1. I'm Beginning to See the Light - Boots Randolph, George, Don
2. Billy's Bounce - Boots Randolph, Parker
3. I'll Be Seeing You - Boots Randolph, Fain, Sammy
4. Take Me out to the Ballgame - Boots Randolph, Traditional
5. Candy - Boots Randolph, David
6. Basically Blues - Boots Randolph, Wilson
7. 'Round Midnight - Boots Randolph, Hanigan
8. Dream Dancing - Boots Randolph, Porter
9. Stompin' at the Savoy - Boots Randolph, Goodman, Benny & Hi
10. Cry Me a River - Boots Randolph, Hamilton, Arthur
11. L-O-V-E - Boots Randolph, Gabler
12. You'll Never Know - Boots Randolph, Gordon
13. I'll Walk Alone - Boots Randolph, Cahn, Sammy
14. Nature Boy - Boots Randolph, Ahbez
Album Description
"If the devil ever decided to go down to Nashville, no one would expect him to bring a sax. But if he did, Boots Randolph's name would be the first to pass his fiery lips. The veteran saxman plays one hell of a horn, if you'll pardon the expression." -- Las Vegas Sun Legendary Nashville-based tenor saxophonist Boots Randolph presents his ZOHO debut, a collection of fourteen jazz classics. One of the most recognizable sounds in popular music, Randolph's sax can be heard on hits by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, and more.
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A Whole New Ballgame
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2007-06-12)
- Publisher: Zoho Music
- Label: Zoho Music
- Studio: Zoho Music
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #118318
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: The End Of An Era 2007-09-19
Comment: With the passing of Boots Randolph this summer, it marks the end of the 3 top instrumentalists in Nashville - Chet Atkins on Guitar, Floyd Cramer on piano and Boots Randolph on sax. This is Boots' final album recorded from February-April in 2006. This set is jazz which he had dabbled in quite a bit in previous recordings. It starts off with the upbeat 'I'm Beginning To See The Light' but the most adventurist tract is 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame' where Boots even outdoes himself. Two tunes that were recorded by Nat 'King' Cole are L-O-V-E co-written by Bert Kaempfert and Sax only on the too short 'Nature Boy'. Good liner notes by Tim Smith who produced this album and played bass. Terrific album and he will certainly by missed.
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Summary: A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME 2007-09-10
Comment: LAST CD RELEASED BY BOOTS, A MUST HAVE FOR FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS, WHICH I HAVE BEEN SINCE THE 60'S. I SAW BOOTS LIVE NUMEROUS TIMES AND THIS CD IS STILL UP TO THE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE WE EXPECT.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: It is a Whole New Ballgame. 2007-08-12
Comment: If you only thought of Boots Randolph as the guy who played Yakety Sax or only played country music then do yourself a favor and purchase this CD. This CD is certainly his best recording effort to date and sadly his last as he passed away about a month after its release. His musical artistry shows through on each and every selection. My personal favorite is Nature Boy with just Boots and his sax. What a well defined and solid tone. What he does to Take me out to the Ballgame is simply amazing. Get it you won't be dissapointed.
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Summary: Superbly Boots 2007-07-09
Comment: This CD contains an amazing variety of tunes and all played artistically. If you're a Boots fan, you have to have this recording! If you are not a Boots fan...shame on you! How fortunate that he recorded this one for us.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: VERY Smooth, Classy Jazz Collection 2007-06-30
Comment: Boots Randolph has been around for many years, his style of music may have changed over time, but here he reassures us with this fine CD that the tenets of fine jazz are alive and well. He is as accomplished on the tenor sax as anyone out there and his intuitive sense of rhythm and variation on tune lines is sensitive and so secure that listening to his music is as relaxing as an evening with old friends.
Randolph is backed by Roddy Smith, guitars, Steve Willets, piano, Tim Smith, bass, and Ray Von Rotz, drums and percussion. The interplay among these musical giants makes the finest of collaborative adventures. The songs interpreted are oldies but goodies including 'You'll never know', 'Round Midnight', 'Cry me a river', 'I'll be seeing you' and ten others. The sound is smooth, wry, fanciful when called for and melancholic for the blues works.
For an album of 'solid old-fashioned jazz' played by the gifted Boots Randolph and associates, this is hard to beat. It is refreshingly solid music making. Grady Harp, June 07
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A Whole New Ballgame
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