It's good, BUT...

Review Score: (8/10)
In general, I agree with the previous listener reviews. Let me preface by saying that I love both Harry's previous "big band" CDs AND "She" and "Star Turtle"... the styles are definately different from each other, but Harry's GREAT at both!

Now, as for "Come by Me": be forwarned that it is NOT an "all-out" swing/big band CD. There's plenty of swinging music on it, but it also contains some honest-to-God JAZZ (including some hard bop and almost atonal orchestral music). So if you like swing but don't appreciate traditional jazz (like my wife) you may not be too thrilled with his album.

That being said, Harry's voice has never sounded better, and the songs that DO swing, swing HARD! But do yourself a favor... don't pass judgement on just one listening. Give it a couple of good spins before you make up your mind.

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• one of his best!
• I'd Like to Ask Y'All a Question......
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• A Pleasure...
• Pretty Good
• simply outstanding
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• Back in Perfect Form
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• Come by Me
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• I Love This Guy!
• Cheese
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• WOW is harry good!
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• Great CD!
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• Swing This NOT !!!
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• Oh my gosh!
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• Thank You Harry...
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• It's just not fair.
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• GREAT STUFF
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