Fritz Balwit Archive
Daniel HERSKEDAL: Voyage – Edition Records
The follow-up to the acclaimed The Roc featuring a unique ensemble and exquisite musical direction by the Norwegian composer and tubaist.
MARTINU: Complete Music for Violin and Orchestra – Matousek (vln) / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/ Hogwood – Hyperion
Outstanding performances by violinist Bohuslav Matousek of the brilliant orchestra music of Martinu.
The Longest Johns – Between Wind and Water, Written in Salt, Bones in the Ocean, Christmas at Sea
A Bristol based folk a capella group takes this potent and universal genre to new heights.
WET INK Large Ensemble – Wet Ink: 20 – Carrier Records
The latest project of the long-running large ensemble featuring works by Anthony Braxton and Wet Ink composer Sam Pluta and Eric Wubbels.
BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonatas 109, 110, 111 – Alexandre Tharaud – Erato
Refined and introspective reading of the last three Beethoven Piano Sonatas with both a studio version and a DVD live version filmed in a ruined house.
1000 Anthems To Work On A Good End – El Negocito
An enigmatic but compelling use of oddly chosen anthems performed in the spirit of Dutch Free Jazz.
Dan ARAN: New York Family – Whistling Puffer Fish
An abundance of piano trio excellence topped by dazzling flute playing on a session which balances Latin, Middle Eastern and mainstream jazz idioms.
Jakob BRO: Bay of Rainbows – ECM
Live concert and second ECM offering by minimalistic and ethereal guitar led trio.
Franz SCHUBERT: Die Nacht – Anja Lechner, Pablo Marquez – ECM
A tranquil Schubertiad featuring lieder and nocturnes arranged for cello and guitar.
HUME, GIBBONS, DOWLAND – Poetical Humors: Les Inattendus – Vincent Lhermet/ Marianne Muller – Harmonia Mundi
Surprising arrangements of 17th century English chamber music for viola da gamba and accordion duo with a couple of world premier contemporary works to stretch the ears.
Crossing Borders: Scarlatti Keyboard Sonatas – Luke Welch
A fine recital of the best-known Scarlatti Sonatas including the composers supreme adagio in F minor K. 466.
Bill STEWART trio: Band Menu – Two for the Show
One of the most exhilarating demonstrations of jazz drumming in recent times in a sympathetic trio setting.
Tord GUSTAVSEN trio: The Other Side – ECM
Tord Gustavsen trio adds Bach, and traditional Norwegian folk tunes to their modal repertoire to good effect.
Lionel LOUEKE: The Journey – Aparté
Loueke returns to his African roots in eclectic session showcasing his singing and composition.
HOFF trio – Polarity – L2 Pure Audio Blu-Ray
State of the art L2 sound provides new standard in immersive listening experience of cool Nordic piano trio!
Antonio VIVALDI: Sonatas for Cello and Basso Continuo – Jean-Guihen Queyras – Harmonia mundi
Vivaldi’s Cello Sonatas—Baroque chamber works of intimacy and finesse played to perfection!
WAKO – Urolige Sinn – Ora Fonogram
Bracing new music from those bold jazz innovators from Norway.
Blue Maqams – Anouar Brahem – ECM
Brahem’s long awaited reunion with Dave Holland, plus new collaborations with Jack DeJohnette and Django Bates.
Lionel LOUEKE: Close Your Eyes – Newvelle Records
Lionel LOUEKE: Close Your Eyes – Newvelle Records 015 – 45:46 (June 2018): ****: (Lionel Loueke; guitar, Ruben Rogers;bass, Eric Harland; drums) State of the art vinyl release by Newvelle Records which maintains the high musical standards of its predecessors. Newvelle Records is in its third season of a unique project of producing new music, […]
J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord – Stephen Schultz, Jory Vinikour – Music and Arts
The best performances of these works of the new millenium. J.S. Bach: Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord – Stephen Schultz (flute) Jory Vinikour (Harpsichord) – Music and Arts 1295 55:18, (3/2/18) *****: This writer subscribes to the view that the Sonatas BWV 1017-1023 for violin and harpsichord obbligato by Bach are his finest chamber works. […]
Peripheral Vision: More Songs About Error and Shame – Step3
Sparkling quartet jazz with brainy energy and inspired open-ended charts. Peripheral Vision: More Songs About Error and Shame – Step3 – 007, 52:40 (2/27/18) ****: (Michael Herring; bass/ Don Scott; guitar/ Nick Fraser; drums/ Trevor Hogg; tenor saxophone) It was the great chess grandmaster and wag, Savielly Tartakower, who remarked with regard to initial setup […]
Edgar Steinitz: Roots Unknown – OA2 Records
A striking meeting of Latin Sephardic traditional music and jazzy Klezmer. Edgar Steinitz: Roots Unknown – OA2 Records – 45:40 (1/19/18) ****½ ; (Edgar Steinitz; clarinets/ Bonnie Birch; accordion/ Jeff Busch; percussion; Julian Smedley; violin, viola/ Wayne Porter; drums/ David Friesen; Hemage bass/ Jay Thomas; flugelhorn, tenor sax, flute, trumpet) By day, jazz clarinetist Edgar […]
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