tape Archive
TOD DOCKSTADER: From the Archives – Starkland
An interesting compilation of later works by one of the great electronic/tape music composers. TOD DOCKSTADER: From the Archives (TrackList follows) – Starkland ST-226, 65:50 [11/18/16] ****: Dockstader died a couple years ago and was a key figure in the development of electronic music. As a child, before tape recording, he was fascinated by the […]
Sophisticated Lady – Jazz Quartet [TrackList follows] – Yarlung
A rare combination of expert jazz and modern recording technology.
Pat Metheny – Tap: John Zorn’s Book Of Angels, Vol. 20 – Nonesuch Records/ Tzadik
Modern jazz master takes a courageous leap.
Audio News for July 12, 2011
Mini-Disc Dies Out; Sumiko Acquired by Fine Sounds SpA; Classical Music News; Bit Rot
“Kuniko Plays Reich” = STEVE REICH: Electric Counterpoint; Six Marimbas Counterpoint; Vermont Counterpoint – Kuniko, percussion – Linn
A mixed experience, but Kuniko is quite a percussionist.
Leonard Pennario plays = LISZT: Piano Concerto Nos. 1 & 2; KHACHATURIAN: Piano Con. – Leonard Pennario, piano/London Symphony/Rene Leibowitz/ Concert Airs Sym. Orch./Felix Slatkin – HDTT
HDTT revivifies excellent performances by American virtuoso Leonard Pennario, a musical master who never appeared in less than superb form.