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2002 Records To Die For
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BILLY JOEL: Fantasies & Delusions, Opp.1-10 for Solo Piano
Richard Joo, piano
Sony Classical CK 85397 (CD). 2001. Steven Epstein, prod., mastering; Don Devito, assoc. prod.; Richard King, eng., mastering. DDD. TT: 76:18
EBERHARD WEBER: Endless Days
Eberhard Weber, upright electric bass; Paul McCandless, oboe, English horn, bass clarinet, soprano sax; Rainer Brüninghaus, piano, keyboards; Michael Di Pasqua, drums, percussion
ECM 1748 (CD). 2001. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Jan Erik Kongshaug, eng. DDD. TT: 48:03
AFGHAN WHIGS: Congregation
Sub Pop SP130b (CD). 1993. Ross Ian Stein, prod., eng.; Greg Dulli, prod.; Larry Brewer, asst. eng. AAD? TT: 44:46
RODNEY CROWELL: Ain't Living Long Like This
Warner Bros. BSK 3228 (LP). 1978. Brian Ahearn, prod., eng.; Bradley Hartman, Donivan Cowart, Bruce Brown, Geoff Sykes, Pat McDonald, engs. AAA. TT:
JOAN BAEZ: Very Early Joan
Vanguard VSD 79446/7 (2 LPs). year?. Maynard Solomon, prod.; Marc Aubort, eng. AAA. THE PENTANGLE: Solomon's Seal
Reprise MS 2100 (LP). 1972. Pentangle, prods.; John Wood, prod., eng. AAA. TT: 36:00
JOHN COLTRANE: Live at the Village Vanguard Again!
John Coltrane, soprano & tenor sax; Pharoah Sanders, sax; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums Impulse! 213 (CD). 1966. Bob Thiele, prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, eng. AAD. TT: 40:55
THE MONTUÑO SESSIONS: Live from Studio "A"
Various Artists
Mr. Bongo 004 (CD). 1995. Al Angeloro, prod., eng. AAD. TT: 71:56
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD: Buffalo Springfield
WEA/Rhino R2 74324 (4 HDCDs). 2001. Buffalo Springfield, prods. AAD? TT: 4:14:50
STEVE EARLE: Transcendental Blues
E-Squared/Artemis CD 751033-2 (CD). 2000. Steve Earle, prod.; Ray Kennedy, prod., eng.; Patrick Earle, asst. eng. DDD? TT: 49:54
BEETHOVEN: Symphony 5
Carlos Kleiber, Vienna Philharmonic
Deutsche Grammophon 447 400-2(CD). 1996. Werner Mayer, prod.; Hans-Peter Schweigmann, eng. ADD. TT: 35:10
WENDY CARLOS: The Well-Tempered Synthesizer
Music of J.S. Bach, Handel, Monteverdi, Scarlatti
Wendy Carlos, synthesizers
East Side Digital 81612 (CD). 1969/2001. Rachel Elkind, prod.; Wendy Carlos, eng. AAD. TT: 48:10
PENELOPE HOUSTON: The Whole World
Heyday HEY29-2 (CD), Penelope.Net PH08 2000 (CD). 1993. Penelope Houston, prod.; Howard Johnston, prod., eng. ADD. TT: 47:15
THE MEKONS: Fear and Whiskey
Sin SIN001 1985 (LP), Quarterstick QS80 2002 (CD). 1983. Mekons, prods.; John Gill, eng. AAA/AAD? TT: 35:13
AHMAD JAMAL TRIO: Cross Country Tour: 1958-1961
Ahmad Jamal, piano; Israel Crosby, bass; Vernel Fournier, drums
Chess GRD2-813 (2 CDs). 1958-1961/1998. Dave Usher, Leonard Chess, Paul Gayten, prods.; Malcolm Chisholm, Ron Malo, engs.; Orrin Keepnews, reissue prod.; Erick Labson, reissue eng. ADD? TT: 2:11:17
KEITH JARRETT TRIO: Still Live
Keith Jarrett, piano; Gary Peacock, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums
ECM 1360/61 (2 CDs). 1988. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Martin Wieland, eng. DDD. TT: 98:15
BEETHOVEN: Symphonies 1-9, Piano Concertos 1-5, Violin Concerto, Overtures
Wilhelm Backhaus, piano; Henryk Szeryng, violin; Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, Vienna Philharmonic
Decca 467 892-2 (8 CDs). 2001. No prods. or engs. listed. ADD. TT: 10:09:31
VODKA & CAVIAR: The Ultimate Russian Spectacular
Music of Borodin, Khachaturian, Tchaikovsky
Constantine Orbelian, Philharmonia of Russia
Delos DS-3288 (SACD/CD, stereo/multichannel). 2001. Ramiro Belgardt, prod.; Jeff Mee, eng. DDD. TT: 65:12
ARNOLD: Symphonies 5 & 6
Andrew Penny, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland
Naxos 8.552000 (CD). 2001. Tim Handley, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 57:17
HAYDN: Complete String Quartets
Angeles String Quartet
Philips 464 650-2 (21 CDs). 2001. Joanna Nickrenz, prod.; Marc Aubort, eng. DDD. TT: 22:30:00
Montrose: Montrose
Warner Bros. 3106-2 (CD). 1973. Montrose, Ted Templeman, prods.; Donn Landee, eng. AAD. TT: 32:21
UNCLE TUPELO: Still Feel Gone
Rockville ROCK 6070-2 (CD). 1991. Paul Q. Kolderie, Sean Slade, prods., engs. AAD. TT: 38:09
TONY BENNETT: At Carnegie Hall
Tony Bennett, vocals; Ralph Sharon and His orchestra
Columbia C2S 823 (2 LPs). 1962/1997. Ernie Altschuler, prod.; Frank Laico, eng. AAA/AAD. TT: 75:40
BOB DYLAN: The Times They Are A-Changin'
Columbia/Sundazed LP 5108 (mono 180gm LP). 1964/2001. Tom Wilson, prod. AAA. TT: 45:57
EVA CASSIDY: Live at Blues Alley
Eva Cassidy, vocals, acoustic & electric guitar; Keith Grimes, electric guitar; Lenny Williams, piano; Chris Blonde, bass; Hilton Felton, Hammond organ; Raice McLeod, drums
Blix Street G2-10046 (CD). 1996. Eva Cassidy, Chris Biondo, prods.; Roy Battle, eng.; Uncle Punchies, mix; Robert Voslien, mastering. AAD. TT: 57:35
JAMES TAYLOR: Hourglass
Columbia ASC 67912 (SACD). 1997. James Taylor, prod.; Frank Filipetti, prod., eng., mix. DDD. TT: 64:49
NUGGETS II: Various Artists
Rhino R2 76787 (4 CDs). 2001. Gary Stewart, Alec Palao, prods.; Bill Inglot, eng. A?D. TT: 5:04:32
JIVERSON'S 2001 R2D4 MIX CD: Various Artists
2000-2001. ?DD. TT: 73:42
CLIFFORD CURZON: BBC Legends
Haydn: Andante & Variations in f. Liszt: Sonetto 104 del Petrarca, Berceuse, Valse Oubliée, Sonata in b. Schubert: Three Impromptus.
BBCL 4078-2 (CD). 2001. Markus Karl Stratmann, Marcus Herzog, prods., engs. ADD. TT: 67:22
BENNO MOISEIWITSCH: Great Pianists, Vols.1 & 2
Benno Moiseiwitsch, piano
Vol.1: Brahms: Händel Variations. Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition. Schumann: Kinderszenen.
Vol.2: Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No.2, Concert Etude in f, Liebestraum. Mendelssohn: Scherzo in e, Songs Without Words Nos.3 & 22. Wagner-Liszt: Liebestod, Tannhäuser Overture. Weber: Invitation to the Dance.
Naxos 8.110668, 8.110669 (2 CDs, available separately). 2001. Ward Marston, prod., eng. ADD. TT: 2:35:20
.S. BACH: Morimur
Partita No.2 in d for Solo Violin, BWV 1004; 11 Chorales; Chaconne from BWV 1004 and "Auf meinen lieben Gott" realized by Helga Thoene for solo violin & four voices
Christoph Poppen, baroque violin. The Hilliard Ensemble: Monika Mauch, soprano; David James, countertenor; John Potter, tenor; Gordon Jones, baritone
ECM New Series 1765 (CD). 2001. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Peter Laenger, eng. DDD. TT: 61:42
KEITH JARRETT: Sun Bear Concerts
Keith Jarrett, piano
ECM 1100 (6 CDs). 1978. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Okihiko Sugano, Shinji Ohtsuka, engs. ADD. TT: 6:37:46
NATALIE DESSAY: French Opera Arias
Arias by Délibes, Chabrier, Ravel, Meyerbeer, Bondeville, Thomas, Milhaud, Offenbach, Poulenc, Gounod, Sauguet
Natalie Dessay, soprano; Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo, Patrick Fournillier
EMI 5 56159 2 (CD). 1996. Alain Lanceron, prod. DDD. TT: 65:45
GLUCK: Orfeo ed Euridice
Bernarda Fink, Veronica Cangemi, Maria Cristina Kiehr; RIAS Kammerchor, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, René Jacobs
Harmonia Mundi 901742/43 (2 CDs). 2001. Eberhard Geiger, prod. DDD. TT: 90:44
LAURIDSEN: Lux Aeterna
Paul Salamunovich, Los Angeles Master Chorale
RCM 19705 (CD). 1998. Peter Rutenberg, prod.; Fred Vogler, eng. DDD. TT: 76:23
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: An Oxford Elegy
John Westbrook, speaker; Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Jacques Orchestra
EMI CDM 5 67221 2 (CD). 1969/1999. Christopher Bishop, prod.; Neville Boyling, eng.; Andrew Walter, remastering. ADD. TT: 77:25
THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Ladies and Gentlemen...The Grateful Dead (Fillmore East, April 1971)
Arista GDCD 4075 (4 CDs). 1971/2000. David Lemieux, prod.; Bob Matthews, Betty Cantor-Jackson, engs.; Jeffrey Norman, mix. AAD? TT: 4:56:23
TOOL: Lateralus
Tool Dissectional/Volcano 10132 (HDCD). 2001. Tool, David Bottrill, prods.; Vince de Franco, Neurocistance, engs., mix. DDD? TT: 78:56
BOB DYLAN: Self Portrait
Columbia CGK 30050 (CD). 1970. Bob Johnston, prod. AAD. TT: 74:03
DWIGHT YOAKAM: Hillbilly Deluxe
Reprise 25567-2 (CD). 1987. Pete Anderson, prod. AAD? TT: 33:54
JACK FROST: Jack Frost
Arista ARCD8667 (CD). 1991. Steve Kilbey, prod., eng.; Pryce Surplice, eng. AAD? TT: 58:54
PIMPS, PLAYERS & PRIVATE EYES: Various Artists
Sire 26624-2 (CD). 1991. Jorge Hinojosa, Ice-T, exec. prods. AAD? TT: 36:26
SHELBY LYNNE: Temptation
Morgan Creek 2959-20018-2 (CD). 1993. Brent Maher, prod., eng. ADD. TT: 34:13
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: Tango: Zero Hour
Nonesuch 79469-2 (CD). 1986. Kip Hanrahan, prod.; Greg Calbi, eng. AAD. TT: 46:15
BILL FRISELL: Nashville
Bill Frisell, guitars; Jerry Douglas, dobro; Ron Block, banjo, acoustic guitar; Adam Steffey, mandolin; Pat Bergeson, harmonica; Viktor Krauss, bass; Robin Holcomb, vocals
Nonesuch 79415-2 (CD). 1997. Wayne Horvitz, prod.; Roger Moutenot, Jason Lehning, engs. AAD? TT: 59:54
JANE SIBERRY: When I Was a Boy
Reprise 26824-2 (CD). 1993. Jane Siberry, Brian Eno, Michael Brook, prods., engs. AAD. TT: 67:46
BOB DYLAN: "Love and Theft"
Columbia CK 85975 (CD). 2001. Jack Frost, prod.; Chris Shaw, eng. AAD? TT: 57:30
LI'L BAND O' GOLD: Li'l Band O' Gold
Shanachie SH 6047 (CD). 2000. C.C. Adcock, Li'l Band O' Gold, prods.; Erik Flettrich, Tim Le Blanc, engs. AAD? TT: 42:54
BOULEZ: Notations VII
DEBUSSY: La Mer
STRAVINSKY: Le Sacre du Printemps
Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Teldec 8573 81702-2 (CD). year?. Christoph Classen, prod.; Michael Bamann, eng. DDD. TT: 66:65
SHAVER: Tramp on Your Street
Rock The House RTH-11063 (LP), Praxis/Zoo/BMG 11063-2 (CD). 1995. R.S. Field, prod., eng.; Scott Baggett, eng. AAA/AAD? TTs: 42:17/48:22
MARK ELF: Swingin'
Mark Elf, guitar; Aaron Goldberg, piano; Robert Hurst, bass; Winard Harper, drums
Jen Bay JBR 0008 (CD). 2001. Mark Elf, prod.; Michael Brorby, eng. DDD? TT: 57:41
MICHAEL HARRISON: From Ancient Worlds
Michael Harrison, piano
New Albion NA042CD (CD). 1992. Michael Harrison, Stephen Scott, prods.; Tom Lazarus, eng. DDD? TT: 62:46
MAJOR LANCE
Everybody Loves a Good Time! The Best of Major Lance
Epic/Legacy EK 66988 (2 CDs). 1995. Bob Irwin, compilation prod. AAD? TT: 95:54
Major Lance's Greatest Hits
Okeh OKM 12110 (mono LP). 1965. AAA. TT: 27:48
The Very Best of Major Lance
Epic/Legacy EK 62243 (CD). 2000. Bob Irwin, compilation prod. AAD? TT: 39:54
All three: Carl Davis, prod.; Johnny Pate, arr.
SMALL FACES: The BBC Sessions
Strange Fruit SFRSLP/CD 087 (LP/CD). 1999. Tracks 1-12: Peter Harwood, prod.; Bill Bebb, eng. Tracks 13-15: Bernie Andrews, prod.; Dave Tate, Allen Harris, engs. AAA/AAD? TT: 46:46
DEBUSSY: String Quartet in g
FAURÉ: String Quartet in e
RAVEL: String Quartet in F
Guarneri String Quartet
Surrounded By SBE 1004-9 (DVD-A). 2001. Max Wilcox, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 75:08
SERA UNA NOCHE: Sera Una Noche
Pedro Aznar, vocals; Marcelo Moguilevsky, clarinet, flute; Gabriel Kirschenbaum, guitar; Gabriel Rivano, bandoneon; Martin Iannaccone, cello; Santiago Vazquez, drums, percussion
M•A Recordings M052A (CD). 2000. Todd Garfinkle, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 70:40
CREAM: Disraeli Gears
PolyGram 531 811-2 (CD). 1967/1998. Felix Pappalardi, prod.; Tom Dowd, eng. AAD. TT: 33:33
BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON: Dark was the Night
Columbia/Legacy CK 65516 (CD). 1928-1932/1998. Lawrence Cohn, prod. A-D. TT: 50:40
DUKE ELLINGTON/RAY BROWN: This One's for Blanton
Duke Ellington, piano; Ray Brown, bass
Pablo/Analogue Productions CAPJ015 (CD). 1972/1995. Norman Granz, prod.; Doug Sax, remastering; Chad Kassem, reissue prod. AAD. TT: 40:01
HAYDN: Piano Sonatas
Nos. 32 in g, Hob XVI:44; 33 in c, Hob XVI:20; 53 in C, Hob XVI:48; 54 in G, Hob XVI:40; 58 in D, Hob XVI:51; 59 in E-flat, Hob XVI:49; 60 in C, Hob XVI:50; 62 in E-flat, Hob XVI:52; Fantasia in C, Hob XVII:4
András Schiff, piano
Teldec 0630-1714-2 (2 CDs). 1998. prod.; Ulrich Ruscher, eng. DDD. TT: 2:27:30
JOHN HIATT: Anthology
Hip-O 314 556 134-2 (2 CDs). 2001. John Hiatt, many others, prods.; Mike Ragogna, compilation prod.; various engs. AAD? TT: 2:35:29
HAL KETCHUM: Awaiting Redemption
Curb D2-77948 (CD). 1999. Stephen Bruton, prod.; Dan Bosworth, eng. AAD? TT: 49:53
HAYDN: Symphonies 45 & 55
MOZART: Piano Concerto 12, K.414
Benjamin Britten, piano, conductor; Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra
Decca 458 869-2 (CD). 1957/2000. James Walker, prod. AAD. TT: 71:57
SIBELIUS: Symphony 5, Karelia Suite, Pohjola's Daughter, The Bard
Sakari Oramo, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Erato 8573-85822-2 (CD). 2001. Tim Oldham, prod.; Jean Chatauret, eng. DDD. TT: 66:27
STEVE DAVIS PROJECT: Quality of Silence
Steve Davis, drums; John Hart, guitar; Andy Laverne, piano; Drew Gress, bass; Tim Ries, drums
DMP SACD-04 (SACD/CD). 1999. Steve Davis, prod.; Tom Jung, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 51:31
SONNY ROLLINS: East Broadway Rundown
Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Freddie Hubbard, trumpet (title track only); Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums
Impulse! IMPD-161 (CD). 1966/1995. Bob Thiele, orig. prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, orig. eng.; Michael Cuscuna, reissue prod.; Erick Labson, remastering. AAD? TT: 38:25
GENE AMMONS: Boss Tenor
Gene Ammons, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums; Ray Barretto, congas
JVC JVCXR-0033 (CD). 1960/1997. Bob Weinstock, prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, eng.; Akira Taguchi, reissue prod. AAD. TT: 36:02
CHRIS POTTER: Gratitude
Chris Potter, tenor, alto, & soprano sax, bass clarinet, wooden flute; Kevin Hays, piano; Scott Colley, bass; Brian Blade, drums
Verve 314 549 433-2 (CD). 2001. Chris Potter, Jason Olaine, prods.; Joe Ferla, eng.; Greg Kalbi, mastering. DDD. TT: 71:29
PAPA GROWS FUNK: Doin It
PMG101 (CD). 2001. Tracey Freeman, prod.; Steve Reynolds, eng. AAD? TT: 56:18
FRANK ZAPPA: 200 Motels
Rykodisc RCD 10513/14 (2 CDs). 1971/1997. Frank Zappa, prod.; Bob Auger, Barry Keene, engs. AAD. TT: 91:53
ANTHEIL: Orchestral Music
Ballet Méchanique, Serenade 1 for String Orchestra, Symphony for Five Instruments (second version), Concert for Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Spalding, Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
Naxos 8.559060 (CD). 2001. Andrew Walton, prod.; Andrew Lang, eng. DDD. TT: 59:05
FRY: Orchestral Music
Santa Claus (Christmas Symphony), Niagara Symphony, The Breaking Heart, Overture to Macbeth
Tony Rowe, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Naxos 8.559057 (CD). 2000. Tim Handley, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 61:13
CORNELIUS: The Three Kings & Other Choral Works
Stephen Layton, Polyphony
Hyperion CDA67206 (CD). 2000. Mark Brown, prod.; Tony Faulkner, eng. DDD. TT: 72:26
HEINICHEN: Missa No.9 in D
ZELENKA: Te Deum, ZWV 146
Hans-Christoph Rademann, Dresden Chamber Choir & Baroque Orchestra
Carus 83.148 (CD). 2000. Dirk Homann, prod. DDD. TT: 73:10
KCRW: KCRW's Rare on Air Collection
Mammoth MR0074-2, MR0107-2, MR0182-2, 354 980 193-2 (4 CDs). 1994-1998. Chris Douridas, Bob Carlson, prods.; Scot Fritz, Theo Mondle, Jerry Summers, Lee Van Vliet, Paul Dieter, Chris Douridas, Bob Carlson, engs. TT: ca 4:00:00
PINK MARTINI: Sympathique
Heinz HNZ001-2 (CD). 1997. Pink Martini, prods.; Pete Plympton, Clark Stiles, Dave Friedlander, engs.; Bernie Grundman, mastering. AAD? TT: 53:03
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