Verve Remixed, Vol. 4
by: Various Artists
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Album Description:
The Verve//Remixed series began in the spring of 2002 with the release of the unprecedented album featuring the world's most talented and sought after DJ's remixing the great vocalists of jazz. The series has been highly regarded by tastemakers and critics alike. A groove rooted in soul winds its way through remixes of tracks by the likes of Roy Ayers, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and more.
Album Description:
Vol.4- Verve Remixed is a dozen hits.The Verve//Remixed series began in the spring of 2002 with the release of the unprecedented album featuring the world's most talented and sought after DJ's remixing the great vocalists of jazz. The series has been highly regarded by tastemakers and critics alike. The series has combined sales over 350,000 units. A groove rooted in soul winds its way through remixes of tracks by the likes of Roy Ayers, James Brown, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and more.
The Verve//Remixed series began in the spring of 2002 with the release of the unprecedented album featuring the world's most talented and sought after DJ's remixing the great vocalists of jazz. The series has been highly regarded by tastemakers and critics alike. A groove rooted in soul winds its way through remixes of tracks by the likes of Roy Ayers, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and more.
Album Description:
Vol.4- Verve Remixed is a dozen hits.The Verve//Remixed series began in the spring of 2002 with the release of the unprecedented album featuring the world's most talented and sought after DJ's remixing the great vocalists of jazz. The series has been highly regarded by tastemakers and critics alike. The series has combined sales over 350,000 units. A groove rooted in soul winds its way through remixes of tracks by the likes of Roy Ayers, James Brown, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and more.
Disc 1:
- Cry Me A River - Billie Holiday remixed by Truth and Soul
- Gimme Some -Nina Simone remixed by Mike Mangini
- There Was A Time - James Brown remixed by Kenny Dope
- California Soul- Marlena Shaw remixed by Diplo
- Take Care Of Business - Nina Simone remixed by Pilooski
- Bim Bom - Astrud Gilberto remixed by Psapp
- Everybody Loves The Sunshine - Roy Ayers remixed by 9th Wonder
- Tenderly - Anita O'Day remixed by Mocky
- Dilo Como Yo - Patato & Totico remixed by Antibalas
- Evil Ways - Willie Bobo remixed by Karriem Higgins
- Tea For Two - Sarah Vaughan remixed by Chris Shaw
- I Get A Kick Out Of You - Billie Holiday remixed by
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Can't stop listening
I really love this cd. The songs are catchy and everyone who hears it likes it, too. Worth the money...
Rating: - Keep 'em coming
Though this collection isn't as strong as the previous three, I'm still recommending it.Each time I play it, it gets better.I'm a big fan of the whole series.
Rating: - Great CD
Great CD!Perfect for playing as background music while hosting company.Although its always requested to be turned up because everyone likes it.
Rating: 
- One of these things is not like the others
Don't do it!I absolutely loved the first three verve remixed cds and have been enjoying them for years.The first opened my eyes to a whole new way to listen to jazz and even directed my classic jazz collection's growth.Since then, I've been quick to pick up each newest iteration and have been wowed by the cool tracks on the first three.This one, however MIGHT have one track worthy of sharing.I am totally disappointed.
Rating: - Mellow mixes, average album.
First off, I have to disagree with the reviewer who said that Diplo's "California Soul" remix "destroyed" Marlena Shaw's vocals. Yes, the original can't be improved upon, but out of all the remixes on this disc, Diplo's remix is probably the most faithful to the original song. It's almost like he was too timid to really mess with such a classic, so he just locked in the tempo, added some beats, low end, a few filter effects, and that's about it. The track sounds more like something Diplo would have ... Read More
- Can't stop listeningI really love this cd. The songs are catchy and everyone who hears it likes it, too. Worth the money...
- Keep 'em comingThough this collection isn't as strong as the previous three, I'm still recommending it.Each time I play it, it gets better.I'm a big fan of the whole series.
- Great CDGreat CD!Perfect for playing as background music while hosting company.Although its always requested to be turned up because everyone likes it.
- One of these things is not like the othersDon't do it!I absolutely loved the first three verve remixed cds and have been enjoying them for years.The first opened my eyes to a whole new way to listen to jazz and even directed my classic jazz collection's growth.Since then, I've been quick to pick up each newest iteration and have been wowed by the cool tracks on the first three.This one, however MIGHT have one track worthy of sharing.I am totally disappointed.
- Mellow mixes, average album.First off, I have to disagree with the reviewer who said that Diplo's "California Soul" remix "destroyed" Marlena Shaw's vocals. Yes, the original can't be improved upon, but out of all the remixes on this disc, Diplo's remix is probably the most faithful to the original song. It's almost like he was too timid to really mess with such a classic, so he just locked in the tempo, added some beats, low end, a few filter effects, and that's about it. The track sounds more like something Diplo would have ... Read More
