Monthly Archive: January 2011
FAURE: Requiem, Op. 48; R. STRAUSS: Four Last Songs – Teresa Stich-Randall, soprano/Gerard Souzay, baritone /Union Chorale de la Tour-de-Peilz/Suisse Romande/Ernest Ansermet – Cascavelle
Another marvelous addition to the Ernest Ansermet Edition, featuring live performances of Faure and Richard Strauss with the outstanding talents, Souzay and Stich-Randall.
Doug Webb – Renovations – Posi-Tone
His reputation is continuing to spread outside of LA…
Mike DiRubbo – Chronos – Posi-Tone
An alto man for all seasons….
Roy Haynes Quartet – Out of the Afternoon – Impulse!/Verve/Universal/Analog Productions
Haynes brought some new tricks to his highly expressive jazz drumming, including a more prominent use of the cymbals.
Bobbie Gentry – Ode To Billie Joe – Capitol/Pure Pleasure Records LP
“Ode To Billie Joe” – an incredible complex narrative about life’s struggles in Mississippi, exploded onto the popular culture.
Knud Jorgensen Jazz Trio – Teach me Tonight – Opus 3 Records
The clarity of upper register trills and rumbling lower register chords are enhanced, adding depth and texture to the performances.
The Jazz Passengers – Reunited – Justin Time
Climb on board and enjoy the ride.
WOJCIECH KILAR: The Solemn Overture; The Paschal Hymn; Symphony No. 5, “Advent” – Silesian Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra/ Miroslaw Jacek Blaszczyk, conductor – Dux
This disc is interesting, but ultimately it may be for the composer’s fans only
Jeremy Pelt – The Talented Mr. Pelt – High Note
It just keeps getting better….
Christian McBride & Inside Straight – Kind of Brown – Mack Avenue LP
An unusual 210-gram disc, for an all-star quality quintet playing high-end mainstream jazz.
Grace Kelly and Phil Woods – Man with the Hat – Pazz Productions
On a rocket trajectory….
Three CDs from the Live at Smalls Jazz Series
Opening Greenwich Village’s jazz scene to the world….
“Bach-Centric” BACH: Sonata in a; Ave Maria; Little Fugue in g; Sel. from Cantata 29, Sonata No. 2, Cello Suite No. 1, Two-Part Inventions, Concertos in d and F – Teal Creek Music MICHAEL PAGAN: 12 Preludes & Fugues – Colorado Sax. Quartet – Tapestry
Two interesting albums of classical saxophone quartet with a Bachian connection.
From All Sides = RALPH HULTGEN: Whirr, Whirr, Whirr!!! for wind ensemble; LUIS NANI: Lost Forest for wind ensemble; KIT TURNBULL: Scenes from Childhood; CHEN QUIAN: Ambush! From All Sides – U. of St. Thomas Wind Ens./Matthew George – Innova
Latest in important commissions series adds to list of good, contemporary wind ensemble repertory.
Carter Burwell – True Grit Soundtrack – Nonesuch Records
Film score of Western remake is vital to the moods it depicts.
CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: The 4 Versions – Cyprien Katsaris, piano/Queensland Symphony Orchestra/Edvard Tchivzhel/Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra Quintet – Piano 21
In a special edition, Cyprien Katsaris performs the F Minor Concerto in its various incarnations for the concert hall and the salon, a delight in all forms.
The David Liebman Trio – Lieb Plays the Blues a la Trane – Daybreak/ Challenge Records
This is a fitting tribute to Coltrane.
Audio News for January 14, 2011
International Classical Artists Launched; Portland Jazz Festival, February 18-27; Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Launches New Label; LG Innovation at CES
BARBER: Adagio for Strings; R. STRAUSS: Metamorphosen for 23 Solo Strings; MAHLER: Adagietto from Sym. No. 5 – New Century Chamber Orchestra/Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg – NSS Music
The NCCO has moved into high gear, naming famed violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg as their new Music Director.
BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio No. 3 in c, Op. 1; RAVEL: Piano Trio – The Claremont Trio – Tria
Absolutely brilliant readings of these two works, now among the best on disc.
Annie Ross – A Gasser – Annie Ross, vocals; Zoot Sims, tenor saxophone; Russ Freeman, piano; Jim Hall, guitar; Monte Budwig, bass; Mel Lewis, drums – World Pacific/Pure Pleasure LP
The resemblance is uncanny – I most definitely know now who one of Claire Martin’s primary influences is!
Dave Holland, Pepe Habichuela – Hands – Dare2 Records
British jazz master embraces flamenco.
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
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