Monthly Archive: March 2012
by John Sunier | Mar 27, 2012 | Classical CD Reviews
Excellent saxophone playing and a very creative program!
by John Sunier | Mar 26, 2012 | Classical Reissue Reviews
A titan of the keyboard receives full honors in this assemblage of his recorded output, masterfully restored by Ward Marston.
by John Sunier | Mar 26, 2012 | Jazz CD Reviews
A different sort of “reperformance” – transcribing the originals on paper and then performing them again.
by John Sunier | Mar 26, 2012 | Classical CD Reviews
Two familiar ballet suites in lovely performances and highest fidelity on standard CD.
by John Sunier | Mar 26, 2012 | Jazz CD Reviews
Saxophonist Sarah Elgeti goes from Nordic cool to fervent funk on her debut.
by John Sunier | Mar 25, 2012 | Jazz CD Reviews
Irreverent humor and a strong dose of jazz are the ingredients which spark this Fire.
by John Sunier | Mar 25, 2012 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews
Sarah Vaughan matched with dreamy strings.
by John Sunier | Mar 25, 2012 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews
Cassandra Wilson’s Blue Note debut in stunning audiophile clarity.
by John Sunier | Mar 25, 2012 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews
A distinctive filmic bio on the reclusive late conductor, whose stance on the podium was unique.
by John Sunier | Mar 24, 2012 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews
Third version on disc of this unusual and contrasting coupling of trio works.
by John Sunier | Mar 24, 2012 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews
Clementi is finally getting his due these days. Even so, Duo Hammerklavier faces no direct competition in this repertoire.
by John Sunier | Mar 24, 2012 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews
Will the evil wizard Blackwolf be subdued again by the good wizard Avatar? You ask.
by John Sunier | Mar 24, 2012 | Classical CD Reviews
Tribute to a great flute player and some pleasant discoveries.
by John Sunier | Mar 23, 2012 | Classical CD Reviews
Not your expected classical string trio by any means.
by John Sunier | Mar 23, 2012 | Jazz CD Reviews
A refreshing and engaging big band deserving of wider attention, from a different Ray Brown.
by John Sunier | Mar 23, 2012 | Audio News
Toshiba Readies Glasses-Free 3D for 2013; Samung Shipping 2012 Audio Products; TEAC Preparing to Launch Higher-End Audio Components; New THX Speaker Array Concept
by John Sunier | Mar 23, 2012 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews
A 1951 mono recording on SACD? Absolutely. If they can do it for countless historic jazz recordings, why not Furtwaengler recordings?
by John Sunier | Mar 22, 2012 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews
Great acting job, but it’s still Clooney in those flip-flops…
by John Sunier | Mar 22, 2012 | Classical CD Reviews
This is for hard core fans of avant-garde clarinet only.
by John Sunier | Mar 22, 2012 | DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews
Said to be the best Hitchcock film which Hitchcock never made.
by John Sunier | Mar 22, 2012 | Jazz CD Reviews
Three CDs of the best in jazz harmonica.
by John Sunier | Mar 21, 2012 | Classical Reissue Reviews
Thirteen-year-old Daniel Barenboim displays a level of accomplishment and musical acumen that made the world take notice. . .and still does.
