This CD is much better than it looks. Cornetist Ruby Braff and pianist Dick Hyman can always be relied upon to create exciting music but the songs from South Pacific (best-known are "Some Enchanted Evening" and "Younger than Springtime") would not seem to have much potential. However, through witty frameworks and creativity, Braff and Hyman greatly uplift the music, particularly their two versions of "Bali Ha'i." This consistently surprising CD is well worth checking out.
Ruby Braff
Music from South Pacific
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:22 | |||||
| 2 | 4:19 | |||||
| 3 | 3:53 | |||||
| 4 | 4:24 | |||||
| 5 | 3:40 | |||||
| 6 | 4:49 | |||||
| 7 | 5:20 | |||||
| 8 | 3:16 | |||||
| 9 | 6:19 | |||||
| 10 | 4:59 | |||||
| 11 | 6:49 |
