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My Playlist for the Nativity

Naxos

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Nov 09, 2018

Can you hear the music? Do you hear it play? It’s telling you the story of the first Christmas Day… Perfect for children of all ages, this album of classical and traditional works is a charming and engaging retelling of the nativity through music, song, and rhyme. Well-known composers like Mozart, Rutter, Lutoslawski and Brahms are included here, alongside traditional Christmas carols like “While Shepherds Watched their Flocks,” and “Mary Had a Baby.” Each of these songs has been taken from an album in the Naxos catalogue, and the works are performed by world-renowned vocalists and instrumentalists. Listen to this music, read the story, and enjoy.

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Naxos

Nov 09, 2018

8578348

The Naxos Book Of Carols - An Advent Sequence In Music

Naxos

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Oct 19, 2004

If you're very comfortable with your favorite Christmas carol choral arrangements, be prepared to adjust your ears and your sensibility as you listen to these newly commissioned--and sometimes very different--settings by Antony Pitts (who also happens to be a composer, radio producer, and the conductor of the vocal ensemble Tonus Peregrinus). Although Pitts strove to honor the original tunes and to preserve certain familiar aspects of carol singing forms and customs, he wasn't afraid to shake tradition with new harmonies and a few unusual melodies. Of course, how many ways can you harmonize "Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming" and still have it recognizable and singable? Pitts chooses not to tinker very much with this beloved hymn, instead substituting a completely different translation ("Lo, there a Rose is blooming") set to very familiar harmony, gradually introducing dissonances and changing the texture, carefully ornamenting the non-melodic lines. Other pieces are more daring--the melismatic inner parts and flatted sevenths in "While shepherds watched", for example, or the stark, open, fourth- and fifth-oriented harmonies in "O come, o come, Emmanuel".

While Pitts shows fertile imagination and often impressive resourcefulness in rethinking these 24 mostly well-known carols and hymns, some of his ideas are better than others, and occasionally we're left thinking that, well, maybe the traditional version really is the best after all. Among the offerings, which are presented in four thematically organized sections: a "Silent Night" that's just too schmaltzy for its own good; a plodding, tedious "O little town of Bethlehem" (to a tune many won't recognize, complete with theatre-organ tremolo!); a wonderfully dancing "Good King Wenceslas" that enlivens this usually routine song; a weirdly chaotic "Hark the herald angels sing"; a beautiful realization of the 15th-century "Alleluya--a new work"; and an unusual "Away in a manger" that features some delicious harmonies that cleverly illustrate the sound of the "lowing" cattle and the baby awaking. However, rather than describe these as I hear them, you should get this and judge for yourself. You may find some of these arrangements will become your new favorites--or at least welcome alternatives to the ubiquitous Willcocks/Rutter/Oxford Carol Book "standards". At the Naxos budget price, it's a great buy and, if you're interested, the arrangements are available online. [11/30/2004]
--David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com

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The Naxos Book Of Carols - An Advent Sequence In Music

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Naxos

Oct 19, 2004

8557330

OCCUPY THE WORLD

TUM RECORDS

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$23.84

Jun 18, 2013

(2-CD set) Occupy the World features the legendary composer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith together with Tumo, a new improvising orchestra that is assembled specifically for each project, in it's first appearance. The 22-piece orchestra performs five extended compositions by Smith, including "Occupy the World for Life, Liberty and Justice", his most extensive recorded composition to date, that was originally inspired by the Occupy movement. The four other compositions included on this double-CD were also recorded here for the first time. TUMO is made up of leading improvisers in Finland and the Nordic region, many of whom have recorded for Tum Records with various groups before. In addition to the principal soloists, Wadada Leo Smith on four compositions and bassist John Lindberg on one, featured are trumpeter Verneri Pohjola, trombonist Jari Hongisto, saxophonists Mikko Innanen and Fredrik Ljungkvist, flutist Juhani Aaltonen, pianist Seppo Kantonen, harpist Iro Haarla, accordionist Veli Kujala, guitarists Kalle Kalima and Mikko Iivanainen as well as drummers Mika Kallio, Stefan Pasborg and Janne Tuomi, among others.

OCCUPY THE WORLD

$23.84
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TUM RECORDS

Jun 18, 2013

TUMR37.2

Rhythm Is Our Business

Storyville Records

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$17.99

Nov 01, 2010

Classical Music

Rhythm Is Our Business

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Storyville Records

Nov 01, 2010

SVL1018389

Christmas Carols From Tewkesbury Abbey / Andrew Sackett

Naxos

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Nov 10, 1994

Traditionally carols were not necessarily confined to the Christmas season, but were dance-songs. The dancers of Kölbigk, indeed, found themselves in difficulties with the Church, condemned by an angry priest to dance for a whole year, as a punishment for their neglect of religious duties, carolling at an inappropriate time in the churchyard. Nevertheless, even in the Middle Ages, there were carols specifically for Christmas, the season with which nowadays these songs are most closely associated. It has become the fashion to use very considerable technical and musical skill in the arrangement of essentially simple and popular music for the kind of sophisticated performance to be found in the major English choral foundations, and on these arrangements composers annually use much ingenuity and artifice. The Tewkesbury Abbey carols open with The first Nowell, in an arrangement by Sir David Willcocks, a musician well known for his long association with King's College, Cambridge, and it's choir, and with the London Bach Choir. The series continues with another David Willcocks arrangement, this time of an old Basque carol, with well known words by S. Baring-Gould, Gabriel's Message. Other fine arrangements by David Willcocks include a version of the popular While shepherds watched their flocks, from Thomas East's 1592 publication, The Whole Booke of Psalmes with their Wonted Tunes, as they are sung in Churches. The Polish carol Infant holy, infant lowly is included, with the fifteenth century French Franciscan processional Come, o come Emmanuel. Two other French carols arranged by David Willcocks are Angels from the realms of glory and Quelle est cette odeur agréable? (Whence is that goodly fragrance flowings?), the latter sung here in French. A final arrangement by David Willcocks in the present collection is of the traditional English watchman's song God rest ye merry, gentlemen.

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Naxos

Nov 10, 1994

8553077

There's No Business Like Show Business

Sony Masterworks

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Sep 21, 1993

There's No Business Like Show Business: Broadway Showstopper

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There's No Business Like Show Business

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Sony Masterworks

Sep 21, 1993

SK53541

WITNESS

CRISS CROSS

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$20.21

Sep 17, 1996

Alto/soprano saxophonist & his sextet, feat. Tim Hagans-trumpet, Mark Turner-tenor sax, Bill Charlap-piano.

WITNESS

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CRISS CROSS

Sep 17, 1996

CSS1121.2

MORE SERIOUS BUSINESS

SHANACHIE

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$17.24

Jan 22, 2016

2016 release, the highly anticipated follow-up to this Smooth Jazz supergroup's chart topping debut album. Featuring three of the most important hit makers on the scene today: Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp and Chuck Loeb - artists and producers responsible for selling millions of albums and scoring close to 50 #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits! Since Jazz Funk Soul began touring in 2013, the popularity of the group and the audience's enthusiasm has been tremendous. This brilliant album was created to satisfy the demand from their growing audience. More Serious Business is overflowing with soaring saxophone solos, brilliant guitar riffs, super funky piano riffs and incredibly compelling melodies.

MORE SERIOUS BUSINESS

$17.24
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SHANACHIE

Jan 22, 2016

SHA5438.2

RHYTHM IS OUR BUSINESS

SACKVILLE RECORDS

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$15.70

Oct 21, 2003

One of jazz music's great comedians, Marty Grosz is a brilliant acoustic guitarist whose chordal solos bring back the sound of Carl Kress and Dick McDonough of the 1930s, while his vocals are very much in the Fats Waller tradition. The material on this 15 track CD was recorded in Germany on Nov. 19th, 2001 (one track was recorded Dec. 13th, 2000). Marty is joined by trumpeter Randy Reinhart, clarinet/saxophonist Frank Roberscheuten, bassist Nico Gastreich and drummer Moritz Gastreich.

RHYTHM IS OUR BUSINESS

$15.70
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SACKVILLE RECORDS

Oct 21, 2003

SAK2060.2

Busy Being Free

Harbinger Records

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Nov 13, 2015

The cabaret singer Barbara Fasano releases a collection that features selection from the Great American songbook of classics as well as her covers of pop songs delivered with her recognizable purr that has won her fans worldwide.

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Busy Being Free

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Harbinger Records

Nov 13, 2015

HCD3106

BADDEST B-3 BURNER IN THE BUSINESS

SILVERWOLF

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$20.99

Aug 07, 2007

Hammond b-3 organ legend Joey DeFrancesco is the modern day heir to the legends of the likes of jimmy smith, 'brother' Jack McDuff and Richard 'groove 'Holmes. He returns with an album his fans are bound to love- a specially priced two for the price of one called 'the baddest B-3 burner in the business'. it's features some of his most well known material and in a word it's Joey at his best.

BADDEST B-3 BURNER IN THE BUSINESS

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SILVERWOLF

Aug 07, 2007

SWO1084.2

Watch Out!

SteepleChase

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Mar 15, 1994

Watch Out!

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Watch Out!

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SteepleChase

Mar 15, 1994

SCCD 31037

Serious Business / Spektral Quartet [CD & Blu-ray Audio]

Sono Luminus

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$21.99

Jan 29, 2016

The Spektral Quartet, since their inception, has strived to bridge the gap between the great historical works and compositions from today. Regarded for their their progressive undertakings, the group delivers interactive concerts with an intimate, up-close atmosphere, and intrepid programming.The Spektral Quartet, consisting of Clara Lyon, Austin Wulliman, Doyle Armbrust, and Russell Rolan, serves as ensemble-in-residence at the University of Chicago’s Department of Music.The inspiration behind Serious Business is what makes something humorous, and how can we view humor through the lens of classical music.

Serious Business / Spektral Quartet [CD & Blu-ray Audio]

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Sono Luminus

Jan 29, 2016

DSL-92198

A Watchful Gaze - Byrd, Monte, Papa, Tabakova & Wilder / Christophers, The Sixteen

Coro

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Mar 03, 2023

William Byrd was one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance. He was widely admired in his own time both at home and abroad and the influence he had on future generations of composers was immense. This programme explores the music of his influences, his colleagues and his pervading faith. In his 400th anniversary year, Byrd’s legacy is marked by the commission of two new pieces from acclaimed composer Dobrinka Tabakova, bringing his musical heritage firmly into the modern day. The two premieres, Arise Lord into thy rest and Turn our captivity, highlight the beauty of modern polyphony and showcase The Sixteen in a new light. The programme also features works by Van Wilder, de Monte, Clemens Non Papa and, of course, Byrd himself.

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Coro

Mar 03, 2023

COR16195

WATCH YOUR STEP

CRAFT RECORDINGS

Available as Vinyl

$33.05

Aug 03, 2018

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Watch Your Step was a 1982 album by Ted Hawkins, a collection of previously recorded songs. From his obscure beginnings in Biloxi, Mississippi; to playing on the streets of Venice, California for small change; to experiencing notoriety in Europe as thousands flocked to his concerts before his untimely death: Ted Hawkins lived what he sang; of that, there is no doubt. His powerful, soulful voice awed listeners as he shared his beautifully troubled world. For the first-time fans can experience Watch Your Step on a 180gm vinyl. Ted Hawkins was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was an enigmatic figure for most of his career. He split his time between his adopted hometown of Venice Beach, California, where he was a mostly anonymous street performer, and Europe and Australia, where he and his songs were better known and well received in clubs and small concert halls.

WATCH YOUR STEP

$33.05
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CRAFT RECORDINGS

Aug 03, 2018

CRF96.1

Someone to Watch Over Me

VERVE

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$14.99

Sep 29, 2017

Ella Fitzgerald's iconic vocals are given new life by marrying newly recorded string arrangements from the London Symphony Orchestra. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, and conducted by James Morgan and Jorge Callandrelli, this new approach to Ella's timeless music reinvigorates her catalog and is sure to excite and please long time Ella fanatics and classical music connoisseurs at the same time. Guest vocalist Gregory Porter also lends his incredible talent to "People Will Say We're in Love".

Someone to Watch Over Me

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VERVE

Sep 29, 2017

VRVB002729702.2

WATCH WHAT YOU'RE DOING

CRISS CROSS

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$20.21

Feb 08, 2000

Debut album from master New Orleans drummer who spent 5 years with Ahmad Jamal, 6 years with Wynton Marsalis Quintet, as well Marsalis' Lincoln Center Jazz Orch.; he's joined here by LCJO colleagues Ryan Kisor, Wycliffe Gordon, Victor Goines, Farid Barron & Rodney Whitaker.

WATCH WHAT YOU'RE DOING

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CRISS CROSS

Feb 08, 2000

CSS1179.2

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying [remaster] / Original Broadway Cast

Sony Masterworks

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$11.99

Nov 04, 2003

Composer/Lyricist: Frank Loesser.
Original Broadway Cast: Robert Morse, Rudy Vallee, Virginia Martin, Bonnie Scott, Charles Nelson Reilly.
Recording information: Webster Hall, New York, New York (10/22/1961).

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying [remaster] / Original Broadway Cast

$11.99
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Sony Masterworks

Nov 04, 2003

82876560512

Francaix, J.: Apocalypse Selon St. Jean (L')

Wergo

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$26.99

May 01, 1998

Convinced that the Revelation of Saint John was the response to questions that man has posed since the beginning of time, and that music has the power of evoking something and making it comprehensible even without using images, he turned to the overpowering subject of the Apocalypse, a subject that is difficult to grasp in human, artistic terms: visions of the end of time, of the goal and fulfilment of divine creation. Completed by the end of 1939, the premiere took place in occupied Paris on 11 June 1942 under the direction of Charles Munch. The passage in the text about the 144,000 children of Israel who were redeemed went unnoticed by the Nazi censors. The unusual orchestration of this fantastic oratorio includes a quartet of vocal soloists, a mixed chorus, organ, and two orchestras: the orchestra of heaven, which corresponds more or less to a large symphony orchestra, and the orchestra of hell, an ensemble of grotesque sound effects.

Francaix, J.: Apocalypse Selon St. Jean (L')

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Wergo

May 01, 1998

WER66322

AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS: THE SINGLES COLLECTION

ACROBAT

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$23.85

May 31, 2024

AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS: THE SINGLES COLLECTION

AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS: THE SINGLES COLLECTION

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ACROBAT

May 31, 2024

ACBT9145.2

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