Jazz Loves Disney Album Review
Review by Lauren
Source: This is a sponsored post from Disney Music and One2One Network. All opinions are my own.
I’m a huge fan of Disney music. I love all of the original songs, but I also really love when new adaptations of these classics are released. I grew up with Disney films, and their iconic music, and I’m so excited to see that my oldest niece and nephew are already finding joy in these films! I know they were both quite obsessed with Frozen for awhile, and the song “Let It Go” is even redone in Jazz style on this new album Jazz Loves Disney.
I thought I’d break down the album a bit and share my thoughts on some of the songs:
“I Wanna Be Like You” by The Hot Sardines. It’s sung in
French, which just adds a little extra to the jazz version. It’s fun to listen
too! Some background vocals come in near the end and these are in English.
French, which just adds a little extra to the jazz version. It’s fun to listen
too! Some background vocals come in near the end and these are in English.
“He’s a Tramp” by Melody Gardot just has the lyrics
that seems to work well with Jazz, so this was a nice rendition. Definitely a favorite!
that seems to work well with Jazz, so this was a nice rendition. Definitely a favorite!
“Let It Go” by Anna Sila- I love this song from the
film Frozen. This version didn’t quite pair up to the original sung by Idina
Menzel, but it felt a bit easier to sing along too, so that’s nice.
film Frozen. This version didn’t quite pair up to the original sung by Idina
Menzel, but it felt a bit easier to sing along too, so that’s nice.
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Hugh
Coltman. I think the original already had a bit of a jazz feel, so it doesn’t
sound all that different, to be honest. However, it’s a great song and I loved Coltman’s version. Another favorite for sure!
Coltman. I think the original already had a bit of a jazz feel, so it doesn’t
sound all that different, to be honest. However, it’s a great song and I loved Coltman’s version. Another favorite for sure!
“A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” by The Rob Mounsey
Orchestra. This is a nice relaxing take on the song. There are no lyrics though; just the music.
Orchestra. This is a nice relaxing take on the song. There are no lyrics though; just the music.
“Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” by Jamie Cullum. I think this is the fastest paced song on the album and it’s one of my favorites. It makes you
want to get up and dance!
want to get up and dance!
There were more songs that were just music or sung in
a different language than I realized. While I did enjoy this overall, it would
have been nice to have more of the original songs just done in a jazz style.
Overall, I did enjoy this collection. I’m a big fan of Disney music so it was
great to have another collection of songs that do a different take on the
originals. I think this would be a nice way to introduce a younger audience to the Jazz style, since they will recognize most of the songs/music!
a different language than I realized. While I did enjoy this overall, it would
have been nice to have more of the original songs just done in a jazz style.
Overall, I did enjoy this collection. I’m a big fan of Disney music so it was
great to have another collection of songs that do a different take on the
originals. I think this would be a nice way to introduce a younger audience to the Jazz style, since they will recognize most of the songs/music!
Track Listing:
1. Jamie Cullum – “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat” – from The Aristocats
2. Melody Gardot – “He’s A Tramp” – from Lady And The Tramp
3. Stacey Kent – “Bibbidi Bobbodo Boo” (French version) – from Cinderella
4. Gregory Porter – “When You Wish Upon A Star” – from Pinocchio
5. China Moses – “Why Don’t You Do Right” – from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
6. Raphaël Gualazzi – “I Wanna Be Like You” – from The Jungle Book
7. The Rob Mounsey Orchestra – “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” – from Cinderella
8. Hugh Coltman – “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” – from Toy Story
9. Anne Sila – “Let It Go” – from Frozen
10. Melody Gardot & Raphaël Gualazzi – “The Bare Necessities” – from The Jungle Book
11. Laika – “Once Upon A Dream” – from Sleeping Beauty
12. Nikki Yanofsky -“Someday My Prince Will Come” – from Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
13. The Hot Sardines – I Wanna Be Like You (French & English version) – from The Jungle Book (US release only)
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I'm not really a fan of jazz or Disney tracks, so this doesn't sound like my cup of tea; but I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
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This is so cool! I love Jamie Cullum!Thanks for putting this on my radar. 😉
Oh I would enjoy this Lauren. I am as eclectic with music as I am with reading.
The idea of these songs done in a different style is such a cool one!
Awww I'm the biggest Disney fan, and love the music too, so will definitely be checking this album out! 🙂
Oh, I love jazz! I'll need to listen to this album for sure. Sounds like my cup of tea 🙂 x
-Leta | The Nerdy Me
Some great Disney tunes. Though not a fan of jazz myself I can appreciate the appeal this will hold for many people.
I thought this was a great album!
I was a fan of Disney growing up too, but Jazz isn't my thing. Sounds like this was a good album for you though.
this sounds fabulous! I really need to get a copy of this. I think putting this in while I am cooking dinner would calm the savage and hungry beasties while I do so 🙂
I'll tell you a secret—I left the Frozen soundtrack in my car and listened to it for months, even when my kids weren't with me. I would sit there and belt out "Let it Go" with abandon. I'm thinking I'd like this album. 🙂
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction