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Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles [Blu-ray]
$29.95
Recorded Live at Jazz at Lincoln Center s Frederick P. Rose Hall on February 10, 2009

Once in a while the stars align and something magical happens...as on the night Jazz at Lincoln Center presented a salute to the late, great bluesman, Ray Charles. Two musical iconoclasts, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis, along with the stunning songstress Norah Jones, collectively brought their unique musical perspective to the legendary artist s hits such as Hallelujah I Love Her So, Hit the Road Jack, and Unchain My Heart. The evening s musicians are supported by insightful and vibrant performances from saxaphonist Walter Blanding, pianist Dan Nimmer, bassist Carlos Henriquez, drummer Ali Jackson, and harmonica great Mickey Raphael.

Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles gives music lovers a front-row seat to the sold-out concert in New York City at Rose Theater, including rehearsal footage, exclusive interviews and photos.

State of Play
$3.99
The plot was complicated, but not overly complicated. The acting was good. I thought Affleck was a little miscaste. I didn't think he came off very well as a powerful congressman. Although, his questioning of the executive at the hearings was very good. I thought Crowe was great. Helen Mirren was very good. The rest of the cast works. The plot was well paced. The topic was timely. It brought in the demise of newspaper being replaced be online blogs. The atmosphere was very appropriate and the sets were good.

The problems were slight. The friendships were complex, but some of the history was overly complicated. Crowe's character at one time slept with his best friend's wife. This was an unnecessary complication I thought. The problem was the denouement. We had the big revelation and the case is solved, but the movie kept going. So we knew something else going on and it wasn't hard to guess who was involved. It was a slight let down.

In summary, I recommend the movie. I liked the topic, the pacing, and the actors. The plot was good, but not great.

I Don't Want to Play House
$0.99

Play Piano with Norah Jones (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook)
$19.95
Since the first time I heard Norah Jones' enchanting voice and style, I've wanted to be able to play that way. This book opens that door for me. Very useful, though a challenge. Just knowing I am developing my playing skills in a direction in which I have high interest gives me a lot of additional motivation. I am delighted that such a product is available. And the cd inside is the icing on the cake to help accompany and measure my progress. Everything I wanted and more - a great value.