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2004 Records To Die For
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GEOFF MULDAUR'S FUTURISTIC ENSEMBLE: Private Astronomy: A Vision of the Music of Bix Beiderbecke
DG Edge 028947458326 (CD). 2003. Dick Connette, prod.; Joe Boyd, exec. prod.; Eve Seltzer, Gary Carroll, Tristan Leral, Scott Lehrer, Dave Winslow, Mark Linett, Keith Weschler, Neil Couser, engs. AAD? TT: 42:18
THE FUNK BROTHERS: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (Original Soundtrack)
Hip-O 440 064 691-2 (CD), Artisan 13780 1 (DVD-V, DVD-ROM). 2003. Allan Slutsky, Henry Weinger, Ted Greenberg, prods., except for: Holland, Lamont Dozier, prods., tracks 4, 10; Berry Gordy, Lawrence T. Horn, prods., track 15; Paul Elliott, David Scott, Pat Lawrence, exec. prods.; Kooster McAllister, eng.; Paul Prestopino, Marshall Fawcett, Chris Prinzivalli, asst. engs.; Kevin Reeves, mix, tracks 4, 10. ADD? TTs: 55:00 (CD), 110:00 (DVD-V).
J.S. BACH: Goldberg Variations
Rosalyn Tureck, piano
Deutsche Grammophon 289 459 599-2 (2 CDs). 1999. Helmut Burk, prod.; Stefan Flock, eng. DDD. TT: 91:10
J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concertos 1-6
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
Teldec 4509-95980-2 (2 CDs). 1983. Helmut Mühle, prod.; Michael Brammann, eng. DDD. TT: 2:27:39
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE: Welcome Interstate Managers
S-Curve 5 90375 2 (CD). 2003. Chris Collingwood, prod.; Adam Schlesinger, Mike Denneen, prods., engs.; Richard Furch, Rudyard Lee Cullers, Matt Beaudoin, Rafi Sofer, engs. AAD. TT: 55:06
CALEXICO: Feast of Wire
Quarterstick QS 78 (CD). 2003. Craig Schumacher, prod., eng.; Joey Burns, John Convertino, prods.; Nick Luca, eng. AAD? TT: 50:33
PROKOFIEV: The Stone Flower
Gianandrea Noseda, BBC Philharmonic
Chandos CHAN 10058 (CD). 2003. Mike George, prod.; Stephen Rinker, eng. DDD. TT: 2:28:19
TIM BERNE: Science Friction
Screwgun 013 (CD). 2002. David Torn, prod.; Tom Mark, eng. DDD. TT: 52:04
THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND: Liquid Acrobat as Regards the Air
Sepia Tone STONE009 (CD). 1972/2002. Incredible String Band, prods.; Roger Mayer, eng. AAD. TT: 45:30
DAR WILLIAMS: Mortal City
Razor and Tie RT 2821-2 (CD) (1996). Steven Miller, prod., eng. DDD? TT: 46:50
THE MONROE BROTHERS: What Would You Give in Exchange for Your Soul?
Charlie Monroe, vocals, guitar; Bill Monroe, vocals, mandolin Rounder 82161-1073-2 (CD). 1936/2000. Eli Oberstein, prod.; Jack Towers, Toby Mountain, remastering. AAD. TT: 41:09
MAX ROACH TRIO: Featuring the Legendary Hasaan
Max Roach, drums; Hasaan Ibn Ali, piano; Art Davis, bass Atlantic 82273-2 (CD). 1965/1986 Arif Mardin, prod.; Tom Dowd, eng. AAD. TT: 41:05
BEETHOVEN: Symphonies 8, 9
Bruno Walter, Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Columbia M2S 608 (2 LPs). 1960. John McClure, prod. AAA. TT: 97:37
PORCUPINE TREE: Coma Divine
Delirium DELEC CD067 (UK CD). 1997. Steven Wilson, prod. DDD. TT: 77:00
MILES DAVIS: The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions
Miles Davis, trumpet; Bennie Maupin, bass clarinet; Steve Grossman, Wayne Shorter, soprano sax; John McLaughlin, Sonny Sharrock, guitar; Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, electric piano; Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, organ; Ron Carter, Michael Henderson, Dave Holland, Gene Perla, bass; Billy Cobham, Jack DeJohnette, Lennie White, drums; Airto Moreira, percussion; Hermeto Pascoal, Brock Peters, voice
Columbia/Legacy C5K 86359 (5 CDs). 1970/2003. Teo Macero, orig. prod.; Stan Tonkel, orig. eng. Compilation: Bob Belden, prod.; Michael Cuscuna, asst. prod.; Mike Wilder, mix; Mark Wilder, Seth Foster, digital mastering. ADD. TT: 6:08:35
CARLA KIHLSTEDT: 2 Foot Yard
Carla Kihlstedt, violin, trumpet violin, viola, zither, bass harmonica, accordion, melodica, voice, breath; Marika Hughes, cello; Shahzad Ismaily, drums, cajon, acoustic guitar, percussion
Tzadik 7706 (CD). 2003. John Zorn, exec. prod.; Carla Kihlstedt, 2 Foot Yard, prods.; Myles Boisen, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 54:10
THE REPLACEMENTS: All Shook Down
Sire 26298-2 (CD). 1990. Scott Litt, prod., eng.; Paul Westerberg, prod.; Paul Berry, Jon Goldberger, Clif Norrell, engs.; Stephen Marcussen, mastering. AAD? TT: 40:59
ZUMPANO: Look What the Rookie Did
Sub Pop 277 (CD). 1995. Kevin Kane, Zumpano, prods.; Mark Guenther, Darryl Neudorf, Vince Gatti, engs.; Nimbus, mastering. DDD? TT: 41:03
JOHN COLTRANE: Soultrane
John Coltrane, tenor sax; Red Garland, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums
Mobile Fidelity UDSACD 2020 (SACD/CD). 2003. Bob Weinstock, prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, eng.; Shawn R. Britton, DSD mastering. AAD? TT: 40:06
THELONIOUS MONK: Monk Alone: The Complete Columbia Solo Studio Recordings, 1962-1968
Thelonious Monk, piano
Columbia/Legacy C2K 65495 (2 CDs). 1998. Teo Macero, orig. prod.; Mark Wilder, remastering. ADD. TT: 2:26:08
WARREN ZEVON: The Wind
Artemis ATM-CD-51156 (CD). 2003. Noah Scott, prod., eng.; Warren Zevon, Jorge Calderon, prods. DDD. TT: 45:13
BILLIE HOLIDAY: Body and Soul
Verve/Mobile Fidelity UDCD 658 (CD). 1956. Norman Granz, prod., eng. AAD. TT: 40:39
FRITZ WUNDERLICH: Great Moments of...
Selections from opera, operetta, concert, lied, popular song.
Fritz Wunderlich, tenor; various artists, orchestras, conductors
EMI 5 67452 2 (3 CDs) (2002). Various prods., engs.; Railroad Tracks, digital remastering. AAD. TT: 3:18:27
BRYN TERFEL: Sings Favorite Popular Classics
With: Sissel, soprano; Andrea Bocelli, tenor; Catrin Finch, harp; London Voices, Terry Edwards, chorus master; London Symphony, Barry Wordsworth
Deutsche Grammophon 474 438-2 (CD). 2003. Sid McLauchlan, prod.; Jake Jackson, Scott Campbell Smith, Stephen Flock, engs. DDD. TT: 73:40
THE MOVE: Message from the Country
Harvest/EMI SHSP 4013 (LP). 1971. Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, prods. AAA. TT: 39:20
THE TONY RICE UNIT: Manzanita
Rounder 0092 (LP). 1979. Tony Rice, prod.; Billy Wolf, eng. AAA. TT: 37:52
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND: At Fillmore East
Mercury B0000401-02 (CD). 1971/2003. Tom Dowd, prod.; Aaron Baron, Larry Dahlstrom, engs. AAD. TT: 2:14:03
PUBLIC ENEMY: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Def Jam CK 27358 (CD). 1988. Rick Rubin, exec. prod.; Bill Stephney, prod. supervisor; Hank Shocklee, Carl Ryder, prods.; various engs. AAD. TT: 57:57
BOB DYLAN: John Wesley Harding
Columbia/Sundazed LP5123 (mono 180gm LP). 1967/2003. Bob Johnston, prod.; Charlie Bragg, eng. AAA. TT: 38:57
THE WHO: Tommy: Special Edition
Geffen/Chronicles B0001386-36 (2 SACD/CDs). 1969/2003. Pete Townshend, reissue prod.; Damon Lyon-Shaw, orig. eng. ADD. TT: 111:46
DELTRON 3030: Deltron 3030
75 Ark 75033 (CD). 2000. Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, prod.; Scott Harding, eng. AAD. TT: 60:30
THE WEAKERTHANS: Reconstruction Site
Epitaph 86682-2 (CD). 2003. Ian Blurton, prod.; Rudy Rempel, James Heidebrecht, engs.; Adam Kasper, mix; Joao Carvalho, mastering. AAD. TT: 40:47
MARY GAUTHIER: Filth and Fire
Signature Sounds SIG 1273 (CD). 2002. Gurf Morlix, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 47:34
RAVEL: Boléro, La Valse, Pavane pour une Infante defunte
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Minnesota Orchestra
Mobile Fidelity UDSACD 4002 (SACD/CD). 1975/2003. Marc Aubort, orig. prod.; Joanna Nickrenz, orig. eng.; Paul Stubblebine, Shawn R. Britton, remastering. AAD. TT: 70:19
NEIL YOUNG: On the Beach
Reprise 48497-2 (CD). 1974/2003. Neil Young, David Briggs, Mark Harman, Al Schmitt, prods.; Tim Mulligan, mastering. AAD. TT: 39:40
JON HASSELL: Power Spot
ECM 1327 (CD). 1986. Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, prods., engs. AAD. TT: 48:29
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND: Live at the Atlanta International Pop Festival
Epic/Legacy E2K 86909 (2 CDs). 2003. Ray Colcard, Harry Zerler, orig. recordists; Norbert Ward, Tim Geelan, Russ Payne, orig. engs.; Jerry Rappaport, prod. TT: 79:55/74:40
INTERNATIONAL "POP" ALL STARS: Twelve Star Percussion
Decca Phase 4 Stereo PFS 34011 (LP). 1962. No production credits. AAA.
SCHUBERT & SCHUMANN: Lieder
Marian Anderson, contralto; Franz Rupp, piano
RCA Victor Red Seal 63575-2 (CD). 2000. Harold Hagopian, remastering prod.; Hsi-Ling Chang, remastering eng. AAD. TT: 75:34
MARIAN ANDERSON: Spirituals
Marian Anderson, contralto
RCA Victor Red Seal 63306-2 (CD). 1936-52/1999. Harold Hagopian, remastering prod.; Hsi-Ling Chang, remastering eng. AAD. TT: 75:19
TORD GUSTAVSEN TRIO: Changing Places
Tord Gustavsen, piano; Harald Johnsen, double bass; Jarle Vespestad, drums
ECM 1834 (CD). 2003. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Jan Erik Kongshaug, eng. DDD. TT: 66:01
WAGNER: Scenes from The Ring
Siegfried: "Nothung! Nothung!," "Dass der mein Vater nicht ist," "In der Höhle hier lieg' auf dem Hort!" Götterdämmerung: Dawn, "Zu neuen Taten," Siegfried's Rhine Journey, "Brünnhilde, heilige Braut!," Funeral March
Plácido Domingo, Siegfried; David Cangelosi, Mime; Violeta Urmana, Brünnhilde; Natalie Dessay, Forest Bird; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; Antonio Pappano
EMI Classics 5 57242 2 (CD). 2002. David Groves, prod.; Simon Rhodes, Jonathan Allen, engs. DDD. TT: 69:55
VIVALDI: La verita in cimento
Gemma Bertagnolli, soprano; Guillemette Laurens, mezzo-soprano; Sara Mingardo, Nathalie Stutzmann, contraltos; Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, tenor; Ensemble Matheus, Jean-Christophe Spinosi
Opus 111 OP30365 (2 CDs). 2003. Jean-Pierre Loisil, prod.; Pierre-Antoine Signoret, eng. DDD. TT: 2:38:10
VIVALDI: La Stravaganza
Rachel Podger, violin; Arte dei Suonatori
Channel Classics CCS 19598 (2 CDs). 2003. Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, prod.; C. Jared Sacks, eng. DDD. TT: 102:59
MAHLER: Des Knaben Wunderhorn
Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano; Thomas Quasthoff, bass; Berlin Philharmonic, Claudio Abbado
Deutsche Grammophon 459 646 (CD). 1999. Christopher Adler, prod.; Ulrich Bette (balance), Reinhard Lagemann (recording), engs. DDD. TT: 57:04
R. STRAUSS: Four Last Songs
Lucia Popp, soprano; London Philharmonic, Klaus Tennstedt
EMI 7 47013 2 (CD). 1982. John Willan, prod.; Neville Boyling, eng. DDD. TT: 49:38
TOM WAITS: Rain Dogs
Island 422 826 382-2 (CD). 1985. Tom Waits, prod.; Robert Musso, Howie Weinberg, engs.; Dennis Ferrante, Tom Gonzales, Jeff Lippay, asst. engs. AAD. TT: 53:46
CHRIS LEE: Cool Rock
Misra MSR018 (CD). 2003. Matt Verta-Ray, Nicholas Marantz, Mark Nevers, Jim Demain, engs. AAD? TT: 31:23
THE WHITE STRIPES: Elephant
XL Recordings XLCD 162 (CD), XLLP 162 (LP). 2003. Jack White, prod.; Liam Watson, eng. AAD? TT: 49:56
LAMBCHOP: Is a Woman
City Slang 20190-2 (CD), 20190-1 (LP). 2002. Mark Nevers, prod., eng.; Kurt Wagner, prod.; Mark Lacuesta, eng. AAD. TT: 61:39
T. REX: The Slider
Chronicles 314 534 355-2 (CD). 1972. Tony Visconti, prod. AAD? TT: 53:46
GUY CLARK: Keepers
Sugar Hill SHCD-1055 (CD). 1997. Guy Clark, prod.; Miles Wilkinson, prod., eng. AAD? TT: 64:36
MIAMI SOUND: Rare Funk & Soul from Miami, Florida, 1967-1974
Various Artists Soul Jazz SJR CD72 (CD). 2003. Stuart Baker, compiler; Duncan Cowell, Pete Reilly, mastering. AAD. TT: 49:55
THE RAMONES: Road to Ruin
Warner Archives/Rhino R2 74308 (CD). 2001. T. Erdelyi, Ed Stasium, prods., engs.; Bill Inglot, Gary Stewart, reissue prods. AAD. TT: 52:10
WILCO: Summer Teeth
Reprise 47282-2 (CD). 1999. Wilco, prods.; Larry Greenhill, Mark Hagler, Dave Trumfio, Russ Long, Mitch Easter, engs.; Bob Ludwig, mastering. AAD? TT: 60:17
SOLOMON BURKE: Don't Give Up on Me
Fat Possum 80358-2 (CD). 2002. Joe Henry, prod.; S. Husky Hüskulds, eng.; Doug Sax, mastering. AAD? TT: 51:34
MARC RIBOT: Marc Ribot y los Cubanos Postizos (The Prosthetic Cubans)
Marc Ribot, guitar, trumpet, vocals; Gregory Ribot, baritone saxophone; John Medeski, Anthony Coleman, organ; Brad Jones, bass; Robert J. Rodriguez, drums, claves, chekere, percussion, background vocals; E.J. Rodriguez, percussion, background vocals
Atlantic 83116-2 (CD). 1998. J.D. Foster, prod.; Andy Taub, eng. AAD. TT: 46:47
BRUCE COCKBURN: Humans: Deluxe Edition
Rounder 11661-3210-2 (CD). 1980/2003. Eugene Martynec, prod.; Gary Gray, eng.; Peter J. Moore, digital remastering. AAD. TT: 49:39
DAVID LANG: the passing measures
Marty Erhlich, bass clarinet; Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus; Paul Herbert, conductor
Cantaloupe Music CA21003 (CD). 2001. David Lang, prod.; David Sparrow, eng. DDD. TT: 42:15
TOM RUSSELL: Borderland
Hightone HCD8132 (CD). 2001. Gurf Morlix, prod. DDD. TT: 49:40
GARY WILSON: Mary Had Brown Hair
Gary Wilson (no catalog number) (CD). 2003. Gary Wilson prod., eng. AAD. TT: 44:40. Available at www.sixpointfour.com.
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: No!
Idlewild/Rounder 618113 (CD). 2002. They Might Be Giants, prods.; Albert Caiati, Cosmos Heidtman, Stan Wright, Jason Spittle, engs. AAD? TT: 33:50
ALICIA KEYS: The Diary of Alicia Keys
J Records 82876-57017-2 (CD). 2003. Alicia Keys, Timbaland, Easy Mo Bee, Dwayne Wiggins, Kane West, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, Andre Harris, Vidal Davis, prods.; Herb Powers Jr., mastering. AAD. TT: 57:52
TALK TALK: Laughing Stock
Verve/Polydor 847-717-2 (UK CD). 1991. Tim Friese-Greene, prod.; Phil Brown, eng. AAD. TT: 42:47
PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet, Suites 1-3
Paavo Järvi, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Telarc SACD-60597 (SACD). 2003. Robert Woods, prod.; Michael Bishop, eng. DSD. TT: 74:57
DORIAN MICHAEL: Acoustic Blues
With: Albert Lee, Laurence Juber
AIX 80016 (DVD-A/V). 2003. Mark Waldrep, prod., eng. 24/96 PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS. TT: 66:07
MARK KNOPFLER: Sailing to Philadelphia
Warner Bros. 47753-2 (CD). 2000. Chuck Ainley, prod., eng.; Mark Knopfler, prod.; Denny Purcell, mastering. AAD. TT: 60:34
THE BYRDS: Mr. Tambourine Man
Columbia/Legacy CK 64845 (CD). 1965. Terry Melcher, Bob Irwin, prods.; Vic Anesini, eng., mastering. AAD. TT: 45:43
THE TRASH CAN SINATRAS: I've Seen Everything
Go! Discs/London 828 412-2 (CD). 1993. Ray Shulman, prod., eng.; Larry Primrose, eng. AAD. TT: 44:32
BEE GEES: Horizontal
Atco 33-233 (LP), Polydor 833 659-2 (CD). 1968. Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees, prods. AAA/AAD. TT: 37:10
BRUCE COCKBURN: Humans: Deluxe Edition
Rounder 11661-3210-2 (CD). 1980/2003. Eugene Martynec, prod.; Gary Gray, eng.; Peter J. Moore, digital remastering. AAD. TT: 49:39
AL ANDERSON: Pay Before You Pump
Imprint IMPCD 10004 (CD). 1996. Scott Baggett, prod., eng., mix; Chris Bellman, mastering. AAD? TT: 50:17
RAVEL: Complete Works for Piano
Alexandre Tharaud, piano
Harmonia Mundi 901811.12 (2 CDs). 2003. Jean-Martial Golaz, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 2:00:18
J.S. BACH: English Suite No.6
BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata 31, Op.110
WEBERN: Variations, Op.27
Piotr Anderszewski, piano
Accord 025 (CD). 1996. Lech Dudik, Gabriela Blicharz, prods. DDD. TT: 60:38
RALPH LALAMA & HIS MANHATTAN ALL-STARS: Feelin' and Dealin'
Ralph LaLama, tenor sax; Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Barry Harris, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Kenny Washington, drums
Criss Cross 1046 (CD). 1990. Gerry Teekins, prod.; Max Bolleman, eng. DDD. TT: 55:35
LEE MORGAN: The Sidewinder
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Barry Harris, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Billy Higgins, drums
Blue Note 4 95332 2 (CD). 1963/1999. Alfred Lion, orig. prod.; Michael Cuscuna, reissue prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, eng., remastering. AAD. TT: 50:52
VAN MORRISON: Veedon Fleece
Warner Bros. 2805-2 (CD). 1974. Van Morrison, prod.; Jim Stern, Dahaud & Jean Shaar, Elvin Campbell, engs. AAD. TT: 47:46
JELLO BIAFRA/MOJO NIXON & TOADLIQUORS: Prairie Home Invasion
Alternate Tentacles 137 (CD). 1994. Marshall Lawless, Tri-State Kill Spree Johnson, prods.; Stuart Sullivan, eng. ADD. TT: 54:30
BARBER: Violin Concerto, Orchestral Music
Souvenirs (Ballet Suite), Serenade for Strings, Music for a Scene from Shelley
James Boswell, violin; Marin Alsop, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Naxos 8.559004 (CD). 2001. Andrew Walton, prod.; Tony Faulkner, eng. DDD. TT: 64:20
ROREM: Symphonies 1-3
José Serebrier, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Naxos 8.559149 (CD). 2003. Phil Rowlands, prod., eng.; Nick Parker, prod. DDD. TT: 69:22
TALLIS SCHOLARS: The Essential Tallis Scholars
The Tallis Scholars; Peter Phillips, cond.
Gimell CDGIM 201 (2 CDs). 2003. Steve C. Smith, Peter Phillips, prods.; Bob Auger, Tony Faulkner, Mike Clements, Philip Hobbs, engs. AAD/DDD. TT: 2:35:41
VIVALDI: Sacred Music, Vol.9
Laudate pueri, Salve Regina, other works
The King's Consort, Choir of the King's Consort; Robert King, cond.
Hyperion CDA66839 (CD). 2003. Ben Turner, prod.; Philip Hobbs, eng. DDD. TT: 66:42
OH SUSANNA: Sleepy Little Sailor
Stella 3 (CD). 2001. Colin Cripps, prod. AAD. TT: 47:36. Available at www.ohsusannamusic.com.
CHARLIE TAYLOR: Once Upon a Time
Rhombus 8016 (CD). 2003. Dan Penn, Geoff Gillette, prods., engs.; Ron Laury, eng. AAD. TT: 51:07. Available at www.charlietaylormusic.com
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