Hecho en Cuba is Dominic Miller's and Manolito Simonet's innovative new album featuring Dominic's compositions, arranged in a brand new crossover salsa/ Latin American style. The nine tracks were recorded in Manolito's studio in Havana, Cuba back in 2012 (Manolito is founder of the legendary salsa band "Manolito y su Trabuco") and mixed in Tenerife, Spain in 2013. "Hecho en Cuba" includes re-arranged classics like "Shape Of My Heart", "La belle dame sans regrets", "Lullaby to an anxious child", "Tokyo", "Embrace", "Chanson I", "La Boca" and a new composition by Manolito he calls "D'Pronto". Here to tease you and please you is a pre-release version of "Lullaby To An Anxious Child". Enjoy!
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Q-RIOUS MUSIC
May 06, 2016
QRI136.2
IN CONCERT
ICTUS RECORDS
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Dec 14, 2010
This CD is a performance with a classic jazz combo: saxophone, double bass, and percussion. Naturally, the percussion no longer reflects the timbre of the tonal instrument, but brushes up the executive praxis in long 4/4 accompaniments next to Carter's extraordinary bass. All tracks on this CD were recorded live at a concert in Udine, the final show of a tour that covered all the major Italian cities. - Andrea Centazzo.
IN CONCERT
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ICTUS RECORDS
Dec 14, 2010
ICTR123.2
DARK TERRITORY: HIGH RISK 2
GREEN LEAF MUSIC
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Apr 16, 2016
DARK TERRITORY: HIGH RISK 2
DARK TERRITORY: HIGH RISK 2
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GREEN LEAF MUSIC
Apr 16, 2016
GRLF1048.1
FAMILY AFFAIR: LIVE AT JOE SEGALS JAZZ SHOWCASE
ORIGIN RECORDS
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Sep 20, 2011
With a 57-year history of performing together, going back to their 1954 meeting in their hometown of Chicago, the legendary saxophonist/trumpeter Ira Sullivan and vibist/pianist Stu Katz team together finally to commit their well-earned rapport to tape. Recorded live at their good friend Joe Segal's famed Jazz Showcase, with a quintet including pianist Dan Trudell, bassist Dennis Carroll, drummer George Fludas, plus a couple of special guests, "A Family Affair" swings with the joy and magic that only such a shared history can create. "It was standing room only at the Jazz Showcase, and for good reason... When this week is done, multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan and pianist-vibist Stu Katz will have documented one of the more enduring partnerships in jazz." - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune.
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ORIGIN RECORDS
Sep 20, 2011
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NORVO NATURALLY
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This enjoyable set from vibraphonist Red Norvo features his 1957 quintet: Bob Drasnin on flute and alto, guitarist Jim Wyble, bassist Buddy Clark and drummer Bill Douglass. The music is essentially cool-toned bop that swings hard but lightly; an excellent setting for Norvo's vibes. In addition to two of Red's originals ("Spiders' Web" and "Scorpion's Nest"), the band performs six superior standards.
NORVO NATURALLY
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May 13, 2008
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The Secret Mozart / Christopher Hogwood
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MOZART Allegro in g, K 312. Andante and 5 Variations, K 501.1 Minuetto in D, K 355. Marche funèbre, K 453a. Andantino, K 236. Klavierstücke in F, K 33b. Adagio for Glass Harmonica, K 356. La‚t uns mit geschlungen Händen, K 623. Rondo in F, K 494. Theme and 2 Variations in A, K 460. Fantasia in d, K 397 (2 versions). Sonata in D, K 3811 • Christopher Hogwood (clvd); Derek Adlam (clvd)1 • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI 82876 832882 (73:46)
Mozart played on the clavichord? What at first may seem an odd concept has ample documentary evidence to support it. As anyone who has been to the Geburtshaus in Salzburg will probably recall, Mozart himself owned a clavichord that he used as a compositional tool for his last major works, according to his widow Constanze’s testimony. And as Christopher Hogwood reminds us in his notes, Mozart makes frequent reference to the instrument in general in his correspondence. As Bach, and Handel before him, then, it seems extremely likely that Mozart used this quietly intimate instrument in domestic music-making.
Hogwood’s recital is played on three instruments, including Mozart’s own, an unfretted instrument of unknown provenance conforming to the simple construction methods of late 18th-century German clavichords. It is the brightest and clearest of the three, with an attractive bell-like sonority in the upper register that makes it highly suitable for the late Adagio for Glass Harmonica, and a “buzzy” quality in bass, as heard in the final passage of the F-Major Rondo, the final movement of the composite Sonata, K 533/K 494. The oldest instrument, used for the first three works in the heading, is an unfretted clavichord by the Hamburg maker Johann Albrecht Hass, signed and dated 1761. The sound (at least as recorded) is to my mind rather on the “tubby” side, with a veiled quality that works particularly well in the chromatic intensity of the Minuetto in D.
Finally, Hogwood plays four works on an unfretted instrument by the Bavarian builder Johann David Schiedmayer. Interestingly, this late example (1791) is the one that approaches most closely the sound of a fortepiano, although I’m not sufficient of an expert on the subject to know if this was a conscious aim of later makers. Among the works played on it are both versions of the familiar Fantasia in D Minor, one of Mozart’s most unsettling keyboard works. The original breaks off on a dominant cadence, while there is another with a 10-bar completion by another hand, possibly August Müller. Hogwood plausibly suggests that the incomplete version was intended as the introduction to a work in D Major (he is not, as he implies, the first to do so; Alfred Einstein advanced the same theory 60 years ago), and consequently uses it as a lead-in to the Sonata in D, K 381, a not altogether convincing solution since the latter is for four hands. The sonata, much the most substantial work on the disc, is given a high-spirited performance by Hogwood and Derek Adlam, who achieve excellent ensemble (listen to the unanimity of the detached eighth-notes at the start of the second half of the opening Allegro), while making much of the concerto-like texture of the finale.
In general, Hogwood’s performances are as accomplished as would be expected from such a seasoned performer. Tempos are sensible, with andantes and allegrettos kept moving purposefully, while fingerwork is clean and well articulated. Ornaments are added where appropriate. Occasionally, I felt the touch was a little heavy and that rhythms were rather unyielding. A little more flexibility and expressivity would not have come amiss, but the recital is nonetheless highly rewarding both as to repertoire and as the rare opportunity to hear what Mozart sounds like on the clavichord. The CD is the third in a series devoted to the clavichord and entitled “The secret . . .”, previous issues having been devoted to Bach and Handel (both on Metronome). To come are “The secret Haydn,” and “The secret Beethoven.”
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E.S.P.
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The 1965 release E.S.P. is often referred to as the first album of Miles Davis's second great quintet. The young guns in the quintet are superb, with Miles being pushed in new directions by Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. E.S.P. is post-bop excursion into mostly modal songs with Miles, Wayne and Herbie playing interlocking melodies that they improvise and fracture into something new. All compositions are originals by various band members. Mastered using all analog master tapes. All tube mastering by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman's Studio. Limited edition of 3,000.
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IMPEX RECORDS
Jul 21, 2023
IMPX6018.1
Kingdom Of Heaven
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Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams. Personnel include: Lisbeth Scott (vocals); Hugh Marsh (electric guitar); Nigel Eaton (hurdy-gurdy); Jacob Heringman (lute); Martin Tillman (electric cello); Richard Harvey (woodwinds). Recording information: Abbey Road Studio, London, England.
Kingdom Of Heaven
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Sony Masterworks
Apr 26, 2005
SK94419
PEANUTS GREATEST HITS
FANTASY
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Limited collectable picture disc LP pressing in die-cut sleeve. The picture disc features Charlie Brown's face on Side A, and Lucy's face on Side B. Peanuts' Greatest Hits features 12 of the most memorable recordings from the beloved animated Peanuts television specials, all with the sophisticated, yet accessible jazz styling's of the Vince Guaraldi Trio. Includes such classics as 'Linus and Lucy,' 'Christmas is Coming' and 'Little Birdie.' San Francisco-based jazz musician Vince Guaraldi had already established himself as a pianist and composer, first with Cal Tjader and then as a leader of his own group, when producer Lee Mendelson came knocking. Mendelson had been enchanted by Guaraldi's 1963 surprise hit single, "Cast Your Fate to the Wind," and asked him to write some original music for a documentary to be entitled A Boy Named Charlie Brown. Though the program didn't air at the time, Guaraldi's music so perfectly captured the mood and character of Peanuts, that he was invited to write the soundtrack for the first Peanuts special that did air, 1965's landmark A Charlie Brown Christmas. And the rest is history
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FANTASY
Mar 11, 2016
FAN37957.1
VENUS JAZZ WINE BAR: ANATA TO BORDEAUX
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Oct 02, 2012
VENUS JAZZ WINE BAR: ANATA TO BORDEAUX
VENUS JAZZ WINE BAR: ANATA TO BORDEAUX
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IMPORTS
Oct 02, 2012
IMT11702870.2
New Worlds / Vogler, Jacobsen, The Knights
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NEW WORLDS • Eric Jacobsen, cond; Jan Vogler (vc1); The Knights • SONY 88697599782 (58:28)
IVES The Unanswered Question. G.L. FRANK Leyendas—An Andean Walkabout. 1DVO?ÁK Silent Woods. GOLIJOV Last Round. COPLAND Appalachian Spring
"Gabriela Lena Frank (b. 1972) counts Peruvian among a heritage as mixed as Osvaldo Golijov’s. A student of South American myths and cultures, she incorporates local instruments in a classical chamber orchestra: percussion, panpipes, and a “heavy wooden duct flute” that is blown harshly to produce double-stopping overtones. Leyendas is as captivating as it is unique, its three highly varied movements providing a convincingly more authentic Andes atmosphere than do either Villa-Lobos or Ginastera.
Despite his always recognizable Latino and/or Jewish elements, Golijov never writes less than fascinating music and never repeats himself. Combined with the existence of major masterpieces—Ainadamar remains this century’s defining work, and the 1998 La Pasión según San Marcos just missed the cut—this makes him one of the greats. Last Round opens with typically wild, not quite tamed Golijovian energy. Its two movement titles tell the full story: I Movido, Urgente—Macho, Cool and Dangerous, and II (attacca) Lentissimo—Death of Angels.
This performance of Appalachian Spring is exacting and fine, spirited yet lucid...the disc is a must for both Frank and Golijov."
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New Worlds / Vogler, Jacobsen, The Knights
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Sony Masterworks
Mar 30, 2010
88697599782
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
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MY FUNNY VALENTINE
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
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IMPORTS
Jun 01, 2018
IMT9191095.1
THE LAST KINGDOM (ORIGINAL TEL
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Sony Music today announces the release of THE LAST KINGDOM (Original Television Soundtrack) with music by Emmy-winning composer JOHN LUNN and vocals by Faroese recording artist EIVØR. The third season of The Last Kingdom premiered November 19 on Netflix. Produced by Carnival Films, the award winning producers of Downton Abbey, The Last Kingdom is based on The Saxon Stories by historical novelist Bernard Cornwell and adapted for television by award-winning screenwriter Stephen Butchard.Uhtred, born the son of a Saxon nobleman, is captured by the invading Danes and raised as one of their own. Forced to choose between the country of his birth and the people of his upbringing, his loyalties are ever tested. What is he – Saxon or Dane? On a quest to reclaim his birthright, Uhtred must tread a dangerous path between both sides if he is to play his part in the birth of a new nation and, ultimately, recapture his ancestral lands.JOHN LUNN is the award winning composer of countless celebrated British TV dramas, including Downton Abbey, The White Queen, Bleak House and Shetland. After the worldwide success of Downton Abbey, John was eager to tackle something entirely different, and The Last Kingdom provided the perfect opportunity. Set in 9th century England, the show explores the battles and power struggles that waged between the Danes and Saxons; resulting in a conflict that would eventually shape England into what it is now. From the outset, the show’s producers were keen to avoid an orchestral, Hollywood-esque score, and so they worked alongside John to develop a more experimental and dynamic approach to the music. Initially, the score involved an armory of analogue synths, sequences and heavily distorted double bass, and it worked well… but there was something missing, something unique that would become the very essence and signature of the series. John found it in the amazing vocal and songwriting talent of Eivør.EIVØR was born in the Faroe Islands. Her background and experience of performing across the Nordic and Scandinavian territories have shaped her unique and powerful musical talent. After John saw a video on YouTube of Eivør performing her signature recording “Trøllabundin,” which encompasses her incredible vocal range, throat singing and Nordic drum playing, he immediately realized how Eivør could be the integral part of The Last Kingdom’s sound. After an initial recording session in London, it became clear to the producers that what John and Eivør were creating was perfect for the series. Working as a team, John and Eivør have composed the score for all three seasons of the show so far, and their latest project harnesses the phenomenal sounds and mood of The Last Kingdom into one incredible album.As John and Eivør produced the music for each season of the show, they were both aware that the material being composed had much more to say, and could be taken to places beyond the TV screen. So, when Carnival Films proposed releasing the soundtrack, John and Eivør decided to create almost entirely new tracks. Fans of the show will no doubt recognize the main themes, but the album also contains material that has never before been heard in any of the three seasons.“Working together again with this approach has been a wonderful and creative experience, and we feel that our understanding of each other as writers and artists has grown further,” says John Lunn and Eivør. “It’s been a great honour and pleasure making this record, and we hope we’ve given you, the listener, something you can enjoy in its own right, while remaining true to the spirit of The Last Kingdom.”TRACKLIST: The Last KingdomLívstræðrirLighting the BeaconsHeligDestiny Is AllIcicleThe Hall of the FallenAeternumBlood MoonMy England
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ROY ELDRIDGE COLLECTION 1935-45
FABULOUS
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Oct 01, 2013
This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from the classic era of the genre's development between 1920 and 1950. Roy Eldridge was one of the most important jazz trumpeters of his era, effectively superseding Louis Armstrong as the most noted "hot jazz" trumpeter of the swing and early bebop eras, during which he had a profound influence on the sound and style of Fletcher Henderson's orchestra and the early Gene Krupa combos. This great-value 24-track collection dips into his recording career through a highly active decade which spanned the swing era and the formative early years of bebop, and showcases his work both with his own orchestras and under other leaders, including recordings with the great Billie Holiday as well as many of his most illustrious contemporaries. It's an extremely entertaining journey through a dynamic and exciting era of jazz.
ROY ELDRIDGE COLLECTION 1935-45
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FABULOUS
Oct 01, 2013
FAB353.2
LIVE AT RONNIE SCOTT'S
EAGLE ROCK ENT
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Jun 15, 2018
Norah Jones delights her fans with an intimate trio show with drummer Brian Blade and bassist Christopher Thomas in the iconic surroundings of the famed London jazz club Ronnie Scott's. Watch the performance of the Day Breaks song "And Then There Was You". Impressive in it's stripped-back, under-stated elegance, the show witnesses Jones' hypnotic reconnection with the piano. Returning to her jazz roots with much material from her most recent album, Day Breaks she opens with a searing rendition of 'Sleeping Wild' and a set list including 'After the Fall' and 'Flipside', alongside a beautiful version of Duke Ellington's 'Fleurette Africaine (African Flower)'. Closing with her Grammy Award winning, internationally acclaimed hit, 'Don't Know Why' and 'I've Got To See You Again', the soulfully burning embers of these songs remain long after Jones has left the stage.
LIVE AT RONNIE SCOTT'S
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EAGLE ROCK ENT
Jun 15, 2018
EGVS413177DVD
& THE MODERN JAZZ GIANTS
IMPORTS
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Sep 02, 2016
& THE MODERN JAZZ GIANTS
& THE MODERN JAZZ GIANTS
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IMPORTS
Sep 02, 2016
IMT5065676.2
Verdi: Falstaff
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Oct 30, 2015
FALSTAFF
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Oct 30, 2015
88697458012
Verdi: Luisa Miller / Millo, Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
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Apr 29, 2016
Soprano Aprile Millo's golden voice is in best form. This is another of those vintage Met ensembles vividly guided by Levine, with Vladimir Chernov especially affecting in the father-daughter duet.
– BBC Music Magazine
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