Title: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Product review: "The Majesty of the Blues" is basically a tale of two CDs: one solid, and one shoddy. The first three songs (particularly the title track) are well-executed and almost burning with intensity. However, the CD is plagued by a long, drawn-out, totally unnecessary sermon on the fourth track that completely destroys the mood you built up to that point. The final song is also not crisply executed and is not really an appropriate closer for the album.As much as I like Wynton Marsalis, I cannot recommend this album. If you do buy it, then buy it for the title track alone. Otherwise, "Black Codes" or "Levee Low Moan" would be a much better buy.
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