Audio CD review:
Richie Havens - Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz

Richie Havens - Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz

Band: Richie Havens Title: Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz Rating: Release Date: 1999-02-09 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star - Haze Greenfield, Traditional 2: Grandfather's Clock 3: Fiddle De-Dee 4: Oh, Susannah 5: Skip to My Lou 6: Animal Fair 7: Blow the Man Down 8: This Old Man 9: Old MacDonald 10: The Muffin Man 11: I've Been Working on the Railroad 12: Sur le Pont d'Avignon

And Now for Something Completely Different Anyone who has suffered listening to some of the cloying children's CDs out there will appreciate this one. Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz Reaches the Target Audience! My kids LOVE this CD! That's really what counts, isn't it? Kids respond to things that make learning fun and Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz does the trick. Great Jazz for kids and their parents I have found my son is delighted by this CD and as parents we have something we actually enjoy listening to. In a world of saccerine childrens music it's a pleasure to hear something that combines playfulness with some serious Jazz. All it needs are more saxophone solos by a burning Haze Greenfield. pied piper of jazz I've since found the CD to be remarkable in its effect on my child and several of his friends. Recently, I purchased Hayes Greenfield's Jazz-a-ma-tazz for my 7 year old son. In the 10 days since its purchase, my son has not taken it out of his CD player - he plays it constantly - and - he does this when his friends are here. What I found particularly moving was when, several days ago, I heard him and his two friends scatting along with Mr. Greenfield on his CD. I believe that the children can relate to Mr. Greenfield for several reasons. First, he possesses the ability to communicate lofty ideas to children in a manner and vocabulary which they not only comprehend, but, respond to with enthusiasm. While watching my son with this CD over the last several days, it occurred to me that the CD had planted a seed of passion for music within him. He is now asking questions about different types of music and, is expressing an active interest in learning an instrument. Next, the music on the CD is familiar to children - this provides them easy access to the material. However, Mr. Greenfield treats the material in a way which introduces them to the rudiments of jazz. He conveys all of the joy and fun of that music in a way which allows children to experience and participate in it - it allows them to experience the thrill of musical performance. Finally, the inter-active experience of the CD has helped to wean my son from the television, and, seems to have made him less interested in its barrage of child targeted advertising. He seems so taken now with music that the messages of mass media have less impact on him. For these reasons, I would recommend the CD to any parent seeking to introduce his child to the beauty and joys of music. A Star shines For All Children I can only say that when my three year old heard this cd, he did not want to turn it off. Hayes Greenfield's Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz touches the soul and spirit of all children by giving a honest and enjoyable take on popular childrens' songs. . . . With the help of the great Richie Havens, Hayes brings smiles and laughter to all. This cd is a great introduction to Jazz for young children. . The music respects the "wonder" of all children. Children can sing and dance to the music. They can even pick up their "make believe" instruments and play along. . . Haze incorporates the voices of young children to help bring life to the music!! Our childrens' lives have become overloaded with so much unneccesary information. They are watching way to much television and playing to many video games that introduce them to all forms of violence. Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz successfully touches the soul of all children. This is a CD for all children!!!!!. You can see a complete list of all Richie Havens discography, or go back to the Richie Havens tabs