Monthly Archive: July 2014
Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso – Segunda Vez, Second Time [TrackList follows] – Adventure Music AM1090 2The Brandee Younger 4TET – Live at The Breeding Ground [TrackList follows] – self
Two terrific albums featuring two non-standard instruments.
Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso – Segunda Vez, Second Time [TrackList follows] – Adventure Music AM1090 2The Brandee Younger 4TET – Live at The Breeding Ground [TrackList follows] – self
Two terrific albums featuring two non-standard instruments.
Dr. Chesky’s Sensational Fantastic and Simply Amazing Binaural Sound Show! [TrackList follows] – Chesky hi-res download
My first audition of the new Chesky binaural series and I want to hear more.
PER NØRGÅRD: Symphony No. 1, “Sinfonia austera”; Symphony No. 8 – Vienna Philharmonic/Sakari Oramo – DaCapo
Good introduction to the work of this very unique composer.
Miles Davis – Cookin’ With The Miles Davis Quintet – Prestige /Fantasy/Analogue Productions
The last word in fidelity for this masterful Rudy Van Gelder/Miles Davis session.
Audio News for July 25, 2014
Marantz Adds Network Player/DAC; Streaming’s 42% Yearly Growth; Sony’s New Walkman Steals Hi-Res Idea; New Report on Global Home Audio Market 2014-18
Bob Corritore – Taboo – Delta Groove Music
Taboo is nothing short of a blues classic without vocals!
Sketches of Spain (Miles Davis & Gil Evans) – Revisited – Orbert Davis, arranger & trumpet/ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic – 316 RecordsNilson Matta’s Black Orpheus (Music of Jobim, Bonfa & others) – revisited – Motema
Two terrific re-imaginings of classic Latin-flavored masterpieces.
Sketches of Spain (Miles Davis & Gil Evans) – Revisited – Orbert Davis, arranger & trumpet/ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic – 316 RecordsNilson Matta’s Black Orpheus (Music of Jobim, Bonfa & others) – revisited – Motema
Two terrific re-imaginings of classic Latin-flavored masterpieces.
ROREM: Piano Album 1 = Piano Album I; Six Friends – Carolyn Enger, p. – Naxos
A Ned Rorem amalgam of love-letters and Christmas songs, these pieces provide an intimate salon experience.
SCRIABIN: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp Minor; 4 Preludes; 2 Impromptus; 3 Morceaux; 2 Poemes; Piano Sonata No. 10; 6 Preludes; 2 Poemes; 3 Etudes – Pervez Mody, p. – Thorofon
An audacious collection of music by the “inspired” Alexander Scriabin, including some rare repertory, brilliantly executed.
Blue Lunch – The Blue Lunch Special/ 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition – Rip Cat Records
Yeh, Cleveland rocks, but they kick out the blues jams!
Denny Zeitlin – Stairway To The Stars – Sunnyside
A subtle and inquisitive enigmatic pianist.
Monique de la Bruchollerie, piano = Works BEETHOVEN, LISZT, SCHUMANN, CHOPIN, SOLER, GALLES, RODRIGUEZ – MeloClassic
The powerful French virtuoso Bruchollerie is captured in a live recital at the peak of her “formidable” powers.
Blue Wild Angel – Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle Of Wight, Blu-ray (2014)
The video isn’t as good as the audio, but worth seeing for Hendrix fans.
BENJAMIN: Sonata for Viola & Piano (1942); Three Violin Pieces (1921-25); A Tune & Variations. For Little People (1939); Le Tombeau de Ravel: Valse-Caprices From San Domingo; Jamaican Rumba; Sonatina for Violin & Piano (1925) – Lawrence Power, viola & violin/ Simon Crawford-Phillips, p. – Hyperion
It’s a treat to hear Arthur Benjamin whose music today, unfairly, is rather obscure.
Notre-Dame De Paris – ballet, Blu-ray (2014)
An old story in a modern ballet setting.
3 Cohens – Tightrope – Anzic
This is a thoughtful album, filled with inventiveness and musicality.
EARL WILD – The Complete Transcriptions and Original Piano Works = Giovanni Doria Miglietta, piano – Piano Classics
A young Italian piano virtuoso meets Earl Wild on his home ground of classics, jazz and Gershwin and they shake talented hands.
Audio News for July 22, 2014
More Dolby Atmos Components Being Readied; TCL Lowers UHD TV Prices Again; Broadway Star Elaine Stritch Dies; The Ultimate in Home Theaters; New External Blu-ray Drive with 7.1 Audio
Peter, Paul And Mary – In The Wind [TrackList follows] – Warner Brothers/ ORG 45-rpm (2 vinyls)
Legendary folk trio takes a career leap, with some help from Bob Dylan.
The Galapagos Affair (Satan Came to Eden), (2013)
A fascinating documentary on a little-known piece of history.



