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1996 Records To Die For
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SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET: In Concert
Scott Hamilton, tenor sax; Chris Flory, guitar; John Bunch, piano; Phil Flanigan, bass; Chuck Riggs, drums; Eiji Kitamura, clarinet
Concord Jazz CCD-4233 (CD only). Carl E. Jefferson, prod.; Tameo Kawada, Isao Itoh, Phil Edwards, engs. TT: 52:52
METALLICA: Metallica
Elektra 61113-2 (CD). Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, prods.; Randy Staub, Mike Tacci, engs. TT: 62:39
DEBUSSY: Pelléas et Mélisande
Colette Alliot-Lugaz, Claudine Carlson, Didier Henry, Gilles Cachemaille, Pierre Thau; Montréal Symphony & Chorus, Charles Dutoit
London 430 502-2 (2 CDs only). Ray Minshull, prod.; John Dunkerley, eng. DDD. TT: 2:30:44
POULENC: Sinfonietta, Aubade
HAHN: Le bal de Béatrice d'Este
Ronald Corp, New London Orchestra
Hyperion CDA66347 (CD only). Arthur Johnson, prod.; Tony Faulkner, eng. DDD. TT: 63:57
RAY CHARLES: Genius + Soul = Jazz
DCC Compact Classics DZS-038. Creed Taylor, prod.; Steve Hoffman, Terry Howard, digital remastering. ADD. TT: 45:21
ORNETTE COLEMAN: The Shape of Jazz to Come
Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Don Cherry, cornet; Charlie Haden, bass; Billy Higgins, drums
Atlantic 1317-2 (CD). Nesuhi Ertegun, prod.; Bones Howe, eng. ADD. TT: 38:16
PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet
Excerpts from Suites 1, 2, & 3
Myung-Whun Chung, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
DG 439 870-2 (CD only). Lennart Dehn, prod.; Wolfgang Mitlehner, Tonmeister; Reinhard Lagemann, eng. DDD. TT: 63:22
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony 15
Kurt Sanderling, Cleveland Orchestra
Erato 45815-2 (CD only). Friedemann Engelbrecht, prod.; Eberhard Sengpiel, Everett Porter, engs. DDD. TT: 50:38
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony 15
With: Incidental Music to The Gadfly
Maxim Shostakovich, London Symphony
Collins Classics 12062 (CD only). Andrew Keener, prod.; Simon Rhodes, eng. DDD. TT: 80:54
GENE KRUPA/BUDDY RICH: Krupa and Rich
Verve 314 521 643-2 (CD only). Norman Granz, prod.; Gary Mayo, mastering. AAD. TT: 72:01
THE WHO: Live at Leeds
MCA MCAD-11215 (CD). The Who, Jon Astley, prods.; Andy Macpherson, Jon Astley, remixing & remastering. A?D. TT: 77:08
JOAN OSBORNE: Relish
PolyGram 314 526 699-2 (CD). Rick Chertoff, prod.; William Wittman, eng. TT: 61:19
SUSAN WERNER: Last of the Good Straight Girls
Private Music 82126-2 (CD only). Fernando Saunders, prod.; Dan Grigsby, eng. TT: 48:30
LYLE LOVETT: I Love Everybody
Curb/MCA MCAD-10808 (CD). Lyle Lovett, Billy Williams, prods.; Nathaniel Kunkel, Gil Morales, engs. AAD. TT: 53:04
MARTI JONES: Any Kind of Lie
BNG 2040-2-R. Don Dixon, prod., eng.; Mark Williams, eng. TT: 39:37
SIRI'S SVALE BAND: Blackbird
Siri Beathe Gellein, vocals; John Pal Inderberg, alto & baritone sax, vocals; Bjorn Alterhaug, acoustic bass; Odd Magne Gridseth, acoustic & electric bass; Carl Haakon Waadeland, drums, percussion
Sonor SON CD 2001 (CD). Siri's Svale Band, prods.; Roger Valstad, prod. TT: 53:21
Available from Ars Jörg Kessler, Germany, Tel: (49) 40 82 55 67, Fax (49) 40 82 58 97.
FRANK SINATRA & DUKE ELLINGTON: Francis A. & Edward K.
Frank Sinatra, vocals; The Ellington Orchestra: Harry Carney, Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges, Jimmy Hamilton, Paul Gonsalves, saxes; Sam Woodyard, drums; Rev. Cootie Williams, "Growl" trumpet; Cat Anderson, "high" trumpet; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet; Johnny Hodges, soul alto; Paul Gonsalves, tenor "uplift"; Lawrence Brown, trombone
Reprise FS 1024 (LP), 1024-2 (CD). Sonny Burke, prod.; Lee Herschberg, eng. TT: 35
FRITZ REINER: Vienna
Johann Strauss Jr.,: Morning Papers, Emperor Waltz, On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Vienna Blood,* Roses from the South,* Treasure Waltz,* Thunder and Lightning.* Josef Strauss: Village Swallows. Richard Strauss (arr. Reiner): Waltzes from Der Rosenkavalier. Weber (arr. Berlioz): Invitation to the Dance
Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony
RCA 68160-2 (CD only). Richard Mohr, prod.; Lewis Layton, eng. ADD. TT: 77:20
STRAUSS WALTZES
Includes the above asterisked titles, plus:Johann Strauss, Jr.: Artist's Life.Josef Strauss.: My Life is Love and Laughter.
Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony
Classic Records/RCA LSC-2500 (LP only). Richard Mohr, prod.; Lewis Layton, eng. AAA. TT: 39:55
PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto 3*
SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto
Elektra 61113-2 (CD). Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, prods.; Randy Staub, Mike Tacci, engs. TT: 62:39Van Cliburn; Fritz Reiner, Walter Hendl,* Chicago Symphony
RCA 62691-2 (CD only). Richard Mohr, prod.; Lewis Layton, eng. ADD. TT: 60:40
HENRI TEXIER "AZUR" QUARTET: An Indian's Week
Henri Texier, bass, percussion; Glenn Ferris, trombone; Tony Rabeson, drums; Bojan Zulfikarpasic, piano, Fender-Rhodes; Michel Portal, bandoneon; Louis Sclavis, clarinet, soprano sax
Harmonia Mundi/Label Bleu LBLC 6558HM83 (CD). Michel Orier, prod.; Bruno Menny, eng. DDD. TT: 74:37
PORTISHEAD: Dummy
Geoff Barrow, Fender Rhodes; Clive Deamer, drums; Beth Gibbons, vocals; Adrian Utley, bass; Neil Solman, organ; Richard Newell, drum programming; Dave McDonald, nose flute; Andy Hague, trumpet
Go! Discs 828 522-1 (LP). Portishead, A. Utley, prods. AAA.
ROSEANNE CASH: : King's Record Shop Concert
Columbia FC/CK 40777 (LP/CD). Rodney Crowell, prod.; Steve Marcantonio, Mark Linett, engs. TT: 38:48
RODNEY CROWELL: Diamonds & Dirt
Columbia FC/CK 44076 (LP/CD). Tony Brown, Rodney Crowell, prods.; Steve Marcantonio, eng. TT: 34:34
BEACH BOYS: : Pet Sounds
Capitol T 2458 (LP). Brian Wilson, prod.; Chuck Britz, eng. AAA. TT: 35:37
DCC Compact Classics LPZ-2006 (LP), GZS-1035 (gold CD). Steve Hoffman, mastering. AAA. TT: 35:37 CCD
CHARLES MINGUS: Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus
Eddie Preston, Richard Williams, Rolf Ericson, trumpets; Britt Woodman, Quentin Jackson, trombone; Don Butterfield, tuba; Jerome Richardson, soprano & baritone sax, flute; Dick Hafer, tenor sax, clarinet, flute; Booker Ervin, tenor sax; Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute; Jackie Byard, piano; Jay Berliner, guitar; Charles Mingus, bass, piano; Walter Perkins, Dannie Richmond, drums
Impulse AS-54 (LP), A-54 (CD). Bob Thiele, prod.; Bob Simpson, eng. AAA/AAD. TT: 39:59
GRP/Impulse IMP-170 (LP). Michael Cuscuna, reissue prod. AAA. TT: 39:59
GIL EVANS: Out of the Cool
Gil Evans, piano; Jimmy Knepper, Keg Johnson, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Bill Barber, tuba; Charlie Persip, Elvin Jones, percussion; John Coles, Phil Sunkel, trumpet; Ray Beckenstein, Eddie Caine, alto sax, flute, piccolo; Budd Johnson, tenor & sporano sax; Bob Tricarico, bassoon, flute, piccolo; Ray Crawford, guitar; Ron Carter, bass
Impulse AS-4 (LP), A-4 (CD). Creed Taylor, prod. AAA/AAD. TT: 37:29
GRAM PARSONS: Grievous Angel
Warner/Reprise MS 2171 (LP). Gram Parsons, prod.; Hugh Davies, eng. AAA. TT:36:14
GRAM PARSONS: GP/Grievous Angel
Warner/Reprise 26018-2 (CD). Gram Parsons, Rick Grech, prods.; Hugh Davies, Ed Barton, engs. AAD. TT: 75:11
NEIL YOUNG: Tonight's the Night
Reprise MS 2221 (LP). David Briggs, Neil Young, prods. AAA. TT: 44:52
STRAVINSKY: Les Noces, The Rite of Spring
Eric Kujawsky, Redwood Symphony , Oakland Symphony Chorus
Clarity CCD-1005 (CD). TT: 59:47
CECIL TAYLOR: Cecil Taylor in Berlin '88
Cecil Taylor, piano; others
FMP LC 4557 (11 CDs). Jost Gebers, prod. TT: 12:04:01
KING CRIMSON: Thrak
Virgin 8 40313 2 (CD). King Crimson, David Bottrill, prods., engs. TT: 56:39
SONIC YOUTH: Washing Machine
Geffen DGC 24825 (LP, CD). Sonic Youth , John Ziket, engs., prods. TT: 65:25
JANIS IAN: Breaking Silence
Morgan Creek 2959-20023-2 (CD). Janis Ian, prod.; Jeff Balding, prod., eng. AAD. TT: 48:51
Analogue Productions AAPP 027 (LP). Doug Sax, mastering. AAA. TT: 44:44
ORNETTE COLEMAN: Beauty is a Rare Thing: The Complete Atlantic Recordings
Ornette Coleman, alto & tenor sax; Don Cherry, pocket trumpet, cornet; Charlie Haden, bass; Billy Higgins, Ed Blackwell, drums; others
Rhino/Atlantic R2-71410 (6 CDs). Nesuhi Ertegun, prod.; Yves Beavais, reissue prod. ADD. TT: 7:06:18
CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND: Trout Mask Replica
Reprise 2027-2 (CD only). Frank Zappa, prod.; Dick Kunc, eng. AAD. TT: 79:06
LOVE: Love Story
Elektra Traditions/Rhino R2 73500 (2 CDs). Jac Holzman, Mark Abramson, Paul Rothchild, Bruce Botnick, Arthur Lee, prods. Compilation produced by Bill Inglot, Gary Stewart, Andrew Sandoval. ADD? TT: 2:39:04
TOM WAITS: Franks Wild Years
Island 90572-2 (CD). Tom Waits, prod.; Danny Leake, Biff Dawes, eng. AAD? TT: 56:46
PAUL SIMON: The Rhythm of the Saints
Warner Bros. 26098-2 (CD). Paul Simon, prod.; Roy Halee, eng. TT: 44:40
PAUL ROBESON: The Odyssey of Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson, vocals; Alan Booth, Lawrence Brown, piano; Sonny Terry, harmonica; Brownie McGhee, guitar
Omega Classics OCD 3007 (CD). Seymour Solomon, Paul Robeson, Jr., prods.; David Baker, digital eng. AAD(?). TT: 72:40
CHARLES MINGUS: Thirteen Pictures
Charles Mingus, bass, piano; Duke Ellington, piano; Jackie McLean, Eric Dolphy, John Handy, Yusef Lateef, saxes; Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Dannir Richmond, Max Roach, drums; others
Rhino/Atlantic Jazz Gallery R2 71402 (2 CDs). Joel Dorn, Hal Wilner, prods.; Gene Paul, remastering. AAD(?). TT: 2:08:59
GIL EVANS: Out of the Cool
Gil Evans, arranger, conductor, piano; The Gil Evans Orchestra
Impulse A-4 (LP, nla), Impulse/MCA MCAD-5653 (CD). Creed Taylor, prod. AAA/ADD. TT: 37:04
LALO SCHIFRIN: New Fantasy
Lalo Schifrin, arranger, conductor, piano; The Lalo Schifrin Orchestra
Verve V6 8601 (LP, nla). Creed Taylor, prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, eng. AAA. TT: 33:43
MICHEL LEGRAND: Legrand Jazz
Michel Legrand, arranger, conductor; mixed ensembles including: Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Art Farmer, Donald Byrd, trumpet; Bill Evans, piano.
Classic Records/Columbia CS 8079 (LP), Philips 830 074-2 (CD). AAA/AAD. TT: 44:47
TURTLE CREEK CHORALE: Postcards
Timothy Seelig, Turtle Creek Chorale
Reference Recordings RR-61 (LP), RR-61CD (HDCD CD). J. Tamblyn Henderson, Jr., prod.; Keith O. Johnson, eng.; Michael "Pflash" Pflaumer, HDCD eng. AAA/DDD. TT: 60:00
BALTIMORE CONSORT: Bright Star Day
Custer LaRue, soprano
Dorian DOR-90198 (CD only). Douglas Brown, prod.; Craig D. Dory, Douglas Brown, David H. Walters, Brian C. Peters, engs. DDD. TT: 67:19
SCHUMANN: Symphonies 2 & 3
David Zinman, Baltimore Symphony
Telarc CD-80182 (CD only). James Mallinson, prod.; Jack Renner, eng. DDD. TT: 69:50
JAN GARBAREK/HILLIARD ENSEMBLE: Officium
Jan Garbarek, saxophones; Hilliard Ensemble, voices
ECM New Series 1525 (78118-21525-2, CD only). Manfred Eicher, prod.; Peter Laenger, tonmeister. DDD. TT: 77:41
WILLIAM WALTON: Symphony 1, Cello Concerto
Robert Cohen, cello; Andrew Litton, Bournemouth Symphony
London 443 450-2 (CD only). Chris Hazell, prod.; Simon Eadon, Philip Siney, engs. DDD. TT: 73:57
WEBER: Bassoon Concerto in F; Andante e Rondo Ungarese for Bassoon & Orchestra
HUMMEL: Bassoon Concerto in F
Klaus Thunemann, bassoon; Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Philips 432 081-2 (CD). DDD. TT: 49:57
HANDEL: Messiah
Jennifer Vyvyan, soprano; Monica Sinclair, mezzo; Jon Vickers, tenor; Giorgio Tozzi, bass; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham
RCA 61266-2 (3 CDs only). John Pfeiffer, reissue prod. ADD. TT: 2:41:18
MONTEVERDI: Vespro della Beata Vergine
Soloists; La Chappelle Royale Orchestra & Chorus, Collegium Vocale, Les Saqueboutiers de Toulouse; Philippe Herreweghe
Harmonia Mundi 901247.48 (2 CDs only). Pere Casulleras, eng. DDD. TT: 89:31
CALAMUS: The Splendour of al-Andalus
Arab-Andalusian Music of the 12th to the 15th centuries
Eduardo Paniagua, chabbada, flutes, salterio, târ, cymbals, voice; Luis Delgado, oud, citola, guimbri, doira, târ, handclaps, voice; Begoña Olavide, voice, quanun, salterio, caraqebs, târ, darûga; Rosa Olavide, voice, rabel, viola, portative organ, cymbals; Carlos Paniagua, darbûga, t'abila, pandero, campanillas, voice
M•A Recordings M026A (CD only). Todd Garfinkle, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 60:10
To order, fax M•A Recordings: (818) 783-4938.
WAGNER: Tristan und Isolde
Siegfried Jerusalem, Tristan; Waltraud Meier, Isolde; Matti Salminen, King Marke; Falk Struckmann, Kurwenal; Marjane Lipovsek, Brangäne; Johan Botha, Melot; others; Berliner State Opera Chorus, Berlin Philharmonic, Daniel Barenboim
Teldec 94568-2 (4 CDs only). Martin Sauer, prod.; Ulrich Ruscher, eng. DDD. TT: 3:55:38
MOZART: Le Nozze di Figaro
Alastair Miles, bass-baritone (Figaro); Nuccia Focile, soprano (Susanna); Alessandro Corbelli, baritone (Count Almaviva); Carol Vaness, soprano (Countess Almaviva); Susanne Mentzer, mezzo (Cherubino); others; Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, Sir Charles Mackerras
Telarc CD-80388 (3 CDs only). James Mallinson, prod.; Jack Renner, eng. DDD. TT: 3:28:33
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto 3
TCHAIKOVKSY: Piano Concerto 1
Martha Argerich, piano; Riccardo Chailly, Berlin RSO (Rachmaninoff); Kirill Kondrashin, Bavarian RSO (Tchaikovsky)
Philips 446 673-2 (CD only). ADD. TT: 73:12
STEVE REICH: Music for 18 Musicians
ECM 1129 (78118-21129-2, CD). Rudolph Werner, prod.; Klaus Hiemann, eng. AAD. TT: 56:31
THE POLICE: Message in a Box (The Complete Recordings)
A&M 31454 0150 2 (4 CDs). David Collins, mastering; many prods., engs. TT: 4:45:34
MIDNIGHT OIL: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Columbia CK 38996 (CD). Midnight Oil, prods.; Nick Launay, prod., eng. TT: 48:20
SIMPLE MINDS: Street Fighting Years
A&M 75021-3927-2 (CD). Stephen Lipson, Trevor Horn, prods.; Heff Moraes, Robin Hancock, engs. AAD. TT: 61:13
FISHBONE: Give a Monkey a Brain...and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe
Columbia CK 52764 (CD). Fishbone, prods.; Terry Date, prod., eng. TT: 63:58
APOLLO SAXOPHONE QUARTET: First & Foremost
Argo 443 903-2 (CD only). Christopher Pope, John Harle, prods.; Neil Hutchinson, John Harle, engs. DDD. TT: 52:19
HAROLD BUDD: She is a Phantom, In Delius' Sleep
Harold Budd, piano, voice; Zeitgeist
New Albion NA066CD (CD only). Russ Borud, eng. DDD. TT: 47:37
THE KINKS: Everybody's in Showbiz
Rhino R2 70935. Ray Davies, prod.; Mike Hobak, eng. (studio tracks). ADD. TT: 71:20
CONJUNTO CESPEDES: Una Sola Casa
Green Linnet GLCD 4007 (CD). John Santos, prod.; Rob Holland, eng; John Santos, Ro! b Holland, Guillermo Cespedes, mix. TT: 52:39
SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto 2
FRANCK: Symphonic Variations
Artur Rubinstein, piano; Alfred Wallenstein, Symphony of the Air
Classic Records/RCA Living Stereo LSC-2234 (LP only). AAA. TT: 46:22
THE ROYAL BALLET: Gala Performances
Suites from The Nutcracker, La Boutique, Coppelia, Giselle, Swan Lake, Carnaval, Sleeping Beauty, Les Sylphides
Ernest Ansermet, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden
Classic Records/RCA Living Stereo LDS-6065 (2 LPs). AAA. TT: 89:22
DEBUSSY: String Quartet in g
RAVEL: String Quartet in F
Quartetto Italiano
Philips 835 361 AY (LP). AAA. TT: 68:33
REVUELTAS: Night of the Mayas
With: Homenaje a Federico García Lorca, Sensemaya, Ocho X Radio, Toccata, Alcanfas, Planos
Eduardo Mata, New Philharmonia Orchestra; David Atherton, London Sinfonietta; Luis Herrera de la Fuente, Orquesta Sinfónica de Jalapa
Catalyst 62672-2 (CD only). Charles Gerhardt, Andrew Kazdin, prods.; Kenneth Wilkinson, Samuel Ovilla Sárate, eng.; Karl Hereim, remastering; Tim Page, executive prod. ADD. TT: 69:28
STEPS AHEAD: Steps Ahead
Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Eliane Elias, piano; Eddie Gomez, bass; Mike Mainieri, vibes, synthivibe, marimba; Peter Erskine, drums
Elektra Musician 60168-1/2 (LP/CD). Steps Ahead, prods.; James Farber, eng. AAA/AAD. TT: 47:07
MIKE GARSON: The Oxnard Sessions, Volume Two
Mike Garson, piano; Eric Marienthal, alto & soprano sax; Brian Bromberg, acoustic bass; Ralph Humphrey, drums; Billy Mintz, drums (one track)
Reference Recordings RR-53 (LP), RR-53CD (HDCD CD). J. Tamblyn Henderson, prod.; Keith O. Johnson, eng. AAA/DDD. TT: 73:52
THE EAGLES: Hell Freezes Over
Geffen GEFD-24725 (CD). Eagles, prods.; Elliot Scheiner, eng., mix (live tracks); Rob Jacobs, eng., mix (studio tracks). ADD. TT: 74:10
JOHN RUTTER: Requiem, Five Anthems
Turtle Creek Chorale, The Women's Chorus of Dallas; Nancy Keith, soprano; Joel Martinson, organ; David Williams, harp; Christopher Adkins, cello; Dennis Brickman, oboe; Michael Burton, timpani; Michael Pfeifer, percussion; Ross Powell, clarinet; Michael Sullivan, Lois Weaver, flute; Timothy Seelig, conductor
Reference Recordings RR-57CD (HDCD CD). J. Tamblyn Henderson, Jr., prod.; Keith O. Johnson, eng.. Second Engineer, Michael "Pflash" Pflaumer, HDCD eng. DDD. TT: 59:34
JANIS IAN: Breaking Silence
Analogue Productions AAPP 027 (LP). Janis Ian, prod.; Jeff Balding, prod., eng.; Doug Sax, mastering. AAA. TT: 44:44
MEL TORMÉ: Mel Tormé and Friends
Recorded Live at Marty's, New York City
Finesse W2X 37484 (2 LPs). Norman Schwartz, prod.; Dale Ashby, "Big John" Laberdie, engs. AAA. TT: 87:00
PETER TOWNSHEND/RONNIE LANE: Rough Mix
British Polydor Deluxe 2442 147 (LP), MCA 2295 (LP). OOP. Glyn Johns, prod., eng.; Doug Sachs (sic), mastering. AAA. TT: 37:00
Atco 90097-2 (CD). (If you insist, but all sonic bets are off.)
JOHN FAHEY & HIS ORCHESTRA: After the Ball
Reprise MS 2145 (LP). Denny Bruce, John Fahey, prods.; Doug Decker, eng. AAA. TT: 28:00
HANK GARLAND: Jazz Winds from a New Direction
Columbia CS 8372 ("six-eye" LP). AAA. TT: 32:00
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony 5 ("Reformation")
Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony
RCA 60284-2 (mono CD only). John Pfeiffer, remastering prod.; Arthur Fiero, remastering eng. ADD. TT: 63:59
MOZART: String Quartets
K.387, 421, 428, 458, 464, 465, 499, 575, 589, 590
Suske Quartet
Berlin Classics BC 2116-2 (4 CDs only). Heniz Wagner, prod.; Jorst Kunze, eng. AAD. TT: 4:23:48
DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET: Time Out
Dave Brubeck, piano; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Joe Morello, drums; Eugene Wright, bass
Columbia CL 1397 (mono LP), CS 8192 (stereo LP), CK 40585 (CD), CK 52860 (SBM CD). Teo Macero, prod.; Fred Plaut, Robert Waller, engs. AAA/AAD. TT: 38:32
SIMPLY RED: Picture Book
Elektra E1/E2-60452 (LP/CD). Stewart Levine, prod.; Femi J, eng. AAA/AAD. TT: 44:28
JOHN COLTRANE/JOHNNY HARTMAN: Thrak
John Coltrane & Johnny HartmanJohn Coltrane, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Johnny Hartman, vocals
MCA/Impulse GR-157 (LP). Bob Thiele, prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, eng.; Erick Labson, remastering. AAA. TT: 30:34
THE ROYAL BALLET:Gala Performances
Suites from The Nutcracker, La Boutique, Coppelia, Giselle, Swan Lake, Carnaval, Sleeping Beauty, Les Sylphides
Ernest Ansermet, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden
Classic Records/RCA Living Stereo Soria Series LDS-6065 (2 LPs). TBA: Classic Records 45rpm limited edition. AAA. TT: 89:22
BILLIE HOLIDAY: Songs for Distingué Lovers
Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Jimmy Rowles, piano; Barry Kessel, guitar; Red Mitchell, Alvin Stoller, bass; Joe Mondragon, Larry Bunker, drums
Classic Records/Verve MGVS-6021 (LP, 45rpm version preferred). Norman Granz, prod. AAA.
MADELEINE DRING: Shades of Dring
Music by Madeleine Dring, arranged by Lennie Niehaus and performed by Leigh Kaplan, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Bud Shank, Bill Perkins, flute & alto sax
Cambria Records C-1016 (LP). Earl & Leigh Ann Kaplan, Lance Bowling, prods.; Rick Riccio, eng. AAA. TT: 31:52
ZZ TOP: Tres Hombres
Billy Gibbons, guitar, vocals; Dusty Hill, bass, vocals; Frank "Rube" Beard, drums
London XPS 631 (LP). Bill Ham, prod.; Terry Manning, Robin Brian, engs. AAA. TT: 33:24
CLARK TERRY/FRANK WESS: Big Band Basie
Clark Terry, Frank Wess, Bob Lark, DePaul University Jazz Ensemble I
Reference Recordings RR-63CD (HDCD CD). J. Tamblyn Henderson, prod.; Keith O. Johnson, eng.; Michael "Pflash" Pflaumer, HDCD eng. DDD. TT: 58:58
KETÉLBEY: Music of Ketélbey
"In a Persian Market," "In a Monastery Garden," "In a Chinese Temple Garden," "In the Mystic Land of Egypt," others
Laurence Dale, tenor; Michael Reeves, piano; Ambrosian Chorus; London Promenade Orchestra, Alexander Faris
Philips 400 011-2 (CD only). DDD. TT: 55:11
MILES DAVIS: Kind of Blue
Miles Davis, trumpet; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, alto sax; Bill Evans or Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; James Cobb, drums
Columbia/Legacy Mastersound Limited Edition CK 52861 (CD). Teo Macero, prod.; Amy Herot, reissue prod.; Fred Plaut, Robert Waller, engs. ADD? TT: 45:38
KEITH JARRETT: At the Blue Note: The Complete Recordings
Keith Jarrett, piano; Gary Peacock, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums
ECM 1575-80 (78118-21575-2, 6 CDs only). Manfred Eicher, prod.; Jan Erik Kongshaug, eng. DDD. TT: 7:03:49
PATRICIA BARBER: Café Blue
Patricia Barber, vo! cals, piano; John McLean, guitars; Michael Arnopol, bass; Mark Walker, drums, percussion, body parts
Premonition PREM-737-2 (CD only). Patricia Barber, prod.; Jim Anderson, eng. DDD. TT: 62:51
CHARLES LLOYD: The Call
Charles Lloyd, tenor sax; Bobo Stenson, piano; Anders Jormin, bass; Billy Hart, drums
ECM 1522 (78118-21522-2, CD only). Manfred Eicher, prod.; Jan Erik Kongshaug, eng. DDD. TT: 76:52
DUKE ELLINGTON: All Star Band
Duke Ellington, piano; Harold "Shorty" Baker, Willie Cook, Clark Terry, trumpets; Ray Nance, cornet, vocal; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, John Sanders, trombones; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Russell Procope, alto sax, clarinet; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Jimmy Hamilton, tenor sax, clarinet; Harry Carney, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Joe Benjamin, bass; Sam Woodyard, drums
Signature AGK-39137 (CD). (Also available as Doctor Jazz WGK-39137.) Bob Thiele, prod. Jack Towers, eng. AAD? TT: 71:02
SIBELIUS: Symphonies 2 & 6
Sir Colin Davis, London Symphony
RCA 68218-2 (CD only). Michael Bremner, prod.; Tony Faulkner, eng. TT: 72:53
SEAL: Seal
ZZT 96256-2 (CD). Trevor Horn, prod.; Tim Weidner, Carmen Rizzo, Steve Fitzmaurice, Gregg Jackman, Robin Barclay, Paul Wright, Sean Chenery, engs. TT: 50:33
HANDEL: Giustino
Michael Chance, countertenor; Dorothea R;doschmann, soprano; Dawn Kotoski, alto; Freiburger Barockorchester, Nicholas McGegan
Harmonia Mundi 907130.32 (3 CDs only). Robina Young, prod.; Brad Michel, eng. DDD. TT: 2:53:24
JAMES MacMILLAN: Seven Last Words from the Cross, Cantos Sagrados
Soloists; London Chamber Orchestra, James MacMillan
Catalyst 68125-2 (CD only). Ralph Mace, prod.; Arne Akselberg, eng. DDD. TT: 67:56
LUTOSLAWSKI: Symphonies 3 & 4
with Les Espaces du Sommeil
John Shirley Quirk, bass; Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Sony Classical SK 66280 (CD only). David Mottley, prod.; Bud Graham, Richard King, engs. DDD. TT: 67:50
FREDERICA VON STADE: Voyage à Paris
Frederica von Stade, mezzo; Martin Katz, piano
RCA 62711-2 (CD only). John Pfeiffer, prod.; Anthony Salvatore, eng. DDD. TT: 70:04
ANONYMOUS 4: The Lily and the Lamb
Chant and Polyphony from Medieval England
Harmonia Mundi 907125 (CD only). Paul F. Witt, prod.; Tony Faulkner, eng. DDD. TT: 66:45
BEACH BOYS: Pet Sounds
Brother/Reprise MS 2197 (LP), Capitol CDP 7 48421 2 (CD*). Brian Wilson, prod. AAA. TTs: 36:00, 43:00*
X: Los Angeles
Slash SR-104 (LP). Ray Manzarek, prod.; Rick Perrotta, Norm Graichen, engs. AAA. TT: 27:15
PERE UBU: The Modern Dance
Blank 001 (LP). Pere Ubu, Ken Hamann, prods.; Ken Hamman, Paul Hamman, Mike Bishop, engs. AAA. TT: 36:37
MINUTEMEN: Double Nickels on the Dime
SST 028 (2 LPs). Ethan James, prod., eng. AAA. TT: 79:14
GRATEFUL DEAD: Live Dead
Warner Bros. 2WS 1830 (2 LPs). Grateful Dead, prods., Bob Matthews, Betty Cantor, prods., engs. AAA. TT: 75:07
MAN OF LA MANCHA: Original Broadway Cast
MCA MCAD-31065 (CD). Michael Kapp, prod. ADD. TT: 45:51
HESPERION XX: Cansos de Trobairitz
Montserrat Figueras, soprano; Hesperion XX, Jordi Savall, dir.
EMI 065-30 941 (LP). Gerd Berg, prod.; Johann-Nikolaus Matthes, eng. AAA.
KORNGOLD: Sinfonietta, Sursum Corda
Matthias Bamert, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Chandos CHAN 9317 (CD only). Ralph Couzens, prod.; Don Hartridge, eng. DDD. TT: 62:42
MALCOLM ARNOLD: Symphonies 5 & 6
Richard Hickox, London Symphony
Chandos CHAN 9385 (CD only). Brian Couzens, prod.; Ralph Couzens, eng. DDD. TT: 57:46
TOM RAPP: Stardancer
Blue Thumb BTS-44 (LP only). Thomas D. Rapp, prod.; Gene Eichelberger, eng. AAA. TT: 36:45
ROBBIE ROBERTSON/RED ROAD ENSEMBLE: Music for The Native Americans
Capitol CDP 8 28295 2 (CD only). Robbie Robertson, prod.; Patrick McCarthy, eng. ??D. TT: 54:30
GINGER BAKER TRIO: Going Back Home
Ginger Baker, drums; Bill Frisell, electric guitar; Charlie Haden, bass
Atlantic 82652-2 (CD only). Chip Stern, prod.; Ginger Baker, Yves Beauvais, co-prods.; Malcolm Cecil, Steve Holroyd, engs. A?D. TT: 45:10
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Norfolk Rhapsody No.1 in e, In the Fen Country, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis for Double String Orchestra, Five Variants of "Dives and Lazarus"
Bryden Thomson, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Musical Heritage Society MHS 512595 (CD only). Brian Couzens, prod.; Ralph Couzens, Philip Couzens, engs. DDD. TT: 59:18
MISSA LUBA: An African Mass
Muungano National Choir, Kenya; Boniface Mganga, conductor
Philips 426 836-2 (CD only). Job Maarse, prod.; Pieter Boer, Martin Dubbeldam, engs. DDD. TT: 49:54
SONNY STITT: Sonny Stitt Blows the Blues
Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Lou Levy, piano; Leroy Vinnegar, bass; Mel Lewis, drums
Classic Records/Verve MG VS 6149 (LP only). AAA.
BRUCKNER: Symphony 9
Gerd Albrecht, Czech Philharmonic
Canyon Classics EC 3690-2 (CD only). Tomyoshi Ezaki, prod. DDD. TT: 60:30
PURCELL & BLOW: Songs & Instrumental Music
Christine Brandis, soprano; Mary Springfels, gamba; Nicholas McGegan, Arcadian Academy
Harmonia Mundi 907167 (CD only). Robina Young, prod.; Paul F. Witt, eng. DDD. TT: 75:55
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