts; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Todd Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Todd Williams; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Epstein; Production

2. Root Groove (Album Version)

by Wynton Marsalis

Alto Saxophone: Wessell Anderson; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Gideon Feldenstein; Performer
Lyricist: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Seth Foster
Mark Wilder; Production
Composer: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Bass: Ben Wolfe; Performer
Bass Clarinet: Gideon Feldenstein; Performer
Clarinet: Victor Goines; Performer
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Flute: Kent Jordan; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Conductor: Wynton Marsalis; Conductor
Piano: Eric Reed; Performer
Piccolo: Kent Jordan; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Branford Marsalis
Wessell Anderson
Ted Nash
Victor Goines
Ted Nash & His Orchestra
Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ted Nash
Victor Goines
Ted Nash & His Orchestra; Performer
Trombone: Wycliffe Gordon
Ronald Westray; Performer
Trumpet: Marcus Printup
Harry "sweets" Edison
Ryan Kysor
Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Producer: Delfeayo Marsalis; Production

3. I Got Lost In Her Arms

by Wynton Marsalis

Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Bass: Lawrence Glazener
Reginald Veal
John Beal
Paul Harris; Performer
Cello: Eric Friedlander
Eugene Moye
Clay Ruede
Mark Schuman
Fred Zlotkin
Richard Locker; Performer
Drums: Lewis Nash; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Piano: Eric Reed; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Viola: Julien Barber
Karen Dryfus
Maryhelen Ewing
Maxine Roach
Sue Pray
Lamar Alsop
Lenny Davis
Carol Landon
Mary Heken Ewing; Performer
Violin: Narcisco Figueroa
Regis Inderio
Richard Henrickson
Robert Chassau
Ron Oakland
Susan Ornstein
Winterton Garvey
Israel Chorberg
Richard Sortomme
Laura J. Seaton
Barry Finclair
Sandra Park
Krista Bennion Feeney
Paul Peabody
Abe Appleman
Ann Leathers
Belinda Whitney-barret
Donna Tecco
Jean Ingraham
John Pintavalle
Kenneth Gordon
Lisa Steinberg
Martin Stoner
Matt Raidmondi
Nancy Mcalhany
Belinda Whitney-barratt
Krista Feeney; Performer
Arranger: Robert Freedman; Composer
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Berlin; Composer
Conductor: Robert Freedman; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Jen Wyler; Production
Engineer: Todd Whiteclock; Production
Producer: Steve Epstein; Production

4. Where or When

by Wynton Marsalis

Bass: Reginald Veal; Performer
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Sandy Palmer; Production
Editing: Meean-cheem Ustoo; Production
Editor: Meean-cheem Ustoo; Production
Engineer: Peter Doell; Production
Mastering Engineer: Seth Foster
Mark Wilder; Production
Piano: Ellis Marsalis; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Vocals: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Tim Gleelan; Production
Recording: Patrick Smith; Production
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Producer: Delfeayo Marsalis; Production

5. Cherokee

by Wynton Marsalis

Bass: Robert Leslie Hurst Iii; Performer
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Drums: Jeff "tain" Watts; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Piano: Marcus Roberts; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Composer: Ray Noble; Composer
Lyricist: Ray Noble; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Engineer: Tim Geelan; Production
Executive Producer: George Butler
G. Butler; Production
Mastering Engineer: Seth Foster
Mark Wilder; Production
Producer: Steve Epstein; Production

6. Black Codes

by Wynton Marsalis

Bass: Charnett Moffett; Performer
Drums: Jeff Tain Watts; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Arranger: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Lyricist: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dennis Ferrante; Production
Executive Producer: George Butler; Production
Mastering Engineer: Seth Foster
Vlado Meller
Mark Wilder; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Geelan; Production
Piano: Kenny Kirkland; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque; Performer
Composer: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Recording: Tim Geelan; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Remixing: Tim Geelan; Production
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Epstein; Production

7. Double Rondo On The River (Pedro's Getaway) (Album Version)

by Wynton Marsalis

Alto Saxophone: Wessell Anderson
Wes Anderson; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Joe Temperley; Performer
Bass: Reginald Veal; Performer
Clarinet: Todd Williams
Dr. Michael White; Performer
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Arranger: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Composer: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Lyricist: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Assistant Engineer: James Nichols
Sandy Palmer; Production
Engineer: Tim Geelan; Production
Executive Producer: Peter Afterman
Diane Delouise Wessel; Production
Mastering Engineer: Seth Foster
Mark Wilder; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Geelan; Production
Piano: Marcus Roberts; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Todd Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Herb Harris
Todd Williams; Performer
Trombone: Wycliffe Gordon; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Producer: Delfeayo Marsalis
Steve Epstein; Production

8. Down Home With Homey (Album Version)

by Wynton Marsalis

Bass: Reginald Veal; Performer
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Piano: Marcus Roberts; Performer
Saxophone: Todd Williams; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Composer: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Lyricist: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Engineer: Dennis Ferrante
Tim Geelan; Production
Executive Producer: Dr. George Butler; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Wilder
Seth Foster; Production
Producer: Steve Epstein; Production

9. Sunflowers (Album Version)

by Wynton Marsalis

Composer: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Wessell Anderson; Performer
Bass: Rodney Whitaker; Performer
Bass Clarinet: Victor Goines; Performer
Lyricist: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Spencer; Production
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Editor: Jalmus; Production
Engineer: Patrick Smith; Production
Mastering Engineer: Jalmoose
Mark Wilder
Seth Foster; Production
Mixing Engineer: Patrick Smith
Brian Dixon; Production
Piano: Farid Barron; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Victor Goines; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Victor Goines; Performer
Trombone: Wycliffe Gordon; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Editing: Jalmus; Production
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Producer: Delfeayo Marsalis; Production

10. Invitation (Album Version)

by Wynton Marsalis

Composer: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Wessell Anderson
Wessel Anderson; Performer
Lyricist: Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Sandy Palmer; Production
Bass: Reginald Veal; Performer
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Todd Williams; Performer
Executive Producer: George Butler; Production
Mastering Engineer: Seth Foster
Mark Wilder; Production
Piano: Eric Reed; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Todd Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Trombone: Wycliffe Gordon; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Vocals: Marion Williams; Performer
Producer: Steve Epstein; Production
Recording: Mark Wilder; Production

11. The End Of A Love Affair

by Wynton Marsalis

Bass: Reginald Veal; Performer
Composer: Edward C. Redding; Composer
Drums: Herlin Riley; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Piano: Marcus Roberts; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Lyricist: Edward C. Redding; Composer
Assistant Engineer: James Nichols
Sandy Palmer
Dennis Ferrante; Production
Executive Producer: Dr. George Butler; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Wilder
Seth Foster; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tim Geelan; Production
Recording: Tim Geelan; Production
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Producer: Steve Epstein; Production

12. Soon All Will Know

by Wynton Marsalis

Bass: Robert Leslie Hurst Iii; Performer
Primary Artist: Wynton Marsalis; Main Performer
Drums: Jeff "tain" Watts; Performer
Performer: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Piano: Marcus Roberts; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Composer: W. Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis; Composer
Lyricist: W. Marsalis; Composer
Executive Producer: George Butler
G. Butler; Production
Producer: Steve Epstein
Steven Epstein; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 16 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Post Bop

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 30, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099750223826

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Popular Songs: The Best Of Wynton Marsalis